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Rosacea, also known as gin blossoms, is a chronic facial skin condition in which capillaries are excessively reactive, leading to redness from flushing or telangiectasia. Rosacea has been mistakenly attributed to alcoholism because of its similar appearance to the temporary flushing of the face that often accompanies the ingestion of alcohol.
Colloquial names for the condition include "whiskey nose", "gin blossom", and "potato nose". The condition has often been presumed to be a result of alcoholism (even though it remains unclear whether alcohol actually contributes to the development of rhinophyma) which has led to stigmatisation of people with the condition.
However, in 1990, Gin Blossoms were one of the hottest local bands in Tempe and the surrounding areas, and they signed a contract with A&M Records. [2] Hopkins was resistant to signing to a major label, feeling like its property, and reacted with stubbornness and more drinking. [5]
Now those delicate orange blossoms on the farm have made their way into a gin that’s being sold nationwide. It debuted about two months ago and is available online and at most big liquor stores.
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Yes, because there were so many references to drinking, you know, in our songs. I would try to steer it away from that all the time. The band was called Gin Blossoms, which, as you know, is a reference to heavy drinking. We had all of these lyrics about it, and it was something we seemed to be talking about too much.
All of the terms in this category precede a common three-letter noun (hint: the word typically refers to a small container that's used for drinking). Related: 300 Trivia Questions and Answers to ...
Gin emerged as the national alcoholic drink of England during the so-called Gin Craze of 1695–1735. Gin is produced from a wide range of herbal ingredients in a number of distinct styles and brands. After juniper, gin tends to be flavoured with herbs, spices, floral or fruit flavours, or often a combination.