My words aren't directed to ya actually, just quoted you. {XD} So that you'll have the idea where is this convo going. :P
Yeah, associating the Pokémon with alcohol aren't correct, at least not now, for the time being where kids are still part of their market. Some people are bashing Nintendo as the event didn't receive much profit. The problems are firstly, as you said directly associating the franchise to the alcohol without the rightful owner's consent. Secondly, they used official arts in their flyers, which is an another big nono.
I didn't wanna create a fuss, so I didn't say anything in that thread. :)