Caribbean Net News – “The local rum industry continues to reap significant dividends for Barbados, by recording more than $458 million in export sales last year.”
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Rumming it up in Barbados is very easy to do with a little help from the Winnipeg Free Press. Enjoy.
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The Calgary Herald goes straight to the source of rum culture, Barbados. There, they discover how cane spirits are woven into the fabric of everyday life.
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Alun Hill of TV Travel Channel.com gets a sneak peek at the legendary Mount Gay Rum distilling process.
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The Mount Gay Distillery Tour makes Reuters list of top things to do during a weekend holiday in Barbados.
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Shop local, eat local and drink local rum. All great ways to save on your next trip to the beautiful island of Barbados.
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Money tight? Head to Barbados for a good time among distilleries, beach bars and rum shops. Chicago Tribune suggests how to do it on the cheap.
The Intoxicologist writes about National Egg Nog Month (seriously) and has a few tips on how to make this holiday drink even tastier with Mount Gay Eclipse.
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New fees and red tape may mean the end to the infamous rum shop culture of Barbados.
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How many great cocktails combine rum, sugar, lime juice and ice? The Bajan Rum Punch is no exception, but the bitters and nutmeg put it over the top.
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“Ireland has its pubs, France has it cafes, but Barbados has rum shops, which are a pillar in Bajan life.” More on the rum shop culture of Barbados.
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Headed to Barbados this season? Don’t forget to check out the Totally Barbados website for suggestions on the island’s 10 best rum shops.
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The value of rum exported from Barbados last year was 1.5 times more than their other top commodity, sugar. Check out the entire article in The Advocate…