Rum
The Ultimate Caribbean Superyacht Regatta Is Back in St Barth
In Bonaire, a New Kind of Dutch Caribbean Vacation
It’s always been the Caribbean capital of diving, a haven for sustainability and the natural environment. But now another side of Bonaire is in the spotlight, as more and more travelers appreciate Bonaire’s place as the culinary star of the …
The Caribbean’s Hottest Beach Bar Is in Bonaire
It’s not often that you find a beach bar attached to one of the world’s greatest restaurants. But that’s precisely the case at Club Tropicana, the hottest beach bar in Bonaire and one of the region’s top toes-in-the-sand hotspots. It’s …
There’s a New Cocktail Bar in Bonaire
This is a work of art. That’s the first thing you think when you start turning the pages of the cocktail menu at Tiki & Co in Bonaire. The West Indies Phoenix. Davy Jones Locker. Oaxacan ‘n Talking. With each …
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Bonaire to Host New Caribbean Rum Festival in June
A new Caribbean rum event is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. It’s called Bonaire Rum Week, and it’s a celebration of the world of Caribbean rum, featuring cocktail competitions, exquisite rum pairings, cigar events and the chance …
In Antigua, a Taste of History (And Rum)
It’s the newest way to experience Antigua and Barbuda’s rich history: Rum in the Ruins. The weekly event is a lively conversation about the destination’s history and archaeology, set at the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Center near Shirley Heights. With a …
In Antigua, the Art of the All-Inclusive Rum Bar
It’s called Nobody Knows. But clearly someone does. It’s just past twilight at Nobody Knows, the signature rum bar at Antigua’s renowned Hammock Cove resort. Erick is pouring a diverse selection of some of the Caribbeans finest rums, from marques …
Rum Journal: El Dorado Single Barrel ICBU
If you love rum, it’s like that Guyana’s El Dorado rum has a prominent place in your cabinet. This robust, renowned marque has long produced some of the Caribbean’s best, most flavorful rums, owning up to Guyana’s proud rum (and …
Rum Journal: The Rum Awards 2015
There’s something different about sipping a glass of fine rum. Sure, there are great spirits from around the world. But when you drink a glass of rum, you’re tasting something else — history, culture, love, torment, romance. You are tasting …
Rum Journal: A Very Good New Rum From Grenada
The minute you leave the airport in Grenada, you notice something. There’s an aroma. The air there is different. It’s because of the spice. Grenada is one of the world’s leading producer of Nutmeg, and it hasn’t just led to …
Rum Journal: The Best Rum Bar in the British Virgin Islands
A great little rum bar on Cooper Island It’s a trend we like. More and more hotels are starting to celebrate the glory of rum by creating bars tailored around the spirit. That means rums not just from local distilleries …
There’s a Major New Caribbean Rum Shop at This Airport
A big new rum portal By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a major new rum shop in the Caribbean — and it’s inside an airport. The duty free area at Barbados’ Grantley International Airport has opened a new “Caribbean Rum …
Rum Journal: A Flavored Rum That’s Perfect for a Summer Afternoon
We’ll be frank. When it comes to rums from Cruzan, we’re partial to Cruzan Single Barrel. It’s a delicate, robust rum that’s always among the region’s best. But Cruzan has long carved a sizable niche with its flavored rums, the …
Rum Journal: Copacabana Rum
Don Pancho. It’s more than a name. It is legend. Francisco “Don Pancho” Fernandez has had one of the rum industry’s storied careers, one that has taken him from Cuba, where he served as a Maestro Ronero for a decade, …
Rum Journal: Two Indies Rum
It’s the world’s largest rum market: no, not the Caribbean. Actually, it’s India, where more rum is consumed each year than anywhere else in the world. Now, a company called Amrut is bringing the Indian rum sensibility to the Caribbean, …
Rum Journal: Tasting Harbour Island’s New Afrohead Rum
IT’S LAST CALL at a far-off Bahamian bar. You ask again for the rum you’ve been drinking, but the bottle’s empty. The bartender reaches under the counter, pulling out a bottle, unmarked, unnamed. You’re the first to drink it tonight, …
Rum Journal: A Forgotten Rum
IF THINGS had gone another way, it never would have made its way into the glass. Indeed — this rum would have already been consumed by someone else. But fate had something else in store. It was in 2007 when …
Rum Journal: Trinidad’s Angostura No. 1
WE’RE BIG fans of the venerable House of Angostura here at Rum Journal. While much of the world knows Angostura first for its bitters we know better: their rum is outstanding, led by our typical favourite, the sensational 1919 (although …
Rum Journal: Cockspur Old Gold
THE NAME was immediately intriguing. “Old Gold.” How can you turn down a taste of that? Old Gold Special Reserve Rum comes from Cockspur, which calls the venerable Barbados’ West Indies Rum Distillery home. Cockspur is one of the most …
