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Gosling’s Launch Party For New Gold Seal Rum
Gosling’s Brothers Limited is getting set to present a full-featured launch party for its new Gold Seal rum, featuring international DJs and Burlesque dancers performing throughout the evening on Saturday, January 2, with the event free to attend. The party will be held at Pier 6 on Front Street, with doors opening at 9.00pm. Besides the wide... Read more of this article
Goslings Bottles Special Hamilton Princess Rum
With three new restaurants each boasting a bar, the Hamilton Princess has announced the launch of its own Single Barrel Reserve Goslings Rum, called Princess Rum. Exclusive to the hotel, the Princess Rum is a “smooth, dark, traditional Bermuda rum with hints of earth tones and spice.” With many new facilities opening as part of its $100... Read more of this article
Dark ‘n’ Stormy Makes Top 50 Cocktail List
Gosling’s world-renowned Dark ‘n’ Stormy has earned itself an international distinction, ranking at number 11 on Drinks International’s list of the world’s top 50 selling cocktails, with the Rum Swizzle getting an honourable mention, as well. The Drinks International article says, “Bermuda ahoy! The Dark ’n’ Stormy... Read more of this article
Goslings Files Lawsuit Over Dark ‘n Stormy
Gosling Brothers has filed a complaint in U.S. Court against Pernod Ricard, the makers of Malibu Rum, for trademark infringement. “It says the official recipe for a Dark ‘n Stormy calls for 1.5 ounces of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and 4 to 5 ounces of any brand of ginger beer. Using any other brand of rum is incorrect, according to Gosling’s... Read more of this article
Moët & Chandon Named Official AC Champagne
Moët & Chandon has been named the official champagne of the 35th America’s Cup, with the partnership reinforcing “the Maison’s longstanding history of supporting elegant sportsmanship and savoir-faire.” A spokesperson said, “The America’s Cup is a dynamic competition that challenges the best sailors in the world in both... Read more of this article
Bacardi Expands Portfolio, Acquires Banks Rum
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium rums with the acquisition of BANKS® rum. The company said, “The award-winning BANKS portfolio includes BANKS® 5-Island Rum, BANKS® 7 Golden Age Blend and various limited editions. “Banks rum is currently... Read more of this article
Bacardi Takes Full Ownership Of Leblon Cachaça
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, has completed an acquisition of Leblon Holdings LLC and its Leblon® cachaça brand after serving as a significant minority investor for several years. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer, Leblon is available in more than 35 countries including Brazil, the... Read more of this article
Coco Reef Launches “The Mix” Happy Hour
Coco Reef Bermuda today [June 9] announces the start of “The Mix”, a new Happy Hour experience. Designed as a new event for people to unwind after work on a Friday, the event party will be held on The Terrace at the South Shore hotel from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning June 12. Throughout the evening, patrons can sip drinks while relaxing on The Terrace... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: ‘Casa Bacardi’ Opens In Hamilton
Bacardi is inviting the public to pay a visit to their new Casa Bacardi, a storefront that the company says aims to “highlight our connection to Bermuda.” Executive Vice President & Chief Administration Officer Jacques Tortoroli said, “We created this Casa Bacardi to highlight our connection to Bermuda and to proudly display our... Read more of this article
April: Bermuda Marks Alcohol Awareness Month
[Updated with video] To mark April’s Alcohol Awareness Month, CADA hosted a press briefing today [Apr 1] with the theme of ‘Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behaviour.’ Those present including Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley, Shadow Minister for National Security Walter Roban, Chief Inspector Jerome Laws, CADA... Read more of this article
150 Year Old Wine Uncorked At Charleston Event
A wine bottle recovered from the 1864 wreck of the Civil War blockade runner Mary-Celestia was opened on Friday [Mar 6] at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival in South Carolina, with the reviews of the 150-year-old wine including the terms “sulfur bouquet with distinct notes of saltwater and gasoline” and “a mixture of day old crab water with... Read more of this article
Starling: Proposals To Deal With Alcohol Abuse
Making the installation of ignition interlock devices mandatory for anyone convicted of alcohol-related offenses, introducing roadside sobriety checks, and expanding the public transportation system to run a minimum service throughout the night, are some of the ideas proposed by Jonathan Starling to combat alcohol abuse. “The Road Safety Summit,... Read more of this article
