Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Midwest Rum Fest

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     There is a new Rum Festival happening in America this year.   On Dec 6th, 2014, Federico J. Hernández is giving the Midwest its 1st Mid...
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

What is with the “Proof” to determine How Much Alcohol?

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One Keg of Gunpowder      In the early 1700s, the alcohol content of distilled beverages was determined by using gunpowder. A beverage  ...
Monday, September 8, 2014

The Facundo Collection is Released in California

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 The Facundo Collection      The Facundo Collection of four ultra-premium rums sourced from the Bacardi family’s private reserves...
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Mai Tai Evening Pleasure

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        Nothing better that a proper Mai Tai under the lights in Key West.  Sitting on the aft deck enjoying the evening and a fine Mai Tai ...
Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Duppy Share

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     “According to Caribbean folklore, the angel’s share of rum which evaporates during the maturation process is actually stolen by dark s...
Friday, September 5, 2014

A Rum Negroni

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     Campari is the dominant ingredient in the Negroni.  It is one of the most unique flavored aperitifs you can find.   Campari is an a...
Thursday, September 4, 2014

Prohibition in Kerala, India's Largest State

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Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister      I read an article the other day about some of the Kerala, India's largest state plans to implemen...
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The Cuban Rose

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     The Cuban Rose is one of the more obscure Cuban Cocktails, I've only been able to find the  recipe in "The Old Waldorf Astoria...
Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Cruising Around St. John, USVI

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     One of the more beautiful water runs that I have made in the Virgin Islands is around St. John.   From the water the island takes on ...
Monday, September 1, 2014

Happy Labor Day !

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     This is a very traditional holiday that is remembered by most people here in the United States.  It is a 3 day weekend that in the p...
Sunday, August 31, 2014

Sunday Bunch in Havana

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     Seeing that a group of Cuban refugees landed here in Key West safely a few days ago set my mind wandering to my days of walking through...
Saturday, August 30, 2014

Sugar: An Addictive Drug Like Alcohol and Tobacco?

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     According to a senior Dutch health official, soft drinks should carry health warnings much like the ones on tobacco products.   Paul V...
Friday, August 29, 2014

Tasting Results From International Rum Conference in Madrid, Spain

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     The 2014 Rum Festival in Madrid, Spain is concluded and the results from the tasting competition compiled and here you have the winner...
Thursday, August 28, 2014

El Presidente: The Lost Cuban Cocktail

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Jockey Club      Every now and again I run across one of the old classic cocktails from Prohibition in Cuba.   Cuba was the hub for soph...
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Holiday Heart Syndrome

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     I received an email from Julie Bowen today about something that I believe I say happen to a customer of mine from the Tampa area las...
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Labor Day Weekend is This Week

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Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River      The traditional end of summer and the kids going back to school weekend, but like so many other...
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Monday, August 25, 2014

The 12 Bottle Bar: Your Home Bar Cocktail Guide

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     With some 260 plus rums on my bar and a few of everything else, it can be a daunting task just to figure out what I want to use to crea...
Sunday, August 24, 2014

Beautiful Day Sharing the Ocean

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     It was a beautiful day for a cruise out to the west of Key West and follow along the string of Keys that lead you out to Boca Grande an...
Saturday, August 23, 2014

Key West Brewing Up for Labor Day Weekend

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     The 5th Annual Key West Brewfest in scheduled to happen next week here in Key West.  A full slate of events are set to keep you going...
Friday, August 22, 2014

Just Hangin' at the Marina

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     Today is a day off, and I decided to just hang out today here at home in the marina.  I find that once in a while I have to just kick b...