Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Ginger Rum Cosmo

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   Fooling around with ginger again the other day and came across an idea to ad a little spice to my Rum Cosmo.   I really have an attractio...
Monday, March 9, 2015

Alcohol, a Serious Issue Most Everywhere

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     Between the Binge drinking and the depression over Duke Chronicle that came out recently talks about what is being done about the pro...
Sunday, March 8, 2015

Sunset Through the Bridge

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     I am so drawn to the Bahia Honda State Park, the fabulous gardens, beaches, wildlife and more, but this place has sunsets that will riv...
Saturday, March 7, 2015

"Scoff-Law": The Word and the Cocktail

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Back in the Prohibition days, there was a very popular cocktail known as "Scoff - Law", it was created by a millionaire named ...
Friday, March 6, 2015

What Can You Get for $100 in Havana?

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     WOW! I get to bring back $100 worth of Cuban rum or cigars when I visit  Cuba, but what does that really get you?   CNBC released a pie...
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

2015 Miami Rum Festival is Just Around the Corner

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   April 17th is not that far away and the excitement is beginning to build for this years Miami Rum Festival.  If you haven't gotten yo...
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Drunk Crustaceans: OK

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Calendar Cover      Designed by DJ and photographer Leslie Kirchhoff and Drew Berezowitz , the "Drunk  Crustacean calendar" ...
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...