Beam Global announces the launch of Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum. The name references the 9 spices used to create its bold flavor as well as the 9 districts of St. Croix. Historic Rum Enters Spiced Rum Category With Cruzan 9 Cruzan 9′s Blend of Aged Rum Infused With Nine Spices Offers Consumers a Premium Option [...]
“Sure, it may be hot now, but what are you going to do when the cold returns?” National Post has advice on how to eat, drink and explore like a St. Kitts local. Click here for the full article.
(Bloomberg) — The USVI will use the proceeds of a $400m bond sale backed by rum taxes to plug a budget gap following the biggest tourism slump in a decade. Click here for the story from Bloomberg News.
It may come as a surprise to some that Tanduay is the second most popular brand of rum in the world. Quality and brand loyalty can be attributed to their success. _____________________________________________ Power of Tanduay by Mike Streeter Just when you think you’ve been keeping up with all the latest trends in the rum industry, [...]
From the Morning Advertiser – “Sales of golden and dark rum are booming, thanks to its mixibility, and it’s not just for fancy cocktail bars, says Nigel Huddleston.” Click here to read the full article.
Show off your skills by creating an original Appleton Estate Reserve cocktail that is inspired by your favorite song. The winner scores a trip to Jamaica. Click here for details.
The guys from Cigar Aficionado celebrate Independence Day with a sampling of three premium rums and pair them with some nice smokes. Click here to read the full article.
Our three-way Signature Drink Competition has come to an end and after judging a month’s worth of terrific cocktail entries, we have a winner. ____________________________________________ Last month we held a Signature Drink Competition along with our friends at The Floating Rum Shack and Rum Dood.com. We challenged our readers to create an original cocktail recipe [...]
The new book by Jordon Kaye and Marshall Altier lays out the ‘Right Drink for Every Situation.’ It’s smart, it’s funny and full of great anecdotes, wisdom and recipes. Read the review at Esquire.
Rum, lime, falernum, simple syrup and a really cool mixing technique…….what else could you want in a classic cocktail? Houston Press has the scoop.
DDL will be staging a number of activities to mark the first ever Demerara Rum Heritage Month, in recognition of the world renowned El Dorado rums it produces. Click here for details.
Interested in making a fresh fruit Caipirinha this weekend? Check out this 12 minute video from Leblon. They’ve got you covered.
What Caribbean island has the best bars, clubs, rum shops and/or casinos? Head on over to Frommer’s for a guide to island nightlife.
Continental Airlines announced today that they will introduce three specialty cocktails (including a Mojito) on domestic and international flights. Continental Airlines Introduces Specialty Cocktails HOUSTON, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Continental Airlines today announced that it will introduce specialty cocktails on board flights beginning July 1. The specialty beverages include Stirrings® Mojito, Stirrings® Pomegranate Martini, and Red Bull® Energy Drink. “We [...]
When the Palm Beach New Times put together a ’50 Best Happy Hours Guide’, rum drinkers made out pretty well. The Mai Kai and Wreck Bar both made the list. Click here for more details.