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Happy 2010!!!!
45-4-3-2-1….Happy New Year!!. The Rum Connection team thanks you for another great year of cane spirits geek-ery. Keep drinkin’ RUM!
Malibu Drink Mixer
0Malibu Rum presents another silly drinks application over at Radio Maliboom-boom.com. This one combines adjustable drink recipes and island music. So, to get your mix-on click here.
Bitter Truth In The US
2The Bitter Truth brings their popular line of bitters to the US market. The initial launch, set for mid-January, will include 16 states. Hoorayyy!! ___________________________________________________________ THE BITTER TRUTH ENTERS U.S. MARKET Germany’s Spirit of the Year Producer Brings Bitters Portfolio to the USA New York, NY (December 30, 2009) – The Bitter Truth, a brand [...]
Bilgemunky on The Kraken
0Bilgemunky is so impressed with the packaging and imagery behind The Kraken Black Spiced that he declares it the best rum he “ain’t ever tasted.” Get the details here.
Hoochery vs. Big Boys
0Western Australia’s only rum distillery is having distribution problems. It seems the big, corporate spirits companies can dictate who gets shelf space. Read the full story at The Australian.
Guava-Lime Coolers
0Here’s a brilliant rum punch recipe to liven up your Monday. Get it right here.
Maui Refill
2Haleakala Distillers in Maui has introduced a refillable bottle for their Dark Rum….value and environmental responsibility all in the same move. Bravo! Click here for details from Maui News.
Fantasy Island
0With legendary beach bars, beautiful resorts and an ancient distillery, it’s no wonder that Tortola is one of the most popular island hangouts in the Caribbean. The Chicago Tribune has all the details.
Ho Ho Ho!!!
3Happy Holidays from your friends at Rum Connection. May there be peace, joy and fine spirits awaiting you around every bend. Cheers!
Coconut Eggnog
0One last eggnog recipe from our friends at Sunset Magazine. This one is sure to put you in a tropical holiday state of mind. Enjoy! Click here for the recipe.
Rum Thieving Monkeys
2The Vervet Monkey population on the island of St. Kitts seems to have acquired a serious taste for rum and the BBC has the video to prove it. Click here to watch the Rum Thieving video.
Spirits Entrepreneurs
1Read about the South Florida spirits industry and how smaller outfits like Ron Atlantico are making inroads with quality product and scrutiny of every detail. Miami Herald has the full story.
Homemade Eggnog Revisited
0TheKitchn.com chimes in with a tasty eggnog recipe, beautiful images and a concise explanation of the drink mixing process. Nicely done. Click here for the particulars.
Rum Gifts?
10We want to know what you are giving your rum-loving friends this holiday season. Let’s hear what’s in your Santa bag. Comment here.
