Big media coverage for Denizen, solera system explained, New Times visits Cruzan, Don Q Gran Anejo gets a shout out and more in this week’s news. _____________________________________________________ Miami New Times visits St. Croix to check out the Cruzan distillery, learn the ins and outs of making rum and enjoy a few free drinks while their at [...]
After visiting two world-class distilleries in Barbados we load into a cab and spend the afternoon researching the island’s legendary rum shop scene. Come along! ______________________________________________________ Barbados is well-known for beautiful beaches, posh resorts, friendly people and great distilleries, but one attraction that every visitor should experience at least once is a tour of the [...]
We get a sneak preview of another new ultra-premium sipper from Costa Rica’s Ron Centenario. This 25 year old solera rum is due out in April. Read on… _____________________________________________________ Frequently spending lazy afternoons on my regular stool at the Rum Bar in Key West provides me with plenty of opportunities to sample rare and interesting [...]
While on Barbados, we pay a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey where our entire crew is won over with a dose of history, tradition and an unbeatable small batch rum. ________________________________________________________ After our wonderful tour of Foursquare Distillery, it was time to head north along the gorgeous and unspoiled east coast of Barbados, past the [...]
Traveller’s Liquors has been producing well-balanced and appropriately priced spirits in Belize for nearly 60 years. Our favorite is 5 Barrel Reserve. Check it out. ____________________________________________________ Long known for their popular One Barrel Rum, Traveller’s Liquors Ltd. is a Belize City based distillery that specializes in rum, vodka and brandy production. They started with a [...]
Whether you’re a complete novice or professional bartender, you’ve got to download Mixologist, the #1 cocktail app for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. _____________________________________________________ Mixologist allows you to build a virtual liquor cabinet with up to 1,300 ingredients, browse drinks by category, liquor, or mixer, use GPS to find bars and liquor stores, or learn basics [...]
5-4-3-2-1…..Hap-py New Year!!! Thanks for spending yet another boozy year with Rum Connection. Stay tuned for an action packed 2012. Cheers!!
America’s Best Bars, Tortuga Rum consolidation, Mojito Bar & Grill opens in New Orleans, tiki culture in Canada and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ “Collectors go (coco)nuts for the exotic allure of trinkets from Polynesian cocktail lounges.” The Winnipeg Free Press discovers the world of tiki. Patch.com finds the Top 5 Cocktails on [...]
If you’re planning on ringing in the New Year with a full-on party this Saturday night, you may need a hangover remedy Sunday morning. Here are our favorites. _______________________________________________________ So, the original plan was to meet a few friends at your local watering hole for “one, maybe two drinks.” By 4am you’re stumbling home, singing [...]
Master of Malt announces the release of Professor Cornelius Ampleforth’s Rumbullion!, a hearty spiced rum, inspired by old-fashioned maritime rums. _____________________________________________________ Master of Malt are proud to announce the UK release of an intensely spiced, old-fashioned rum from Professor Cornelius Ampleforth. Rumbullion! is one of the most cockle-warming spiced rums on the market. Based on [...]
The first stop on the Rum Cruise was Barbados for a dizzying tour of the island’s distilleries, liquor stores and rum shops. Up first, Foursquare Distillery. _______________________________________________________________________ The Rum Cruise departs from Puerto Rico and after two very rummy nights and a full day at sea we arrive in Barbados. This is our first stop, [...]
Angostura’s commitment to producing fine rums has been reinforced after being crowned Rum Grand Master 2011 in London. Read on… ______________________________________________________ Angostura’s portfolio of Pure Trinidadian rum was recognised at the Spirits Master Series, one of the world’s most respected and high profile blind tasting competitions in the industry. The judging panel was chaired by Dominic [...]
Brugal pulls together a delightful cold-weather rum drink that is perfect for snowy days and family gatherings. Enjoy the Brugal Winter Cider. ___________________________________________________ Brugal Rum has made premium quality rums since 1888 when it was founded by Don Andres Brugal in the Dominican Republic. His vision and experience has been passed on through five generations [...]
Happy Holidays from your friends at Rum Connection. May you enjoy good friends, good cheer and good spirits throughout the year. Cheers!
A new distillery hits Nassau, holiday rum cocktail ideas, an interview with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and much more in this week’s rum news. Happy Holidaze! ____________________________________________________ “These days, top chefs are taking cocktails to new heights, putting serious talent behind the bar and raiding the kitchen for stuff to juice and muddle.” GQ Magazine reveals [...]
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