“Rhum Barbancourt is a national tradition, surviving the tumult of the last century and a half.” LA Times covers Haiti’s favorite brand.
Much is at stake as the rum battle continues between Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Some say that the entire economy of the USVI’s could be at risk.
Winter weather calls for hot drinks. The Washington Post has a few suggestions about cocktails that will warm your belly and put a smile on your face.
Santa Teresa plans to introduce their rum to some of the world’s top musicians at this year’s Grammys. Talent gift bags will include a bottle of 1796.
“Rhum Barbancourt is the hottest bottle in Boston as local bartenders seek ways to raise money for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.” From the Herald.
A rum making family avoids injuring and major property damage during the recent earthquake in Haiti. They plan to repair and reopen the distillery soon.
With the Angostura Bitters shortage in full swing, bartenders get creative when making one of the classics, the Manhattan.
Let’s face it, the last ten years have been difficult economically and politically, but the NY Times deems the ’00’s a “golden age” for drinking.
The Economist digs into the particulars of Diageo’s deal with the US Virgin Islands.
Holey Dollar Rum Company takes home the highly regarded Distiller of The Year Award from the International Wine and Spirits Competition.
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Holy Grail for Holey Dollar Rum
Australian Heritage Rum Wins ‘Worldwide Distiller of The Year’
For the first time in its 40 year history judges at the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Competition have awarded the coveted title of Worldwide Distiller [...]
Time.com recognizes the efforts of artisan rum producers and gives an endorsement to 4 worthy sippers. Zacapa, Clement, Diplomatico and Barcelo win out.
US News & World Reports weighs in on the rum tax incentives deal and job creation in the Virgin Islands.
The follow up from a great article about aged rums. Well done, Eric.
“Inspired by the staggering variety of well-crafted sugar cane distillates on the market” a rum rebellion is in full swing. Read the NY Times article.
A late night fire engulfs the Wray and Nephew storage facility on Spanish Town Road in Kingston, Jamaica. The cause of the blaze remains unclear.
