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Ahoy Mateys: 6 Rums to Drink to Celebrate National Rum Day

By Sam Slaughter Dec 17, 2019 8:41 PM

It’s National Rum Day today, and like any red-blooded American, you should be celebrating. What better excuse to act like a pirate than the drink of every pirate ever? Check out these 6 rums to get your pirate on and celebrate this wonderful liquor’s day.

For Mixing: Bacardí Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron ($24.99)

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Light and smooth, Gran Reserva makes a great mojito, perfect for these last summer days.

For Classic Gentleman: Brugal Extra Dry Rum ($25.49)

Dry and balanced, Brugal Extra Dry is a wonderful rum to use in classic cocktails, such as the daiquiri. Tap into your inner Pre-Prohibition gentleman with Brugal.

For the Craft Spirits Enthusiast: Balcones Texas Rum ($68.99)

Balcones is known for producing great Texas whiskies. Their rum is no different. Get this special production before it’s gone and be cooler than every other guy you know.

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For Sharing with Everyone You See: Zacapa Rum 23 ($43.99)

Hailing from Guatemala and utilizing the soils that make their coffee so delicious, Zacapa 23 is one of the best sipping rums out there today. Simply drop an ice cube in and enjoy.

For the Hemingway Enthusiast: Papa’s Pilar Dark ($39.99)

Licensed by the Hemingway estate, Papa’s Pilar is named after his beloved boat Pilar. If dark isn’t for you, check out Papa’s Pilar 3, the light version.

For Celebrating Winning at Life: Papá Andrés Alegría ($1500).

Created by the Brugal family’s master distiller for their private reserve, only 97 bottles of this are in the US. Do you need more of a reason to pick one up than that?

New tequila finished in mole-seasoned barrels celebrates two UNESCO-recognized Mexican traditions

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A new limited-edition tequila is bringing together two of Mexico’s most celebrated cultural traditions in a single bottle. Reserva de la Familia, the luxury tequila brand from Jose Cuervo, has unveiled Private Cask Collection Edition No. 2: Mole Cask, the first tequila finished in mole-seasoned barrels.

The release highlights the deep connection between Mexico’s culinary and distilling heritage. The tequila begins its journey in the agave fields surrounding Tequila, Jalisco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its historic agave landscape and tequila production. It is then finished in barrels seasoned with mole, one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes and part of the country’s UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of traditional cuisine.

Old Overholt’s newest cask-strength rye is its boldest yet

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Old Overholt, the rye whiskey brand owned by Beam Suntory, just released the 2026 edition of its Extra Aged Cask Strength rye — and it’s the strongest bottle the series has ever put out.

This is the fourth annual release in the Extra Aged Cask Strength line, an offshoot Old Overholt started a few years back to showcase its rye at full cask strength.

JetBlue unveils new Mint menus from Crown Shy and Birdee

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Love flying JetBlue? JetBlue just unveiled the first menus from its newest Mint® culinary partners – Crown Shy and Birdee – available online now and across select domestic and transatlantic Mint routes starting now. Developed in collaboration with Kent Hospitality Group, the new menus from New York City eateries Crown Shy and Birdee build on JetBlue’s distinctive approach to hospitality, this new collab brings new flavors on board. JetBlue is known for its premium Mint experience, feartuing an award-winning business class that features lie-flat seats & suites, exclusive perks & amenities, and of course, premium dining paired with complimentary drinks. This new collab will bring new flavors of New York’s favorite restaurants on board.

“The best part of any new Mint menu is seeing it come to life onboard,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. “Our teams worked closely with the talented chefs at Crown Shy and Birdee to thoughtfully adapt their dishes for the onboard experience. We’re excited for customers to enjoy menus that bring two of New York’s most exciting restaurants to their next Mint flight.”