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The Polished Palate Increases Its Pledge for Sky Ranch!

Since 1960, the leaders of America ’s alcohol beverage industry have worked together to provide and support a unique facility for troubled teens at Sky Ranch for Boys. The 3,000 acre working ranch and special education school on the South Dakota-Montana border has given thousands of kids a second chance and a fresh approach. …

Summer Refreshers from the Spirits of Mexico

The sound of waves splashing on the ocean shore. Outdoor Bar-B-Ques. Beach Volleyball. Surf’s up! Summer’s finally here. …

Goslings Rum

Gosling’s Rum is a Bermuda Tradition that goes back seven generations. In 1806, the Gosling family left London for America. Becalmed at sea, James Gosling put in at Bermuda where he set up shop leading to what would become the finest line of rum in the world. …

Sea Wynde

For centuries, the finest rums in the world were made in pot stills. This costly and time-consuming method produces rum with rich and complex flavors. Traditionally, pot still rums from several different origins were married together to produce the most coveted rums. Rum made by marrying only pure pot still rums had all but vanished. …

And the Winners Are . . .

Ybor Cocktail Challange Winner Recipes are now available…

Santana Liquors

The creation of rum as a spirit with personality of its own is directly linked to the history of the Caribbean , the same sea once sailed by Christopher Columbus hundreds of years ago.…

HEADLINE RUM:
A Social and Sociable History of the Real Spirit of 1776 By Ian Williams

All about the distilled spirit that fueled the slave trade and sparked the American Revolution. “ Rambunctious, rollicking history, sodden with tasty lore “ …

Traveller's One Barrel Rum

Founder and Patriarch of the family, Master Blender Omario Perdomo, gave the company its name because of its original success serving travellers along the main route into and out of Belize City. …

Good Luck Café

Gaspar's Grotto

Gaspar's Grotto is one of the world's great watering holes. Strong Drink and tasty grub. No trip to Florida is complete without a visit. …

Café Denali

Café Denali features fine coffees from around the world along with an assortment of sandwiches, paninis, salads and desserts.…

Columbia Restaurant

Earned the “Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Award of Excellence” in 2005—One of the most prestigious awards in the fine dining industry…

Big City Tavern

If you're lucky, your table won't be quite ready, and the hostess will escort you outside to the wrought-iron balcony overlooking Seventh Avenue . …

Bernini of Ybor

n the heart of historic Ybor City lies a restaurant that will take your dining experience to the next level of sophistication.  It’s BERNINI.  Not an impersonal corporate chain, but rather an eclectic eatery where the cuisine compliments your surroundings without compromising your wallet.…

Rock-N-Sports Bar & Grille

Ybor City’s newest and best sports bar & restaurant, Rock-n-Sports Bar & Grille is located at the corner of 8th Avenue and 15th Street …

Pirates Choice Rum

Macuro Rum

Ron Macuro a unique rum of extraordinary body, distinguished bouquet and exceptional flavor, the result of a complex blend of fine aged rums and special reserves…

Sea Wynde Rum

For centuries, the finest rums in the world were made in pot stills. This costly and time-consuming method produces rum with rich and complex flavors. Traditionally, pot still rums from several different origins were married together to produce the most coveted rums. Rum made by marrying only pure pot still rums had all but vanished. …

Cockspur Rums

The taste and texture is wonderfully smooth and deep rounded velvety taste with a clove or two making a brief but special appearance. Some dryness occurs at the back of the mouth with an intense but pleasant tingle all round the upper gums that spreads to the lips. …

Starr African Rum

Distilled and bottled on the Island Paradise of Mauritius-a star of Africa-Starr African Rum is unique among the great rums of the world. Starr’s unexpected flavor originates in the Island ’s rich volcanic soil and reflects the vivacity of its African roots with hints of citrus and a cardamom body. …

Distillers Choice Rums

Essential Spirits Alambic Distilleries is a unique micro-distillery located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. Their state of the art Alambic (pot) still, crafted via traditional artistic workmanship, produces a distinct, hand-crafted distilled spirit from a variety of high quality ingredients …

10 Cane Rum

Santa Teresa Rum

Maui Rums

Inner Circle Australia's premier rum

In 1890 their first distillery was established in Nausori Fiji , using the very high quality Fijian sugar cane. In 1950, Inner Circle won its inaugural gold medal at the Sydney Agricultural Show, the first of many international awards. …

Beleza Pura Cachaça

Pure says a lot about this , which is produced with selected lots of sugar cane, wild yeast, and a distillation process that captures the essence of the sugar cane to produce the freshest, smoothest spirit available. …

Beleza Pura Caipirinha

The samba band is warming up, the dancers and costumes are dazzling, and the sun is setting on Ipanema Beach . Thousands have gathered to welcome the world’s sexiest cocktail.…

Fazenda Mae De Ouro Cachaça

Cachaca is a distilled spirit unique to Brazil that is made from fresh-pressed sugar cane. Originally thought to be invented in the 1600’s by Brazilian slaves, cachaca was believed to relieve weariness and to increase vigor. Indeed, the Caiprinha and other Cachaca-based cocktails fuel nightclubs from Rio to Ibiza all night long. …

Diplomatico Rum

Diplomatico, from Venezuela, is a dark copper color with vanilla bean and baked banana pie aromas. A palate full of raisins, toffee, molasses and brown spice makes the ‘decadent’ indeed. …

Ron Barcelo

Ron Barcelo IMPERIAL Rum is a ‘very hedonistic aged Caribbean rum’ and was awarded a Gold Medal from the International Review of Spirits @ 97 points (out of a possible 100) …

Cachaça Guapiara Prata

From Brazil’s Minas Gerais comes Cachaça Guapiara Prata , an 80 Proof Unaged Cachaca, Cachaça Guapiara Special for Caipirinha , an 80 Proof Unaged Cachaca an Guap Lemon, a 40 Proof ready to drink Caipirinha 40 Proof …

Ron Abuelo

Ron Cartavio

The history of Destilerias Unidas S.A.C goes back to April 29th of 1929, the date in which the operations of the Cartavio Rum Plant started. The plant was founded by the Cartavio Sugar Co., which was owned by W.R. Grace & Co. …

Cannes Royale

P51 Cachaça

One out of every three Cachacas consumed is…

“Rhum’s the word for 2006, 2007…”

“…The French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique are primary sources for these heartier rums. The main difference between the French Rhums (French for rum) and the lighter Puerto Rican rums lies in the base materials. …

Ron Botran Rums

Zacapa Rum

Zacapa has earned its place in the history books as a benchmark for super premiums. First place winner in the premium rums category in the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 International Rum Festival Competition.…

Água Luca Cachaça

In May of 2005, Água Luca, an ultra premium, sugar cane-based rum from Brazil , and the flagship property of newly-minted Excelsior Imports, LLC, launched to stateside consumers. …

Rum Fest Photos

Photos from Rum Fest 2005 are now available for viewing in our gallery.

Prichard's Fine Rum

Made in copper pot stills similar in design and using techniques of the masters of old, Prichard’s Fine Rum may be an accurate recreation of that ancient spirit and return to tradition of distilling hand crafted spirits and rum as it was meant to be. …

Khukri Rum

Nepal’s finest rum since 1959, Khukri XXX Rum is of a subtle and complex nature and is distinguished by its lingering aroma, smooth and balanced flavor with a hint of oak wood. It is Nepal 's finest Rum since 1959 and can be proudly proclaimed as the "Taste of Himalayas". …

Ybor City, Tampa Florida

Announcing a most unique concept, the US's first International Cane Spirits Festival® and Tasting Competition, Wednesday March 22 through Saturday March 25, 2006 …

Article: Mezcal Festival,Oaxaca Mexico, July 2005
by Dori Bryant

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Rum Fest Cocktail Recipes

Cocktail Recipes from Rum Fest 2005 are now available online.

ORONOCO RUM

Oronoco is a product of renowned cachaca makers Vicente and Roberto Bastos Ribeiro’s passion for creating high quality distillates. …

ZAYA RUM

Zaya is matured in fine oak barriques for 12 years before it is released. Produced using only the finest quality select estate sugar cane, it is produced only with natural artisan ‘Millenary Waters”, creating the purest quality production. Double pot distillation in small copper pots lends Zaya its unique complexity …

RUM by Dave Broom

In his spirited text, expert Dave Broom explores the colorful history of rum from its beginnings among slaves in the Caribbean to its rediscovery today. He probes the intricacies of pure rum by individual island or country in which each variety was first made, illuminating the role of microclimate and distinct production techniques in determining style and flavor. …

Brinley Gold Rum

I met the Brinley’s in 2002, when I hosted a RumFest for a publication I was working with. The Brinley’s brought their flagship Brinley Gold Vanilla Rum, and, we all fell in love with it. …

Prichard's Fine Rum

Made in copper pot stills similar in design and using techniques of the masters of old, Prichard’s Fine Rum may be an accurate recreation of that ancient spirit and return to tradition of distilling hand crafted spirits and rum as it was meant to be.…

Cruzan Rums

Don Q Rums

Ron Barrilito Three Star Rum (Tres Estrellas)

With rums blended range from 6-10 years, Barrilito Three Year Old is a complex premium rum not dominated by smoky oak flavors …

Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum

 Introduced in 1996., Captain Morgan is a dark amber color with mild tapioca and peppery spice aromas. Its entry is sweet and brisk with a sweet, medium body and mild vanilla cream, smoky nut, and peppery spice flavors …

Bacardi Big Apple Rum

Bacardi Big Apple is the first apple flavored rum to be ‘picked’ for the public. This versatile fruit is recognized as the #1 flavor choice of the world …

Armazem Vieira Cachaça

Located amid the Atlantic forest of Southern Brazil 's most picturesque island, Armazem Vieira has been making Cachaça for more than 160 years. Unique aromas and extreme attention to detail have earned these superior spirits an unmatched reputation with connoisseurs around the world. Armazem Vieira's Cachaça was rated #2 among hundreds of artisan producers by Brazilian Playboy magazine …

Khukri Rum

Nepal’s finest rum since 1959, Khukri XXX Rum is of a subtle and complex nature and is distinguished by its lingering aroma, smooth and balanced flavor with a hint of oak wood. It is Nepal 's finest Rum since 1959 and can be proudly proclaimed as the "Taste of Himalayas". …

GRM Cachaça

Located on a farm in Brazil ’s best-known region, GRM’s handcrafted spirits are coveted by aficionados throughout the world. With its peerless attention to detail, it is no surprise the distillery recently earned the #1 rating from Playboy magazine in Brazil …

Cachaça Rochinha

Since 1902, Cachaça Rochinha has employed the finest production methods and unparalleled attention to detail to produce Brazil ’s top-rated single-barrel s. Rochinha’s romantic distillery is located on an historic farm with a working mill in a mountain valley in the state of Rio de Janeiro …

Zacapa Rum

Zacapa has earned its place in the history books as a benchmark for super premiums. First place winner in the premium rums category in the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 International Rum Festival Competition.…

Ron Botran Rums

North County Times, Thursday September 15, 2005...

El Duende (Tequila) will be among 60 agave spirits featured tonight at the Spirits of Mexico in Old Town. The event also features Mexican food and a silent auction. Phillip Soto will be holding 15-minute seminars on behalf of La Academia Mexicana del Tequila at the event. Read this article at the North County Times website. …

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