Monday, September 22, 2014

10 Myths About Drinking Visited

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     Here is an article that I ran across in Drinks Business, by Neal Baker.  He does a great job of dealing with 10 myths about the consump...
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Sprinkling Today

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   Today there is a light breeze, a few raindrops and incredible reflections on the water.  It is a day to enjoy from under cover and a poin...
Saturday, September 20, 2014

Tiburon Rum: Premium Crafted Small Batch Aged Rum

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     I received a bottle of 4 year old Tiburon Rum yesterday and I was in for a real surprise as I sampled it.   This is the rum that Basil ...
Friday, September 19, 2014

Poker Run and Bike Week in Key West Begins

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     The 2014 Phil Peterson Poker Run is upon us here in Key West this week.    Thousands of classic and custom motorcycles will be linin...
Thursday, September 18, 2014

The Real McCoy Rums Joins DAVOS Brands

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     Baily Pryor and Guillaume Cuvelier  have joined forces to take "The Real McCoy" Rums national.   " Crafted in the prohib...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Sailor Jerry Announces New Bottle and Label Coming Soon

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     Sailor Jerry’s new bottle is embossed with the brand’s anchor design and dates.    The label has been divided into two areas giving mo...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Classic Rum Cocktails Evoke thoughts of the Tropicana and Carmen Miranda

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     The classic rum drinks, mojitos, daiquiris and Cuba Libras, are having an exciting renaissance.    After a visit to the Tropicana j...
Monday, September 15, 2014

Cocktails on Tap in New York's Alder Restaurant

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     This is an interesting article I found in the Wall Street Journal the other day, it in following on the heels of the barrel aged cock...
Sunday, September 14, 2014

An Egret Checks In at the Speaakeasy Inn

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     This is a rare sight in the center of the island.  You usually see the Egrets in the mangroves and along side of the shallow waters tha...
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Fall Morning in the Marina

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The Marina just after sunrise is a very unique and beautiful place to wander around.  The water is just like glass and the reflections of th...
Friday, September 12, 2014

Thirteen Years Ago

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World Trade Center as Second Plane Takes Aim     The face of America was changed forever thirteen years ago yesterday.  With the destruc...
Thursday, September 11, 2014

The Queen of Tarts

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     I was looking to create a new tart cocktail yesterday, and I think I have come up with one for all of us that are tired of the “sug...
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...