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
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.
Dr. Bamboo gets his vitamin C on with an Embassy Cocktail – a tasty combination of Brandy, Cointreau, Jamaican Rum, lime and bitters.
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!
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.“
The entire Juan Santos line of Columbian rums hit the North American market last week. Chip Dykstra conitnues his coverage with a review of their 9 year aged rum.
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Juan Santos Anejo 9 Anos
By Chip Dykstra
Juan Santos 9 Yr Old Rum 89/100
This is the next review I am doing on a series of new [...]
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 all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake until [...]
More from Chip Dykstra. He signs on to review Pusser’s 15 Year Old Navy Rum for Rum Connection.com.
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Pusser’s 15 Yr Old Navy Rum
(Nelson’s Blood) Review
By Chip Dykstra
Overall Score – 91.0pts
In The Bottle 5/5
I love the shelf presentation of this rum. A nifty decanter with a nice sealed cork. Nice [...]
Just off of Rittenhouse Square Park in Philadelphia sits a great little neighborhood lounge appropriately called Rum Bar. Believe me, they know their stuff!
Now, I’ve been to a lot of bars, neighborhood joints, cocktail lounges, upscale watering holes and even an occasional dive. But honestly, very few of them compare to Rum Bar…..and that’s not [...]
Don’t limit your taste buds to store-bought bitters, make your own. Our friends in the kitchen at Chow.com have a few concoctions for you to try.
What quality cocktail is complete without a dash of bitters? Our friends at the Last Crumb have a great recipe that you can brew up at home.