Saturday, December 2, 2017

Plantation Has Released their Extreme No 2 Rum Series

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     The latest expressions being from Maison Ferrand and rum master blender Alexandre Gabriel have been released, two limited edition ...
Friday, December 1, 2017

Bahama Bob's Winter Daiquiri

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     This is a fun Daiquiri that is made with Blonde and Dark Pilar Rum, a Cinnamon Syrup, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice and a splash of Camp...
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Say Good By to the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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The Map of the Tropical Activity for 2017 Says it All      Today officially marks the end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2017.  Th...
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The Vanilla Shortage Looks to be Having an Effect on the Spirits Industry

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Vanilla Orchid      Surging vanilla prices are forcing many spirits producers to get creative or eat the costs.  It seems that an unpre...
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

What Heats the Modern Still and How Dangerous Can it Be?

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River Antoine Wood Fire Heated Still from 200 Years Ago      Over the years there have been various methods for heating the stills that ...
Monday, November 27, 2017

Puerto Plata to Host First Dominican Rum Festival

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     The Dominican Republic has long been one of the centers of Caribbean rum making, and now it will soon have a festival worthy of that h...
Sunday, November 26, 2017

Rum Origins are Blowing in the Wind

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     Thinking back when rum was not what it is today, but rather something that was very rugged called Kill Devil.  This goes back to the da...
Saturday, November 25, 2017

A New Study Shows That Different Alcohols Evoke Different Responses for Different People

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     I found this to be an interesting article.  I know that I get different feelings when I drink different types of alcohol.  I know that...
Friday, November 24, 2017

What Happens to the expired Rum, Vodka, Wine and Beer or Soft Drinks That Doesn’t Sell?

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Parallel Product against the Rancho Cucamonga Skyline         There is a place in Rancho Cucamonga, California that turns all of the wa...
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

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     This is just a short and sweet edition today.  I just want to take the time tow wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope that y...
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Another Major Merger of American Alcoholic Beverage Distributors, Are We Headed toward a Monopoly?

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       The mega distributor Southern Glazer looks like it is going to have some huge company with the  proposed joining of Republic Nationa...
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Unique Aging and Finishing Processes

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Oloroso Sherry Casks      There are many ways that are known throughout the world for  finishing spirits.  They take in the factors of a...
Monday, November 20, 2017

Local Sourcing for your Spirits, How Important is It?

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     Today people are seriously concerned about where their foods and yes, spirits are made from. They want to be proud of the spirits that ...
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Sunday, November 19, 2017

The Fabulous Frigate Bird

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     Throughout the Caribbean you will see the fabulous frigate bird, this is a huge magnificent bird that soars over the seas looking like ...
Saturday, November 18, 2017

Papa's Pilar Sherry Cask Limited Production Has Arrived

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     We are proud to introduce a limited release of 1,400 special-edition Sherry Cask Finished Rum cases that will hit certain states this ...
Friday, November 17, 2017

United States Senators Try to Overhaul Alcoholic Beverage Taxation

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     This is something that is long overdue for American winemakers, brewers and distillers.   We offer a similar package for the disti...
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Thanksgiving Special Cocktail

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With Thanksgiving just over the horizon, here is an idea for those hours as the bird is cooking and you gather around to enjoy all those gr...
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The 2018 Chicago Rum Festival

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     The 4 th annual Chicago Rum Festival sometimes called the Midwest Rum Fest will be on the 14 th of April in 2018 at L...
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

A New Miami to Bahamas Ferry

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     There is a wonderful new way to get to Grand Bahama from Miami temporarily.  The FRS Caribbean has expanded its service to the Bah...
Monday, November 13, 2017

Rum Renaissance Festival Moves to Fort Lauderdale

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Rum Renaissance Festival The Ultimate Rum Festival and Tasting Event June 9-10 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida      The Rum Rena...