What is Uncle Ron's Academy?



Uncle Ron’s Academy is a happy dynamically fluid crew who gather in various sized groups, committees, gatherings, celebrations enjoying visits with or just hanging around Uncle Ron.

Who is Uncle Ron? Uncle Ron is a "spirit". However, the Academy should say that it was a "aha" sort or moment when we realized that the "Ron" in Ron Carioca or Ron Zacapa Centenario was not a primero nombre but Rum! So when we gather it’s more of a family adventure valuing all those great things like life, love, learning. It is more than a night out on the town... So, we are Uncle Ron’s Academy....

This blog spot will feature all sorts of things like rum, music, feasts, literature, dancing, links to other rum sites, events, adventurers and one of the great causes we support: Los Primos Project

Upcoming Happenings

Havana Nights Dance
Nov. 2nd at 7:00pm
Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club
for moe info go to: http://www.losprimos.ca/



Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Good for what ales you | The Chronicle Herald

Good for what ales you | The Chronicle Herald

BRINGING Halifax’s newest microbrewery to fruition has been a long labour of love for Peter Burbridge.


A series of permit and inspection-related delays pushed opening day of Bridge Brewing Company Ltd. from summer, to fall, to the middle of winter, but since the work involved sipping beer and fine-tuning recipes, Burbridge said it is all been part of perfecting the full microbrewery experience.

Bridge Brewing opens Wednesday at 2576 Agricola St. in the former home of Beeler Security Services.



Thursday, January 17, 2013

Unlce Ron Visited Diplomat


Uncle Ron wants you to know that Bishop’s  Cellar is carrying Venezuelan’s Diplomatico. Uncle Ron has savoured this before. In 2009, 2010 and 2011 it finished 10th, 5th and 12th respectfully in a respectful sort of way.  It is worth the walk to Bishop’s landing to get some for the weekend….  Beside it is a surprise. A white Diplomatico… Holy Smokes… smooooooth and flavours….  Follow the link to Bishop’s Cellar… stellar in fine wines and spirits…..

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Silly in-store winemaking rules safe here | The Chronicle Herald



IF WE HELD a Nova Scotia Idol contest to pick The Most Obsessive Enforcement of the Silliest Rule, the choice would be easy.


The winner would have to be the province’s crackdown on stores that help customers use their store-purchased wine kits to make wine on the premises. For more go to the link:
Silly in-store winemaking rules safe here | The Chronicle Herald

Monday, January 14, 2013

CBC - The Passionate Eye - Episode - Last Chance to See Castro's Cuba

CBC - The Passionate Eye - Episode - Last Chance to See Castro's Cuba
Follow the Link  for an examination of the iconic island as it undergoes sweeping economic changes in preparation for life after Fidel Castro & a new relationship with the U.S.

The comments on the CBC's website are interesting.....




Thursday, January 10, 2013

WOOD: NSLC has great buys, but choose well | The Chronicle Herald

WOOD: NSLC has great buys, but choose well | The Chronicle Herald

Click on the link as The Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. commenced a big January clearance sale Monday, with a broad range of wines, spirits, beers and other specialty beverages offered at attractive discount prices. Sean Wood discusses the wines and lists two rums...........