A Michigan-based microbrewery acquires a 60 gallon still and starts production of a unique line of whisky, vodka gin and rum. M-live has the full story.
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Plantation XO
2After releasing a series of high-end regional rums from the Caribbean, Plantation adds a 20th Anniversary Barbados Rum to their line. At $40 you can’t go wrong. Click here for the full Luxist article.
Havana Club Expands
0With brand popularity and sales up in Spain and Italy, Havana Club seeks to capture more of the market in Chile and France with stronger distribution. Get more details here.
Exceptional Spirit of Appleton
0Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Launches “Exceptional Spirit” Digital Experience. New website focuses on interactive and social opportunities on the internet. KINGSTON, JAMAICA (10/3/2010) — Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum has launched a new global on-line campaign with the introduction of their new website – appletonestate.com. Drawing together an exciting range of digital and on-line tools, Peter [...]
Rum Grows in Beijing
0As the popularity of rum increases in Beijing, so does the selection of what’s on offer. Moleca and Tonga Island Rum have just been released with more to come. Click here for the full article.
Folly Cove Rum Launch
2Ryan & Wood Distillery of Gloucester, Massachusetts introduces their latest small batch concoction, Folly Cove Rum. The Patriot Ledger has all the details.
Appleton 30 Hits New Zealand
3Only 30 of the 1440 bottles of Appleton 30 released worldwide hit store shelves in New Zealand. Kiwi rum enthusiasts are quick to claim them. Get the particulars here.
Bundy RED
1Diageo releases a new line of premium spirits in Australia to boost earnings and increase market share. Bundaberg Red is among the new brands. For more on Bundy’s new product line click here.
O Rolls Out In India
0The Indian launch of Bacardi O is set to begin in Kanartaka. Their growth strategy will take them national by the fourth quarter of 2010. For more on Bacardi’s business strategy in India click here.
Mad Bird Rum
0Yahara Bay Distillers of Madison, WI releases a very limited edition rum called Mad Bird. The first offering of 350 bottles will only be available in local shops. Click here for the particulars.
Newfoundlander’s Rum
1A hotspot for cane spirits since the rum running days, Newfoundland now has a stylish brand to call their own. Click here to get the lowdown.
Margaritaville Rum
6Spotted in New Orleans and Key West, the launch of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Rum is upon us. Send us your thoughts if you’ve tried it. Click here for the scoop at Buffett World.
Mekhong in Germany
1Mekhong, The (cane) Spirit of Thailand, enters the German market. Mixologists from Berlin to Munich welcome them with a series of new cocktails. Get the Mekhong skinny here.
Rum Enters Korean Market
0Several new rums are preparing to launch in Korea. Those from the Dominican Republic get a once over in the Korean Herald. Read the entire article here.
TOZ White Launched
0St. Lucia Distillers launches a new premium white rum in the UK market. TOZ White Gold is distilled in column and pot stills, aged and charcoal filtered. Click here for the details.
