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9 Things You Should Know About Captain Morgan

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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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A Complete Guide to Bitters and the Cocktails to Make With Them [Infographic]

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To help you out on your bitters journey and to provide some insight on which bottles to grab when, we’ve compiled a list of different expressions ranging from the tried-and-true classics to the more obscure — and the cocktails that call for them. As the name of this bottle suggests, skins from West Indies-grown oranges are the star here.

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New Releases: Weller, Pinhook, Wild Turkey, & More

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Mattingly 1845 Distillery honors US veterans, Little Book releases Chapter 8, and Kentucky Peerless finished whiskey in rum barrels. Presented in a handcrafted crystal decanter and an illuminated presentation case, the Weller Millennium is bottled at 99 proof and will retail from June 2024 for $7,500. Aged for 6.5

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The 12 Best Chartreuse Cocktails

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Mixologists and home bartenders alike soon rushed to their local liquor stores to secure their bottles. See Recipe The Piña Verde Created by Erick Castro at San Diego’s Polite Provisions in 2012, the Piña Verde gives the standard Piña Colada a verdant twist. Rich Demerara syrup and a hint of lime juice keep the bitterness in check.

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The Most Iconic Cease and Desist Cases in Drinks History

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Brown-Forman vs. Lazy Fascist Press Although most cease and desist cases are marked by legal threats and a stern attitude, this incident from 2012 involving Jack Daniel’s and a book cover ranks among one of the more low-key dilemmas. Regardless, Icarus’ brew is a banger, and Hershey didn’t come out of the ordeal looking all that cool.

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The 2024 RTD Growth Brands Awards — Canned Cocktails Thriving

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After seeing the RTD market’s massive growth, Rising Star winner Malibu, which like Absolut is owned by Pernod Ricard USA, introduced rum-based cocktails in a can in 2021. With flavors such as Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze and Rum Punch, the RTDs aim to make consumers feel like they’re in vacation mode 24/7.

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Review: La Maison & Velier Rums, Early 2024 Releases

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All 700ml bottles. El Amparo Rum – Pot still rum (amparo means “shelter” in Spanish) produced in Jipijapa, Ecuador from fresh Cubana Negra sugar cane juice. Bottled unaged and at still strength, this is the first batch of rum from a 60 year old distillery available in the U.S. 115 proof.

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