Allsorts Liquor Scented High Lather Soap Bars -- Prohibition Spiced Rum

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Trivia: Apr 7, 1933 - At the stroke of midnight on April 7, 1933, Prohibition was history,*" the news release reads. "After thirteen years as contraband, “intoxicating liquors” were once again legal. The night before has come to be known as New Beer's Eve and we Chicagoans invite you to kick off Prohibition month with a celebratory round on us

Scented with fresh forest grown Cinnamon, Cloves and citrus blends of essential oils The Spiced Rum Vegan High Lather Bar will fill your shower with an zesty blend of East Indies spices. Made with the finest, sustainably sourced/fair wage, organic plant oils; these bars were produced using the most ethical considerations for the bio-sphere, it's creatures and your family.

We invite you to purchase this bar for your family and we've purposely priced (call it self subsidized) our Allsorts Organic Vegan Soap Bars to demonstrate the value of organic products and as special thank you to our Facebook and Twitter friends who support our carbon neutral goals by voting with their dollar bills. By supporting the use of sundries that do not contain dangerous chemicals and toxins; you promote a healthy lifestyle and begin your own life's adventure by getting a better understanding of what we put down our drains and into our planet.

Each bar is wrapped with an adventure for the curious or student of Chicago Prohibition Era history. Open the wrapper to reveal a detailed adventure that will lead you to the intersection of vice and victim: 13 unlucky years unveiled as you travel through the city's "noble experiment" and witness the creation of The Chicago Outfit and American Organized Crime.

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Kōloa Rum Company Expanding

Kōloa Rum Company announced a significant expansion of its brand in two very important markets: California and Canada

"Kōloa Rum Company announced a significant expansion of its brand distribution with the appointment of Western States Beverages as its exclusive distributor throughout the state of California and Marram Fine Wines Ltd. servicing the four Western Provinces of Canada, (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia). According to Bob Gunter, President of Kōloa Rum Company, “Our Agreements with Western States Beverages and Marram Wines provide us with an excellent opportunity to enter these two very important markets. Their focus on emerging boutique spirits brands, enthusiasm for our products and aggressive approach to targeted sales and distribution match our growth strategies precisely."

"Kōloa Rum Company produces premium, artisanal, single-batch Hawaiian Rum at their distillery in Kalaheo, Kaua`i and operates Hawaii’s first and only distilled spirits Tasting Room & Company Store on the grounds of Kilohana Plantation, near Lihue. The Company’s multiple award-winning portfolio of Premium Kaua`i White, Gold, and Dark Rum will soon be complemented by the addition of their Kaua`i Spice Rum, Kōloa Ready-to-Drink Mai Tai and related cocktails."

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Coral Reef Restaurant (Sacramento, CA)

"Perhaps this excerpt from the menu's 'mission statement' is the definitive word on the Coral Reef: 'To those discriminating persons who are connoisseurs of good food and properly mixed cocktails … we welcome you.'"

Here's an enjoyable article series celebrating the Coral Reef restaurant formerly of Sacramento, CA. The restaurant was a city landmark from late 1940s-1990s but it sadly closed for good in 1994.

Reliving other's memories of their celebrations, dining and drinking at this lost Tiki treasure was quite enjoyable. The author managed to interview the Coral Reef's long time bartender and he shared some of their best cocktail recipes.

So take a moment to read the article, jot down the cocktail recipes and make some Coral Reef memories for yourself; I know I will!

Brugal Dominican White Label Rum

I'll admit up front that I like Dominican Republic RUMs quite a bit. They typically are premium quality with understated, smooth as silk flavor. Brugal Anejo happens to be a personal favorite. So I was very excited to sip on Brugal's White Label.

The vintage label on Brugal White RUM tells you it is ALL about tradition. From its "Founded in 1888" declaration, its green hewed bottle, its old script lettering and its eight early 20th century gold medals earned, Brugal lets you know that this rum has stood the test of time. Its long tradition proudly lets consumers know what to expect. Brugal's White Label has a light coconut/sweet floral aroma and a crystal clear color. For an 80 proof RUM it has a stronger initial burn than I anticipated. It has an understated from start to finish with hints of coconut, sugar and charcoal. Its remain is as fresh and sweet as one would expect from a well made Dominican Republic RUM. White Label over ice is a mellow sipper but nothing overly special. It is probably better suited for Tiki drinks. My last taste test is mixing my RUM with Coke Zero. This proved that a light RUM like Brugal White is easily lost when mixed. Brugal White Label has a long tradition as a light and mellow white RUM perfect for cocktails. 6 of 10.

CayRum

I really enjoyed this story of a father & son who took a family RUM cocktail recipe and started their own company. CayRum mixes aged Dominican Republic RUM, ginger and honey. It doesn't sound like something I normally would enjoy but I'd love to try it if I have a chance.

Cockspur Five Star Fine Rum

Barbados is the birth place of RUM. Cockspur Five Star Fine RUM was established in 1884. Five Star is a three year blend that carries on the fine tradition of Barbados RUM distillation. Made from rich molassas, it's double distilled in copper pots with natural underground springs water.

Five Star is an 80 proof young RUM that has a fine winter-wheat hew. The cork sealed, old style, bubble neck bottle proudly boasts a royal green-breasted gamecock. Being a proud University of South Carolina Gamecock, I've enjoyed Cockspur Five Star at many a tailgate party.

The presentation of Cockspur Five Star is clean with strong legs. It's warm aroma carries a rich creamy butterscoth, slightly burnt carmel sweetness. Yum!

Drinking this one neat reveals a slightly sweet and spicy, middle-aged RUM that has a dry, lightly oaky flavor. Putting it over ice brings out more of the oak flavor and better reveals it's light butterscotch heart.

This RUM is almost too good to mix with my standard Coke Zero but it's too young to consistently drink straight. The oaky, dry spice flavor makes for an interesting mix with the sweetness of the Coke Zero. After a few sips I noticed a buttery, bananas foster linger that I was not expecting. Good stuff. 7.5 of 10

"The Rum That Invented Rum" - Mt. Gay's Latest Ad Campaign For Sailors

The NY Times had an interesting article covering Mt. Gay Rum's new advertising campaign "Sailing Spoken Here" targeting sailors.

"The microsite is lightly branded, in keeping with a belief that overcommercializing an online destination will only discourage computer users from visiting."

"The intended audience for the campaign are those who “are so passionate about sailing that they organize their lives around it,” says Daniel Cabaleiro, international brand director for Mount Gay at Rémy Cointreau, who is based in New York."

"Rémy Cointreau 'believes this category will become premium,' he adds, as have liquor categories like Scotch whisky, tequila and vodka, 'and we already see signs of that.'"

"The reason is that 'rum can be a very elegant and complex spirit,' Mr. Cabaleiro says, “not just a base for a busy cocktail.'"