More from Chip Dykstra. He signs on to review Pusser’s 15 Year Old Navy Rum for Rum Connection.com. ________________________________________________ Pusser’s 15 Yr Old Navy Rum (Nelson’s Blood) Review By Chip Dykstra Overall Score – 91.0pts In The Bottle 5/5 I love the shelf presentation of this rum. A nifty decanter with a nice sealed cork. [...]
The growing market for “Cuban inspired” items in the US keeps non-Cuban rum and cigar makers busy filling orders. Click here for the details.
Red Stripe Brands introduces Jamaica to “the best tasting rum in the world”, Zacapa Solera 23 and XO. Check out Jamaica Gleaner for enlightenment.
Fine spirits collector and imbiber, Chip Dykstra, has developed a unique rating system for reviewing rum. Here are the 5 elements of the Dykstra Method. ________________________________________________ The Dykstra Method By Chip Dykstra I split my rating into five categories based upon the amount of enjoyment I get out of each segment of the rum drinking [...]
Just off of Rittenhouse Square Park in Philadelphia sits a great little neighborhood lounge appropriately called Rum Bar. Believe me, they know their stuff! Now, I’ve been to a lot of bars, neighborhood joints, cocktail lounges, upscale watering holes and even an occasional dive. But honestly, very few of them compare to Rum Bar…..and that’s [...]
Paul Artrip, “The Rum Daddy”, is a talented man. He’s got a brain full of data about rum and can mix a hell of a drink. Here’s one you may enjoy! Calypso Cocktail 1 part falernum3 parts tamarind juice/nectar3 parts Barbados rumPour into shaker; add ice and thoroughly shake for 30 seconds (to blend the [...]
Looking for quality cocktail recipes and all around good reading? Dr. Bamboo recommends the new edition of Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails. Read the review here.
The debate continues over who invented the Mai Tai, Trader Vic or Don the Beachcomber. The Chicago Trib recounts the tale along with the original recipe.
Pernod Ricard files a trademark suit against White Rock, a New York based distillery, for infringing upon Malibu Rum’s TM-ed bottle color and shape. Click here to read all about it.
The Stogie Guys are back with a review of Zaya Gran Reserva. So, is it the “world’s finest sipping rum?” Read on…..
Meet Chip Dykstra, a spirits aficionado and collector from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He discovered rum by way of a whiskey tasting and never turned back. How did you become interested in rum & when did you start collecting? My brother in law brought out a bottle of Wiser’s 18 year old whiskey that he had [...]
A Mountain of Crushed Ice gives props to Stan Jones, cocktail guru, writer and mixology icon. Take a look.
Get down with a Duotone Daiquiri at Fluke Wine Bar in Newport, RI. The addition of 3/4 oz. of Gosling’s Black Seal adds a nice twist. Get the recipe here.
At 90% cane spirit and 10% rice distillate, Mekhong isn’t exactly rum, but it is the “Spirit of Thailand.” Check out their new and improved website.
Saveur.com has the 50 year old Banana Daiquiri recipe from the famous Mountain Top Bar in the US Virgin Islands. This one’s worth a try! Click here for the recipe.
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