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All about the fantastic rums, beers and other spirits produced in Barbados.

Rum Cocktails that Celebrate the Diversity of Drinks From the Caribbean and Beyond. If the first image that springs to mind when you hear “rum cocktail” is a frozen drink punctured with a colorful parasol, here’s your chance to reimagine the scene — a global one, where rum stars in recipes that don’t require a blender, brain freeze, or idyllic beach.

Rum Cocktails that Celebrate the Diversity of Drinks From the Caribbean and Beyond

Rum is an international spirit, and a cultural fixture in areas of the world where it is produced. Originally called “Kill Devil” or “rumbullion,” rum’s first recorded history dates to 1650 in Barbados. It became profitable in many Caribbean islands as a result of Europeans who forced Africans to work as slaves. However, the spirit continues to thrive with local pride, and brands around the world are excited to shift the narrative of rum as a spirit made solely for tropical drinks.

“Rum is the most versatile spirit category in the world, with an array of flavors, body, aromas and presentations,” says Ian A.V. In this way, Burrell compares rum to whiskey: Both follow regional “rules” or laws, but have no global definition. Barbados – The Birthplace of Rum. 13 July 2020 Rum is the essence of Barbados culture and it’s celebrated by every part of Bajan society, from farm workers to property tycoons.

Barbados – The Birthplace of Rum

Barbados Tourism are inviting you to share the story of Barbadian rum, showcasing its importance in Bajan culture and heritage. Read on to find out more… Why Barbados Needs a Geographical Indication for Rum – Business Barbados. “Unlike Cognac, Bourbon or Scotch, rum has little or no rules” This oft-repeated canard is a non sequitur.

Why Barbados Needs a Geographical Indication for Rum – Business Barbados

The former three are specific forms of brandy or whisky. If you look at regional rum types, you can find the specific rules. As is the case for Whisky or Brandy, different standards apply in different countries. The West Indies Rum Distillery Barbados - An Intriguing Tour. West Indies Rum Distillery was established in 1893 by George Stade and his brother on the pristine Brighton Beach of Barbados with the dream to make the world’s best rum.

The West Indies Rum Distillery Barbados - An Intriguing Tour

The quality of their rum was recognized right away locally and internationally and Stades rum became synonymous with premium Barbados rum. Since 2017, West Indies Rum Distillery and a long-time customer Alexandre Gabriel from Maison Ferrand, Owner and Master Blender of Plantation Rum have combined their mutual passion for Barbados rum into a single vision with the purchase of the distillery by Maison Ferrand. The distillery stands as the backbone of Barbados rum heritage with a treasure trove of archives located in a safe room named “the Distiller’s Vault” and venerable stills. A passionate Barbadian team is preserving this precious heritage with a high level of technical distilling proficiency while playing an active role in the research and experimentation of Barbadian rum-making. CASK AGED RUM BARREL COFFEE — Wyndhams Coffee.

Why You Should Plan a Trip to Barbados. Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean chain and an independent British Commonwealth nation.

Why You Should Plan a Trip to Barbados

It is a major cruise ship port, but also a popular vacation destination with direct flights from the US, Canada and England. Islands closest to Barbados include St. TARTANSPOON : eat drink travel. After distillation, the 15-year old aged rum is barreled in the finest bourbon oak casks and aged to perfection in the St.

TARTANSPOON : eat drink travel

Nicholas Abbey rum bond. Located in the highlands, the plantation enjoys cooling tradewind breezes that enhance the maturation of the rum. After three years in oak, the contents of the barrels are removed and re-barrelled to ensure an even characteristic to the vintage. Continued attention throughout the ageing process has established St. Nicholas Abbey’s selection of rums as a premium brand, consistently lauded as the best in its class. Happy Hours at DreadHop Tap Room, Barbados. Major rum producing countries in the world. The Top Values In Rum According To An Expert. Rum is an alcoholic beverage that is made from fermenting either sugarcane juice or molasses.

The Top Values In Rum According To An Expert

The former is the raw material from which sugar is extracted, the latter is a byproduct of sugar refining. It is one of the oldest distilled beverages in the world. Bajan to the Last Drop! Lovely Local Liqueurs St.

Bajan to the Last Drop!

Nicholas Abbey has added yet another star product to their distinguished portfolio of handcrafted rums and gourmet treats. Made with an infusion of St. Nicholas Abbey’s award winning rums, these fine handcrafted liqueurs are now available at the Abbey in five lip-smacking, tropical flavours, all beautifully packaged, perfect for gift giving.

Barbados Packs a Rum Punch - In the Know Traveler. In Barbados, rum punch isn’t just a drink; it’s a way of life.

Barbados Packs a Rum Punch - In the Know Traveler

It pervades the entire culture. More than 35,000 independently owned rum shops churn out punches to an exceptionally happy island populace on a daily basis. Rum punch.

Life lesson #53 - One can never have too much rum punch 👍 – barbadoshappyhours

West Indies Rum Distillery: It’s Time to Take Rum Up-Market! – Business Barbados. After centuries of refinement, Barbados is now poised to capitalise on a global rum market that’s expected to be worth US$22 billion by the year 2030.

West Indies Rum Distillery: It’s Time to Take Rum Up-Market! – Business Barbados

According to a recent study conducted by Persistence Market Research, the international popularity of rum – long thought of as an outside child when compared to other premium spirits – is trending upward as consumers seek more authentic, premium artisanal experiences. And for Barbados, the birthplace of rum, that growing demand for craft spirits is continuing to drive the demand for its national treasure – itself expected to top US$500 million in export revenue within the next decade. Home - Neptune Rum.

Dread hop brewing.

Ragged Point Red Ale, Round Rock IPA, Silver Sands Pale Ale... just some of the fine craft beers from DreadHop Brewing, one of the microbreweries in Barbados 🍻 – barbadoshappyhours

Rums of St. Nicholas Abbey – Barbados Foodie. Our motto “Quality & Tradition” tells it all! We are proud to produce a premium, genuinely single cask rum here at the St. Nicholas Abbey. Cane Field to Cask – Cask to Bottle. Home - Harrismith Rum. Where to Drink Rum in Barbados. Many countries have deep ties to alcohol, but few share a connection as extensive and intimate as the one between Barbados and rum. The early attempts at colonizing Barbados were met with little success, as cash crops like cotton and tobacco were already well-established on other islands. The 14 Best Rums to Drink in 2020. Pin on Barbados Rums and Beers. Cutters. DreadHop Brewing. #rumfamily : Gayle Seale – Diego's Rum Compass. For those that don’t know, please tell us a little about the brands you represent? I am lucky to represent such a great distillery and so many different brands. R. L. Seale Doorly’s John D Taylor Falernum Foursquare Exceptional Cask series and our local brands ESA Field and Old Brigand As well as Probitas/Veritas a partnership we have with Hampden.

I also quite often talk about The Real McCoy, Velier and Equiano as they are distillery partnerships we have. How is the current Covd-19 pandemic impacting on you and your brand? Under normal circumstances, what is the best thing about being a global brand ambassador? Is there anything you find hard about being a global brand ambassador? What advice would you give to someone looking for a career in the industry? Can you recommend some bars to enjoy your Rums in? How do you feel the drinks/bar industry is changing in regards to Rum? Is there anything exciting on the horizon we should look out for? Instagram photos and videos. Bajan Microbreweries. Congrats to @mountgayrum whose Black Barrel blend is a Gold Winner at the @WorldRumAwards! Pining For Rum is a fantastic way to enjoy it: 2oz Black Barrel 4oz Pineapple Juice Add rum, ice & top off with pineapple juice. Finish with mint sprig garnish.

An Introduction to the Different Types of Rum and How They're Made. Rum’s importance in the grand history of American drinking stretches back to before the United States was even a country. Rum, it turns out, was a necessity in the Colonial days, both as an item for trade and as one of the primary means of getting good and wasted. When the country was just getting on its feet, whiskey as we know it hadn’t quite made an impact yet. That left, primarily, rum and hard cider (as well as other imports). With such a long history of rum-drinking, it seems important then to know what exactly rum is, how it’s made, and the different types of rum that are out there. Plantation Rum. The 15 Best Rums You Can Buy Now. Courtesy of Hampden Estate The past decade has been transformative for rum. The cheap party drink that once fueled countless artificially flavored frozen drinks has evolved into a sipping spirit every bit the equal of fine Scotch single malts or Cognacs. Distilleries that hardly registered on most radars now make some of the most prized and sought-after bottlings in the world.

10 Best Rum Brands 2020 - What Rum Bottles to Buy Right Now. St. Nicholas Abbey - Barbados. Barbados’ first female distiller plans ‘a new chapter’ for Mount Gay rum. The 10 Best Barbados Tours, Excursions & Activities 2020. 10 Rum Facts That Every Budding Rum Connoisseur Should Know. Barbados Rum Tour at Mount Gay Visitor Center. Banks Beer Barbados.

Barbados rum shops: exploring this Caribbean island's wet history. The rum shops of Barbados are full of culture, local flavor and of course, great rum. Considering this tiny Caribbean island is the birthplace of rum, it’s no wonder that Barbadian heritage and the amber-colored spirit are intertwined. Rum shops, which are small (think shack) establishments where the community shops and socializes, date back to the days of slavery and the immediate post-Emancipation period. Surviving for over 300 years, these local watering holes, that are really just wooden shacks are still an integral part of Bajan history and culture today. It’s estimated that there are over 1,500 brightly colored rum shops scattered around the island. Most are family-owned operations that have been passed down for generations.

Happy Hours at Rum Vault, Barbados. Foursquare Rum Distillery Sagacity -  thefatrumpirate.com. Foursquare Rum Distillery Sagacity. Another rum from Foursquare and another exceptional cask. Which is fine with me as these rums have been amongst the best and most affordable premium rum releases over the past few years. Sagacity, please note it’s not Saga-City but Sag-assity as it’s old school French/Latin in origin. It means “the quality of being discerning, sound of judgement”. To be fair anyone who has been buying these Exceptional Casks releases over the past few years has certainly been exactly that.