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Waylaid in the West Indies

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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Tasting Notes: Ron del Barrilito Rums

The rums of Ron del Barrilito are distinctive in the world of Puerto Rican rums.  The small family owned business of Edmundo B. Fernandez has been producing these unique spirits for over 100 years. Their rum comes in two forms. The Two Star and the Three Star.  For a bit more background please see m
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

A Slice of Island Life

Once in a while we all need  to take a break and just enjoy our surroundings. Let’s take a look around this little known Caribbean Island. The photo above is of the last Spanish Fort built in the Western hemisphere. It was never completed by the Spanish. It acted as a jail for a time [...]
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Tasting Notes: Zaya Gran Reserva Rum

I’m not going to get into the debate whether the “old” Zaya made in Guatemala was better than the new iteration being made in Trinidad. I wouldn’t mind having a go at in a proper venue with samples of both present. Alas that’s not happening today. Blends of rum and virtually all aged blended spirits
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Tasting Notes: Ron Mocambo 20 Art Edition

In the world of spirits today Mexico is not known for it’s rum. There are however a few still producing rum which will bring you back to the old “New Spain”. Here is one example. Licores Veracruz on the Gulf Coast side of the Country is responsible for the Mocambo premium line of rums as [...]
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Tasting Notes: Ron Zacapa Centenario 23

If you’re looking for a rum nightcap, this may be the one for you. This renowned rum from Guatemala has a beautiful mahogany color with a gold patina edge. The aroma is full of dried fruits. Raisin, prune, fig and currant come to mind. In the background is a hint of molasses wrapping it all [...]
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Life’s a Beach

Vieques Island is not a large tourist destination compared to many Caribbean Islands. That means the beaches here are uncrowded and often you will have an entire beach to yourself. Sometimes a visitor will stop by. In the South side Barrio of Esperanza there is a small beach that locals like to gath
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Local Home Spiced Rum = Yum!

Bili is the name of a home spiced rum very popular here on Vieques Island and throughout Puerto Rico. The Quenepa Tree, also known as Mamoncillo produces a fruit that is used in the making of this traditional rum based drink. Here is a link to an article by Julia Morton published by Purdue Universit
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

A Tour Of Ron Bacardi

On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 I met Federico Hernandez, the organizer of the upcoming Puerto Rico Food and Rum Festival along with Ministry of Rum  member Rumelier. We had scheduled a tour of the Ron del Barrilito facility as well as the Bacardi plant. Here is an account of the Bacardi tour. Fresh
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

Tasting Notes: Ron Diplomatico Blanco

RON DIPLOMATICO BLANCO Reviewed September 16, 2009. A bright, crystal clear and perfectly polished appearance. Light but distinct aromas of vanilla oak underpin top notes of heavy cream and a floral perfume. On the palate it has a wonderfully soft mouthfeel upfront with the mature oak lending a nice
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Waylaid in the West Indies · 2Y ago

A Tour Of Ron del Barrilito

On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 I met Federico Hernandez, the organizer of the upcoming Puerto Rico Food and Rum Festival along with Ministry Of Rum member Rumelier. We had scheduled a tour of the Ron del Barrilito facility as well as the Bacardi plant. Here is an account of the Barrilito tour. We ar
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