Thursday, January 26, 2017

Cayman Island Here I Come

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     We are traveling today to The Cayman Islands for some fun and to be a judge for "The Taste of Cayman" cocktail contest.  ...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Cold Night T Punch

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     This last storm with the high winds called for a warming cocktail last night.  I was in the mood for a t punch, with is a combination o...
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The North Winds Have Arrived

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     Every now and then, we get a winter storm blow through here in the Keys.  Last night was one of those nights, we spent the night bei...
Monday, January 23, 2017

Seems Moderate Drinking is Coming Under Scrutiny Again

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     January marks the 98th anniversary of the ratification of the 18th Amendment, more commonly known as Prohibition. While Prohibition is...
Sunday, January 22, 2017

Quantum Key West Yacht Races

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     I was fortunate enough to be the guest of Mount Gay Rum aboard America 2, a 106 foot long replica of the original America's Cup Rac...
Saturday, January 21, 2017

Florida House and Senate Bills Would Ease Restrictions on Craft Distillers

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     Two weeks after a Florida Senate bill on craft distilleries was introduced, Rep. Cyndi Stevenson of St. Johns County filed a companion...
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Friday, January 20, 2017

Mount Gay Day at the 30th Anniversary Quantum Key West Sailing Regatta

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     2017 was 30th anniversary for the Quantum Key West regatta, the seas overall were good and the winds were with in a range that made for...
Thursday, January 19, 2017

2017 Taste of Cayman

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Taste of Cayman      The Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival is the Tourism Association’s biggest fundraiser. It began in the lat...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Key West Police Question August Busch IV In Gun-Related Quarrel

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August Busch IV      Just think International news coming out of Key West, Florida.      August A. Busch IV, who was questioned by poli...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

2017 Miami Rum Festival

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      The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival has established a dedicated presence for Rums to spotlight the emergence of this spirit category a...
Monday, January 16, 2017

Diplomatico Introduces Planas and Mantuano

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      Diplomático Planas is still made the same way as the original Reserve Blanco, aged for six years, charcoal filtered, 50/50 pot and co...
Sunday, January 15, 2017

The Keys are Bright and Beautiful for 2017

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    The Florida Keys are blessed with so many beautiful days and afternoon every year and it looks as though this year will be no different....
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador Looks at Rum for 2017

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Ian Burrell       Ian Burrell, a global rum ambassador friend of mine offers his feelings of where the rum category is headed in 2017. ...
Friday, January 13, 2017

Santa Teresa Rums Announces a Global Distribution Agreement with Bacardi

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     Venezuela's Santa Teresa, one of a dwindling number of successful rum companies , announced a deal with the Bacardi, for global di...
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Afro Lady Evening Cocktail

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     Here is an idea to replace the traditional Rum and Cola, it has some of the sweetness of the Cuba Libre, but you can just sit back and ...
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Afrohead "Kill Devil" Cocktail

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    Today it is known as Rum, but back in the days of the pirates and the sailors of the 1700's, it was called "Kill Devil". ...
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Afrohead Rum Tasting at The Rum Bar in Key West

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   Bahama Bob Leonard will be having an Afrohead Rum Tasting at the Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn in Key West on Thursday January 12, Try s...
Monday, January 9, 2017

Spiced Cookie Daiquiri

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     The winter by the fireplace is a perfect place for some nice cookie rum cocktails.  This week lets try a spiced cookie daiquiri.   This...
Sunday, January 8, 2017

Key West's First Winter Storm of 2017

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     Well it finally happened, winter's first storm for 2017.  With winds over 30 miles per hour and temperatures dropping to 58 degrees...
Saturday, January 7, 2017

How Can I Become More Knowledgeable About Rum?

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     This is a question that a lot of bartenders and customers shave asked me over the years.  This is a tough question for many people who...
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