As rum has its roots in the Caribbean, we tend to think of it as a spirit of the tropics. Being on a beach with an umbrella in a cocktail. Sunshine and palm trees. Pirates and islands. Jimmy Buffett and Boat Drinks. And that is all just fine, of course. Rum fits perfectly into this stereotype. With that in mind, PubClub.com has tried many rums through the years and … [Read more...]
The History Of Rum In Hawaii And Koloa Rums Contribution To Building A Spirits Industry
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Spirits Editor On the surface, it seems as natural as a long wave on Waikiki Beach or the sparkling calcite crystals on a mountain top that gave Diamond Head its name. Rum and Hawaii. Mai Tais and tropical breezes. Tiki drink and tiki bars. But when you look at the history of rum in Hawaii well, there isn't much of it. In fact it's only … [Read more...]
Kōloa Kaua’i Hawaiian Coconut Rum Review – Try Some; It’s Outstanding
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Spirits Editor Coconut Rum. I want some, Everytime I drink it, I have fun -- Coconut Rum, Rick Steffen Normally, I am not much for flavored rums. Coconut rums, in particular, are just too sweet for me. Then I tried Kōloa Kaua'i Hawaiian coconut rum and was blown away by it. Not expecting much, I passed on the fairly time-consuming method … [Read more...]
World Rum Day Is July 12 And Here’s A Short History Of Rum
By Kevin Wilkerson, PuClub.com Spirits Editor World Rum Day, not be confused by National Rum Day (which is sometimes referred to as International Rum Day), is July 14. It is a worldwide celebration of the sweet and intoxicating spirit. For a little more about it, this is from the event's offical website, worldrumday.com: "Founded in 2019, World Rum Day 2025 marks the … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar And Rick Springfield Launch A Spiced Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red Rocker and singer of "Jessie's Girl" have entered into a collaboration but it's not a song or an album. It's a rum. Sammy Hagar and Rick Sprinfield have launched a Kola Spiced edition of Hagar's award-winning, top-shelf Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. The rum is crafted in Puerto Rico with all-natural ingredients and top … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month: Women Employees Make Impact At Zacapa Rum
To honor women across the world for Women's History Month, PubClub.com features employees of Zacapa Rum. Zacapa Rum is rooted in the craft of its network of women from distillation to mixology. Zacapa No. 23 is an aged rum, handcrafted in Guatemala under the supervision of one of the only female Master Blenders in the world, Lorena Vásquez. She is the innovative force … [Read more...]
A Holiday Gift Idea For Rum Lovers With Zacapa XO Rum & Baccarat
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finding a holiday gift for rum lovers is easy – get them a bottle of rum, of course. But what kind, especially if you yourself do not know much about that spirit? Well, here's a suggestion if you've got a few dollars to spend: Zacapa XO rum. You can even take it to the next level by pairing it with tumblers from … [Read more...]
Where To Find National Rum Day Cocktails At Los Angeles Bars
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Rum Day – yes, there is one – is Tuesday Aug. 16. And while we are providing recipes of special rum drinks to be enjoyed that day in this post, you really need a bartender who knows what she or he is doing to make it for you rather than trying to mix it up at home. Plus, do you really want to go scrambling to find … [Read more...]
Spring Cocktail Rum Drinks Recipes For Valentine’s Day, Easter & Mother’s Day
Say Cheers With These Fun In The Sun Libations rum, cocktail recipes, cocktails By PubClub.com When the sun comes out, the snow and ice melts and the winter coats are replaced by sundresses and shorts, it's time to break out something else: the rum bottle! Here are rum cocktail recipes for late winter and springtime tied to three major annual celebration … [Read more...]
Four Rum Cocktails With Recipes For Your New Year’s Eve Party
Dominican Republic Premium Ron Barcelo Makes For A Spirited NYE Celebration With large city and nightclub celebrations pretty much on hold for this year, small New Year's Eve parties are going to be popping up all over the place as the world kicks 2020 out the door and welcomes in 2021 with open arms. The end of the year that brought us a pandemic will definitely … [Read more...]
Gubba Rum Flavor-Infused Rum Review, Drink Recipes & Where To Buy It
Taste Test Makes It Easy To Understand Why These Are Award-Winning Rums By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine & Spirits Blogger Before I opened the two bottles of Gubba Rum – the Silver coconut rum and a Gold vanilla rum – I was skeptical. After all, as a pure rum lover, I am not much for flavored versions of the spirit. They taste too sweet and have very … [Read more...]
Mount Gay Launches Moments x Cocktail Courier Collection For Holiday Gifts
Rum Drink Packages To Put You In The Spirit(s) Of The Season Just in time for the holidays, Mount Gay has created its Moments x Cocktail Courier Collection, a series of gift boxes with a premium rum and a complete cocktail kit. The limited-edition kits are curated by tastemakers and contain a bottle of rum with ingredients and a recipe on how to make a specific … [Read more...]
National Rum Day Is Aug. 16 And Here’s The Mai Tai Recipe
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Senior Rum Blogger Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Or rum in a cocktail. A boat drink, as Jimmy Buffett fans call them. National Rum Day is Aug. 16, and while that's enough to bring out the pirate and wench in some souls. In2022 it it falls on a Tuesday. So ditch Taco Tuesday for a week. Make it a day/evening and/or night of rum … [Read more...]