“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.
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Rums Under $40
0From Time Out-New York….”There are many quality rums on the market—here are five worth trying neat, up or on the rocks.” Click here for the full story.
Prices Up At Angostura
3A 15% increase in excise tax in Trinidad and Tobago along with an unstable molasses market send prices on Angostura products climbing. Click here for details.
McDowell’s Marketing
1McDowell’s Celebration, the third largest selling rum brand in the world, turns to sporting events to spread the word about their product. Get the details here.
Rum With A Punch
0River 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. Get the details here.
Black Sheep Spiced Rum
11Lamb’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.
Cowes Week w/ Mount Gay
0Register for a chance to win a Mount Gay sponsored VIP trip to Cowes Week, the longest running regatta in the world. Red Mount Gay hat included! Click here for the full story.
Gosling’s Ginger Beer
0In an effort to create the perfect Dark & Stormy, Gosling’s Rum of Bermuda and Polar Beverages of the US launch their own unique brand of ginger beer. Click here for the goods on Gosling’s.
All About Angostura
0Mickael Perron, master bartender and brand ambassador, talks shop about the Angostura line-up, uses for bitters and throws in a measure of rum history. Click here for the full story.
Tortuga Rum Co. Turns 25
0The Tortuga Rum Company celebrates their 25th year in business with a year long anniversary party at stores and duty free shops in the Cayman Islands. Click here for details.
Blackwell’s Challenge
0Music industry executive turned rum producer, Chris Blackwell, talks about the early success of his latest venture and what the future holds for Black Gold. Click here for details.
Newport Distilling Co.
0Newport Distilling brings the tradition of rum back to Rhode Island. Get a quick history lesson and guided tour from their Head Distiller, Brent Ryan.
Elements 8 Rum Do
0A group of London bloggers hit Notting Hill for a pub crawl celebration of Elements 8 Rum and tropical drinks. I see this concept spreading the world over. Click here for the full story.
UK Brugal Launch
0One of the most popular brands of rum in mainland Europe pushes for a piece of the UK market. Brugal Anejo Golden and Extra Viejo are released this week. Click here for details.
Seriously Funny
0Malibu Rum has a new line of hilarious television spots out for the Fall/Winter ad season. Check the entire series out here.
