Monthly Archives: December 2009

Happy Repeal Day!!

Happy Repeal Day!!

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Raise your glass and celebrate the right to imbibe in fine spirits…..rum or otherwise. http://www.repealday.org/

Rum Rebellion

Rum Rebellion

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“Inspired by the staggering variety of well-crafted sugar cane distillates on the market” a rum rebellion is in full swing.  Read the NY Times article. Click here for the full story from New York Times.

The Old Cuban

The Old Cuban

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Rum, lime, bitters, champagne, mint….what a perfect way to get the weekend started.  Enjoy! Get the recipe here.

Fire @ Wray & Nephew

Fire @ Wray & Nephew

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A late night fire engulfs the Wray and Nephew storage facility on Spanish Town Road in Kingston, Jamaica.  The cause of the blaze remains unclear. Click here for details.

Gardener’s World

Gardener’s World

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Another UK Rum Fest video surfaces.  This episode is narrated by Jenny Gardener of Vanquish and highlights the team behind St. Nicholas Abbey. Watch it here.

Newfoundlander’s Rum

Newfoundlander’s Rum

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A hotspot for cane spirits since the rum running days, Newfoundland now has a stylish brand to call their own. Click here to get the lowdown.

Cruzan Single Barrel

Cruzan Single Barrel

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“Vodka tonic. Vodka cranberry. Vodka martini, Vodka gimlet, Vodka Red Bull…Stop it.”  Read the rum-loving, vodka-dissing Cruzan review at Gear Patrol.com.

Woody’s Rum Bar

Woody’s Rum Bar

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By popular demand, Woody’s Rum Bar and Island Grill in Baltimore’s hip Fells Point neighborhood is set to keep it’s doors open year round. Click here for the opening dates and location.