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Bacardi Helping Hand Sanitizer Production
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi is shifting some of its production capability at its Puerto Rico facility to help make hand sanitizer. The company said, “A shift in production by Bacardi at the world’s largest premium rum distillery is helping supply ethanol required to produce the much needed hand sanitizers that are in high demand as a result... Read more of this article
Bacardi To Hold “Back To The Bar” On Thursday
On Thursday [Feb 6], 7,000 Bacardi employees across the globe will participate in their ‘Back to the Bar’ event, visiting bars in more than 100 cities in order to examine the latest in cocktails. A spokesperson said, “This Thursday, 7,000 Bacardi employees across the globe will turn on their ‘out of office’ message to go... Read more of this article
‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi
Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Papa Seal Named ‘Rum Of The Year’
Gosling’s Papa Seal Bermuda Rum has been named the Best Rum of 2019 by the Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal. The story said, “In 2012, Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal first launched the Rum Awards — a unique celebration of the best rums of the year. “This year’s edition of the Best Rums honors rums in a diverse range of... Read more of this article
Police Order Rangers To Close For 24 Hours
Following a disturbance at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club on Sunday evening [Dec 8], the police have used their authority under the Liquor Licence Act to order them to close for 24 hours – from 10pm on Saturday until 10pm on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “Following a disturbance at Southampton Rangers Sports Club that occurred... Read more of this article
Bacardi Limited Acquires Stillhouse LLC
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, today [Nov 15] announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Stillhouse, LLC. Bacardi made an initial investment in Stillhouse in 2014 and has provided additional funding and strategic support to the company over the years. This acquisition... Read more of this article
Crimson Moon Halloween Cocktail Competition
The Bar-Train BDA & Division Of P.A.C.E will host a Halloween cocktail competition titled “Crimson Moon” on Wednesday, October 30 at Coco Reef. The event poster says, “Join us for the 2019 Halloween Cocktail Competition featuring the Fall 2019 BTB students. 6:30 PM start time. Costumes are welcome! $5.00 signature drink. Live... Read more of this article
Master Of Flair Comes To Taste Of Bermuda
The Taste of Bermuda culinary weekend is here and master of flair bartending, Matt Conway, can’t wait to be a part of it. “Conway will be doing a demonstration of his skills at the Aftertaste Bartending Competition, sponsored by Bacardi, on Friday night. High-flying bottles and shakers being juggled and thrown, balanced and poured will have... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Happy Hour For A Cause On Oct 4
[Updated] Gosling’s have partnered with Bermuda Red Cross to hold a charity event titled “Happy Hour For A Cause” on Friday, October 4 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm to support those devastated by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The event poster said, “Come join us for Happy Hour at the Goslings Wine Cellar on Friday, October 4 6pm... Read more of this article
Taste Of Bermuda: Call For Bartenders
The City of Hamilton, in partnership with Bacardi, is calling on all bartenders to apply as a contestant in the annual AfterTaste Bacardi Bartender Competition event, to be held at the Bacardi building on Friday, October 11th at 6:00pm. Vying participants will compete against each other in front of a live crowd on the beautiful Bacardi front lawn and... Read more of this article
Beer & Wine Experience At Harbour Nights
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce have announced the addition of an outdoor beer and wine experience at Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “Overlooking the water on the Pier 6 lawn, Phil Barnett, Kirstin Schwaegerl and the team from Island Restaurant Group, will offer a selection of beers from Dockyard Brewing Co and also a range of wines.” Ms.... Read more of this article
Maxim Magazine Spotlights Goslings Rums
It’s been said that rum is a tonic which clarifies the vision. And according to the online edition of international men’s magazine Maxim, two of the best rums in the world when it comes to clarifying things are Gosling Brothers Ltd.’s Papa Seal Single Barrel and Family Reserve Old Rum. The Bermuda wine and spirits company exports a... Read more of this article
Gindulgence Gin Festival At Hamilton Princess
The Gindulgence gin festival took place at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Organised by the hotel’s Sommelier, Alex Taflan, the event was a celebration of the perfect summer spirit. Light, low-calorie and with a huge variety of flavours and botanicals, it makes the perfect base for a G&T or a number... Read more of this article
Rangers Sports Club Liquor Licence Renewed
The Liquor Licencing Authority has granted the licence renewal for Southampton Rangers Sports Club but with several conditions. Superintendent James Howard said, “A Liquor Licencing Authority hearing was held on Thursday 30th May 2019 regarding Southampton Rangers Sports Club’s request to renew their liquor licence. “Representatives for... Read more of this article
‘Believe Tourism Business Owners Will Benefit’
The modernisation of liquor licensing procedures “appears to address many of the concerns our team has heard from tourism entrepreneurs” the BTA said following the recent legislative changes for liquor licensing. A BTA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority generally supports the modernisation of tourism industry-related laws,... Read more of this article
Review: AIX On The Beach Part Deux
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Picture this – an exclusive beach club, a barge with a DJ playing tunes from the water and dozens of bottles of chilled rosé. That was AIX on the Beach Part Deaux at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club over the weekend. I was invited to attend with my husband and being the rosé lover that I am, I couldn’t resist. The... Read more of this article
