Wednesday, May 22, 2013

An Incredible Rum with an Incredible Story

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     JoAnn Elardo of Cape Coral, Florida, came up with an idea for making rum in the center of Florida using the resources of her surroundin...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Drifting from Duck Key to Fish Hawk Key

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Duck Key White Egret      It worked, I was able to get out and enjoy a day on the water.  I turned off the motor upon arriving at Du...
Monday, May 20, 2013

Monday Monday

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   The start of another week here in Key West.   The weather has finally turned summer like and the winds are showing signs of calming.   It...
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Friday Night Sunset in Key West

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    Sunset is always an event here in Key West, Friday Night was no exception.  Mother Nature painted her beauty and showered some fabulous ...
Saturday, May 18, 2013

It is Official Papa's Pilar National Debut in Key West

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     It was my pleasure to attend the Papa's Pilar National Debut Event on Sunset Pier in Key West last evening.   It was a real gala ev...
Friday, May 17, 2013

Kenny's Blue Chair Bay Rum Has Arrived at The Rum Bar

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     The long awaited rum from Kenny Chesney has finally arrived at the Rum Bar.  We have gotten the White and the Coconut so far, the Cocon...
Thursday, May 16, 2013

NTSB Proposes Legal Limit Lowered from .08% to .05% BAC

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     The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is proposing lowering the legal limit for driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The 2013 Hurricane Season is Just Over the Horizon

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Hurricane Flags      The first of June brings on the start of the 2013 Hurricane Season down here in the Keys.    This is the marker for...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Landmarks Around Havana

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El Capitol and the Grand Theater     In my past stories about Havana, I've dwelled on the bars, rum and some other things, but I...
Monday, May 13, 2013

Cocktails and Tales is Selling Well, have You Got Your Copy Yet?

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    The book has been available for a little over a month and sales are doing very well.   Don't miss out on getting your copy from the ...
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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day

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     This is the day that we honor our mothers with flowers and love.  Don't forget your mother on this very special day.    Happy M...
Saturday, May 11, 2013

Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar Rum

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      Sammy's Beach Bar Rum, first launched in Hawaii in early 2012  has finally reached Florida and the Keys.   We got our first bot...
Friday, May 10, 2013

Thinking of Venezuela and Rum

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   Last year I spent a very interesting week in Venezuela with some very special people.   The country is so beautiful, and some of the fine...
Thursday, May 9, 2013

Hemingway and his Beloved Pilar

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Ad for the Wheeler Playmate Pilar underway off Cuba      It is said that there is no greater friend than a man's boat, and Pilar...
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Back to the Bar Wednesday

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     After two days off from the bar, today is back to the fun and excitement of Duval Street and the ongoing party  that is the Rum Bar ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Panama Red Comes to Town

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Panama Red      Last night was my wife Marta's birthday party here in the marina.   We had a very unique visitor for the party that ...
Monday, May 6, 2013

Ron Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend Wins Second Gold in a Month

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     Ron Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Anivesario strikes gold on both coats in the United States.   In Mid April it was crowned with Be...