The small-batch spirits movement continues to gain strength in the United States. Privateer International opens a new rum distillery in Ipswich, MA. __________________________________________________ Privateer International Opens Distillery . It was an economic instigator for the American Revolution. George Washington insisted on having it at his 1789 inauguration. Early in the history of the country, it [...]
Bundaberg releases their 10 Yr Old Rum-Master Distillers Collection. A group of 50 collectors camped out for 2 days to be among the first to purchase this rarity. ___________________________________________________ Click here for details.
Caribbean Travel + Life features a classic cocktail from Jamaica that includes 3 rums, Red Label wine, vodka and tequila. Check out the Bamboo Duppy. ___________________________________________________ Click here for the recipe.
Rum Jungle, the popular rum-centric bar and nightclub within Madalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, was shuttered late last year. Here’s a look back. ___________________________________________________ Popular Rum Bar Falls to Cirque Club For years, rum enthusiasts who happened to find themselves in the glits and glam of Las Vegas could find refuge deep inside Mandalay [...]
Australia’s Holey Dollar Rum continues to gain recognition for their unique lineup. The Spirits Masters Series awards them three medals this week. ____________________________________________________ Holey Dollar – No Ordinary Rum Arguably rum is one of the most diverse spirits around, with examples coming from all over the globe including the Caribbean, Philippines, Venezuela, Cuba, and Trinidad [...]
GQ Magazine discusses the ins and outs of cane spirits, how they’re made, where they’re from and which variety you may prefer. Check it out. ___________________________________________________ Click here for the full article.
Mark your calendars, it’s just about time for enthusiasts from around the world to invade Miami for the week long celebration that is Rum Renaissance. ___________________________________________________ Click here for details.
Metromix checks out the newly reopened Rum House Bar at New York’s Edison Hotel. They find the refurb at this Times Square dive to be just right. ____________________________________________________ Click here for the full article.
Move over Mardi Gras, step aside Rio Carnaval, Trinidad has the greatest pre-Lenten celebration in the world. Get all the details right here. _______________________________________________ Pre-Lenten Party Kicks off in the Birthplace of Carnival Over 40,000 visitors and 780,000 locals are getting ready to jump, dance and wave to the beat of pulsating soca rhythms during [...]
Craft cocktails dominate in chic bars around the world, but in the lower latitudes we still appreciate the simple things in life, including uncomplicated drinks. __________________________________________________ Boat Drinks w/ Bahama Bob Whether you call them boat drinks, beach drinks or umbrella drinks, there’s something to be said for three-ingredient tropical cocktails. These are concoctions that [...]
Another interesting rum app hits the iTunes store. This one is brought to us by The Kraken Black Spiced Rum and is as quirky as you would expect from this brand. ___________________________________________________ The Simulation Application for Nautical Maneuvering The Kraken Black Spiced Rum has been delighting consumers with a visually stunning (and strange) advertising campaign [...]
Years of well placed marketing, bartender training and cocktail promotions have made cachaca one of the hottest spirits in the industry. SI Live has the details.
Jamaica’s port town of Falmouth is the newest jump off point for cruisers wanting cultural shore excursions. Appleton Estate is among the local attractions. ____________________________________________________ Falmouth, Jamaica – The Rum Port Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas today became the first ship to call at Historic Falmouth port. Situated between the popular cruise ports [...]
Dogfish Head has been brewing high-quality, high-octane beers for a number of years, but now their small batch spirits are gaining notoriety. ___________________________________________________ Rumming @ Rehoboth Beach Tucked into a busy commercial strip on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Deleware sits the Dogfish Head Brewpub. At first look this seems to be the traditional, if [...]
Creative agency Devilfish and Buddy have joined forces to launch a new rum brand for Berry Bros. & Rudd, one of the world’s oldest wine and spirit merchants. ________________________________ Click here for the full article.
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