Railean Rum, a popular small-batch brand out of League City, Texas, becomes the first rum on the market to be “Made in USA” certified. Check it out. ______________________________________________________ Railean Distillers announced today that their portfolio of rum is the first to be Made in the USA Certified in accordance with the US Federal Trade Commission requirements under federal [...]
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 [...]
It has been a great year for Denizen Rum. They’ve scored a gold rating from the BTI and have a rebellious nature in a traditional industry. Here’s their story. ________________________________________________________ A White Rum For The Liberated Spirit There’s a quiet side street in Amsterdam. There’s not a lot of traffic and nothing particularly exceptional to [...]
Following a rebranding of the entire line, Costa Rican distiller Ron Centenario releases their latest drop to rave reviews from loyal fans of the brand. ____________________________________________________ Añejo Especial Costa Rica is a bridge between the cultures of the Americas, a small piece of land surrounded by two oceans. Its huge biodiversity and tropical weather are [...]
A blend of aged rum from Trinidad and pot still rum from Jamaica, Denizen is one of the most distinct and complex white rums on the market. Here’s the scoop. _____________________________________________________ The Noble Blend Denizen is a rebellious blend of three different styles of rum from Trinidad and Jamaica that have been meticulously selected by [...]
Created specifically for the nightclub and cocktail bar scene, Wild Geese Golden Rum rolls out a new 5 year old Caribbean blend in the European market. _____________________________________________________ We discovered yet another interesting and recently launched rum at the German Rum Festival. Wild Geese Golden is a blend of rums from Trinidad and Jamaica that [...]
Malibu Rum enters the world of Facebook entertainment with the launch of their island resort themed drink slinger game, Beach Club. Check it out. ___________________________________________________ Escape the Daily Doldrums with Malibu Beach Club on Facebook Fantasy farming is fine, but wouldn’t you rather be running a high-end island resort where summer never ends? Now, Malibu [...]
Brugal combines the perfect balance of ‘time, passion and experience’ to create 1888, one of the best rums to hit the market this year. Here’s more. ___________________________________________________ The expertise and rum-crafting skills of the Brugal family have been passed down through generations of Maestros Roneros, Rum Masters, who worked for years, under the strictest secrecy, [...]
Mount Gay Rum honors their sailing legacy with the launch of a nautical themed limited edition bottle to be sold at duty free shops in select countries. _______________________________________________________ Mount Gay Rum has been associated with the sailing community for over three centuries. This year, to honor the brand’s commitment to the world of sailing and the [...]
The U.S. Court of Appeals dealt Havana Club a serious blow last week when they ruled in favor of Bacardi in their ongoing trademark case. ____________________________________________________ Pernod Ricard USA pledged to continue to fight against a competitor’s use of the “Havana Club” name in the United States for non-Cuban rum following last week’s controversial ruling [...]
LA Weekly looks at the “depth, diversity and maybe a little summer intrigue” of rum. Check out three of their favorite premium brands. _______________________________ Click here for the full article.
After only two years in business, Drum Circle Distilling in Sarasota, Florida is winning awards for their line of handcrafted rums. ________________________________________ Click here for the full article.
The Cocktails Old Fashioned Blog pulls together a great article with all the crucial info about rums coming out of Demerara Distillers Limited in Guyana. _____________________________________________________ Click here for the full article.
The Huffington Post teams up with Liquor.com to present a collection of rum drinks that are sure to keep your weekend going strong. Enjoy! ____________________________________ Click here for the full article.
The Northside Newspaper catches up with Stuart Gilbert, Founder of Holey Dollar Rum, to discuss what inspired him to launch the brand. _____________________________________ Click here for the full article.