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Review: La Maison & Velier Transcontinental Rum Line, 2023 Single Casks

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La Maison & Velier — also known as La Maison du Whisky — recently launched a new series of rums called the Transcontinental Rum Line (aka TCRL). We received a collection of small samples of six rums from the TCRL. Salvadorean rum is something of a rarity, though not unknown around here. 110 proof.

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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

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. ”

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Review: Brugal 1888 and Coleccion Visionaria Edicion 01, Cacao (2023)

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The latest rum brand to move upmarket is the Dominican Republic’s Brugal, which recently dropped its first ultra-premium limited edition release, the first in a new line of rums called Colección Visionaria. The result is a rich, elegant, and well-rounded sipping rum, without any added sugars or additives.

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Berry Bros & Rudd Launches One-Off ‘Glens & Valleys’ Scotch Collection

The Whiskey Wash

It will explore a selection of rums and whiskies hailing from coastal landscapes across the globe. Five of the expressions, Blair Athol 2011, Glen Garioch 2011, Dailuaine 2010, Glen Ord 2007, and Glenlossie 2011 are available exclusively from the Berry Bros. & Spirits Curator at Berry Bros. & & Rudd website.

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9 Things You Should Know About Captain Morgan

VinePair

The brand’s flagship Spiced Rum was introduced to the United States in 1984 and was an instant hit, thanks in part to its now ubiquitous pirate-emblazoned label. Captain Morgan is now the third best-selling rum in the world according to The Spirits Business, selling roughly 12 million cases of the stuff per year.

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NOLA’s Carousel Bar Turns 75

Cheers

The hotel also revamped and expanded the bar and lounge in 2011 to include more lighting under the carousel top and a new pewter bar surface. The only merry-go-round you need to be 21 to ride is also home to the famous Vieux Carre cocktail and the lesser-known, rum-based Goody, which were first concocted by Carousel bartenders.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 4.10.24

Good Spirits News

(SRP $39.99) GEORGE DICKEL 12 YEAR BOTTLED IN BOND TENNESSEE WHISKY (SPRING 2011) The fifth release in the vintage bottled in bond Tennessee whisky series from George Dickel was once again overseen by Nicole Austin, director of George Dickel & luxury whisky. Bottled at 57.1% ABV, availability begins in April 2024.

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