The rums of Ron del Barrilito are distinctive in the world of Puerto Rican rums. The small family owned business of Edmundo B. Fernandez has been producing these unique spirits for over 100 years. Their rum comes in two forms. The Two Star and the Three Star. For a bit more background please see my account of a tour of the facility here on my blog under the category of Distillery Tours. (more…)
El Fortin Conde de Mirassol
Once in a while we all need to take a break and just enjoy our surroundings. Let’s take a look around this little known Caribbean Island. (more…)
Fruit of the Quenepa Tree
Bili is the name of a home spiced rum very popular here on Vieques Island and throughout Puerto Rico. (more…)
On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 I met Federico Hernandez, the organizer of the upcoming Puerto Rico Food and Rum Festival along with Ministry of Rum member Rumelier. We had scheduled a tour of the Ron del Barrilito facility as well as the Bacardi plant. Here is an account of the Bacardi tour. (more…)
The Modest Entrance
On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 I met Federico Hernandez, the organizer of the upcoming Puerto Rico Food and Rum Festival along with Ministry Of Rum member Rumelier. We had scheduled a tour of the Ron del Barrilito facility as well as the Bacardi plant. Here is an account of the Barrilito tour. (more…)
Vieques Harbor in Isabel Segunda
My occasional writings about living on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico.
Rum, Sun, People, Food, Flora, Fauna and the Ocean are all intertwined here.
I hope you will enjoy stopping by.
Stay tuned!
Cheers,
Jim
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