Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Havana Club Union, a Rum to be enjoyed with a Cohiba Siglo VI

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     Havana Club has announced the launch of their newest rum, one that is to be paired with a fine Cohiba Cigar.   Havana Club Union is th...
Monday, March 2, 2015

Apple Cider Rum Cocktail

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     With all of the cool weather around here in the past few weeks, I had an idea for a different kind of Daiquiri Cocktail.  I had some ap...
Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Second Edition of Bahama Bob's Cocktails and Tales is Available Today

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    The new edition of Bahama Bob's Cocktails and Tales is now available for purchase at the Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn in Key West or...
Saturday, February 28, 2015

Two Interesting Predictions for 2015

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     The Spirit Business has made its predictions for spirit trends for 2015.  I found two items very interesting.   First the effect of the...
Friday, February 27, 2015

Major New Initiative to Help Consumers Understand Rum

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The Rum industry is faced with an unusual situation.  Rum has so many faces, causing a lot of confusion on the part of consumers trying to u...
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Where is the Bahia Honda Bridge?

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Beautiful Sunset Yesterday      Wednesday morning I woke up in Bahia Honda and stepped outside to glance at those wonderful bridges tha...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Ferry Service to Havana ?

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Possible Ferry Terminal in Havana      Since president Obama's announcement of easing of the relations with Cuba late last year ther...
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

The Mount Gay Elder

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     Here is a fun little after dinner cocktail that will fit into your after dinner pleasure.   The Mount Gay XO rum and the elder flo...
Monday, February 23, 2015

Columbian Rum Limited Distribution in Columbia

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  Dictator , a rum that is made in Columbia has been suffering from local controls of distribution in Columbia.  It can only sell 1% of its ...
Sunday, February 22, 2015

Even the Florida Keys Have Their Winter Days

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     Sitting at Bahia Honda under cover from the rain and chilly temps of barely 60 degrees, chilly for the benefit of those in the northern...
Saturday, February 21, 2015

What is With All This Craft Stuff?

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     It seems that in the liquor industry these days nearly every new product is craft, single estate, single vintage, or something to lead ...
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Friday, February 20, 2015

Havana Club Revises Anejo Especial

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      Havana Club said a new Añejo recipe, developed by Maestro Ronero, Don Asbel Morales, has been designed to provide a “sweeter taste ...
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Island Gingerito: Fun and Refreshing Cocktail

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    Fooling around in the Rum Lab today, I came up with a new twist on the Mojito.  I'm looking for something that has a ginger taste an...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

" Aren't Spirit Calories the Same as Food Calories?"

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     There has been a huge push for the calorie labels to be put on your favorite spirits, wines, and beers, but what will be the real effec...
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

White is the New Gold

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     It seems in the past few years white rums have been pushed back to the role of :red-headed step child" of the rum business.  It wa...
Monday, February 16, 2015

Captain Morgan is Introducing Flavored Rums

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     For the first time under the flagship brand name of Captain Morgan, you will see three flavored rums on the market.  Captain Morgan has...
Sunday, February 15, 2015

Houston We Have Landed

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    It was a rough and windy ride from Key West to Bahia Honda this wee, but the rest and relaxation time made it well worth the trip.   The...
Saturday, February 14, 2015

Hemingway's Footprint in Cuba Part 4: Hemingway the Writer

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The Memorial at Cojimar      Ernest Hemingway needed the income from his writing in order to support his many other adventures.  He was ...