The micro-distilling scene in Louisiana is about to get another player. Louisiana Spirits LLC is set to have their rum distillery in operation by this coming summer. _____________________________________________________ Louisiana Spirits LLC is building a new state of the art distillery to create world-class rum crafted with Louisiana sugar cane in Lacassine, La. Construction is underway [...]
We get a sneak preview of another new ultra-premium sipper from Costa Rica’s Ron Centenario. This 25 year old solera rum is due out in April. Read on… _____________________________________________________ Frequently spending lazy afternoons on my regular stool at the Rum Bar in Key West provides me with plenty of opportunities to sample rare and interesting [...]
Master of Malt announces the release of Professor Cornelius Ampleforth’s Rumbullion!, a hearty spiced rum, inspired by old-fashioned maritime rums. _____________________________________________________ Master of Malt are proud to announce the UK release of an intensely spiced, old-fashioned rum from Professor Cornelius Ampleforth. Rumbullion! is one of the most cockle-warming spiced rums on the market. Based on [...]
Two new rums from Plantation hit the UK. Trinidad 1999 Banyuls Finish and Barbados 5 Yr Old Pineau des Charentes Finish have been released in ltd. editions. ____________________________________________________ Bibendum has launched two limited edition Plantation Rums exclusively to the UK market. The new single cask bottlings see two of Plantation’s finest rums finished in the casks of [...]
Sammy Hagar launches a Maui-made premium silver rum. Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum is now available in Hawaii with mainland expansion slated for early 2012. ____________________________________________________ HALIIMAILE, MAUI, HAWAII – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar has launched a new Maui-made premium silver rum, called Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. Handcrafted at the Haliimaile Distilling Company [...]
A legendary Venezuelan rum producer launches their first ultra premium bottling: Diplomatico Ambassador Selection. You’re going to love this one! _____________________________________________________ Better known by its ‘DUSA’ acronym, Distilerias Unidas S.A. of Venezuela has gained recognition for its Diplomatico branded rums, helped by the warmth and personality of the globetrotting Ballesteros family who are behind the [...]
Ybor City’s Columbia Restaurant now has its very own line of spirits to honor the people who founded the family business more than 100 years ago. ____________________________________________________ Richard Gonzmart, a fourth generation family member of Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, The Columbia, has created a private label spirits line honoring first and second generation family members of [...]
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, [...]
BIG News: Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum announces distribution in the United States with the Classic & Vintage Division of Domaine Select Wine Estates. _____________________________________________________ Music industry legend and founder of both Island Records and the award-winning Island Outpost hotel group, Chris Blackwell, announces the United States launch of Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum. Highly sought-after, yet [...]
From The Australian – “Bundaberg has finally bowed to global drinking fashion, launching a white rum to compete with the market-leading Bacardi.” _____________________________ Click here for the full article.
In a city known for signature drinks, The Bourbon O Bar in New Orleans announces a Sailor Jerry-spiked concoction called VooDoo Mojo. Enjoy! ________________________________________ Another Iconic Drink Hits New Orleans…..Maybe Taking a page from the long and storied history of cocktails in the city where that term was coined, the Bourbon “O” Bar at the [...]
Just in time for warm-weather boat drinking, Cruzan rolls out yet another flavored rum. Cruzan Strawberry hits the market this week. _______________________________________ Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. and Cruzan Rum today announced the official launch of their newest flavored rum, Cruzan Strawberry. Crafted with fine Cruzan rum, all-natural flavors, and cane sugar, it combines the [...]
Seven Fathoms Rum recently signed a deal with Florida-based importer Luxe Vintages to sell the ocean floor-aged spirit online and in 30 different states. _________________________________ Click here for the full article.
New Zealand-based Stolen Rum scores a big distribution deal with Beam Global and readies for a worldwide roll out of their line of spirits. ____________________________________________________ Stolen Rum takes on the Big Guys A boutique one-year-old Kiwi rum brand is taking on the biggest names in spirits after striking a deal with distribution giant Beam Global. Born in the [...]
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.
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