Sunday, July 31, 2016

No Black Tot Day in My Navy

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     Today is officially "Black Tot Day", but not in Bahama Bob's Navy.   The vessels of Bahama Bob's Navy are ...
Saturday, July 30, 2016

"Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide" is Online

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     Great News, The original Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide is back.  It is on line and it is very well done.    I have always ...
Friday, July 29, 2016

Grog: The World's Original Cocktail

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     Back in the late 1600's and the early 1700's rum was known as "Kill Devil", mostly because of the firey burn it had. ...
Thursday, July 28, 2016

How Did the Rum War Over Havana Club Begin?

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      Havana Club is an iconic brand that as we approach normalization of relations with Cuba has become a valuable property that was thoug...
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Black Tot Day, Sunday July 31, 2016, the 46th Anniversary of Rum Being Removed from British Navy Ships

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     For over three centuries, until 1970, all Royal Navy vessels would ring out their ship's bells just before noon every day. The famo...
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Quitting Smoking and Reduced Alcohol Consumption

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     Quitting smoking and you will likely as not lower your alcohol consumption.  This is the observations of James Brown of University Co...
Monday, July 25, 2016

Shirley Temples Are Destroying America’s Youth

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Shirley Temple      I ran across an interesting article by Wayne Curtis about "children's cocktails", and particularly the...
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Sunday, July 24, 2016

It's Been Too Long, Need to go Back to Abaco

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     It is hard to beat the crystal clear waters and the powdery white sand of the Bahamas, and especially Great Guana Key.   The combinatio...
Saturday, July 23, 2016

How Much Can You Drink to be less Calories than a Cheeseburger?

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     The basic 1/4 pound cheeseburger has 545 calories.  That is 260 1/4 lb patty, 120 bun, 60 American cheese slice, 15 ketchup and 90 Mayo...
Friday, July 22, 2016

Couples That Drink Together Stay Together

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     This is an interesting study.  My wife and I have been together for almost 42 years, we share many of the same interests and enjoy a l...
Thursday, July 21, 2016

W.C. Fields the Entertainer and the Drunk

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     There seems to be quit the direct connection between creativity and drinking.  So many famous  creative people have been associated wi...
Wednesday, July 20, 2016

International Spirits Challenge Rum Winners

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    The 2016 International Spirits Challenge results are in and some good friends are the big winners.   Trophy Winners R.L. Seale an...
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Pussers Gunpowder Proof “Black Tot Day” Launch in the United States

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     This year's celebration of  "Black Tot Day" is going to be a very special one, marking the 46th anniversary of the remov...
Monday, July 18, 2016

Where are You Going to be Most Apt to Consume Alcohol This Summer?

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   Summer time is a curious time when it comes to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.  Depending on where you are, it could be at th...