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Re: Happy December!
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Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:08:38 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Gary R. Istok writes:
> 
> 
> Selçuk wrote:
> 
> > Gary Istok <gistok@umich.edu> wrote in message
> > news:3846A941.F7D7158A@umich.edu...
> > 
> > 
> > ...<snip>...
> > 
> > > Besides the LEGO Advents Calendar, I also have a Asbach-Uralt Brandy • Chocolate
> > > Advent Calendar (Asbach-Uralt is a very popular German Cognac).  Yummy. • For those
> > > who have never experienced the wonderful (and very potent) Asbach Uralt • Brandy
> > > Chocolates (illegal to purchase (but not to own) in most of the USA), they • are the
> > > finest brandy chocolates in the world.  (My German bias showing thru.)
> > 
> > 
> > Illegal Chocolate?  What kind of a thing is it?..:-)
> > 
> > Selçuk
> > 
> > > Frohe Weihnachten und ein gesundes Neues Jahr
> > > Un joyeaux Noël et une bonne et heureuse Annèe
> > > Merry Chrismas and a Happy New Year
> > > 
> > > Gary Istok
> 
> 
> Yes, it is illegal to SELL brandy fill chocolates in most USA states, because
> the state Liquor Control Commissions in each state are narrow minded.  But you
> can bring them into the USA from Germany.  Some states allow them, a few
> exceptions that come to mind are New York and Nevada. There is about 1/4 of a
> shot of pure brandy in each of the bottle shaped chocolates.  They are
> WONDERFUL!!!!!  My youngest nephews (aged 12, 12 & 15) just love them too.
> Their parents allow them a "shot" around the Holiday.  Most Americans are
> horrified with the thought of giving young kids some alcohol, but it is not
> unusual in Europe (just a little).

By the way, there is a minimum amount that NY retailers must sell these brandy
filled chocolates on each purchase.  That is, you can't walk into Godiva and
get a piece or two.  I think you need to purchase a half pound minimim or
something like that.  Why is that?

*snip*
> 
> Gary Istok



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  Re: Happy December!
 
(...) Presumably, it's tax-related. Jasper (27 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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(...) Yes, it is illegal to SELL brandy fill chocolates in most USA states, because the state Liquor Control Commissions in each state are narrow minded. But you can bring them into the USA from Germany. Some states allow them, a few exceptions (...) (27 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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