Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Court rules against Pernod in rum dispute

A U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that the "Havana Club" trademark Pernod Ricard SA uses for its rum in other parts of the world can't be used in the U.S.


It is part of a long-running dispute for Pernod, a wine and spirits maker based in France, over the brand. The company said Tuesday that it would, along with Cubaexport -- its partner in producing and distributing the rum, seek a rehearing.


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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Russia bans Pirate Party for being rum-guzzling seafarers


The spread of the Pirate Party on an international scale has hit a rock thanks to some staggeringly bureaucratic reasoning by the Russian government.

Russian authorities have decided to ban the party from entering the political sphere after taking the organization's name a tad too literally, knocking back a recent registration request.

According to the Moscow Times, the Russian Justice Ministry stopped the Pirate Party from registering as a legitimate organization for fear that the entire political system is about to be overrun by rum-swilling, peglegged Long John Silver impersonators in their legion.

For the complete story, click HERE.


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Friday, March 18, 2011

Finnish vodka and Spanish rum named among best spirits in the world

The judges sniffed, swirled, and scrutinized at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 in New York earlier this month, before crowning an assortment of international spirits as their favorites.

For the complete story, click HERE.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Sailors Unite at Sailing Spoken Here - Mount Gay Rum Launches a Forum for Sailing Enthusiasts Across the World

Sailing Spoken Here - A program built to expand the footprint of sailing by letting racers connect and share ideas and experiences. (PRWeb March 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/03/prweb5164604.htm

For the complete story, click HERE.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Drinking Diaries: There's more to rum than vacation drinks

It is not a real beach vacation until you've got a rum drink in hand.

Berry-red Rum Runners, fresh-minted Mojitos and classic frothy PiƱa Coladas do as much to set the mood as turquoise waters and sugar-sand beaches.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

The ten best rums (Chosen by Tom Duthie)

You don't have to be a sailor to enjoy this spicy spirit - the tropical flavours range from light and sweet to dark, rich and treacly with a hint of the exotic.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Skimming the racks -- a round-up of retail news: Distilling rum in Portland


I just heard from Deco Distilling, a Portland-based rum distillery. Yes, apparently we're doing rum here now, too.


And how yummy does this sound: the "distillery uses Portland-roasted Arabica beans, enriching this rum with full-bodied flavor and aroma" or this "our Ginger flavored rum is handcrafted and flavored using natural ingredients." For the complete story, click HERE.

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