Arctic Wolf scores some face time with the crew from Zafra and gets the skinny on what makes this 21 year old Panamanian rum so tasty. Read the review here.
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Rum Review: Zafra Master Reserve 90/100
by Chip Dykstra
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One of the highlights of my trip to Miami for the Rum Renaissance Festival was meeting the people who [...]
From The Village Voice – “The latest trend among the truly hardcore drink slingers is to throw back a shot of Angostura bitters.” Click here for the full story.
Chip Dykstra is back with more commentary about rum. This time he checks out Mocambo 20, a Mexican rum known for complex body and unusual packaging.
Mocambo 20 Anos Anejo Rum 87.5/100
a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
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I take a sip of Mocambo; I close my eyes, and my imagination takes me where it [...]
Freshly tanned and relaxed from a week of drinking rum in Miami, Chip Dykstra waxes poetic about one of Cuba’s most popular rums, Havana Club 7 Year.
Review: Havana Club 7 – 83.5/100
a review By Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
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In most of the world, Havana Club rum is associated with the brand owned by Pernod Ricard [...]
With white rum, port, sherry, lime juice, sugar and bitters, the Malecón Cocktail is sure to conjure up images of old Havana. Enjoy!
Get the recipe here.
The Real Food Made Easy blog pulls together an overproof rum-based bitters recipe that is sure to liven up any cocktail. Enjoy!
Click here for details.
Chip Dykstra, The Arctic Wolf, goes a round or two with Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Rum. What did he think? Read the entire review here.
Appleton Estate 21 Yr Old Rum 86.5/100
a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
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Appleton Estate reaches for the high rungs on the Appleton Estate ladder with their 21 Year old [...]
The Arctic Wolf is back with another in-depth rum review. This time he goes a few rounds with Cockspur 12 Year. Tune in to see what happens.
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Cockspur 12 Year Old Bajan Rum
By Chip Dykstra
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Cockspur 12 Year Old Bajan Crafted Rum 85/100
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Barbados is generally considered the birthplace of rum dating back to 1651 where [...]
With the Angostura Bitters shortage in full swing, bartenders get creative when making one of the classics, the Manhattan.
Get the details at Washington Post.com.
Dr. Bamboo gets his vitamin C on with an Embassy Cocktail – a tasty combination of Brandy, Cointreau, Jamaican Rum, lime and bitters.
Get the recipe here.
Juan Santos is gaining a very strong reputation for their new line of Columbian rums. Chip Dykstra completes his coverage of their launch with a review of JS 21.
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Juan Santos 21 – Antigua Reserva Review
By Chip Dykstra
Juan Santos 21 Yr Old Rum 93.5/100
This is the final review on a series of new Columbian rums [...]
The Bitter Truth brings their popular line of bitters to the US market. The initial launch, set for mid-January, will include 16 states. Hoorayyy!!
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THE BITTER TRUTH ENTERS U.S. MARKET
Germany’s Spirit of the Year Producer Brings Bitters Portfolio to the USA
New York, NY (December 30, 2009) – The Bitter Truth, a brand of cocktail bitters and [...]
Rum, lime, bitters, champagne, mint….what a perfect way to get the weekend started. Enjoy!
Get the recipe here.
Manufacturing problems and plant shut-downs in Trinidad & Tobago have caused a major shortage of Angostura Bitters. Slashfood has the scoop…
“A drop or two of bitters can add herbal depth to cocktails. But when steeped with chiles, so-called Hellfire Bitters also impart a punch of heat.“
Hell yeah!! Get the recipe here.
