Monthly Archives: February 2010

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. Eat it up at Caymen News Net.

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! To read the entire article click here.

Plantation Rum

Plantation Rum

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Luxist.com sings praises for the Plantation line of rums. To see what they have to say click here.

Rum Grows in Beijing

Rum Grows in Beijing

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As the popularity of rum increases in Beijing, so does the selection of what’s on offer.  Moleca and Tonga Island Rum have just been released with more to come. Click here for the full article.

Ras Safari Bar & Grill

Ras Safari Bar & Grill

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At the southern tip of Ambergris Caye in Belize sits a little beach bar called Ras Safari.   It’s at the end of a long potholed road, but definitely worth a visit. Ras Safari is the epitome of laid back. The entire place consists of a small thatch roofed bar, a few picnic tables, hammocks [...]

Blackheart Spiced Rum

Blackheart Spiced Rum

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Rob & Rob explore Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum, the new 93 proof spirit from Heaven Hill Distillers. Read the full review on Examiner.com.

Potable Pariahs

Potable Pariahs

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How do you make less-than-spectacular booze more desirable?  Well, Dr. Bamboo recommends adding rum or cachaca to the mix. Here’s what he has to say…….

Rum Revival

Rum Revival

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The Associated Press and a host of rum gurus talk shop about current trends in the world of cane spirits. Check out the full article.

Cachaca On The Up!

Cachaca On The Up!

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Brazil’s national drink is catching on at a rapid clip. Cachaca brands continue to see results from global educational and marketing campaigns. Get the cachaca sales trends and more at CNBC.com.

Beautiful Belize

Beautiful Belize

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More research……Rum Connection is setting up shop in Belize this month. Stay tuned for our coverage of Central American rum and good times. Cheers!

Abe & Arthur’s

Abe & Arthur’s

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New York’s Meatpacking District scores another great club. Abe & Arthur’s is quickly gaining a reputation for great drinks and cool atmosphere. Let NY Press.com give you a tour.

El Dorado 5 Year Review

El Dorado 5 Year Review

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The Arctic Wolf explores the virtues of Demerara rum. ED 5 year seems to agree with him quite well. Read the full review. ___________________________________________ El Dorado 5 Yr Cask Aged Rum  - 86 pts By Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf) Demerara County (in Guyana) is popular across the world for its rich, three hundred year [...]

Mardi Gras Party

Mardi Gras Party

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It’s that time of year again.  Break out the music, beads and rum drinks for an authentic Mardi Gras celebration. Get the “how-to” details right here.

Bravo For Barbados

Bravo For Barbados

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Rumming it up in Barbados is very easy to do with a little help from the Winnipeg Free Press.  Enjoy. Click here for the full scoop.