If you're new to Weird Niche Wednesday, you're in for a treat. I find weird niches and websites and we get to discuss whether it may be a viable niche and also have some fun.

For this week's Weird Niche we're going back to Bacon. This time it's ….

Yes, Bacon Flavored Vodka.

We've covered a lot of Bacon Products already in the past:

From this post Bacon Products to this one Bacon Products, Again!.

But, we haven't ever talked about Bacon Vodka. So, here's their press release to learn more.

BAKON VODKA – THE WORLD'S FIRST BACON FLAVORED VODKA
Northwest Company Launches One-of-a-Kind Potato Vodka

Seattle, WA May 2009 — Bacon Vodka? Yes. Bacon Vodka.

This unique combination of flavors served by forward-thinking mixologists has gained fans in bars across the country. Now Bakon Vodka, the first commercially available bacon flavored vodka, has already started people buzzing on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

“This is the only vodka you’ll ever want to use to make a Bloody Mary, and it works well in both sweet and savory drinks,” says co-founder Sven Liden. “Bakon Vodka is also a great Bar-B-Q companion, used as a marinade or sipped chilled with a steak.”

“Bacon has an earthy fragrance and a charismatic taste that brings out the flavor in a variety of dishes and it's enjoying a well-deserved renaissance,” says co-founder Stefan Schachtell. “We wanted to take this classic ingredient and bring it to the beverage world.”

Fans of both fine vodkas and bacon, the three founders of Black Rock Spirits decided to try infusing spirits with bacon to experiment with different flavors. The journey to find the perfect recipe took almost two years.

Bakon Vodka begins with superior quality Idaho potatoes instead of the random mixed grains that make up most vodkas. It is column-distilled using a single heating process that doesn’t “bruise” the alcohol like the multiple heating cycles needed to make a typical pot still vodka. The delicate balance of flavors leaves drinkers with the essence of a crisp slice of peppered bacon.

Co-founder and Creative Director Chris Marshall notes, “Although today you can find plenty of sweet, fruity-flavored mixtures and infusions, we're excited to produce a savory spirit that people can't wait to try.”

I'm a fan of Vodka — and most drinks, actually, but the thought of Bacon Flavored Vodka kind of made me threw up in my mouth until I saw two words on their site.

“Bloody” and “Mary”

Then I thought “OOOOOOOOH!”

All right, guys and gals – check out their website and let me know what you think.

1. What are they doing right?

2. What can they improve?

3. Are you interested in trying their Bacon Vodka?

4. What do you think about educating your customers to use your product? For instance, how my instant reaction of disgust to their product turned into interest?

5. Do you have a press area on your website for the media to feature you? If not, why not? (It worked for them!)

Lemme know!

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

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It made me so hungry that I decided to dedicate this entire month to weird FOOD products! Yay!

I know that I've already talked about Weird Bacon Products already, but there's NO shortage of them, so I'm diving in again.

Let's start with Bacon Envelopes:

Check it out here: Bacon Envelopes

These people are thinking! Envelopes taste YUCK. Why not make them Bacon flavored?! Makes sense to me, but I doubt the USPS will follow suit with bacon-flavored stamps.

Why Not Follow that With a Bacon Lollipop:

“This maple and bacon lolli is a fiercely delicious combination of real smoky bacon bits and delicious maple syrup.”

Check that one out here: Bacon Lollipop

Next on the Menu: Bacon Chocolate Bars.

Now this may sound weird, this is why having a “story” on your website is so important.  Here's the story:

“I began experimenting with bacon + chocolate at the tender age of 6, while eating chocolate chip pancakes drenched in Aunt Jemima® syrup, as children often do. Beside my chocolate-laden cakes laid three strips of sizzlin' bacon, just barely touching a sweet pool of maple syrup.”

Check it out here: Bacon Chocolate Bars.

How about Starting your Day with Bacon & Eggs Soap?

Yep. You can lather up with bacon & eggs in the shower before eating your bacon and eggs.

Check this one out here: Bacon & Eggs Soap

Actually, you can find a ton of Bacon Products at Etsy. Here's a screen shot from today:

Shop handmade bacon stuff at Etsy here:  More Fun & Crazy Weird Bacon Shopping

And, on to Bacon Toilet Paper:

I don't think it's flavored. In fact, I can't think of even one reason why it would be. (Please don't tell me if you have ideas!)

If, for some reason, you're interested — check it out here: Bacon Toilet Paper

Review of this Niche:

It appears that Bacon is a winner! Heck, just going through the two bacon posts has pretty much check off all the men on my Christmas lists!

So, what do you think of this niche? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Warmly,
Nicole Dean

It's a Bacon Extravaganza! Even though I actually don't eat bacon myself and haven't since 1992, I have to say I found these bacon products fascinating! Very very clever people are making money with – BACON!

As long as these don't smell like bacon, I wouldn't mind them, but I'd hate for the dogs to be licking on a bandaged knee.


Click here to read about Bacon Bandages.

A bacon wallet? Why the heck not, I guess.


Click here to check out the Bacon Wallet.

I actually might buy the floss for my son. He loves bacon, but hates flossing. Hmm… there might be something there!


Click here to get Bacon Flavored Dental floss.

I just don't know if I'd want this in my car?! Wouldn't it make you hungry all the time?


Click here to read about Bacon Air Fresheners.

Now, when you have a big life-altering decision to make, put down that Magic 8 ball and instead pick up the WWBD Spinner. lol.


Click here to read about the “What Would Bacon Do” Spinner.

Pocket full of Bacon Women's Shirts by ReceiveBacon

Bacon Skateboard deck! by dawngrace

I'm So Hot, I'm Bacon by Dodgeman

Everything tastes better with bacon by 7fields

Believe it or not, but there are also a plenitude of BACON beauty products.

Yes, soaps & lip balms designed with the bacon-lover in mind, but I'm going to save those for another day. There's only so much bacon I can handle in one day! 

Let me know what you think about this niche. I, for one, never even considered bacon as a money-making niche.

Warmly,
Nicole