Monthly Archives: September 2009

Scarlet Ibis Review

Scarlet Ibis Review

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The RnD guys are back with five new rum reviews.  The Scarlet Ibis makes a good impression and gets a rating of “8 flasks.” Click here to read the review.

Local Cane For New Rum

Local Cane For New Rum

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Koloa Rum from Kauai uses locally grown and harvested sugar cane to produce it new line of rums. Click here for the scoop.

Chocolate Infused Spirits

Chocolate Infused Spirits

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Here, a brilliant article about infusing your favorite booze with natural chocolate.  This should get your Monday morning off to a good start. Click here to read the full story.

TOZ White Launched

TOZ White Launched

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St. Lucia Distillers launches a new premium white rum in the UK market.  TOZ White Gold is distilled in column and pot stills, aged and charcoal filtered. Click here for the details.

In Search Of Zacapa

In Search Of Zacapa

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A drinks columnist from the Japan Times scours the Tokyo bar scene to find his go-to rum, Zacapa Centenario. Click here for the full read.

Mulata Daiquiri

Mulata Daiquiri

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Another interesting take on the Daiquiri.  This time with egg white froth and Ron Atlantico.  Enjoy! Miami Herald has the article.

Montanya Tour

Montanya Tour

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The Cook Man Food Show stops in at Montanya Distillery in Silverton, CO.  Get a first hand look at high altitude rum distilling and aging. Click here to watch the video.

Legalize Cachaca

Legalize Cachaca

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With protest marches in several major cities last weekend, the Legalize Cachaca movement picks up momentum.  Sign the petition here.

Appleton Exclusive Edition

Appleton Exclusive Edition

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Appleton Estate announces the release of a new, super-premium rum.  It will be available exclusively at their Jamaican facility starting this week. September 22, 2009; Kingston, Jamaica. Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum is introducing a new luxury rum that will only be available at the Appleton Estate Rum Tour. Appleton Estate Exclusive Edition will be available [...]

Libations From Paradise

Libations From Paradise

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From Don Beach to Trader Vic, the Vancouver Sun has the skinny on all things tiki….including the drinks!

Juan Santos Review

Juan Santos Review

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Casa Santana is a Columbian distillery that is rolling out several new rums this year.  Chip Dykstra reviews their latest release – Juan Santos Coffee Infused Rum. __________________________________________________________ Juan Santos Coffee Infused Columbian Rum Review By Chip Dykstra Juan Santos Coffee Infused Colombian Rum (89/100) Juan Santos (Coffee Infused Colombian Rum) is produced by Casa [...]

Invasion

Invasion

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“St.Croix was invaded seven times, but we suspect at least three of those were for the rum.”  Another brilliant ad from the marketing gang at Cruzan!

Cruzan Single Barrel

Cruzan Single Barrel

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Cruzan Single Barrel has a new look and, some say, a much better taste.  Booze Hound remarks about the aging / blending process and final product. Click here for details.

Spiced Rum Summit

Spiced Rum Summit

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Dr. Bamboo takes a non-traditional approach to reviewing spiced rum.   See how your favorites rate in Spice-itude and Badass Quotient. Click here for the full article.

People Profile: Paul Yellin

People Profile: Paul Yellin

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Paul Yellin is known by many as the Rhum Chef.  He’s the author of the Mount Gay Cookbook, rum advocate and chef to the stars. Check out our interview. How did you become interested in rum? I grew up in Barbados, in the Caribbean.  Rum is not just a beverage {there}…it is a lifestyle.  It [...]