The Rum Bus arrives at Worthy Park Estate and we get a look at the distillery behind Rum-Bar Overproof, Worthy Gold and Rum-Bar Rum Cream. Check it out. ______________________________________________________ We finally made it to Worthy Park where we were greeted by Gordon Clarke, Director & Distillery Manager. He welcomed us to his office and we [...]
The first stop on our rum research trip in Jamaica was Worthy Park Estate. We had no idea how much of a thirst we’d work up just finding the place. ________________________________________________________ As we all loaded onto the Rum Bus and looked at our map of Jamaica, we knew that our commute would be bumpy, hot, [...]
The legend, Bob Marley, passed away on May 11th, 1981 – 30 years ago. New Yorkers commemorate the day with a reggae themed Flash Mob. Check it out! __________________________________________ Jamaica Takes Manhattan with a Surprise Reggae Flash Mob in Union Square Hundreds of New Yorkers and visitors alike were able to experience the rhythm of [...]
“Worthy Park Estate, owners of Rum-Bar Rum, plans to launch its own rum cream and export branded products to Europe this year” reports The Jamaica Observer. ____________________________________________________ Click here for the full article.
A bulk rum distillery in Trelawny, Jamaica signs a deal with Red Stripe to produce a new overproof white rum for the local market. ____________________________________________________ Click here for the full story from Jamaica Gleaner.
Following 10 International Bartender Challenges, Appleton Estate Rum hosts their main event. Mixologists from around the world go head to head in Jamaica.
The counterfeit spirits trade continues to grow. A Jamaican shopkeeper is arrested for selling fake Wray & Nephew Overproof and Appleton Special Rum. Jamaica Observer has the full story.
The internationally respected Monde Selection International Institute for Quality Selections has awarded three Grand Gold medals to Appleton Rum. Click here for the full story.
Red Stripe Brands introduces Jamaica to “the best tasting rum in the world”, Zacapa Solera 23 and XO. Check out Jamaica Gleaner for enlightenment.
Worthy Park Estate rolls out a new marketing campaign, plans a US launch and spends big to gain a piece of the overproof rum market. Click here for details.
In an attempt to gain the respect (and business) of neat-drinkers, Appleton Rum plans to spend $8 million this summer on their “Sip Up” marketing campaign. Get the details here.
“Drinking on the job is not a perk for Joy Spence, Master Blender for Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, it is her job.” ….and one we’d all love to have, I’m sure. Here’s the full story.
Gay rights activists hosted a “rum dump” in front of New York’s Stonewall Inn as part of their “Boycott Jamaica” campaign. Get the details at Village Voice.
“Jamaica offers a parade of drinks to satisfy your soul.” Otis Rubottom from Imbibe Magazine looks into the spirits tradition of Jamaica. Click here for the full article.
Tortuga Rum Company has been named the exclusive distributor of Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum in the Cayman Islands. Get the details here.
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