Christmas in the Southern Caribbean Means Ponche Creme
There are certain elements of Trinbagonian culture that are associated exclusively with the Holiday season and no other time of year. Parang, a style...
Charles Dickens’ Christmas Punch
The libation known as Punch emerged in India during the early seventeenth century, and from there it grew into a global phenomenon. During an...
The Dark Side of Black Tot Day
Since at least the 1600s, sailors in the British Navy had been issued a daily ration of alcohol. In the early days this might...
Barbados Rum Experience 2022 Tickets Now on Sale
The Barbados Rum Experience was created in 2021 to share the rich history and beauty of Barbados Rum with visitors to the island. Tickets...
Barbados Distilleries Apply for a Barbados Rum Geographical Indication
Three of Barbados’ largest rum distillers, Mount Gay, Foursquare and Saint Nicholas Abbey, have jointly applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) for Barbados Rum under the Barbados Geographical...
Angostura Zenith Rum; A blend of Caroni Rum & Angostura Rum Launched
Angostura® has launched a rare, ultra-premium rum – Angostura Zenith. This latest Limited-Edition rum will join Angostura’s esteemed Private Cask Collection. The Company has...
How Flip Landed in the Caribbean as Stout Punch
Stout Punch is a popular beverage in the West Indies where it is ordered at bars, blended at home, or batched as a bottled...
Charting The History of Trinidad Rum
Trinidad Rum History refers to the story of sugar cane spirits distilled within Trinidad, and how broader socioeconomic shifts affected those spirits and vice...
Classic Coquito Recipe
Coquito, a drink typically made with coconut cream, rum, and milk is a popular part of Christmas in Puerto Rico. Families often pass down...
Trinbagonian Ponche de Crème
Along with sorrel, Ponche de Creme is one of the definitive beverages of a true Trinbagonian Christmas. Originating in Venezuela as Ponche Crema, this...