The long established “gang member reform program” at Hacienda Santa Teresa is looked at for implementation on a global level. Well done! Click here for the full story.
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Liquor Wars
1Residents of Washington state get a chance to cast a vote that would end government control over liquor sales and distribution. MSNBC has the story.
Bacardi Scholars
1Bacardi and the National Basketball Association establish a scholarship fund totaling more than $350,000 to assist adult students seeking a college education. NEW YORK, Sept. 29 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., today announced the launch of a new scholarship program that will provide more than $350,000 of financial assistance to [...]
Counterfeit Rum Bust
2The counterfeit spirits trade continues to grow. A Jamaican shopkeeper is arrested for selling fake Wray & Nephew Overproof and Appleton Special Rum. Jamaica Observer has the full story.
Bundy Logo Change
0“There is no sign of a last drinks call in the Bundy Bear’s future, despite what you may have heard.” The Observer has the details. Click here for the full article.
Old Favorites Are Back
1“We went from Carrie and the girls sipping Cosmos to Mad Men downing Old-Fashioneds like they’re going out of style.” Cocktail commentary from NJ.com. Click here for the full article.
USVI Responds to PR Attacks
0The heated rum-industry dialogue between leaders in the USVI and Puerto Rico continues. Governor John P. deJongh responds to the latest attacks from PR. ___________________________________________________________ U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ADDRESSES PUERTO RICO GROUP’S ATTACKS National Puerto Rican Coalition Launches Last-Minute Desperation Attack Based on Lies and Fabrications Economic Leadership Is Needed to Help Puerto Rico, [...]
Pyrat Sales on the Rise
2Patron Spirits International mark a major sales increase of their Pyrat line of premium rums as they enter duty free shops in London and Puerto Rico. Click here for details.
Rum Sales Surge in UK
1Drink Business.com and the BBC discuss the UK surge in rum sales. Grocery giant, Tesco, says their sales have hit a 40 year high based on the Mojito’s popularity. Read the story and listen to the broadcast here.
Zafra-strong
0Popularity continues to grow for Zafra Rum Master Reserve 21, the super-premium Panamanian rum that was launched by Dana Wine and Spirits last October. Click here for the full Miami Herald article.
Beyond the Captain
2The Washington Post gives spiced rum a second look and finds several worthwhile brands in the DC area. Read their take on this rapidly expanding category.
USVI Distillery Progress
0The Diageo distillery being constructed on St. Croix is nearing completion. It will have the capacity to produce 20 million gallons of Captain Morgan annually. Diageo U.S. Virgin Islands Rum Distillery Nears Completion ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 24 — Diageo USVI, the Virgin Islands‘ newest rum distiller, announced today that construction of its rum distillery and [...]
Celebrate Sailor Jerry
0Before the rum, clothing line and art exhibits, there was Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, the tattoo artist. He died on June 12th, 1973. Celebrate the Sailor today! Austin 360 has the celebration details.
Hukilau 2010
0Join tiki fanatics from around the world this coming weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, FL for the 9th annual Hukilau, a 4-day celebration of everything TIKI. Check out the Hukilau website for details.
Friday’s Caribbean Cocktails
1You can tell that rum has hit a new level of popularity when corporate restaurants add a Caribbean Cocktails section to their menus. T.G.I. FRIDAY’S® RESTAURANTS TO FEATURE 8 CARIBBEAN COCKTAILS Carrollton, Texas, June 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — T.G.I. Friday’s restaurantsannounced it will feature eight island-inspired Caribbean Cocktails at participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today [...]
