Saturday, March 1, 2014

Learning About the Daiquiri Floridita

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El Floridita in Havana      The El Floridita in Havana is famous for being the place that Ernest Hemingway spent a lot of time enjoying ...
Friday, February 28, 2014

Ron Ocumare Anejo Especial - Golden Reserve

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     Ocumare is a Venezuelan rum produced by Distilerias Unidas S. A. (DUSA).  The home of many very fine rums coming this fine facility in...
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Kaniche` Rums

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     One of the Extra Aged winners at the Rum Bahamas Festival last weekend was Kaniche XO Double Wood.   This is a rum that is distilled i...
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Rum Bahamas Festival Medals Announced.

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    The results of the first Rum Bahamas Festival Competition are in.  This is the first festival for the Bahamas and a very fine one it was...
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Caribbean Rum Journal's 2013 Rum Awards

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     The Caribbean Journal's Rum journal has announced the winners of the 2013 Rum Awards.  The popularity of rum is continuing to grow ...
Monday, February 24, 2014

How Can I Really Experience Rums ?

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     With nearly 5,000 or more rums being produced in the world today, how can I really get to know the category?  This is an issue even for...
Sunday, February 23, 2014

Beauty of the Mountains of Venezuela

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With all of the strife happening in Venezuela these days here is what the beauty and tranquility of the mountains can look like.
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Habitation Clement Holds a Celebration of the Works of Aime Cesaire, Pablo Picasso and Wilfredo Lam

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     It never seems to surprise me what all goes on at the distilleries around the world besides making rum.  At the Clement Distillery it s...
Friday, February 21, 2014

Concern for my Friends in Venezuela

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Barquisimeto Country Side     The current out break of violence in Venezuela gives me cause for concern for my friends that live and wor...
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Back in Key West and a Work Day at the Rum Bar

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     Three days up on Lake Norman was busy with work and visiting friends that I have not seen in quite some time.   The business side of ...
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Good Friends Back up on the Lake

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Old Home Snowed Over     I am up here in the Mooresville, North Carolina area on business, but the evenings mean that I have a chance to...
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Venerable Rum Punch

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      What is so good about most of the rum punch?     No matter where you travel in the Caribbean you are going to find a rum punch.   Th...
Monday, February 17, 2014

Waking Up in the Freezing North

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     Today instead of waking up in the warmth of Key West, it is Mooresville, North Carolina where it is freezing cold.   Just a short bus...
Sunday, February 16, 2014

Windy Sunday In Key West Reminds Me of Regatta Time

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     Today is still windy and it always reminds me of regatta days down here.  The big boats with spinnakers filled and close in racing maki...
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Key West's Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn Among the Best for 2014

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The Speakeasy Inn and Rum Bar on Duval Street in Key West      The folks at the Rum Journal have made The Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn i...
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Friday, February 14, 2014

Valentine's Day Cocktail

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    Valentine's Day is always a dilemma as to the right cocktail for the occasion.   It is a tough one to try and create as well, but ...
Thursday, February 13, 2014

St. Kitt's Own Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rums

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St Kitts    The beautiful Caribbean Island of St. Kitts is the home to Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rums.  These are a cut above the rest whe...