Tommy Takes Best in Class

Tommy Takes Best in Class

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Tommy Bahama Rum Wins Best in Class at the 2010 RumXP International Tasting Competition. Tommy Bahama continues to receive international praise for its award winning rum NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., May 13 /PRNewswire/ — Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc. a leader in ultra-premium spirits is proud to announce that its ultra-premium rum, Tommy Bahama has been [...]

Mojitos at TAP TAP

Mojitos at TAP TAP

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Regular Rum Connection contributor, June Coleman, finds herself sampling mojitos at the legendary TAP TAP Restaurant in Miami’s South Beach. TAP TAP Mojitos by June Coleman . On day-two of the Rum Renaissance Festival in Miami, as others from the Rum Connection crew participated in a rum Tasting Competition, I meandered my way down Collins Avenue.  As [...]

Barritt’s Announces Winner

Barritt’s Announces Winner

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After two months and more than 2oo entries, the Barritt’s Bermuda Getaway Drinks Competition came to a close at Rum Renaissance.  The winners are…. ________________________________________ Barritt’s Bermuda Getaway Recipe Contest This year, Barritt’s Ginger Beer held an international competition to see who could create the “next great Barritt’s cocktail.”  The grand prize was an all [...]

Renaissance Rundown Pt. 2

Renaissance Rundown Pt. 2

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Here’s Part 2 of our Rum Renaissance Rundown.  Good drink, good friends and good times seem to be the theme.  Cheers! Day 3: Once again, day 3 of Rum Renaissance started early as I was awoken in stereo by my trusty alarm clock and front desk wake-up call.  Glad both were in place.  Breakfast was [...]

And The Winner Is……

And The Winner Is……

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After 2 days of scoring some of the world’s finest rums, the International Rum Expert Panel announces the results from their 2010 Tasting Competition.

Renaissance Rundown Pt.1

Renaissance Rundown Pt.1

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We’ve talked about it for months and Rum Reniassance has somehow come and gone in a flash.  Here’s our rundown……from what we can remember. Day 1: We rolled into Miami on Wednesday and checked in at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach.  Nice place.  After a bit of rest, we strolled down to the Gansevoort [...]

Rum Ren. Photo Spread

Rum Ren. Photo Spread

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Today’s Miami New Times is featuring a wonderful photo spread highlighting some of the finer moments at this year’s Rum Renaissance Festival. Check the spread at Miami New Times.

Painkiller Bar

Painkiller Bar

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New York gets yet another quality watering hole.  Painkiller Bar is set to open this week with a focus on tiki and rum.  Hoooooray!!! Check out the Painkiller here.

Cane Spirits 101

Cane Spirits 101

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Get the skinny on Rum, Rhum, Cachaca and more from Slashfood.com. http://www.slashfood.com/2010/05/07/rum-rhum-cachaca-lenell-it-all/

8 Reasons

8 Reasons

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If you needed any more convincing, Examiner.com has assembled 8 reasons to attend the Rum Renaissance Festival in Miami. Get all 8 Reasons here.

East Village gets Rum Hot spot

East Village gets Rum Hot spot

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Cienfuegos, a new club celebrating the world of rum, is set to open in the heart of New York’s E. Village.  The group behind Death & Co. bring us this creation. Click here for Cienfuego details. Aww yeah!

Cruzan Sets Green Standard

Cruzan Sets Green Standard

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The government of the US Virgin Islands and Cruzan Rum have  entered into a public-private partnership to construct a state-of-the-art water treatment system.  Bravo! From the Clean Water America Alliance newsletter U.S. Rum Industry: Setting New Standards for Environmental Protection The U.S. Virgin Islands’ government and Cruzan Rum, owned by the newest Alliance partner, Fortune Brands, have [...]

Best Mojito Rum

Best Mojito Rum

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From Business Wire: Last month, DonQ, Puerto Rico’s Premium Rum took home seven major awards at America’s most prestigious wine and spirits comp. Get the details here.

Caribbean Sorrel Cocktail

Caribbean Sorrel Cocktail

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Dried red sorrel buds, sliced ginger, sugar, lime and plenty of rum!!  Sounds like the fixins for a perfect summer cocktail from our friends at the Food Network. Click here for the recipe.

Respect for ONO

Respect for ONO

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Old New Orleans Rum and ten other Louisiana-made food and drink products get a shout out from MyNewOrleans.com.  Check it out. My New Orleans has the scoop.