Saturday, December 9, 2017

It Could Cost You $10,000 to Fly a Drone While Under the Influence Over New Jersey

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     Lawmakers in New Jersey have proposed a bill that would make it illegal to operate a done while under the influence of alcohol in a bi...
Friday, December 8, 2017

Spirits Proof Down with Water Drawn From the Clouds

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Cloud Water Generator      Hilton Head Distillery in Hilton Head, South Carolina is using a unique water supply for its rum and vodka m...
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Avoid the Holiday Legal Hangovers of This Years Parties

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     This is my annual plea for everyone going to or having a holiday party this year to be aware of the potential for serious liability.  ...
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Confusing Shipping Restrictions Fall on the Retailer’s Heads

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     People forget just how different alcoholic beverage sales is from the bulk of consumer products. Alcohol, beyond the fundamentals of a...
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Happy Repeal Day 2017

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     The thirteen years of Prohibition here in the United States was a dark time.  The criminalizing of alcohol led not only to a rise in c...
Monday, December 4, 2017

What are the Plates in a Still All About?

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Multi Plate Column      Plates or trays as they are sometimes called, are used in distillation to enhance the mixing of liquid and vapo...
Sunday, December 3, 2017

Old Havana, The Parque Hotel

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     From my window at the Telegrafo Hotel on the square in Old Havana you have a beautiful view of the Parque Hotel and the skyline of Old ...
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 ...