Tag: Canadian Club
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610CKTB | Canada’s Asymmetric Arctic Nightmare Replaced the Whiskey War
From the gentlemanly “Whiskey War” to a nightmarish era of “might makes right,” the rules of Arctic diplomacy have shattered. As the U.S. eyes Greenland and Canada contemplates a “Taliban-style” defense strategy, Jon Liedtke argues we are woefully unprepared for an asymmetric future where being an ally is now conditional.
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610 CKTB | Rum Runner’s Christmas & When Whiskey Fueled the Detroit River
Step back 100 years to the “Rum Runner’s Christmas” of 1925. Jon Liedtke joins Gene to reveal how the frozen Detroit River became a treacherous highway for “Whiskey Six” Studebakers smuggling booze into Prohibition-era America. Discover the terrifying “Open Door Rule” drivers used to survive the ice, how Windsor’s smugglers helped build Las Vegas, and…
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Rumrunner’s Christmas: When a frozen Detroit River ran on Whiskey-fueled Studebakers
A century ago, the Windsor-Detroit border was the epicenter of a global black market, funneling 75% of Prohibition-era booze into the U.S. via “Whiskey Six” Studebakers racing across the ice. Today, the roles have flipped, as Canada’s liquor monopolies hold the cards in a sophisticated trade war. Discover how Windsor evolved from America’s legendary bartender…
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ourWindsor.ca: Did you know: Alcohol Produced In Windsor Essex
For over a century, the region of Windsor and Essex has been producing alcohol that is shipped across the entire world. While recently the Canadian Club brand has been featured in the hit HBO show Boardwalk Empire, many would be surprised to find out what other brands are made in the area.
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ourWindsor.ca: Indoor Christmas Decorations
It’s that time of year again: the halls are decked, Christmas trees have sprung up, the aura of the holiday season is decidedly in the air once again. As such, OurWindsor wanted to share with our readers a list of some of the best Indoor Holiday Decoration locations throughout the city.
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ourWindsor.ca: Learn about Willistead’s historical points
The City of Windsor is offering tours of Willistead Manor during the months of July and August and is inviting citizens to “step back in time and tour a link to Windsor’s past”.
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UWindsor Lance: Canadian Club love
The Lance was invited to tour the Canadian Club Brand Centre and learn about Hiram Walker, his family, distillery, and the neighbourhood his whiskey built.