Thursday, June 6, 2013

Blue Sky This Morning and a Papa's Pilar Blonde Cocktail

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     This morning has shown with a blue sky, something that I haven't seen in quite some time.   I welcome the change for the better and...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Seven Rainy Days in a Row Really Get Me Down

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     The good news is that it is not snowing.    This continuous rain we have had in the past two weeks is really beginning to wear on me.  ...
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The Real McCoy Rum: The Prohibition Tradition

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Captain Bill McCoy      The Real McCoy 5 Year Old Rum is a rum created out of the traditions of prohibition era Florida rum runner Bill ...
Monday, June 3, 2013

Taildragger Rum: An Agricole Style White Rum

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     Taildragger White Rum is a very flavorful white rum made for first pressing sugar cane, it is unaged and not filtered at all.     Comin...
Sunday, June 2, 2013

Sunday Morning Beauty

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   I just love getting up just before sunrise and see all of the beautiful and unusual morning artwork mother nature has in store for me as ...
Saturday, June 1, 2013

Saturday is Beach Day

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   Saturday is the traditional day to get out to your favorite place, for me it is a nice secluded beach on one of the keys just off of Key ...
Friday, May 31, 2013

Angostura dropping 10 Cane and Foursquare Distillery will Be the New Producer

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     Angostura has made the decision to drop the contract with Moet Hennessey for the production of 10 Cane Rum.   In a statement issued b...
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Ocumare Anejo Especial: Fine Rum from Venezuela

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     Ocumare is a line of fine rums made in Ocumare du Tuy, Venezuela, a location they have being producing traditional rums from since 1950...
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Ron Diplomatico Blanco: The Elegant White Rum

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     Ron Diplomatico Blanco from Venezuela is one of the absolute premier white rums in the world.  This is a pure and clean rum for the use...
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Memorial Day on Boca Grand Key

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    A bit windy, but a beautiful day to get together with some friends and explore Boca Grand Key.  The ride through the Lakes Passage was a...
Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day 2013

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    This is a day that we celebrate all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.   It is a day that we give special t...
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Memorial Day Salute to our Veterans and Military Men and Women

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  For all of our service men, women and veterans, a special thanks for your service and protecting the flag throughout the years.     ...
Saturday, May 25, 2013

Down the Lakes Passage to Boca Grand

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    To the West of Key West is an area known as the Lakes Passage, a waterway between several very interesting Keys that are for the most pa...
Friday, May 24, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Kick-Off

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    Today is the beginning of the Memorial Day Weekend, this is a traditional beginning of summer event that usually includes a ton of drink...
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Meeting Patrick Hemingway in Key West.

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     It was one of the honors of my life to have been able to meet Patrick Hemingway, middle son of Ernest Hemingway here in Key West last F...
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...