Friday, November 22, 2013

Chocolate and Old Forts

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Cocoa Pod Broken Open.      Grenada is full of surprises at every turn offering you something new to see and explore.   Just up the hill...
Thursday, November 21, 2013

River Antoine Distillery

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Water wheel powered cane crusher     On the Northeast side of Grenada, there is a piece of rum history that is still in full operation. ...
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Quick Stop in Trinidad and Angostura

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Beautiful view from the room here in Trinidad just at dusk and the clouds running down the mountain. Angostura Aging  Warehouse   ...
Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Traveling to Trinidad Today

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     The airlines don't travel into Granada on Tuesday, so it is off to Trinidad for the day today and then off to Granada tomorrow at 6...
Monday, November 18, 2013

New Images and New Ultra Premium Rums this Fall

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Facundo Rums  just released this month      It seems to be the year for a lot of new expressions of ultra premium rums and new images fo...
Sunday, November 17, 2013

I Can still see Pilar Sittin Here at Anchor in My Mind

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    The Old Man and the Sea, the Ernest Hemingway book based on the sleepy fishing village of Cojimar, just to the east of Havana.  It is a ...
Saturday, November 16, 2013

Mojito Criollo ?

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     In researching the article about the history of the Mojito, I came across some information from the 1934 La Floridita Bar Guide Booklet...
Friday, November 15, 2013

Where did the Mojito Come From?

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     One of the most popular cocktails for today's rum drinkers is the Mojito.  It is a light and refreshing combination of rum, mint, s...
Thursday, November 14, 2013

The "Spice Island" of Grenada

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     Grenada is know for the export of Nutmeg and Mace, beaches, and beautiful Caribbean waters.  Next week I'll be there as part of the...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

What is so Magic about 21 Years Old

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     For many years, liquor could be served through out many American states at the age of 18.  Today every state in the union has a minimum...
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Everyday Havana Living

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     There are hundreds of places in Havana for your eyes to marvel at, but there is another side of Havana that is less glamorous.  This is...
Monday, November 11, 2013

On the loss of Manuel Jorge Cutillas Covani Amaestro de Ron

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     The Bacardi family lost one of its forward looking members last week, and I ran across a very enlightening obituary that not only shed ...
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Powerboat Races Finale Today in Key West

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     The very exciting Powerboat Races Finals go off today in Key West.  At stake are the series championship in all classes and the brag...
Saturday, November 9, 2013

Dagger Rums: a former J.Wray & Nephew Rum Line

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     Dagger Rums are a now defunct brand of dark rum produced by J. Wray & Nephew.   This Jamaican rum was available for a hundred years...
Friday, November 8, 2013

Today is a Dream Traveling Day

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      About a year ago, I was in Venezuela enjoying fine rum from the people at Diplomatico and Santa Teresa.  This is a beautiful part o...
Thursday, November 7, 2013

The Wind and the Sea Gulls

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   The winds have been blowing pretty steady for the past few days here in Key West.  This keeps the temperatures comfortable and the seas p...