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April Is Recognised As Alcohol Awareness Month
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator Kathy Simmons was joined by Executive Director of CADA Anthony Santucci this morning [April 1] to recognise Alcohol Awareness Month. This year’s theme is ‘Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow’. Attorney General Simmons remarks: Attorney General Simmons said, “Today, Bermuda joins the US National... Read more of this article
Liquor Licence Amendment Act Tabled
The Liquor Licence Amendment Bill 2019 was tabled in the Legislature “to introduce much needed reforms to our liquor licensing laws,” Attorney-General Kathy Simmons said. Attorney-General Simmons said, “The Bill marks the first comprehensive reform of the Liquor Licence Act, which came into operation 45 years ago in 1974. This reform is a... Read more of this article
Ocasio-Cortez Tweets About ‘Dark N Stormy’
In citing ‘Cocktails for the Revolution’ in a response to a tweet yesterday, Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted about the ‘Dark n’ Stormy’ drink, saying a ‘world w/o a GreenNewDeal: a Bitter Dark n’ Stormy.” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, who previously worked as a bartender, is the youngest woman... Read more of this article
Police: Docksider Pub To Close For 24 Hours
[Updated] As a result of an “antisocial incident” that took place at Docksider Pub last weekend, the police are using the power under the Liquor License Act to close the establishment for 24 hours; from 10pm on Friday [Jan 25] to 10pm on Saturday [Jan 26]. A police spokesperson said, “As a result of an antisocial incident that took place... Read more of this article
Princess Launch New Wine Events Programme
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has unveiled a new series of wine events for the first quarter of 2019. The first of the monthly events, the Chef and Sommelier Blind Wine Pairing Dinner, will take place from 6:30pm on Friday, January 25 and will be a blind tasting of six different French wines accompanied by regionally inspired dishes prepared by... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer Launched
Atlanta-based Chapman Beverage has launched a new product dubbed ’Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer,’ saying it is the “flavor equivalent of a shark attack in a can.” “It began with two childhood friends and a Bermuda fishing trip,” the company claims on their website. “In 2010, these best buds were enjoying... Read more of this article
Review: Waterford Wine Pairing Dinner At Marcus
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Over the weekend, I was given the awesome opportunity to attend a wine pairing dinner at Marcus at the Hamilton Princess. It was an invitation I couldn’t refuse considering I love to eat and I love wine. The event was put on by Pitt & Co and featured wine from Waterford Estate in South Africa. The guest for the... Read more of this article
Sandys Parish Council Wine Tasting Tonight
The Sandys Parish Council is having a wine tasting event to raise funds for educational awards and community events at 6.00pm this evening [Oct 20] at the “Star of India Building” in Dockyard, and appetizers and raffle prizes are included. Related Stories Uncorked Summer Edition On August 12 Two Wine Tasting Events Set For Next Month Family... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Debuts Sommelier Service
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club have appointed Oana-Alexandra Taflan as their first sommelier. This marks the first time that the hotel has offered a sommelier service at its restaurants, strengthening its reputation as a destination for wine lovers. Diners at Marcus will be able to avail themselves of Ms Taflan’s extensive knowledge of wine and... Read more of this article
Free Trip Prize Offered In Cocktail Competition
The City of Hamilton announced that registration is now open for the Bacardi Cocktail Competition, taking place on October 19th during the fall edition of the 2018 City Food Festival. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Bacardi Cocktail Competition, taking place on October 19th during... Read more of this article
Photos: Bacardi Event For New Aged Rums
People were last night given an insight into how Bacardi makes its rums at a special tasting session for two of its latest products. Bacardi Regional Trade Ambassador, Carlos Garcia Bacardi, who flew in from Puerto Rico, explained the process behind making the Bacardí Añejo Cuatro and Bacardí Gran Reserva Diez, which have just arrived on-Island. The... Read more of this article
Two New Bacardi Rums To Be Introduced
Two new premium rums from Bermuda-based Bacardi will be introduced to the island soon, and the company says the new products – Bacardí Añejo Cuatro and Bacardí Gran Reserva Diez – will “breathe new life into the rum category on the Island.” Carlos Garcia, the Regional Trade Ambassador for the Caribbean and Central America... Read more of this article