The rum industry, which has lost some of its preferential trading arrangements, will get a lifeline from (the Babrbados) government to help it stay afloat. Caribbean News Net has the details.
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Rum Connoisseur iPhone App
0The latest rum-related iPhone app comes to us from the folks at SpiritApps.com. The Rum Connoisseur App gives you the skinny on 500 brands, history, trivia and more. Get the details at Spirits App.
Rum Renaissance 2010
0Get ready! Industry experts and aficionados from around the globe are once again set to invade Miami for a giant party celebrating the world’s finest rums. May 5-9 !!! Get the details from the Rum Examiner.
Bacardi 8 Review
5Here it is. Chip’s take on Bacardi 8, a rum that some say is one of the most widely available and overlooked premiums on the market. See what he thinks. ____________________________________________________________ Review: Bacardi 8 Yr Old Rum 90.5/100 a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf) . My introduction for this review was accomplished previously [...]
Bacardi History
3Chip Dykstra digs into the troubled past of rum giant Ron Bacardi, their move from Cuba and how they became the most well known rum in the world. Ron Bacardi & Cuba – Turbulent Times By Chip Dykstra I find it impossible to introduce my first review of a Ron Bacardi rum without speaking to [...]
Plantation XO
2After releasing a series of high-end regional rums from the Caribbean, Plantation adds a 20th Anniversary Barbados Rum to their line. At $40 you can’t go wrong. Click here for the full Luxist article.
Caribbean Rum Tax Debate
0A bill that would allow rum producers to receive a greater portion of federal subsidies has been introduced in Puerto Rico’s legislature. Let the debate begin. The Hill.com has the scoop.
Honeymoon Tester
3Do you like to travel, stay at lavish hotels, spend your days in the sun, drink good booze and stroll romantic beaches? If so, dust off your resume, you are in demand. Full article at CNN.
Bacardi Cuts Deal With NBA
0From the Miami Herald: ”The National Basketball Association is teaming up with Bacardi U.S.A. The new sponsor aims to breathe life into Bacardi Gold.” Read the entire Herald article.
And The Winner Is…..
0A creation by Seattle-based bartender Evan Martin has been named the “Official Cocktail” of the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. Congrats, Evan! Check out the details and recipe here.
A Bibulous Bibliography
2Dr. Bamboo digs into Remixed, the new book from cocktail icon Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. What does he think of it? Click here to find out.
Barbancourt Endures
0The Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti caused $4m in damage at the Barbancourt facility and halted their bottling operation. Owners hope to resume business this month. Miami Herald has the full article.
Pernod Loses HC Lawsuit
2From Reuters: “A U.S. judge rejected a lawsuit by Pernod Ricard to stop rival Bacardi Ltd from selling “Havana Club” branded rum in the United States.” Read the news here.
Your Man in Havana
0Bunnyhugs blog is back with a report about the rum scene in Havana, Cuba-the land of liberally poured drinks, good weather and friendly bartenders. See what’s poppin’ over at Bunnyhugs.
Thai Smile
0Thailand’s Mekhong is gaining a loyal following among cane spirits drinkers worldwide. Here’s an easy cocktail that should leave you with a Thai Smile. Check out the recipe at the Mekhong website.
