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Trader Vic’s: Good As Ever
1The SF Chronicle pays a visit to Trader Vic’s-Emeryville after their five month renovation. See what they have to say about this newly improved tiki mecca. Click here for the full article.
Bikinis & Rum
6What do coconut water, lime & sugar, cola, fresh fruit juices, falernum and bikinis all have in common? That’s right, they all go well with rum! Here’s proof. _______________________________________________ We were introduced to the crew of Conch Republic Bikinis during this year’s Fantasy Fest celebration in Key West. As it turns out, we have more [...]
The Captain is Gone
2Captain Morgan rolls out their latest “Got What it Takes to be a Captain?” TV spots with two commercials entitled Gone 1 & 2. Check them out. _____________________________________________ Tagline: Gone Ad Agency: Grey Canada Advertiser: Diageo Brand: Captain Morgan The Captain Morgan Spiced Rum brand has long been associated with humorous television commercials and print [...]
Upmarket Bundy
0Bundaberg Rum goes for a share of the premium spirits market by releasing their latest edition of Bundy Black along with a series of cask matured rums. Click here for details.
A Drinkable Feast
2Hemingway’s Lounge, one of LA’s latest hotspots, flaunts several personalities as it converts from early evening cocktail mecca to late night dance party. Click here for the full story.
Happy Repeal Day
1Today is Repeal Day!! Raise your glass and celebrate the right to imbibe fine spirits…..rum or otherwise.
Brugal 1888 Launch
0A dedicated tasting bar for the new Brugal 1888 opened today at Madrid airport within the liquor area of Aldeasa’s refurbished main store. Check it out. Click here for the full story.
Brugal Art Hits London
0Wet Paint Productions and Brugal Rum joined forces last weekend in London to create street art installations representing rum culture. Check it out! Click here for the full article.
More Havana Club Media
0Havana Club Rum continues their “Nothing Compares to Havana” campaign with 4 more bizarre TV spots. This batch may be even more interesting than the first. ___________________________________________________ Tagline: Nothing Compares to HavanaAd agency: M&C Saatchi GADAdvertiser: Pernod RicardBrand: Havana Club Havana Club is once again abandoning the “late night salsa club” theme that their commercials [...]
Buy the Barrel
3Cruzan Rum hopes to educate consumers this Holiday season by offering retailers a chance to display an actual aging barrel from the distillery. Get the details here. ___________________________________________________ Cruzan Brings Holiday Cheer to Consumers Deerfield, IL — For a limited time, retailers can participate in the “Buy the Barrel” program by purchasing 56 cases of [...]
3 Luxurious Cocktails
2An Irish Coffee with 3/4 oz. of Castries Peanut Rum Creme makes the Fast Company list of Three Luxurious Cocktails. Well done, fellas! Click here for the recipe.
People Profile: Tatu Kaarlas
5Tatu Kaarlas, our drinkin’ buddy and the brain behind Refined Vices.com, sits down with us to talk rum and good times. Check out the full interview right here. How and when did you become interested in rum? Many years ago at my brother’s bachelor party when smoking indoors was still acceptable. His friends and I [...]
Home Bar Essentials
0The Bar.com pulls together a list of critical devices, tools and gadgets for the home bartender. From glassware to hardware, they’ve got it covered. Click here for the full article.
Bar Etiquette
0The 5@5 segment at CNN focuses on bar etiquette this week. Check out their list of “5 tips on how to not piss off your bartender.” Read carefully and take notes. Click here for the full list.
