Monthly Archives: February 2010

Folly Cove Rum Launch

Folly Cove Rum Launch

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Ryan & Wood Distillery of Gloucester, Massachusetts  introduces their latest small batch concoction, Folly Cove Rum. The Patriot Ledger has all the details.

Love Potion No. 50

Love Potion No. 50

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NY Times pulls together an interesting Valentines Day cocktail made with Zacapa, hibiscus tea, fresh lemon and tangerine juices and a spicy simple syrup. To get the recipe click here.

Infuse Your Booze

Infuse Your Booze

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Impress your friends with unique rum infusions.  Creative Loafing shows you how. Click here for all the details.

Barbancourt Tradition

Barbancourt Tradition

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“Rhum Barbancourt is a national tradition, surviving the tumult of the last century and a half.”  Check out the LA Times coverage of Haiti’s favorite brand.

Daily Rum Rations

Daily Rum Rations

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Did you know that for more than 300 years the British Royal Navy served a daily rum ration to all enlisted men? Take a look at the full story.

La Descarga Tour

La Descarga Tour

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Take a video tour through LA’s newest rum bar, La Descarga.  With an old Havana vibe, veteran bar staff and huge rum selection, this place is sure to be a hit. Click here to take the tour.

To-do on the Garden Island

To-do on the Garden Island

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A taste of Koloa Rum makes the list of things to do on a holiday to Kauai.  Koloa is made from molasses of locally grown sugar cane. Get the details here.

New Bacardi Headquarters

New Bacardi Headquarters

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Rum giant, Bacardi, opens a new state-of-the-art facility in Coral Gables, FL.  The 15 story tower will house more than 300 employees from 3 devisions. Read the details here.

Appleton 30 Hits New Zealand

Appleton 30 Hits New Zealand

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Only 30 of the 1440 bottles of Appleton 30 released worldwide hit store shelves in New Zealand.  Kiwi rum enthusiasts are quick to claim them. Get the particulars here.

Rum War Threatens Economy

Rum War Threatens Economy

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Much is at stake as the rum battle continues between Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.  Some say that the entire economy of the USVI’s could be at risk. Click here to read the entire story.

Planter’s Punch

Planter’s Punch

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Here’s a little rum punch history lesson and recipe for one of the classics from Chow.com. Click here for the full story.

Rum Running-a history

Rum Running-a history

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Maritime history has many chapters and rum-running is among them.  This captivating story is now told in a new textbook for high school students. Get the details here.

People Profile: Forrest Cokely

People Profile: Forrest Cokely

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Southern California-based rummy, Forrest Cokely, shares some insight into his love affair with cane spirits.  Take a look at our interview. __________________________________________ How and when did you become interested in rum? As a child, there was a family across the street who had a full bar built out in their garage.  I had many opportunities to [...]