Happy 1st birthday to our friends at Team Cocktail. Be sure to check out all of the cool contests and giveaways they have planned to celebrate this milestone. ________________________________________________________ I would argue that Team Cocktail is more than just a booze inspired clothing line, it’s a lifestyle. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting and hanging [...]
Nothing goes better with a well-prepared Thanksgiving dinner than a well-made drink or two. Here are a few that caught our eye made with Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum. _____________________________________________________ . I can’t believe it’s already November 21st! With Thanksgiving right around the corner and many a holiday gathering being scheduled for the next several weeks [...]
From the Today Show – “With its upbeat spirit, Barbados is the quintessential Caribbean island. Relaxation and rum are on offer at this tropical oasis.” _________________________________________________ Click here for the full article.
Sherry Barrel aged rums, tiki trends, a new distillery in Miami, a few nice rum cocktail recipes and a Havana Club auction all in this week’s rums news. ____________________________________________________ “Over the past few years, the craft cocktail world has reimmersed itself in the retro delights of the Tiki bar.” The Wall Street Journal discovers the [...]
A legendary Venezuelan rum producer launches their first ultra premium bottling: Diplomatico Ambassador Selection. You’re going to love this one! _____________________________________________________ Better known by its ‘DUSA’ acronym, Distilerias Unidas S.A. of Venezuela has gained recognition for its Diplomatico branded rums, helped by the warmth and personality of the globetrotting Ballesteros family who are behind the [...]
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 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 [...]
No holiday in the islands would be complete without a few trips to the local bar. Here are our picks for the best nightlife in the Caribbean. Cheers! __________________________________________________ The islands of the Caribbean are teeming with beautiful beaches and friendly people, but let’s face it, many of us plan our visits around which islands have [...]
Spreading the gospel of rum to spirits aficionados in Seattle, Nick Feris is a Rum XP and founder of the Rum Collective. Here’s his story. ____________________________________________________ How and when did you become interested in rum? My passion for rum developed in part from my long standing interest in pills and potions and a certain travel experience. After graduating [...]
Another must-read book full of boozy inspiration makes it to our library. Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure and the Overrated in Spirits. ___________________________________________________ While some may wonder, “Does the world really need another flavored vodka?” no one answers this question quite so memorably as spirits writer and raconteur Jason Wilson does in Boozehound. (By [...]
Drinking rum on the balcony of Cafe Gouverneur De Rouville makes the list of things to do when spending only 48 hours on the beautiful island of Curacao. ___________________________________________ Check out Reuters for details.
Tanduay 1854 gets reviewed, Vegas Distillers launch Rumskey, Drunken Sailor Rum gets a nod on Die Line and much more in this week’s rum news! ____________________________________________________ Sailor Jerry rolls out a limited edition gift set just in time for Christmas. Each tube in the “A Good gift for Bad People” campaign contains one of four [...]
Ybor City’s Columbia Restaurant now has its very own line of spirits to honor the people who founded the family business more than 100 years ago. ____________________________________________________ Richard Gonzmart, a fourth generation family member of Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, The Columbia, has created a private label spirits line honoring first and second generation family members of [...]
Malibu and R&B music star Ne-Yo are set to take the drinking experience to a RED HOT new level with the launch of Malibu Red. ____________________________________________________ Malibu announces a long-term partnership with chart-topping R&B singer and songwriter, film and television actor, Ne-Yo, to unveil Malibu Red, a groundbreaking new product innovation to appear on shelves in early 2012. A blend [...]
Jimmy Buffett wasn’t the only star in Key West last Friday. Centenario 7 Años stole the show on the other side of the island at a packed Rum Bar tasting! ___________________________________________________ Last Friday was the perfect day to introduce Key West to a new rum. The skies were clear, the sun was shining and the [...]
The Caribbean Alcohol Beverage Tasting Competition was held last week during the second annual Rum & Beer Festival in Barbados. The winners are…. ____________________________________________________ White Rum Gold – El Dorado White – Demerara Distillers Silver – Mount Gay Silver – Mount Gay Distillers Bronze – Clarkes Court White – Grenada Distillers Overproof Rum Gold – [...]
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