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Goslings To Host Event With Dame Flora Duffy

On Thursday [Nov 3], Dame Flora Duffy will be at Gosling’s on Front Street to meet people and sign bottles of the Goslings Flora Gold Rum, which to date has raised over $30,000 to support young Bermudian athletes. A spokesperson said, “Last year Gosling’s Limited collaborated with Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy, to create... Read more of this article

Patron Pays For Hog Penny Mug 52 Years Later

The Hog Penny Restaurant & Pub recently received an apology and $10 payment from a “prior pub patron” from Arizona in return for a mug that he apparently took 50 years ago, with Hog Penny saying the apology was “fully accepted.” The message accompanying the $10 said, “Please accept this $10.00 as payment for a Hog Penny... Read more of this article

Bermuda Artists Design Goslings Rum Bottle

Goslings has partnered with Bermuda artists Nhuri Bashir and Domico Watson to create a limited edition Black Seal Rum bottle, offering a ”colourful and one-of-a-kind collage.” The Goslings Rum website said, “Goslings has partnered with Bermuda artists Nhuri Bashir and Domico Watson to create a limited edition Black Seal Rum bottle. “Their... Read more of this article

Photos: Set The Bar Cocktail Competition

The Taste of Bermuda food festival got underway on Friday [Sept 30] with the ‘Set the Bar’ cocktail competition, which featured “specialty products, flair bartending, delicious creations, and a setting fit for the perfect Friday sunset happy hour.” A spokesperson said, “The Taste of Bermuda – Hamilton’s most delicious... Read more of this article

Wine And Wordsmithy Events Launched

A new series of events aimed at would-be writers has launched in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, October 13, Wine & Wordsmithy will host its first event at Milan Milan from 5:30pm. In keeping with the venue, the inaugural writers’ gathering will have a Tuscan theme, with two wines from the region on offer, along with Italian nibbles... Read more of this article

Bacardi Unveils Limited-Edition Premium Rum

Bermuda headquartered Bacardí has launched its Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish – the second installment in the company’s limited-edition Cask Finish Series. A spokesperson said, “Bacardí rum is closing out National Rum Month with the exciting and highly anticipated launch of Bacardí Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish – the second installment... Read more of this article

Patrón Makes First Foray Into Virtual Metaverse

Patrón Tequila — part of the portfolio of Bermuda headquartered Bacardi — is entering the metaverse this summer for the first time with a “unique cocktail-themed journey in Decentraland, a 3D virtual world browser-based platform.” A spokesperson said, “Patrón Tequila, the world’s number one super-premium tequila is... Read more of this article

Column: April Is Alcohol Awareness Month

[Column written by Dr. Jagpreet Chhatwal] April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Bermuda. While many of us enjoy a glass of wine with a meal or to celebrate a special occasion or holiday, alcohol consumption can tip into abuse more easily than you might expect. With the advent of the pandemic in 2020, many people began to drink more at home than they had... Read more of this article

Bacardí To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bacardi has announced that its premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half from 2023. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has announced that its iconic premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions in half from 2023. “Bacardí rum’s GHG emissions will be reduced... Read more of this article

Photos: Papa Seal Rum Is Back For 2021

Gosling’s Limited is getting set to release its latest batch of Papa Seal Single Barrel Bermuda Rum – “an extremely rare release that pays homage to the brand’s time-tested traditions.” A spokesperson said, “Papa Seal Single Barrel Bermuda Rum is an extremely rare release that pays homage to the brand’s time-tested traditions.... Read more of this article

“Flora Gold” Rum Auction Raises $18,090

Goslings recently auctioned 15 bottles of a special limited release aged rum — called ‘Flora Gold’ — in collaboration with Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with the auction raising a total of $18,090 for the Flora Fund, which supports aspiring Bermudian athletes. Flora Duffy posted on Instagram, saying: “The Goslings Rum auction raised... Read more of this article

Goslings Launches “Flora Gold” Bermuda Rum

Gosling’s is launching a limited release aged rum — called ‘Flora Gold’ — in collaboration with Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with 15 bottles, which have been signed by Ms Duffy, set to be auctioned with proceeds to benefit the Flora Fund, which supports aspiring Bermudian athletes. A spokesperson said, “Goslings... Read more of this article

Bacardi Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses

Bacardi Limited is celebrating Bermuda’s black-owned bars and restaurants with the release of their digital magazine entitled Bacardi Celebrates, and is the first in a series, with future editions to “focus on women-owned businesses, the LGBTQ+ community, and highlight the diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage of the island.” A... Read more of this article

Little Venice & Wine Diva Hold First Event

The Little Venice and Wine Diva’s Jo-rena Davis recently held an event at the Little Venice Wine Bar featuring a “sampling of carefully selected Italian wines.” A spokesperson said, “Earlier this month, the Little Venice and Wine Diva’s Jo-rena Davis held their first event in the Little Venice Wine Bar. The evening featured a... Read more of this article

9 Parishes & Goslings Holding Photo Contest

To celebrate the launch of its new packaging, 9 Parishes Authentic Rum Swizzle recently paired with Goslings Rum to hold a photo contest, which ends tomorrow [July 16]. A spokesperson said, “9 Parishes Authentic Rum Swizzle has raised the bar with their new island-themed packaging and to celebrate the stunning new look, which effortlessly stands out... Read more of this article

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