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Danilo Božović Managing Partner of Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery Miami and bar industry veteran’s book Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails makes the perfect gift. Barkeep one was released in 2016. Božović has been a bartender at some of the country’s most awarded bars for over two decades. Tell us about Barkeep 1.
While old-school tropical classics like the Jet Pilot and the Painkiller are on point, adventure seekers can opt for one of their “House Potions” like Wolf in the Fold (rum, Calvados, oloroso sherry, walnut, pear) or Six Demon Bag (génépy, Batavia arrack, mezcal, dragonfruit liqueur, pineapple, lime).
Seth Benhaim, known for his impactful entry into the spirits scene with Broken Barrel Whiskey , is now making waves with his latest venture under Badwater Brands: Mainland Rum. This innovative project aims to independently bottle rum distilled right here on the American mainland. While imported rums dominate the U.S.
La Maison & Velier’s Transcontinental Rum Line (aka TCRL ) is back with new editions, and unlike the 2023 bottlings, these are not single cask releases. Here’s all the details (and our thoughts) for your rum-sipping pleasure. While not single cask releases, they are still vintage dated and, as such, limited in nature.
He has also taken on production roles in projects like “Final Stop” (2016) and “The Islander,” which was filmed on the Croatian coast in 2018. Jack Daniels, Maker’s Mark, Hendrick’s Gin, Belvedere Vodka and a fine selection of rums. I like to sip Jack on the rocks when I light up a cigar at home.
In 2016, I opened ROKC (Ramen Oysters Kitchen Cocktails) in Hamilton Heights, and following its success, I opened NR (’N ROLL) on the Upper East Side in Fall of 2019. It’s made with Ethiopian coffee rum, creme de banana, allspice dram, pineapple, orange, lime, and nutmeg. Talk to us about your beverage program.
On Monday, Mount Gay Rum announced the second installment in its Single Estate Series: 24_02_Vt18d2. While the series’ first installment featured sugar cane harvested in 2016 and 2017, the new expression’s sugar cane was exclusively harvested in Summer 2018. Lucy property.
Crafted by Master Blender Trudiann Branker, this second release expands the terroir-driven range, with a blend of rums produced from the 2018 Mount Gay Estate sugar cane, making this liquid the first vintage in this limited-edition series. “23_01 was a blend of two harvest years, 2016 & 2017.
So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” “ It’s new, it’s hip, it’s a mere $14. ”
While not as popular as Spanish and Portuguese fortified wine casks, rum barrel finishing is hardly atypical, either, with brands like Balvenie (The Caribbean Cask 14) and Angel’s Envy (Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks) even making such expressions part of their core lineups. 7 from High N’ Wicked. Seale label.
El Dorado 8-Year Demerara Rum 3/4 oz. Sippin’ Santa green“Mersanta” bubble wand. —————————————- CREDITS: RECIPE: Created by Brad Smith for Sippin’ Santa 2016, when Brad was Latitude 29’s head bartender. SIPPIN’ SANTA Cocktail Recipe: 2 1/2 oz. Amaro Averna 3/4 oz. orange juice 1 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. nutmeg syrup 1/4 oz.
With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need.
Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery located in St Lucy at the northern tip of Barbados, has called this island home since 1703, celebrating its 320th anniversary this year. The Estate distillates were looked after by Master Blender Trudiann Branker until she knew the rum was ready for release.
Crafted by Master Blender Trudiann Branker, this second release expands the terroir-driven range, with a blend of rums produced from the 2018 Mount Gay Estate sugar cane, making this liquid the first vintage in this limited-edition series. “23_01 was a blend of two harvest years, 2016 & 2017.
The majority of Indian spirits labeled as ‘whisky’ are closer to rum due to being distilled from molasses, falling within a category of alcohol termed as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and are marketed to domestic Indian consumers. 1960s Amrut Distilleries ventures into rum distillation. Image via Whisky Auctioneer.
Rum & Coke. The Bubbly Allure of Nostalgia At Roma Norte in San Diego, vice president of bar and spirits Beau du Bois took a Rum & Coke and slammed a Bingo card’s worth of high-tech cocktailing — force carbonation, milk washing, house-made cola, and clarification via centrifuge — into it. “As Gin & Tonic.
Introduced in the 1960s, McDowell’s is amongst the largest umbrella spirits brands in the world, marketing varieties of whisky, brandy, and rum. 1 light and dark rum variants joined the range, after launch in 1990-91. The SWA and Diageo began negotiations regarding the future of the brands outside India, reaching an agreement in 2016.
XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Review Tullamore D.E.W. Caribbean Rum Cask Finish. Original, finished in barrels previously used to age Demerara rum.” ” A little boozy on the nose, the whiskey actually offers the initial impression of a young white rum rather than any of its barrel influence. 86 proof.
In addition to single malt whiskies, the SMWS also bottles grain whiskies, rums, and American whiskies, denoted by prefixes “G”, “R”, and “B” respectively. 160 Tsunuki Distillery Japan Tsunuki, established in 2016, produces a rich and complex whisky. Rum SMWS Codes SMWS Ref.
Inspired by The Circus released in 2016, this blend has an enhanced peat influence than that bottling. SRP $79) Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum This limited edition navy rum was created by Maison Ferrand owner and Planteray Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel.
Single Cask Nation 12 Year WhistlePig Rum & Vermouth Finish, 2020 Bottling (Undisclosed source, bottled by Single Cask Nation via WhistlePig): “Bottled at 100 proof, this single cask selection by independent bottlers, Single Cask Nation, is unlike any other WhistlePig I have had. Speaking of hype bottles, Thomas H. Very sweet.
The majority of Indian spirits labeled as ‘whisky’ are closer to rum due to being distilled from molasses, falling within a category of alcohol termed as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and are marketed to domestic Indian consumers. In September 2011, Radico Khaitan Ltd.
The distillery is also no stranger to cask finishing, with finishes in Madeira, stout, and rum under its belt. The Collaborative Series has seen Bardstown Bourbon Company work with various spirit, beer, and wine brands from across the world to finish its bourbons.
Surin Rum Clairin Mezcal drinker, meet clairin! Tso’Ok Rum The cream of an exciting crop of Mexican — and Oaxacan, in particular — rums we sampled in 2023, this cane juice–based distillate is fermented in contact with crushed stalks using native yeasts. The finish showcases a well-balanced blend of each aspect.
The majority of India’s distilled spirits labelled and sold in the domestic market as ‘whisky’ are closer in consistency to rum due to being distilled from molasses, falling within a category of alcohol termed as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). The Piccadily Distilleries Group was originally established as Kedar Nath and Sons, by K.N.
WAAAAY back in 2016 I created and posted this cocktail, but never gave it the full write up that it deserved so for day 4 of “Cocktailmas” we’re revisiting it. The rum you chose for this drink will be the star of the show so don’t go for you basic bottom shelf bottle here. Alcohol Taste Rating: 6.5/10
Founded in 2016, The Orkney Distillery, located in Kirkwall on Orkney, has long harbored ambitions to diversify its spirits profile with whisky and rum. Following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery was granted licenses to distill rum and whisky in 2023.
However, during a visit to Grasse and the University of Grasse in 2016, Bhagath discovered that the perfume industry had evolved and adopted advanced technologies, leaving copper stills behind. The company is now developing a range of dark spirits, which will include rum, whisky and brandy which will be available soon.
World of Zing Founder, Pritesh Mody comments: “ Having worked with Rosa’s Thai on their pre-batch cocktail offering since 2016, we’re thrilled to see the launch of our most exciting menu yet for them. Furthermore, empty bottles can be flattened to reduce space requirements once used, in turn decreasing waste costs.
In 2016, The Last Drop was acquired by The Sazerac Company, and Rebecca continues to lead It as Managing Director. Some months ago, three new offerings for 2024 were unveiled, including 40- and 55-year-old Scotch single malts and a 22-year-old “infinity” rum blend.
The 2016 vintage was also delicious, but we found the 2015 blend to be a bit more complex with a touch of black pepper spice. A slice of rum cake, some Halloween-themed sugar cookies, and some coffees were the perfect pick-me-ups for the drive home.
From Dish to Drink Culinary-inspired cocktails are not a new trend — just look to modern classics like Don Lee’s “ Benton’s Old Fashioned ” that served breakfast in a glass and launched the fat washing technique all the way back in 2007, at PDT, or his buttered popcorn rum and Coke the “Cinema Highball” from the same era. I left it.
Foxy’s, one of the most famous bars in all the Caribbean, hosts an annual bash at the beachthat brings in a couple thousand rum-running revelers. This article was orginally published in 2016 and has been updated every year since that time. This is a two-day (and night) party on the beach. The Beach Boys have played in the past.
rum, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, cascara (coffee shell) vermouth, chamomile liqueur, espresso and coconut horchata foam. In 2015, the team opened Oriole in Smithfield Market, soon after named ‘Best New International Cocktail Bar’ at the Spirited Awards 2016. Oriole will open at 7-9 Slingsby Place on 28th August.
This award winning Malt received San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold in 2016. Ageing for 21years in cask earlier used to age Caribbean Reserva rum is not a small amount of time to give the whisky a smooth and different flavour profiles. Its palate is fruity, honey, vanilla, lemon, almond, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Included in the blend are straight rye whiskeys distilled in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 each with a mash bill recipe of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Also included are two straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in 2016 and 2017. Selected by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison, the whisky here was finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks.
As the co-founder of Muyu liqueurs and bars project Tayēr + Elementary, Alex has been featured in The Creators List 2016 as one of the 40 most influential individuals shaping the future of the global bar industry.
In 2016, Robinson partnered with fellow Garden State native Viana. Pair a plate of latkes or the decadent “Philly Roast Pork” pasta with a cocktail like the Bergamot Margarita or the Olive Oil Sour (grappa, dark rum, marsala, honey, thyme, lemon, olive oil).
Between 2019-2024, Nick Offerman collaborated with Lagavulin to release four Offerman Edition expressions, each 11 Years Old and bottled at 46% ABV, featuring cask finishes including Guiness, Charred Oak, and ex-Caribbean rum. The Lagavulin Distillery celebrated 200 years of production in 2016. Why Do People Like Lagavulin?
The cocktail combines gold rum , lime juice, honey syrup, and Champagne or sparkling wine , but since these games are held in Paris, we recommend opting for the French sparkler. Made with cachaça , the spirit of Brazil, along with white sugar and a whole lime, the cocktail also got some extra attention during the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
By the time Booker and Dax closed in 2016, I was the head bartender, and I spent the next year at the NoMad learning to make a lot of very good drinks very quickly. We chatted rum styles and tropical drinks and I was immediately a fan — he wore his love for, and knowledge of, drinks and spirits on his sleeve then as he does to this day.
After being used once to mature Jack Daniel’s whiskey most barrels are then sold on to a variety of producers including Scotland’s whisky distilleries, American tabasco sauce producer the McIlhenny Company and the rum distillers Mount Gay Rum and Appleton Estate. Other barrels are repurposed, for example as garden planters.
This expression has been finished in casks previously filled with Caribbean (exact origin undisclosed) pot-still rum, adding extra layers of fruit, toffee and spice to the distillery’s softly maritime spirit. Nose : Apple, banana, barley sugar, white pepper, toffee touches and a hint of mint imperial.
To prove it, she’s been a finalist for Saveur’s 2014, 2015 AND 2016 best cocktail blog award. Favorite Post : The Story of Rum – Part 1 27) All Bartenders All Bartenders is another fantastic resource for new & aspiring bartenders.
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