Idaho Out-Mormon's Utah On Vodka
by Mike Hsu
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posted May 30 2012 9:39AM
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Looks like the State Of Idaho is showing the Mormon Capital of the world how it's done. Idaho State Liquor Administrator, Jeff Anderson(Insert dramatic music stab here) has ordered the state run liquor stores not to stock "5 Wives Vodka" because it is offensive to the Mormon population of the Spud state. Mormons make up a quarter of the state's population. Anderson says the name and label(which shows 5 ladies in traditional garb in a somewhat provocative pose) makes fun of Polygamy, a practice the Mormon church gave up years ago...allegedly.
This is funny because "5 Wives Vodka" is made in Utah, the Headquarters of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints(Mormons) and there's no problem selling it there. In fact, Steve Conlin, Marketing Head and Partner of producer Ogden's Own Distillery, says they have sold nearly 1000 cases in 6 months in Utah. There's also a "Polygamy Porter" made in Utah which does very well. I think Idaho should mix up a Bloody Mary and relax.
This also botches my plan to open a "5 Wives Burger And Fries" in Boise.
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