Love For Old New Orleans

Love For Old New Orleans

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“While beer and spirits manufacturers spent millions on ad time during the Super Bowl, one New Orleans institution wants to let its product speak for itself.”

Panty Rippa

Panty Rippa

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Who says a cocktail has to be complicated to be tasty?  This one has two ingredients and tastes best while hanging out on the beach with friends.
The Panty Rippa may as well be the national cocktail of Belize.  They’re served everywhere and in mass quantity.  Tourists like them, locals like them, they’re inexpensive and taste [...]

The Hummingbird

The Hummingbird

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Bacardi releases The Hummingbird, the second “short film” in their True Originals series.   This string of ads is produced by London-based firm Think Espionage.

Barritt’s Recipe Contest

Barritt’s Recipe Contest

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Barritt’s Ginger Beer invites you to try your hand at creating the next great Barritt’s cocktail.  The winning mixologist will win an all expense paid trip to Bermuda.

Sailor Jerry Revamp

Sailor Jerry Revamp

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Research shows that consumers are looking for a spiced rum that is “less sweet” and Sailor Jerry accommodates with a full blown formula change.

HC Dispute Presses On

HC Dispute Presses On

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The case between Bacardi and Pernod Ricard over the rights to the Havana Club trademark continued this week before the House Judiciary Committee.

Rum Tax Amendment

Rum Tax Amendment

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The rum drama between the USVI and Puerto Rico continues.  USVI Gov. deJongh responds to an amendment that would send excise tax dollars to PR.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEN. LEMIEUX AMENDMENT IGNORES ALL FEDERAL PRECEDENT,
WOULD DESTROY ECONOMY OF U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
LeMieux Proposal Transfers U.S. Virgin Islands’ Revenue
to Puerto Rico Government
Statement from John P. deJongh, Jr., Governor, [...]

Miehana

Miehana

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Rum Dood continues his week long tribute to Jeff “Beachbum” Berry by making one of his most popular drinks, the Miehana.  Check it out at RumDood.com

Palapa Bar

Palapa Bar

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San Pedro, Belize is often called a quaint drinking village with a fishing problem.  But, of all the bars in this town, few of them measure up to the Palapa Bar.
The legendary Palapa Bar has been in operation for years and is a popular drinking and socializing spot for locals and tourists alike. Perched at [...]

Blood Orange Mai Tai

Blood Orange Mai Tai

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“How can you feel like you’ve spent three hours in the tropics without leaving the house? Why, throw an indoor beach party of course!”  Phoo-D mixes up a Mai Tai.

Malibu Wins TM Case

Malibu Wins TM Case

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A U.S. Federal Court has ordered a halt to the sale and production of a line of fruit-flavored rums whose bottles were alleged to be “confusingly similar” to Malibu Rum.

Cockspur Five Star Rum

Cockspur Five Star Rum

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The crew at Slashfood is introduced to and reflects upon a wonderful mid-range rum, Cockspur Five Star.  Enjoy!

Best Souvenir

Best Souvenir

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Porthole Cruise Magazine deems Tortuga Rum Cakes the “Best Cruise Souvenir” for the sixth consecutive year. The popular cakes are the Cayman Islands’ top export.

Lemon Hart Acquisition

Lemon Hart Acquisition

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“Mosaiq Inc. announced today that it has acquired the global rights to the Lemon Hart Rum brand from Pernod Ricard.”  Good news for tiki fans?  Let’s hope!

Plantation Rum

Plantation Rum

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Luxist.com sings praises for the Plantation line of rums.  Check it out!