Monday, October 7, 2013

1000th Post

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Sampling Abuelo Centuria at the aging bodega in Pese, Panama     Today marks a mile stone for Bahama Bob's Rumstyles, this is the 10...
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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Stormy Mornings

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     Sometimes the massive clouds of a morning thunder storm are very beautiful, yesterday morning these babies were dancing around and bang...
Friday, October 4, 2013

Rum for a Sazerac?

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     I ran across an old 1950's era cocktail book the other day and I thought about how many of these old cocktails could be resurrected...
Thursday, October 3, 2013

Undisturbed

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   With a little more time, it is easier to explore some of the more remote keys to the north and to the west.  I love the little oddities t...
Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Sang Som Rum Another Rum From Thailand

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       Sang Som Special Rum is a newer brand making it's first appearance in November of 1977.  It is not an unknown brand though, curre...
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

What has Prohibition Brought to America?

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     Prohibition, "the noble experiment" brought a lot of really problem some things to this country.  Among them were organized ...
Monday, September 30, 2013

Dockside Mai Tai

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     We are headed for the final tepid days of fall and into the chilly days of winter.  Here is an idea for a dockside of poolside cocktail...
Sunday, September 29, 2013

Reflections

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     Reflections are a very important part of our lives.  They show us how things are from the other side.  There is an intrinsic beauty tha...
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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Taildrager Amber Rum: Pure Rum Personified

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Vintage Taildragger, brings back thoughts of Amber Rum   Taildragger Amber is pure rum personified, It is distilled then aged for six mo...
Friday, September 27, 2013

Best Ways to Get the Barman's Attention

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     According to a group of German behavioural scientists, body language rather than waiving arms or wallets will get you noticed faster.  ...
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Cocktails that Replace Vodka with Rum

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     The cocktail books are loaded with recipes that are made with vodka that can be greatly improved with the use of the right rum inste...
Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Day Off, What to Do in Key West

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     I'm now working Thursday through Sunday at the Rum Bar here in Key West.   This will allow me some more time to get out on the wate...
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Taildragger Coffee Rum

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Taildragger Coffee Rum      Tailwinds Distilling Company has introduced their new coffee rum.   Taildragger Coffee Rum is truly a great ...
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Monday, September 23, 2013

Don Pancho Manhattan

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     The Manhattan was a very popular cocktail during the 1930's and 40's.  You would hear many calls for them from the customers at...
Sunday, September 22, 2013

Happy First Day of Fall

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   Sunday Mornings arrive here in Key West in some of the most beautiful ways.  Seeing the sun rise around here just really makes my day.   ...
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

How to Sweeten a Tart Cocktail

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Honey Orgeat      There is a dilemma that come up anytime that you need to make a cocktail sweeter.  How do I do it?   Sugar, Honey,...
Friday, September 20, 2013

El Presidente, a Prohibition Era Cuban Cocktail

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     During the years of American Prohibition, many thing happened in order for Americans to enjoy their tipple.  Some resorted to "moo...
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Bike Week Gets Underway Today in Key West

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     The 41st Annual Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run and Key West Bikeweek all start today.   Running through Sunday there is a full ...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Vintage 1930's and 1940's Cocktails with a Rum Touch

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Clark Gable and Constance Bennett in Office After Hours      The idea of revisiting the 1930's or 1940's through cocktails is a ...
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Color Season is Fast Approaching

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Gatlinburg In Fall      If there is one thing that I miss living in the perpetual land of summer is the beautiful vistas of fall in Nort...
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