People Profile: Brad Beach

People Profile: Brad Beach

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Brad Beach, the globe trotter behind BeachOutpost.com, sits down with us to talk rum, travel and whatever else comes to mind.  Check out the full interview.
How and when did you become interested in rum?
Rum has always had an impression on me ever since I was a child reading “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson. I [...]

Celebrate Hammock Day!!

Celebrate Hammock Day!!

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That’s right, July 22nd is National Hammock Day.  Kick up your feet, grab a beverage and give a salute to the most comfortable of all backyard furniture.
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as wasting a perfectly good day swinging away in a hammock.  It is undisputed in its level of comfort and has surely been inspiring laziness [...]

Tales Blog

Tales Blog

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Keep up with all of the Tales of the Cocktail action at Tales Blog, the frequently updated play-by-play report written by the web’s top booze bloggers.
Click here for Tales Blog.

Made in Guam

Made in Guam

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Guam may not be known as a hot market for rum, but that’s not stopping Valentino Perez, owner of the island’s first and only distillery.
Click here for details.

History of the Daiquiri

History of the Daiquiri

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Rob & Rob celebrate National Daiquiri Day by digging deep into the history of this classic cocktail.  Check out their page on Examiner.com for the full story.

Malibu Flash Mob

Malibu Flash Mob

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A flash mob video in New York’s City Hall Park sponsored by Malibu Rum continues to go viral with nearly 100,000 views on You Tube.
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Who says that brand marketing has to be expensive?  Malibu Rum is getting its money’s worth out of this choreographed dance party scene filmed in front of an unsuspecting lunch time [...]

National Daiquiri Day

National Daiquiri Day

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Hooray!!  Tomorrow (July 19th) is a national holiday celebrating one of the most refreshing and simple to make rum cocktails out there, the Daiquiri.
If you’re reading this article and digging through this website, you probably already know that a Daiquiri is not red, does not involve a blender and should never be served in a [...]

Painkiller Club

Painkiller Club

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If you’ve ever traveled to Jost Van Dyke in the BVIs, you’ve surely paid a visit to The Soggy Dollar Bar to sample a Painkiller or two…now you can join the club.
The Soggy Dollar has become one of the most famous beach bars in all of the Caribbean and for good reason.  The beautiful setting [...]

Leopard Martini

Leopard Martini

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The Leopard Lounge at Palm Beach’s Chesterfield Hotel puts a rum-based spicey twist on the traditional Bloody Mary.  Check out the full story and recipe.

Appleton Strikes Gold

Appleton Strikes Gold

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The internationally respected Monde Selection International Institute for Quality Selections has awarded three Grand Gold medals to Appleton Rum.
Click here for the full story.

Review: Zafra Master Reserve

Review: Zafra Master Reserve

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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
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One of the highlights of my trip to Miami for the Rum Renaissance Festival was meeting the people who [...]

3 Gringos and A Muddler

3 Gringos and A Muddler

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Leblon welcomes three of Miami’s top mixologists for a cachaca and Caipirinha tasting on one of Brazil’s legendary beaches.  Enjoy!!
Click here to watch the video.

Cockspur Shake-up

Cockspur Shake-up

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West Indies Rum Distillery, producer of Cockspur Rum, hires experienced team to build the 125-year-old brand’s presence in the US.
The Pride of Barbados Set to Strut its Stuff in America
Barbados (PRWEB) July 12, 2010
The West Indies Rum Distillery, the historic beachside facility which is the home of Cockspur Rum, has announced major changes to its [...]

Cruzan 9 Launch

Cruzan 9 Launch

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Beam Global announces the launch of Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum.  The name references the 9 spices used to create its bold flavor as well as the 9 districts of St. Croix.
Historic Rum Enters Spiced Rum Category With Cruzan 9
Cruzan 9’s Blend of Aged Rum Infused With Nine Spices Offers Consumers a Premium Option
DEERFIELD, IL–(Marketwire – [...]

Limin’ Like a Local

Limin’ Like a Local

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“Sure, it may be hot now, but what are you going to do when the cold returns?”  National Post has advice on how to eat, drink and explore like a St. Kitts local.
Click here for the full article.