Demerara Distllers Ltd. sets off on a tour of several Caribbean islands to promote their El Dorado line of rums to bartenders and consumers alike.
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The 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.
Travel Channel is set to give their viewers an inside look at Grand Cayman’s own Tortuga Rum Company. The segment will air on May 15th.
Get the “where and when” at Caymen Net News.
As Haiti struggles to recover from the devastating January 12 earthquake, Rhum Barbancourt makes plans to rebuild business to pre-quake levels.
Reuters has the scoop.
A full fledged revolt against the Sailor Jerry formula change is in effect. SinkTheSailor.co.uk has started a campaign to bring back the original recipe.
Click here to join the campaign.
“While beer and spirits manufacturers spent millions on ad time during the Super Bowl, one New Orleans institution wants to let its product speak for itself.”
More at lsureveille.com
Research shows that consumers are looking for a spiced rum that is “less sweet” and Sailor Jerry accommodates with a full blown formula change.
Read about the big change at Morning Advertiser.
Luxist.com sings praises for the Plantation line of rums.
To see what they have to say click here.
“Rhum Barbancourt is a national tradition, surviving the tumult of the last century and a half.” Check out the LA Times coverage of Haiti’s favorite brand.
From Time Out-New York….”There are many quality rums on the market—here are five worth trying neat, up or on the rocks.”
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A 15% increase in excise tax in Trinidad and Tobago along with an unstable molasses market send prices on Angostura products climbing.
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McDowell’s Celebration, the third largest selling rum brand in the world, turns to sporting events to spread the word about their product.
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River Antoine Estate in Grenada is celebrating their well-known high proof River Rum. It’s ABV is so high it’s not allowed on airplanes.
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Dogfish Head has been brewing high-quality, high-octane beers for a number of years, but now their small batch spirits are gaining notoriety.
Tucked into a busy commercial strip on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Deleware sits the Dogfish Head Brewpub. At first look this seems to be the traditional, if not stereotypical, brewpub. Upon entry, loud [...]
Lamb’s adds a new addition to the family, Black Sheep Spiced Rum. It combines lime, bourbon vanilla and cinnamon and promises a fiery flavor.
Read the Arctic Wolf’s review.
