TWINS

Don Ron Lance refers to them as twins ( they are bundled). The rum representing Uncle Ron’s night 2012 Ron Millonario 15 Solera Reserva Especial …

From Peru but sourced via Calgary and muled in via Tantallon and Dal’s parking lot… at it’s first appearance in 2012 it actually placed 2nd to Cruzan Black Strap and Cuba’s Legendario (who tied for 1st). Because they are repeat winners Ron Millonario get’s the nog …. With special thanks to don ron’s Lance and Mike…

Seeing we sourced it from Alberta we should check out Chip’s ( the Rum Howler) review. And how fitting for something that will be enjoyed in Nova Scotia, as Chip reports that it is made in “old Scottish column stills”. For a 2nd opinion let’s see our friends at Liquorature

Rums left to source for Uncle Ron's Night 2013 are all available in Province of Nova Scotia: Anejo Ron Superior Brugal (2003), El Dorado 12 (2004), Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 anos (2005), Gosling’s Black Seal (2006), Cruzan Black Strap (2007),  Goslings Family Reserve( 2008).

Two Islands…. Two Rums…… Two Announcements…..

We do not want to sound like a government that is in power making a number of announcements about the same program….. We’re talking about a journey of Rum here very similar to the global value chain established in the 18th century…. potatoes for rum in this case

Delivered today from the D.R via PEI the Number one rum from 2011 for Tío ron de noche 2013…. Sourced and Hand Delivered by a tag team of the faculty from the D.R P.E.I : Punta Cana Ron Muy Viejo It is still hard to find a review on Punta Cana Ron Muy Viejo but here is a blurb by the Rumelier on Oliver and Oliver the producer….

Crystal firm’s future clearer | The Chronicle Herald

NovaScotian Crystal Inc. has filed for bankruptcy, but the renowned brand will live on.


The prominent Halifax waterfront business filed for bankruptcy Tuesday morning, six weeks after filing for creditor protection under the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

The move comes on the same day Anne Campbell officially takes control of the assets through her company Halifax Glassworks Ltd. Campbell co-founded NovaScotian Crystal Inc. with Denis Ryan in 1996.
To read the full story click on:
Crystal firm’s future clearer | The Chronicle Herald

Winemaker Jost turns attention to beer | The Chronicle Herald

Call it a lateral career move.


After spending his entire working life in the wine industry, Hans Christian Jost is leaving the business his father founded to open a Tatamagouche microbrewery.

for the story check the link:
Winemaker Jost turns attention to beer | The Chronicle Herald

Alexander Keith's New Cascade Hop Ale

Uncle Ron asked a couple of members to meet at The Celtic Corner in Dartmouth, NS to try out the New Alexander Keith's Cascade Hop Ale ... bottom line is we'll try it again and again...

Check out The Real Wine Guy as he has a great pic and a few notes....

It’s a ZAYA Hat Trick

The latest arrival brought more than a smile to Uncle Ron…. It warmed him…. He wants to thank the crew at Bauer Wine and Spirit’s on Newbury St. in Boston for the special order and the mules who cradled it back to the Dartmouth campus….

Check out the Uncle Ron’s Scores page where you will see that Zaya was #5 in 2012, 4th in 2010, and #1 in 2009. According to the ZAYA website: Zaya Gran Reserva's proprietary recipe is hand blended with 3-5 rums aged in oak barrels for no less than 12 years Creating a truly alluring and sophisticated rum that is sure to elevate everything. Let’s see what the RUM DOOD has to say and what Chip’s thoughts are on the Rum Howler Blog.

Newfoundland Seafood and Rum

Academy members had a great evening recently in Boston at an event featuring Newfoundland Seafood. Check out the Video to hear and see Executive Chefs Roary MacPherson (Sheraton, St. John’s) and Andrew Hodge (Holiday Inn St. John’s) talk about their featured dish that night and a preferred rum drink. ... Check out the Video link for what was being served up......