Limited Edition rum from Bundy, a tiki safari in New York, rum and fun in the DR, another great review of Plantation 3-Star and more in this week’s news. ___________________________________________________________ The Breadfruit in Pheonix celebrates spring with a new option on their cocktail menu, the Kiwi Reserve. With Mount Gay Rum, muddled organic kiwi, pineapple [...]
Rum history from Key West, Sammy’s Beach Bar opens in New Jersey, Havana Club launches a chain of pop-up mojito bars and more in this week’s rum news. ___________________________________________________ Havana Club is prepared to launch a series of pop-up ‘Mojito Embassy’ bars in cities across the globe in an effort to introduce new consumers to [...]
12 must-try sipping rums, healthy cocktails from New Orleans, rum tax breaks in the USVI, new rum brands launched and more in this week’s rum news. ____________________________________________________ The May issue of Got Rum Magazine is ready for download and filled with great articles about rum history, cocktails, cane spirits tastings and more. Check it out. [...]
Captain Morgan Black gets reviewed, Calico Jack gets bought, Caribbean Bucs get made and much more in this week’s rum news. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________ 15 Rums and 2 Cachacas – Laine Doss of the Miami New Times judges the 5th session of the Rum XP Tasting Competition. Our friends at Drink Spirits.com check out the newly [...]
A daiquiri lesson with Rum Bar Philly, new distilleries in Brooklyn, Brinley Gold gets a new look, modern day rum running in NZ and more in this week’s news. ____________________________________________________ OC Weekly reviews The Adult Rum, Ron De Jeremy. Long known as one of the strongest voices in the world of rum critique, Dave Russell of [...]
Angostura expands, Captain Morgan launches Black Spiced, Stolen Rum wins a Double Gold and Barrel House releases the new Oak Rum in this week’s news. _____________________________________________________ Barrel House Distilling Co. of Lexington, KY has released a barrel aged 105 proof rum. Oak Rum, as it is called, will be available in Illinois, Kentucky and online. [...]
A new rum distillery opens in South Florida, Robb Report sips Vintage MMXII, Rum Collective returns to Vancouver and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ Attention Philly foodies: next Wednesday and Thursday be sure to Dine Out for a Good Cause. 10 local restaurants (including our favorite, Rum Bar) will be donating a [...]
Malibu Red debuts, Caribbean Journal discovers Dos Maderas 5+3, Seleccion de Maestros hits the Czech Republic and much more in this week’s rum news. ____________________________________________________ Caribbean Journal.com launches Rum Journal, a segment that examines the wonderful world of cane spirits. Their first piece looks into the super-premium Dos Maderas 5+3. “One can imagine my intrigue [...]
Bundy releases Golden Reserve, Denizen gets some Joonbug love, Bacardi Limited scores a new CEO, new micros in NC and much more in this week’s rum news. ___________________________________________________ “Bacardi Limited has announced the planned retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer Seamus McBride and the appointment of Edward D. Shirley as his replacement.” Market Watch [...]
Modern day bootlegging in Jamaica, a simple Punch recipe, Prince Harry loves One Barrel, another Beach Bar Rum review and much more in this week’s news. ____________________________________________________ Prince Harry makes a trip to Belize and gets a taste of local music, dance, food and One Barrel Rum! People Magazine has the details. NY Daily reports [...]
Sammy Hagar talks rum, a look at Callwood Distillery, Leblon launches in Australia, strong cocktails at Seabright and more in this week’s rum news. ____________________________________________________ The Sun reports that Sammy Hagar continued the roll out of his new Beach Bar Rum at a star-studded event and tasting at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas. Carl [...]
Louisiana Spirits gets the green light, Plantation Rum preps for 2012 expansion, 8 Speakeasies reviewed and much more in this week’s rum news. ___________________________________________________ Moodie Reports on another win for Atlantico Rum! ”Monarq Group has reached an agreement with Miami-based Alebrand Spirits Company LLC, for the management, distribution and marketing of Atlantico Rum in Latin [...]
Celebrity-backed rums hit the market, Cruzan Black Strap gets the UC treatment, Island Writers rum it up in Florida and more in this week’s rum news. ____________________________________________________ Music superstar Ne-Yo talks about his recent deal with Malibu to help launch their Rum/Tequila hybrid, Malibu Red. Essence Magazine has the scoop. Following a limited release last [...]
White rum makes a comeback, Banks 5 Island rolls out in Australia, Rum Ren VIP pass giveaway and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ This month, our friends over at RnD Rum Reviews sip, ponder and write about Appleton Reserve, the new Gold Rum from Deco Distilling and Panamonte XXV. “A premium award-winning white [...]
Admiral Nelson sells out, love for Denizen, a major award for Rum Bar Philly, new Barbancourt cocktails and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ The Nightclub & Bar Media Group releases the results of their 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards. Our friend Adam Kanter at Philadelphia’s Rum Bar wins Cocktail Lounge of the [...]
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