Pango and Barbancourt Three Star Rum at the Rum Bar Today

     Today is the Day to stop by the Rum Bar in Key West to sample some of the fine Pango and Barbancourt Three Star rums.    We have a special promotional menu with five really tasty premium cocktails that were developed in the Rum Lab just for this tasting.    The event will run from 1pm this afternoon until 5pm, and feature these fine cocktails for only $5.00.    Don't miss the opportunity to try and learn more about all of the fine Barbancourt Rums.

Pango Keys Cocktail

·          1 ½ oz. Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star

·          ¾ oz. Rhum Barbancourt Pango

·          ¾ oz. Falernum

·          ½ oz. Lime Juice

·          ½ oz. Grapefruit Juice

·          Few Drops of Agave Nectar

Haitian Sweet Tart

·          1 oz. Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star

·          1 oz. Rhum Barbancourt Pango

·          1 oz. Coconut Rum

·          ½ oz. Falernum

·          1oz. Sour Mix

·          1 ½ oz. Barrett’s Ginger Beer

Bahama Bob's Root Juice to Become Bark Juice

    Bahama Bob's Root Juice is about to be filled for the last time next month and replaced with Bahama Bob's Bark Juice.    This is a new and different combination of barks that I have collected from all over the Caribbean Islands over the past few years.    This one is currently soaking in a honey and white wine blend that will later be discarded and the the barks will be put into the 151 Rum for a couple of weeks before they can be tasted and introduced for public consumption.     This one has big shoes to fill following in the shadow of the success of Bahama Bob's Root Juice.
     I keep getting asked where did this idea come from.    I first got the idea at a bar called Fungi's on Water Bay on St. Thomas.     Throughout the world they have some version of the practice of infusing liquor with herbs, barks, roots, and almost anything else that is available through out the world.     In the Dominican Republic they have Mama Juana fro instance and many others throughoiut hte Caribbean.     As you can see, this on is filled with twigs and branches and stuff that I have no idea what it is.    This was a concern for me when making the original root juice.     I bought some cinnamon and agave from a vendor in St. Thomas, then when I got back to Key West, I went to the local grocery store and found the rest of the ingredients I needed.    This method has worked very well because there have been over 43 gallons of rum go through the roots in the past 27 months and the flavors are still going strong.

     The time has come to let the success of the root juice to give way to a new idea and introduce Bahama Bob's Bark Juice.    We are going to refill the root juice bottle and seal it when the change over occurs just after the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in late April.     The original root juice may be auctioned off at one of the appropriate charity auctions, but we are not sure yet.    Keep your eyes open at the Rum Bar Key West where you will be able to sample the new Bahama Bob's Bark Juice soon.   ;o)

Barbancourt Rhum Tasting at the Rum Bar Key West This Friday

Big Rum Tasting at the Rum Bar on Friday, March 23rd from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.     Come on by and try any one of the five new premium cocktails all made wit Rhum Barbancourt Three Star and Rhum Barbancourt Pango for only $5.00.

Haitian Surprise

·          1 oz. Rhum Barbancourt Pango

·          1 ½ oz. Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star

·          ¾ oz. Triple Sec

·          1 oz. Grapefruit Juice

·          1 ½ oz. Pineapple Juice

·          ½ oz. Cane Syrup (Simple Sugar Syrup)

·          2 Dashes of Bitters

Barbancourt Mai Tai

·          1 ½ oz. Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star

·          ¾ oz. Rhum Barbancourt Pango

·          ¾ oz. Falernum

·          ½ oz. Orgeat Syrup

·          ¾ oz. Orange Juice

·          1 oz. Pineapple Juice

·          Dash of Bitters

     This is a premium event and one that you just don't want to miss if you are anywhere near Key West on Friday afternoon.    Look for the Pango flags and come on in to join the fun.    I'll be behind the bar mixing all five of the cocktails that were developed at the Rum Lab especially for this tasting.     The Rum Bar Key West, on Duval Street Friday from 1pm until 5pm, see all of you there.     ;o)

KW Rum About to Make an Appearance Soon

Key West Rum Company is about to introduce their new line of rums created with the Florida Keys laid-back attitude in mind..    This initial offering of a Gold and White Rum will be available in the Keys very soon.

     We will be trying to create some new signature cocktails in the Rum Lab with KW Rum next week.     I am really excited about the possibility of first tasting this new rum and then creating some exciting new cocktails that I'm sure will be even better because we are using KW Rum.

    Key West Rum is made here in Florida and is truly a rum that can wear the name Key West proudly.     It promises to be a great rum for your premium cocktails and even for everyday use.    It comes with a pair of flip-flops on a chain around the neck of every bottle that you will be able to wear proudly showing off your laid-back attitude.   ;o)

St. Patrick's Day Bar Stroll

    This past Saturday the St. Patrick's Day Bar Stroll in Key West brought out hundreds and hundreds of fun loving drinkers and partyers.     The streets of Key West were literally green as all of the strollers passed down Duval Street hitting bar after bar on their way to the Historic Seaport and Schooner's Wharf.     From the front porch of the Rum Bar, you could see the wave of green as it moved North on Duval Street coming from the Southernmost Resort where the stroll begins.

     Though we were not a part of the stroll, the Rum Bar was loaded with revelers and very green with some really fun loving people.    The party was almost overwhelming in our tiny bar, but Anne and I were able to take care of the huge crowd.    We all still had a great fun afternoon interacting with everyone at the bar.    The best part was watching all of the fun the strollers were having as they paraded in and out of the bars on their way down Duval Street.

     This is one of the most fun events of the year, because so many of the locals and tourists are involved in this event that virtually covers Old Town Key West for 6 or more hours.     Once it gets underway, about noon time, the streets and bars of Key West turn green and the zany people of Key West literally let it all hang out as the party up and down the city finishing at the harbor.

     If you missed this years fun, you might want to put it on the calender for next year as you plan for one of the years really fun days.    It was a great one this year and as usual I'm looking forward to next year's already.   ;o)

Drifting with the Tides

There is nothing so peaceful as just drifting with the tides on a beautiful warm day.   ;o)

Looking at Botran Solera 1893

     This is another of the family rum producers that has provided the world with fine rums for over six decades.     One of my favorites is the Botran Solera 1893.     Distilled from first pressing sugar cane grown on the Botran family estate in Southern Guatemala, this solera system aged rum is one of the finest out there.

     The solera system Botran uses combines and blends older and younger rums into a variety of oak whiskey barrels, re-charred oak whiskey barrels, sherry and port barrels.    This allows the distillate to take on the flavors of the barrels in which they are aged.    A portion of the final blend is bottled and the remaining older rum is later blended with younger rum in the future.

     The finished product is a beautiful rosewood colored  fine cane spirit.      On the nose you pick up hints of new leather, fruits and charred wood in the fairly intense aroma.     The palate has the sweetness of honey, clove, pepper, and nutmeg.   This finish is with the richness of coffee, cocoa, and some citrus.     This is a very rich and complex rum that has long lasting qualities both through the entire experience.

     The rums in the blend range from 5 to 18 years and the solera process of aging has really don its job well giving us a well rounded  and elegant rum.     ;o)

Spring Break is Still Going Strong

     This week the spring breakers are still here in full force.   They are out on the beach and having "tons of fun" there during the day and hitting the bars in the afternoon and night time.    These kids never run out of energy, and their metabolism just seems to eat up the alcohol and spit it out, as they never seem to be more that buzzed as they roam up and down Duval Street. 

     Each week we get a really fine group of college students here at the Rum Bar and they are all having a great time releasing the stress and tension of the academic world.      This is one of the great things that I remember about my college days back in the "stone ages", but it wasn't quite as cool as it is today, because I spent the evenings still working back behind the "redwood curtain" in Northern California.  

     Root Juice for all, this is the theme of this week's group, that doesn't change much from week to week as the returnee's come back remembering "Bahama Bob's Root Juice" and still wanting more.    It really surprises me to watch them wince as the swallow this "earthy concoction of rum, herbs, and roots", then come right back a half hour later wanting another one.

     I guess it is all a matter of youth and fun.    Plus it is an inexpensive way to get a buzz going.    Oh to have the energy of the youth again and be able to have all the fun they do, not caring about tomorrow, but just living for the moment and the fun.     I think that is one of the reasons I stay here in Key West is the way it keeps my youth in tact.    Added to how much I enjoy being around all of that energy.   It makes me feel young too.   ;o)

The Bartender's Revenge

    As a bartender there are a million kinds of people that you always run across.     Most of them are really great people and it is really fun to spend some time with them.    Then the party is really on and every one is having fun, but every now and then there is this really rude person that can't wait their turn and must butt in line.    I know that I have seen them and so have most of you.    I'd love to be able to do this just one time.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iRAw4hU4ZE&sns=fb     I must have played this 6 times and It still puts a smile on my face.    I also guess it is better to live this vicariously instead of actually doing it.

     It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it kills the vibe of the whole bar and puts an end to what was a fun time.     In a small bar like the Rum Bar Vibe is everything and it is like the old adage says "one bad apple ruins the barrel".     I guess I must be very lucky that this doesn't occur very often and to say thanks to the majority of really fine and courteous people that I get to serve every day.     ;o)

When I Think About Rum: I Think About Florida.

Troy Roberts and Tom Clarke Owners of Drum Circle Distilling

     Florida you say?     Yes Florida, it has several distilleries that handle everything from the small batch distillers to a very large operation that bottles and flavors Caribbean Rum.  

     Drum Circle is a small batch distillery that is located in Sarasota.    This little distillery produces the "Siesta Key" line of rums.     There are three different rums that are produced at the distillery, White, Gold, and their newest edition, Spiced Rum.     All of these fine rums are available here in Florida at larger liquor retailers http://www.drumcircledistilling.com/Product/Purchase/local-retailer-list.html.      You owe it to yourself to try these fine Florida rums, you won't be disappointed.

     The other side of the spectrum is the Florida Caribbean Distillers, this is a huge operation located in Auburndale, Florida.    This distillery makes neutral spirits from citrus, cane neutral spirits, brandy< and rum.     They also produce something called "other than standard orange wine" (OTSOW) that is the basis for many liqueurs and cordials.    This huge distillery produces up to 10 million proof gallons per year.     In addition to the bottling services and the rum storage and aging facilities located in Winter Haven, Florida.      Florida also produces Florida Rum that is sells at 188 proof to a variety of bottlers from around the world.

     So as you can see, when I think about rum, I really do have to think about Florida.     I also have to think about the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival coming up next month in Miami Beach.    http://rumrenaissance.com/  Check the website for all of the details and ticket information about this very special event April 16 - 22.  

     Think about rum and you to can now think about Florida, the state that consumes the most rum of any state in America.   ;o)
 

        

Getting Close Enough to Smell the Flowers

     Some days are just a blurr, even here in Key West.   This past week really seemed like that to me, with all of the spring break activity and meeting so many new people all week long, I just kind of zoned out yesterday.   Today is the day that I am going to hit the brakes and take some time to smell the flowers and check out all the cool stuff that is around me.     Today is happening at a snail's pace, because I want it to be that way. 

     I guess that you have to park the car and walk about if you want to see anything.     I was headed to the office this morning and as I was walking along the walkway I noticed these flowers that have just began to bloom.     I took a bit of time and noticed that spring is in the air and it wasn't just a time change that took place yesterday morning.    

     I think that it might be my day to grab the camera and head out on the water to see what spring has got to show me.     It is time for me to visit the small mangrove keys that are located around Key West.     These days of a flask of nice rum and drifting with the currents is the most relaxing place for me.     I guess that it is the best part of living down here in my own little paradise.    I get to spend the time being like a leaf on a stream and just float along and take pictures of what I pass by on my journey.    A sip of rum and a nice breeze with some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere, what a treat.     It really doesn't get much better than this.     Thanks for a couple of days to chill.    ;o)

This Time Change is for the Birds!

Week One of Spring Break Coming to a Close

     This year's first round of spring break has been  really fun  here in Key West.    It has been a mixture of people from Florida, Tennessee, Virginia and several other states all here to have fun and let off some steam after putting two thirds of a school year behind them.     The purpose for their visit, to PARTY and get together with friends.    All those goals seemed to be accomplished by the students that I have been around at the Rum Bar all week.     This has been a great group of fun loving people that were respectful and still had a great time on their vacation.

     I'm going to miss this group, they provided a lot of laughs and great conversation during their stay here in Key West and I hope all goes well for them and I will get to see them again.   We had 21 Virginia Tech gals staying with us at the Speakeasy Inn that all had a great time on and by the sea and partying on Duval Street.

     I got to see several other guys and gals that I had met the year before and returned again this year.    It really was a fun week with a really great group of students down here in the "Second Trashiest Spring Break Destination".  

     Week two is about to get started and if the new group is half as much fun as the first, it's going to be another fun week in Key West.     Spring Break lasts about 3 weeks down here in Key West and usually it's a blast for me and the people that come by .    Here we go again, let her rip, PARTY ON Key West Style.   ;o)

Falernum and Caribbean Cocktails

     One of the most asked questions behind the bar is "What is Falernum?"     I guess it is time to look at this wonderful ingredient that has made such a difference in the "Tiki" and Caribbean cocktails.     This special liqueur gets it's name from an old roman wine called "falernian", also known as "falernum"in Latin.     This is a sweet/tart spicy blend that is at home in most any tropical style cocktail.

     R.L. Seale and Company, LTD of Barbados is the producer of John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum.     It is said to been invented by John D. Taylor of Bridgetown, Barbados in the 1890's, but like so many other things in the spirit industry there is controversy about that too.     It doesn't really matter at this point, what matters is that this fine mixing spirit is available here and now.

     This Liqueur is a sweet yet tart combination of almond, lime Juice, Sugar, Water, Clove Essence, and White Rum.     The combination brings to life a great number of fine cocktails.

Corn 'n Oil

• 1 1/2 oz. John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum
• 3/4 oz. Bajan Aged Rum
• 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Float the Rum on the Falernum and drop the bitters on top in a Highball Glass filled with ice and Garnish with a Lime Wheel.


Buccaneer

• 1 oz. Spiced Rum
• 1/2 oz. White Creme de Cocoa
• 1/2 oz. Falernum
• 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz. Pineapple Juice
• 1 dash of Angostura Bitters

Place all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.   Strain into a Martini Glass and garnish with fresh grated nutmeg and a lime zest.

Bahama Bob's Ginger Storm

• 1 1/2 oz. Plantation 5 Year Old Barbados Rum
• 1 oz. Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
• 3/4 oz. John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum
• 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
• Top Off with Barrett's Ginger Beer

Place all ingredients except the Ginger Beer in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled, Strain into a pint glass filled with ice.   Top off with Barrett's Ginger Beer and garnish with a Lime Wheel and a Sprig of Mint.

This is a magical ingredient that has possibilities in so many places, take the time to experiment with it and you too will be pleased with the creations that you can come up with.   ;o)

When I Think About Rum: I Think About Panama

     Panama is one of the rum producing countries that really intrigues me.   There are several different distilleries in Panama, all of which produce some really fine rums.     I was the guest of Valero Hermanos while I was in Panama last February.     I got the opportunity see some of the most beautiful countrysides and oceans I have ever seen.    Seeing the Panama Canal for the first time was  just one more thing that made this trip so special.     Valero Hermanos produces many fine rums and is the home of Seco Herrerano a wonderful neutral spirit that could set the vodka world on it's ear once it is truly discovered here in America.

     Ron Abuelo Centuria, one of my all time favorite rums is a celebration of the family producing rum for over 100 years.   It is a tribute to the rum making abilities of the family.    This is a limited edition rum and if you haven't tried it you need to before it is gone.

     The Canal and the countryside only added to my wonderful trip to Panama.    The absolute beauty of the oceans and the spectacular skyline of Panama City held my attention as I traveled around Panama and visiting the distilleries, restaurants, and cantinas.    

     I had the opportunity to meet Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernandez Perez, the master blender and company director of PILSA.    They are the ones that gave us "Zafra Master Reserve", still another fine quality rum of Panama.

    I found that in Panama that rum making is a real family oriented industry.   for instance, Don Pancho worked for many years for Valera Hermanos, and the still hold him in very high regard even through he has moved on and become a major part of a competitor.    This is a very fine trait that I was surprised to find as I became acquainted with the distillers of Panama.

     I really find myself thinking of Panama when I think of rum, because of the many friends that I have made around the rum industry of Panama and the fine quality rums they all produce.   Looking forward to seeing these friends again this year at the Rum Renaissance next month in Miami.   ;o)

    

2012 Maimi Rum Renaissance is Getting Close

     the 2012 edition of the Rum Renaissance Festival is just over a month away.   If you haven't gotten your tickets and made your reservations for rooms it is time to do so.     You can find all of the information you are going to need for the event at http://rumrenaissance.com/ .      I'll be there all week long and looking forward to meeting with a number of you rum lovers.   It is always fun to have like minded people around that know how to enjoy the fun and share in the enjoyment of the cane spirits.

     There will be parties, seminars, and grand tastings just to mention a few of the events that will be happening all week long at  the world famous Deauville Beach Resort on Miami Beach.     Get a chance to meet the people that produce your favorite rums and a chance to taste some of the newest products.   

     I hope to see all of you at the Rum Renaissance Festival enjoying you favorite rums as I will the whole week long.   ;o)

Barbancourt and Pango from the Rum Lab

     The Rum Lab got to do it's magic with Barbancourt 3 Star and Pango with very tasty results.    These two Haitian spirits have qualities that lend themselves to very fine cocktail artistry.     As usual we tried the usual and the unusual combinations and ended up with several premium quality cocktails.     We found that these two spirits not only mix well with each other, but they also mix well with a wide variety of other mixers and juices.

     The Pango is the most recent of the Barbancourt products and a very different one.    It is an aged dark rum that has been hand blended with natural pineapple and mango.    The pineapple is the predominant flavor with a hint of mango.    This is a very nice rhum that is full of exciting flavors.

     The Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star is a pale gold rhum that has some hints of vanilla and spices on the nose, with a rich medium bodied smooth taste on the palate, and finishes in a manner that is tied directly to the nose and the palate.   All in all a very nice 4 year old delicate rhum.

Sweet Tart

• 1 oz Barbancourt 3 Star Rhum
• 1 oz. Pango
• 1 oz. Coconut Rum
• 1/2 oz. Falernum
• Splash Sour Mix
• Splash Barrett's Ginger Beer

Place all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled.  Serve in a Cocktail Glass, and garnish with an orange and a cherry.

Haitian Smash

• 1 1/2 oz. Barbancourt 3 Star Rhum
• 3/4 oz. Pango
• 3/4 oz. Falernum
• 1/2 oz. Orgeat
• 2oz. Orange Juice
• 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
• Dash of Orange Bitters

Place all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled.  Pour into a tall pint glass and garnish with an orange wheel and a sprig of mint.

     These are two of the great cocktails that came out of the Rum Lab experiments with these really unique rhums and keep your eyes open, because we are going to have a tasting here in Key West later in the month with more recipes for your enjoyment.     ;o)

The Spring Breakers Have Arrived

     The streets of Key West are alive with the first crop of 2012 spring breakers.     Scooter horns are blowing and the breakers are fully alive with pent up energy to  use up.     They were welcomed by a huge rain storm yesterday morning, but undaunted, the were out and about hitting all of the fun venues of Key West.    The beaches were the only area that wasn't a buzz with the festive college escapees.

     I was one of the lucky ones to have a great group of guys and gals from Virginia Tech yesterday to keep me company on a rain afternoon.    I find Spring Break to be a fun time that takes me back to my youth.     If only I could  have the boundless energy that they have, life would be a blast.     I feel that the group this year is really going to have a good time here in Key West, the "2nd trashiest spring break destination".     The weather is going to be nice for the rest of the week, and perfect for beach time and parties.

     I get to rejoin the party on Wednesday, after a couple of days off.    ;o)   

Finding Your Pathway Through Life

Life is all about choices, but first you must find the right pathway to take you where you really need to be. ;o)

The Many Faces of a Rum Runner

     The Rum Runner is a drink that has it's origins in the Florida Keys.     This refreshing fruity cocktail began with a need by the owners of the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar to reduce the inventory of Rum, Blackberry Brandy, and Banana Liqueur.     The bartenders went to work and the outcome of their research was a tasty and fruity concoction the named for the many "Rum Runners" that lived in the Florida Keys.   

     This is one of those cocktails like many so many others that lends itself to interpretation and adjustment by nearly everyone that make one.



Original Recipe

• 1oz. Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz. Orange Juice
• 1 oz. Blackberry Brandy Liqueur
• 1 oz. Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz. Light Rum
• 1 oz. Dark Rum
• Splash of Grenadine

Place all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled, pour into a Collins glass and garnish with an Orange Slice.

The Florida Rum Runner

• 1 1/2 oz. Rum
• 1 oz. Blackberry Brandy
• 1 oz. Banana Liqueur
• 1 1/5 oz. Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Grenadine Syrup

Place all ingredients into a blender with ice and blend until it is a slushy consistency and pour into a tall glass

Rum Runner Cocktail

• 1 1/2 oz. White Rum
• 3/4 oz. Blackberry Brandy
• 3/4 oz. Banana Liqueur
• 1/4 oz. Grenadine
• 1 1/2 oz. Orange Juice
• 1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until chilled, pour into a Collins Glass and float with Spiced Rum.

Bahama Bob's Rum Runner

• 1oz. Dark Rum
• 1 oz. Light Rum
• 1 oz. Blackberry Brandy
• 1 oz. Banana Liqueur
• 1 oz. Orange Juice
• 1 oz. Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz. Pineapple Juice

Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.  Pour into a Collins glass and garnish with an orange wheel.    Can be floated with a suitable rum if desired.   
All ingredients can be placed into a blender with ice and blended until slushy and poured into a tall glass, but this is not recommended, it just waters down a really tasty cocktail.

     No matter how you mix this great classic cocktail, it is one of the all time favorites throughout the rum world and one that is enjoyed by many.     ;o)

Magical Tour: Duval Street, Key West

     Duval Street is one of the best known streets in the country.  Just like Bourbon Street and Broadway, Duval street is one of those magical streets that produce the unexpected and the fun of a carnival.     You turn your head and you never know what or who is going to be walking down the street right in front of you.     It could be a celebrity or and every day person that is just having the time of their life.    The rules are few, and the fun is legendary.     The weather really doesn't matter, people down here take it in stride.   They can manage to get through with some very creative methods, but seem to be able to keep the party happening no matter what.

     The street is only 1.1 miles long and is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean in the South and the Gulf of Mexico on the North.     The North end of Duval Street is the boisterous and loud end of Duval Street with her loud party bars and the center for most of the festivals.    It is the end that almost daily receives the guests from all of the cruise ships that arrive here in Key West.    If you can imagine it, you can probably find it on Duval Street.   There are many restaurants, shops, boutiques, and the most unique Walgreen Drug Store in the USA.     That doesn't even begin to describe the mass of T-Shirt and novelty shops that are scattered her entire length.

     The South end of Duval street is the artist and  butterfly end.   A collection of eclectic bed and breakfasts, a butterfly conservatory, and a plethora of artist's galleries line this end of the legendary street.     This is known as the "quiet end of Duval", although it is not exactly quiet, but it tends to be a bit calmer than the Northern end.    There are many really good restaurants, unique and folksy bars rather than the head banging establishments.   

     The street is the host to festivals that run the gamut from A to Z throughout the year.   Of course she is the home of the annual October extravaganza known as "Fantasyfest".     This street is always loaded with people, bicycles, scooter, trolleys and cars.    People who usually go home with stiff necks from gawking at the unusual that is the usual on Duval Street.    If you haven't been here you should stop on by sometime, you will leave in absolute wonderment with a smile on your face.    There are trolleys and trains to take you around Key West and Duval Street that have guides to tell you about the many attractions in the areas around Duval Street.    There is so much history and fun attached to this little strip of land that you can not even begin to see it all in a month staying here in Key West.    Come for the fun and enjoy the history of this fun place at the end of the road.  ;o)