Thursday, April 25, 2019

Caribbean Journal Green Rum Company of the Year: Rhum Neisson, Martinique

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     You don’t think we’d do a slate of Caribbean awards with rum, did you? As appreciation for rum continues to grow, it’s important for ...
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Havana Club’s “Daiquiri Days” Brings Summertime Street Culture Worldwide

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     Havana Club’s multi-market campaign will channel the spirit of Cuban street style.    Havana Club unveils a new multi-market ‘Daiquir...
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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Mr Flaglers Old Railroad Bridge

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     One of my favorite places in the Florida Keys is Bahia Honda, and I just love to kayak around Bahia Honda Key shoot pictures of nature ...
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Nelson’s Distillery Launches its Newest Rums

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     English producer Nelson’s Distillery has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two rums, each made with spirits from Barbados, Ja...
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Diplomático No. 3 Pot Still Rum Ready to be Introduced

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      Venezuelan rum brand Diplomático has completed its Distillery Collection with the third and final release in the series – No. 3 Pot ...
Sunday, April 14, 2019

A Hammock on Great Guana Cay

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     There is nothing more inviting than an empty hammock between two palm trees on the beach.  Seems that most everywhere I go I can find t...
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Mount Gay Welcomes New Master Blender Trudiann Branker

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Trediann Branker Master Blender The Barbados rum Mount Gay has announced a new master blender, who represents a first for the company....
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Beveland Introduces Peated Rum

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      Spanish drinks group Beveland has extended its Ron Relicario rum range with a new peated expression.   Relicario Peated Finish has ...
Sunday, April 7, 2019

The Sun Also Rises in the Bahamas

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     I love to get up relatively early in the morning to walk along the dune.  You see some very beautiful things as you gaze out over the w...
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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Off to "Camp Great Guana" for a Few Days of Music and Adult Beverages

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     Heading today for “Camp Great Guana” in the Bahamas.   Four fun days of party and great music.   The Barefoot Man George Nowak is pla...
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Berry Brothers and Rudd are Launching Spice Hunter Spiced Rum

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      London wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd is preparing to launch Spice Hunter spiced rum in the United Kingdom, where...
Sunday, March 31, 2019

The Sky is the Palate

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     One thing that makes the Florida Keys so special is the sky.    Whether it be at sunrise, sunset clear or cloudy, it is always ve...
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Bermuda's Most Famous Drinks

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     When in Bermuda, there are several famous items associated with cocktailing.  The Rum Swizzle, Barrett's Ginger Beer and of course...
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Saint James Creates Bitters for Agricole Rum Cocktails

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     Saint James Agricole rhum brand has created new cocktail bitters following two years of research and development.    Saint James Arom...
Sunday, March 24, 2019

The Pelicans are Back

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     Sometimes I really don't appreciate all of the sights that are right in front of me here in Sunset Marina.  I was walking in front ...
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Mount Gay Celebrates 316th Anniversary Of Making Rum

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     This is exciting news, Barbados has long been in the rum business and one of the original distillers of rum, Mount Gay has been conti...
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Gender Stereotyping in Spirits Marketing Can Lead to Problems

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     #MeToo and the fight to combat sexism in wider society is being reflected in the spirits industry, with moves afoot to ban stereotypic...
Sunday, March 17, 2019

Happy St. Patrick's Day in Key West

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     Key West is one of those towns that really make the most of St. Patrick's Day.  Saturday started out with our St. Patrick's Day...
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Sittin' on the Dock of the Gulf Watching the Clouds Drifting Away

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     Sitting at Marlyn's Bar looking out over the Gulf of Mexico.  I can't help but to think of that Otis Redding song as I watch t...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Drinks to Avoid for Your First Impression

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     I ran across an article about drinks that you don't want to drink on your first date, but it also applies to your first time drink...
Sunday, March 10, 2019

Rum Point Grand Cayman

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     After a visit to "Stingray City", it was off to Rum Point for some lunch and an adult rum beverage before heading back to Geo...
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Havana Club Announces the 2019 Tributo Rum Expression

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     Pernod Ricard-owned Havana Club has unveiled its 2019 Tributo bottling, a blend that includes rum aged in Cognac casks.   Tributo 201...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Ron Del Barrilito Reveals its New Two Million Dollar Visitor Center

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         Puerto Rico’s oldest rum brand, Ron del Barrilito, has opened its visitor center at Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón.   Almo...
Sunday, March 3, 2019

Trinidad's Port-of-Spain as Seen From the Mountain

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     Port-of-Spain, the capital city and primary port for Trinidad and Tobago.    Located on the west coast of Trinidad on the Gulf of Par...
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Wealth Solutions Releases 20 Year Old Rum from Closed Caroni Distillery in Trinidad and Tobago

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     This is a great event for the people of Trinidad and Tabago in addition to the rum lovers of the world.  The once state operate...
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Warehouses at the Brugal Rum Distillery Burned and the Fire Injured Two Employees

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     A fire that broke out at the Brugal rum distillery in the Dominican Republic last week has injured  two employees.  The fire broke ou...
Sunday, February 24, 2019

The San Pedro de la Roca Morro Castle

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     A few years back I was fortunate enough to visit Santiago de Cuba for a week and The San Pedro de la Roca Morro Castle on the southeast...
Thursday, February 21, 2019

The Premiumization of Rum Comes With a Price

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     Last week, I spent two days in Miami at a rum congress with some of the most influential rum producers in the world.   Two of the mos...
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Caribbean Rum Producers Move to Protect Intellectual Property

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     Caribbean rum producers met in Barbados recently to discuss how best to protect the intellectual property behind regional rums.   T...