Arrival from St. Andrew's Campus

The Academy is pumped... the higest marks are being awarded to the St. Andrew's New Brunswick Uncle Ron's Academy's Campus Not since El Dorado 12YO was the winner at Uncle Ron's Night in 2004 has it been celebrated... So it is now in the vault....  Here is a review by the Rum Howler Blog.  Hope your new year is dark and dirty......  in a happy responsible sort of way...

All the way from Brazil...

Who's going to win the travel prize now....  Last week the package came from Santigo, Chile and this week Don Ron and Donna Theo and Anna delivered a package from Brazil... we have to figure out the travel prize now....

The rum from Brazil is Montilla Carta OURO. Here are some notes on history and character.

This One Could Win The Travel Prize

Don Ron/Ronas have hand delivered all the way from Chile  course topic: Ron Anejo Mitjans . There does not seem to be a review out there on this one but the lable says "A deep, smooth, full bodied golden Rum with complex aromas of coconut, vanilla and toffee. Full balance with a long and soft finish. In lack of a peer review the dons and donas in this video seem to be enjoying it.

Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra with Los Primos and Halifax Salseros

Sunday Dec. 5th 7:00 pm at the World Trade and Convention Center

It is going to be sooooooooooooo much fun

A celebration of music, Latin dance and FUN! Imagine the thrill of hearing the sizzling sounds of Los Primos backed by a 70-plus piece orchestra! There’ll be great prizes and ticket draws to help support the NSYO, as well as a silent auction of things you will love. Check out the Poster: Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra.

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

Don't forget that RUM and CAKE go together wonderfully at Christmas time.... They make mighty fine RUM CAKE at the Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory . Check out the link for ordering or where to make a little visit to get your very own........

First Arrivals for Uncle Ron's Night 2011

The First Arrivals for Uncle Ron's Night 2011

Here they are the first arrivals... First up is from the great new distillery in Nova Scotia located in Lunenburg, Ironworks Distillery. You can visit the distillery or visit them at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market or purchase products at Bishop's Cellar.

Trader Vic's Private Selection Dark Rum was delivered by Don Ron Dave and Dona Rona Kay  from south of the border but it has been found in Salisbury, New Brunswick.

From Mexico City found in  a grocery store in Polanco is Antillano Gold.. It is very nice. We need a review.

Renegade Jamaica 2000 Rum discovered at Cloud Nine Calgary Airport.  A review by The Rum Howler Blog.
Previous visitors but wonderfully arrived again are: Brugal Gold Label which has visited many times before ( was the #1 favorite in 2003) this time purchased at LCBO ini LCBO in Ottawa;  Saint James Royal Amber, Martinique/France ( hand delivered from Montreal by Don Ron Roger) a review byScottes Rum Page. and El Dorado Deluxe Silver 6yo ( LCBO in Ottawa).  The Academy has to have a meeting to pick a date.... Also arrived from Dona Rona Veronica is a Bacardi Anjeo all the way from Monterrey. This should be a class offerening at the next meeting.

Havana Nights ..... Nov. 12th Pier 21....

You will not just think but believe that you are in Havana........

Once again it's the Los Primos Gala Fundraiser "Havana Nights

Featuring the Latin Music of 3 Hot Bands

HavanaFax, Salsa Picante, and Latin Groove

and 

The Halifax Salseros Dance Company
For more information go to http://www.losprimos.ca/ 

Uncle Ron's Academy Supports Los Primos ..........

Uncle Ron's Academy loves the music and people( and rum) of Cuba... So one of the things Uncle Ron does is support The Los Primos Project. At Uncle Ron's Night in April, 2010 the Academy raised $1000 for Los Primos.

Below is  a picture of the Presentation to Los Primos at Stayners Wharf during Jeff Goodspeed's Sunday music session known as 5 to 9 ( that's the opposite to 9 to 5).

Don Rons Roger and Jerry present to Don Ron Jeff a Cheque for $1000 to Los Primos...  Hanafax Members , Lost Primos and Uncle Ron Academy's members Jorge Chicoy and Avi Garcia are taking it all in...

Rums From Uncle Ron's Night 2010 posted

Sorry it took so long. We have been having technical difficulties with the Blog.. seems we can't add anymore rums to Uncle Ron's Rum Page. So to see the new rums we had this year go to Uncle Ron's Rum Page 2.

They were all good.

They Asked For It In Lunenburg and Got It..... RUM

From Nov. 5th Chronicle Herald...
Lunenburg rum distillers tap into tradition
LUNENBURGERS WHO LOVE their rum can now buy local. The couple behind the South Shore’s new Ironworks Distillery Inc. have produced 450 bottles of the alcoholic elixir distilled from fermented molasses.

Yes..... Uncle Ron is excited about this... More Ways To Get To Cuba

The Academy is very excited about this announcement that is in today's Chronicle Herald:

More ways to get to Cuba Deal would bring airline to Halifax

Uncle Ron's Oyster Night Oct. 30th

Academy members have been asking for the night of the living oyster to happen again. So this Sat we are having delivered oysters from 6 different bodies of water representing the three maritime provinces. oh boy!

The academy promises to update the blog with more Rum stuff and all the excitment from the oyster night...

The Results are in!!!!!!!

The Academy has been waiting.... it's almost like having a second Christmas.. What are the scores???? Well here they are on the Uncle Ron's Night Scoring Page. There are some neat groupings... the majority of last year's favorites are still on top with the odd flip flop and  new break throughs. A few are in a different place but where they are is intrigue's spirit. Sailor Jerry is with The Kraken... as they say in Herring Cove "proper thing". Cruzan Black Strap is rocking. It's fun to see where the Cuban rums are and which ones are nearby.....  there will have to be  faculty meetings to  further discuss agenda items like:  How is it that Zaya and Pyrat have politicized (flip flopped). Is there someting in a name: #1 is the Legend!!!! As they say in Wolfville "Why wouldn't it"( thanks Dave and Kay).

more to follow

Uncle Ron's 2010 Reads and Tunes Awards.

Uncle Ron has many favorites books and cd’s. While some thinks them old technologies nothing beats holding a book in a comfy chair or hammock after just selecting a cd (they are shaped like a vinyl LP). Whether with with other friends like Myers, Cruzan, Zaya or not reads and tunes are nice. This year The Uncle Ron’s Reads and Tunes awards went to Harry Bruce (Page Fright: Foibles and Fetishes of Famous Writers)  and Hot Toddy. Check out the Uncle Ron’s Reads and Tunes page for details...

Above is Tom Easley and Harry Bruce pre award.

the first 5 empties

While we tabulate Uncle Ron thought we should know what the empties were/are..... a good indicator of a good night.....

the List With Bottle Numbers From Uncle Ron's Night

Hey Don and Dona Rons.... it will take a few days to tabulate and post the rankings but in the meantime here is the list of Rums and what bottle number they were... keep posted for recipes and pics and Uncle Ron Reads and Tunes award winners...

rum number colour
Appleton Estate 12 year old #6   Amber
Bacardi 8 Year Old Amber #16   Amber
Bacardi Anejo #24  Amber
Bacardi Ron Superior #5   White
Brugal Anejo Extra Viejo #11 Amber
Cabot Tower #34 Dark
Cruzan Black Strap #3 Dark
D'Aguiar's XM 5 YO Demerara Rum #31 Amber
Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole #8 Amber
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva  #20 Amber
El Dorado Deluxe Silver 6 year old #15 White
Elements Eight  #28 Amber
English Harbour 5 Year Old  #14 Amber
Espinillar Reservado Extra Anejo , Uruguay #27 Amber
Flamboyant Oak Aged Rum #2 Amber
Glenora Smugglers Cove Dark  #35 Dark
Goslings Family Reserve  #33 Dark
Havana Club Anejo Especial  #1 Amber
Legendario Elixir de Cuba 7 Years #30 Amber
Mount Gay Extra Old  #23 Amber
Myers's Orginal Dark Rum  #17 Dark
Pott Echter Ubersee Rum  #21 Amber
Old Monk # 4 Dark
Pyrat XO Reserve  #32 Amber
Ragged Mountain Rum  #7 Amber
Rogue Spirits Dark Rum  #29 Amber
Ron Caney Oro Ligero  #18 Amber
Ron Cubay Anejo  #13 Amber
Ron Cubay Carta Blanca  #22 White
Ron Mulata Solera  #9 Amber
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum  #10 Amber
Santiago de Cuba Ron Anejo  #26 Amber
Stroh 80  #12 Dark
The Kraken  #25 Dark
Zaya Gran Reserva Rum  #19 Dark

el ron del tío está visitando esta noche

NO more Sleeps!!!!!

Here are the arrivals yesterday... keep posted for the posts.... Sorry but we don’t have tome to attach web pages and tasting notes... but will later.....
Appleton Estate 12 year old, Bacardi 8 Year Old Amber, Cruzan Black Strap, Havana Club Anejo Especial, Santiago de Cuba Ron Anejo, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Ron Caney Oro Ligero
Ron Cubay Anejo, Ron Cubay Carta Blanca

They seem to arrive in three's

Trinidad is Uncle Ron’s friend. This is good because Trinidad get’s around. Dona Rona Sue was visiting Trinidad and found two rum’s from nearby neighbours Guyana and Venezuela. And Don and Dona Ron Sean and Jen were in Cuba and brought back a little sun for us all....... So visiting with Uncle Ron are new guests R’Aguiar’s XM 5YO Demerara Rum( A review by Liquorature) and Diplomatioco’s Reserva Exclusiva ( reviews by Scottesrum and the Rum Dood). And for the 2nd year in a row, in 2009 in the top 12 all the way from Cuba... Ron Solera Mulata. Reviews by therumelier and a little blurb here.

Cuba CeltFest April 6th to 14th, 2010

CeltFest in Cuba

Some of Uncle Ron’s Faculty members will be enjoying and helping at the upcoming CeltFest taking place in Cuba next week. Keep posted for how you can live vicariously though our Don and Dona Rons while they broadcast events/concerts during and after they happen.

There are Maritimers taking part including Andrea Beaton, Mary Jane Lamond, Tim Chaisson, Ward MacDonald. Not only that but Havana's Galician Pipe Band, Banda de Gaitas de la Sociedad Agrupación Artística Gallega are a big part of the CeltFest. In 2008 they were featured at Celtic Colours and have been hosted by Uncle Ron’s Academy...

Members of Havana's Galician Pipe Band, Banda de Gaitas de la Sociedad Agrupación Artística Gallega with Don Rons Jeff and Art and an Irish guy from New Hampshire.

Pre-Event in Jibacoa

It’s a tough job, but one of our Dona Rons faculty is organizing a pre-event specifically to taste the Cuban rums some of which will be featured at Uncle Ron’s Night. 8 compañeros/compañeras trusted rumologists have been enrolled and hope to provide tasting notes on the following offerings:

- Havana Club, Añejo Reserva
- Santiago Añejo
- Bucanero Añejo Reserva
- Cubay Añejo
- Legendario Añejo 9 años
- Mulata Añejo 7 años

With the kind collaboration of one of Uncle Ron’s favorite conference sites (Cameleon Villas Jibacoa) the resort management will feature this arduous undertaking on their beachfront terrace, probably on the evening of April 12.

Tres rones han llegado

Tres rones han llegado... Yes the latest are in... One arrived from the Cloud Nine store in the Calgary Airport and two were hand delivered from Mexico... From Calgary comes Elements Eight... and From Mexico come two Mexico produced Barcardi Rums: Anejo and Superior. We can't seem to find a review on Elements Eight.. any suggestions?

The Academy should mention here that Rum’s (and sugar cane) history is really quite a study in everything from celebrations, family genealogy, industry and export growth to revolutions and war. It even gives Uncle Ron a moment’s pause. You see much of the Academy is about Cuba in vacations, social causes, support and citizenship. So what does the Academy do when Los Primos is one of the charities it’s supports and Barcardi is one of the Rums donated to be enjoyed at Uncle Ron’s Night? Give this history of Cuban Rum a read as it touches on many things... If somebody could find more writings on rum, Cuba, history the Academy would love to post it. Sounds like a good reason for an Academy agenda item?

Keep posted as the Cuban Rums are ready to pour in..... and we would welcome suggestions on additional local procurement, El Dorado, Flor de Cana, Cruzan? What you like???

Arrivals just before the Vernal Equinox

Uncle Ron is pretty happy (understatement) with the latest arrivals for Uncle Ron’s night. Some never before hosted rhumppellations .... and one faithful standby one cannot find any longer at Nova Scotia points of sale.

Let’s see what we have...

You’ve asked for it you got it.... Myres Rum Original Dark. Here is the BligeMunky review.

Last year Uruguay’s Espinillar Reservado Extra Anejo did not survive the trip... It is an awful feeling opening the luggage and wondering how to get the rum soak out of the clothes. This year it has arrived in one piece and now competes for the “travel prize” with Mauritius' Flamboyant Oak Aged Rum

Before we tell you about the next three new guests we must tell you about three new friends of Uncle Ron.... First the efficiently knowledgeable and eager to please Concierge at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. They were asked: Where can we find a store with good rum?... So first we were sent to Boston’s Intercontential where they have the Rumba.. A marvelous Rum and Champagne bar (the menu). The staff went above and beyond with a marvelous tasting. The 2nd stop was the very finest Bauer Wine and Spirits on Newbury. Howie and Dave’s friendly service sourced us these three:

The Kraken... Academy members first had this in their hands in San Deigo... but after the sample at the Rumba we think it could take on Sailor Jerry... Here is The Examiner’s review....

In 2008 the first Martinique rums we had were not really sipping rums..... But this is most wonderful: Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole... The Rumdood’s review.

And hey who would have known Massachusetts has a distillery that does Rum ... in fact it’s called Ragged Mountain Rum. The Rumdaddy’s review.. It should not be a surprise they like rum in Boston....

One other thing with the Depaz Blue Cane came a bottle of Depaz Cane Syrup... any recipe ideas are encouraged......

Newest Arrival

A dartmouth Don Ron delivered a wonderul offereing for Uncle Ron's Night... Gosling's Family Reserve... Awesome... and true to Bluenose ways he procured via the barter system... makes it all the better..... A review

This year's Line Up Thus Far

Samplings have been pouring in for Uncle Ron... The travel pirze has to be from Mauritius. San Diego , St. Andrew's, Ottawa, Chain Lake, Jamaica, Cuba, Dartmouth, Pugwash, Victoria, Austria, Germany, St. John's, Halifax,... The Academy will endeavor to keep you informed of new arrivals. Some links and reviews ... Pott Echter Ubersee Rum, Stroh "80" The Spirit of Austria, Flamboyant oak aged rum, Old Monk,  Rogue Spirits Dark Rum, Cabot Tower 100 Proof Demerara, El Dorada Deluxe Silver 6 Years Old, For reviews on Zaya, Pyrat, Smuggler's Cove, Mount Gay Extra Old, Brugal, Appletons, Legendario go to Uncle Ron's Rum Page on this Blog......