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 [...]
Gold medals for Yahara Bay Distillers, a new Game Day cocktail, Flor de Caña’s big comeback, Havana Club wins Top Brands and more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ The Chicago Sun-Times discovers Koval Distllery, a two year old micro distillery known for making high-end organic spirits on the city’s north side. If you’re passionate [...]
Dark & Stormy exposed, Sailor Jerry fans get inked, Honolulu tiki revisited, skinny rum cocktail recipes and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ “With mugs, statues, songs and fashion, these kamaaina are carrying the kitschy, tacky, tiki torch.” Check out this in-depth look at tiki culture from Honolulu Magazine. Robert Burr resolves to drop [...]
More coverage of Louisiana’s new rum distillery, TIKI takes back Denver, city specific signature drinks and much more in this week’s rum news. ______________________________________________________ The people have voted and a new rum drink has become the signature libation of the city of Naples, Florida. WINK News.com has all the details. Mark your calendars and make [...]
Big media coverage for Denizen, solera system explained, New Times visits Cruzan, Don Q Gran Anejo gets a shout out and more in this week’s news. _____________________________________________________ Miami New Times visits St. Croix to check out the Cruzan distillery, learn the ins and outs of making rum and enjoy a few free drinks while their at [...]
America’s Best Bars, Tortuga Rum consolidation, Mojito Bar & Grill opens in New Orleans, tiki culture in Canada and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ “Collectors go (coco)nuts for the exotic allure of trinkets from Polynesian cocktail lounges.” The Winnipeg Free Press discovers the world of tiki. Patch.com finds the Top 5 Cocktails on [...]
A new distillery hits Nassau, holiday rum cocktail ideas, an interview with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and much more in this week’s rum news. Happy Holidaze! ____________________________________________________ “These days, top chefs are taking cocktails to new heights, putting serious talent behind the bar and raiding the kitchen for stuff to juice and muddle.” GQ Magazine reveals [...]
Food and drink culture in Jamaica, a new Bacardi distillery & visitors center in Nassau, rummy gift requests for Santa and more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ Holiday gift buying time is running short so order your Rum Connection T-Shirts today! They make great gifts and are sure to put a smile on the face [...]
Hemingway Bar opens in DC, Huffington Post is in love with Plantation Guadeloupe, new distillery write ups, rum reviews and more in this week’s news. ____________________________________________________ Forbes Magazine looks at how Destileria Serralles, makers of Don Q, is changing the culture of rum production with a strong focus on the environment. Plantation 1998 Guadeloupe Single [...]
Old New Orleans Rum holds steady, 12 Xmas Cocktails (5 with rum), Appleton Marque 20 debuts, how to stock your home bar and much more in this week’s news. ____________________________________________________ National Post has all the details about stocking your home bar and making a few classic cocktails. Rum is the main ingredient in five of [...]
Love for agricole, expansion at Great Lakes Distillery, a new rum bar opens in London, Edinburgh mixologist of the year and much more in this week’s rum news. ____________________________________________________ Rum Connection T-Shirts are going fast. Get yours today. All proceeds support the drinking practices of the site’s owner. Click here to order. Great Lakes Distillery, [...]
Sherry Barrel aged rums, tiki trends, a new distillery in Miami, a few nice rum cocktail recipes and a Havana Club auction all in this week’s rums news. ____________________________________________________ “Over the past few years, the craft cocktail world has reimmersed itself in the retro delights of the Tiki bar.” The Wall Street Journal discovers the [...]
Tanduay 1854 gets reviewed, Vegas Distillers launch Rumskey, Drunken Sailor Rum gets a nod on Die Line and much more in this week’s rum news! ____________________________________________________ Sailor Jerry rolls out a limited edition gift set just in time for Christmas. Each tube in the “A Good gift for Bad People” campaign contains one of four [...]
Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum is launched, spiced rum trends, Daily Beast on rum, Atlantico Reserva gets reviewed and much more in this week’s rum news. _____________________________________________________ Inspired by the release of Johnny Depp’s Rum Diary, The Daily Beast.com looks into the world of cane spirits and gets some quality guidance from our friends Martin Cate [...]
Johnny Depp’s Rum Diary hits theaters, Diplomatico Ambassador gets reviewed, ghoulish cocktails are created and much more in this week’s rum news. ____________________________________________________ A six foot tall statue of Captain Morgan turns up at a college dorm room after being stolen from a Walgreens store in Key West. Click here for details. The super-popular Zacapa [...]
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