A first-time visitor to Martinique follows the legendary Route du Rhum and discovers the islands beauty, culture and fine cane spirits along the way. Canada.com has the full article.
The drinkers of the Caymen Islands have spoken – they want Carib Beer! Tortuga Rum Co. is named the official local distributor…people celebrate. Click here for the details.
Looking for something to do on Talk Like A Pirate Day (Sept. 19)? Stop in to see our friend Bilgemunky for rum tasting at the Mariner’s Museum in Virginia. Click here for the particulars.
The family of a man who was executed in Cuba in 1960 wins a $100m wrongful death case and seeks payment in the form of rum and cigar trademarks. Read the full story here.
Kilo Kai, the eccentric spiced rum from Curaçao, gets a positive review on Examiner.com. Take a look.
The Rum Barrel Bar in Key West and Paul “Rum Daddy” Artrip team up to host a 3-day grub, grog and music event this November. Don’t miss this one!
Chilled Magazine has a great piece by Dori Bryant about the growth in the rum industry. Selection and quality are way up. Check it out at Chilled!
Havana Club has loaded up their new “El culto a la Vida” website with beautiful imagery and info promoting their spirits and Cuban heritage. Well done! See the changes at the new HC site.
Behold, the Plum Sake Mojito from Almond American Bistro in the Hamptons. An interesting twist on an old classic. Hamptons.com has the recipe.
John deJongh, Governor of the US Virgin Islands, responds to critics of a deal that will bring a state-of-the-art distillery to St. Croix. From deJongh’s letter to Editor of Tribune Newspapers Dear Editor, Your story, “British distiller gets billions for rum,” fundamentally misstates the law that supports the partnership between the U.S. Virgin Islands and [...]
Here’s the skinny on the Havana Sun cocktail courtesy of our friends at Tommy Bahama. Easy to make and even easier to drink. Havana Sun 1 1/2 parts Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum 1/2 part triple sec 1/2 part fresh lime juice 1/2 part simple syrup Splash of orange juice Dash of orange bitters Combine [...]
Raphael Grisoni, Managing Director of Mount Gay Distilleries Limited, sets the record straight about profits and sales growth. Click here for details.
Dr. Bamboo mixes and remixes a Queequeg’s Harpoon, a delicious tiki cocktail brought to us by the Fraternal Order of Moai. Sounds impressive! Give it a try!
Explore the beaches, fishing villages and distilleries of the Caribbean this year for half price. Resorts roll out big savings for bargain hunting tourists. Get the details here.
Diageo scores $2.7 billion in tax credits over 30 years for relocating the Captain Morgan facility to a state-of-the-art complex in St. Croix. Click here for the scoop from Chicago Tribune.
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