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Rum In The News - May 2026
Mike Kunetka shares with us in the May 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine the most recent and noteworthy headlines in the rum industry.
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May 12: Limerick Day
It's Limerick Day. Technically speaking, a proper limerick is a sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, sometimes obscene verse of five lines, in which the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines, which are shorter, form a rhymed couplet. They're not as popular as they used to be, mostly due to the fact we live in an uptight politically correct age and most limericks were aggressively politically incorrect. A lot of famous writers have taken a crack at them, including Shakespeare. Here are two of his: And let me the canakin clink, clink. And let me the canakin clink. A soldier's a man, A life's but a span, Why then not let a soldier drink. And: Come, thou monarch of vine, Plumpy Bacchus with pink eye! Our cares be drowned, With grapes we're crowned, And so cup us till the world go round.
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EMDR, CBT, DBT and Trauma Therapy Explained
Trauma Treatment Guide EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Trauma Therapy: What Helps Trauma Heal? EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma therapy can all help trauma heal, but they work in different ways. The right approach depends on the person’s symptoms, safety, nervous system stability, substance use history, and whether they need outpatient support or a higher level […]
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s First Order: Closure of 717 TASMAC Liquor Shops Near Temples, Schools & Bus Stands
Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay Chandrashekar first administrative action has been the immediate closure of 717 TASMAC (Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation Limited) liquor outlets near temples, mosques, churches, schools, colleges and bus stands. The TVK-led government enforces a stricter 500-meter buffer zone in many cases. The move has generated massive attention on social media and among the public. Social media platforms are buzzing with support for this decision. Many users have said the move is a "welcome first step" towards addressing Tamil Nadu's long-standing alcohol problem. According to reports, a comprehensive survey of Tamil Nadu's 4,765+ TASMAC shops revealed that 276 shops were within prohibited distance from temples, mosques, and churches; 186 shops near schools and colleges; and 255 shops close to bus stands. The government has directed officials to complete the closures within the next 14 days. This directive enforces
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Braud & Quennesson unveils its first VO
A new addition to Braud & Quennesson’s permanent range: a VO. Made from «roseau» cane harvested on the Fond-Poterie and Palmiste plots, this rum is a blend of rums aged for 3 years in ex-bourbon oak, new French oak and ex-cognac casks, then bottled (in new engraved bottles with new stoppers) after 9 months of… Cet article Braud & Quennesson unveils its first VO est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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podcast· 35:56· S8E5The Story of The Knight Who Invented Champagne Part 1
Let's get straight to it: did the Brits REALLY invent champagne? If so, what about Dom Pérignon and all that 'tasting stars' malarkey?! And how on earth can Kings, Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys, Galileo, the Gunpowder Plotters, the Armada, a mysterious knight, urinals, disembowelling and rams' scrotums all be part of the story??!! Joining us to tie all these seemingly disparate threads together, as well as clear up a whole lot of myths and misconceptions, is Stephen Skelton MW , author of The Knight Who Invented Champa gne, the book this episode is based on. Champagne isn't just a cool drink. It also has an astonishingly rich history behind it - including a technological revolution that Stephen compares to the advent of the smartphone four centuries later. After this episode, you'll never look at this bubbly elixir in the same way again. This is a narrative two-parter - don't miss the second and concluding part of the story, which is OUT NOW for Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. So if you'd lik
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Signs of Alcohol Addiction: How to Know When Drinking Has Become a Problem
Recognizing the signs of alcohol addiction is not always easy. Alcohol is and has been a normal part of many social events and society, which can make it hard to see when drinking has crossed a line. What starts as an occasional drink can, over time, become something more serious. Many people question their habits… The post Signs of Alcohol Addiction: How to Know When Drinking Has Become a Problem appeared first on Spokane Falls Recovery .
videoHow to Make a Canadian Whisky Sour - Step by Step
LOT40 Global Brand Ambassador Dave Mitton teaches us his Canadian Whisky Sour Cocktail Recipe #whiskysour #whiskeysour
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The Sixth Circuit Finally Lets the Retailer DTC Plaintiffs Win — But Block v. Canepa Is Not the End of the Three-Tier System
Watch retailer direct-shipping litigation long enough and you start to recognize the rhythm. Out-of-state... The post The Sixth Circuit Finally Lets the Retailer DTC Plaintiffs Win — But Block v. Canepa Is Not the End of the Three-Tier System appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
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Is Elijah Craig's 15-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Worth $150?
A review of Elijah Craig’s 15 year old single barrel whiskey.
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Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja
Rioja’s climate is shaped by its position in the Ebro River valley, between the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Demanda and Cameros ranges to the south. Within this relatively compact territory, changing air flows, rainfall patterns, sunlight and elevation create a mosaic of vineyard conditions across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. The post Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja
Rioja’s climate is shaped by its position in the Ebro River valley, between the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Demanda and Cameros ranges to the south. Within this relatively compact territory, changing air flows, rainfall patterns, sunlight and elevation create a mosaic of vineyard conditions across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. The post Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Transportation Challenges
Read what Luis Ayala, Editor and Publisher of "Got Rum?" magazine, has to say in his article "Transportation Challenges" in the May 2026 issue.
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Why The Thing You Dread Could Be Your Sober Breakthrough
You want to stop drinking, but there’s something on the calendar that’s getting in your way. Maybe it’s a holiday. A wedding. A weekend away with the girls. Whatever it is, you just can’t imagine doing it sober. So it makes total sense to delay any attempts at taking a break from drinking, right? Why […] The post Why The Thing You Dread Could Be Your Sober Breakthrough appeared first on The Sober School .
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How to Make Clear Ice for Cocktails: A Bartender’s Guide to Crystal‑Clear Cubes
Clear ice is one of the simplest ways to elevate a cocktail, visually, texturally, and technically.... The post How to Make Clear Ice for Cocktails: A Bartender’s Guide to Crystal‑Clear Cubes appeared first on Taste & Trot .
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Marchand & Burch Village Rosé 2026
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Great Southern vineyards. A blend of Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Grenache. Winemaking same as 2025, with some some parts into stainless steel (cold ferments) and held […]
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May 11: Baron Munchhausen’s Birthday
It's Baron Munchhausen's Birthday. Now, if you've read the books or watched the movie, you probably think Munchhausen is a fictional character, especially considering the highly improbable adventures he got up to. In fact, the real Baron Von Munchhausen, upon whose stories the fiction was based, was born on this day in 1720. He was a German cavalry officer who served in the Russian Imperial Army against the Turks. Upon retirement, he spent the next 30 years getting drunk at aristocrat dinner parties and reciting highly-exaggerated tales of his adventures in Russia. He became so well known for his drinking stories that writer Rudolf Erich Raspe gathered and further exaggerated his adventures in a series of books, which quickly went viral, partly because Raspe placed this encouragement on the front cover, "Humbly dedicated and recommended to Country Gentlemen; and, if they please, to be repeated as their own . . . in Watering Places, and other such polite Assemblies, around the bottle an
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Supreme Court Rejects PIL Against Wine Tetra Packs in UP
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently dismissed a PIL challenging the availability of wine in tetra packs in Uttar Pradesh, while allowing the petitioner to submit a representation before state authorities. The Bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N. Kotiswar Singh Pancholi, was hearing a plea filed by Meenakshi Tiwari, who argued that the easy availability of liquor in tetra packs could adversely impact school students. The petitioner told the Court that her daughter lives in Ahmedabad where such packaging was not prevalent. “There is no problem there, but in UP children will carry these tetra packs to classes,” the Bench was told. The Court noted that the Uttar Pradesh excise policy did not expressly permit the sale of liquor in tetra packs. However, it observed that an administrative decision taken by the state government in February 2025 had allowed the sale of liquor in such small packages. “The said policy decision is on record
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videoA Sneak Peek at the New Brasserie Broulud
Breathe a sigh of relief: Daniel Boulud is coming back to the Upper West Side! Chef Daniel Boulud's new brasserie, which is opening soon, but doesn't have a confirmed opening date yet, will take over the spaces that were formerly home to Épicerie Boulud and Bar Boulud. We chatted with Daniel about what to expect from the new spot, why he's excited to be back on the West Side and a few other secrets …
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Foursquare Penultimus, the 30th edition of the Exceptional Cask Selection series
The penultimate edition of Foursquare distillery’s famous Exceptional Cask Selection series, Penultimus marks a first: it is the only one in the collection to have been aged in Spanish Moscatel casks. The blend brings together two rums with distinct profiles. The first underwent a double maturation: 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, followed by 5 years… Cet article Foursquare Penultimus, the 30th edition of the Exceptional Cask Selection series est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 5.11.26 – 5.17.26
Weekly Guide to the Best Things to Do in LA Monday Hotel Casa del Mar’s Terrazza Launches New Route 66 Lunch Menu Terrazza the oceanfront restaurant at Hotel Casa del Mar is celebrating two epic milestones – 100 years of Route 66 and 100 years of the hotel itself – with a brand new lunch offering […] The post The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 5.11.26 – 5.17.26 appeared first on hoopLA .
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West Hollywood’s Hottest New Dining Destination Opens at the Pacific Design Center
If you’ve been searching for the perfect french food experience in Los Angeles, your prayers have officially been answered. Très LA Bistro & Café, the stunning new French-inspired dining destination nestled inside the iconic Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, made its glamorous Grand Opening Debut on Friday, May 8th, 2026, and from the looks […] The post West Hollywood’s Hottest New Dining Destination Opens at the Pacific Design Center appeared first on hoopLA .
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Beam To Shutter Main Distillery For 2026
The James B. Beam Distilling Company dates back to 1935, when Colonel James Beam built his new distillery in Happy Hollow after the end of… Read More
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Kent’s Sparkling-Wine Moment: How a Vineyard Region Becomes a Global Destination
Kent is no longer simply producing internationally respected English sparkling wine. It is developing the infrastructure, partnerships and visitor experiences required to become a globally recognized wine-tourism destination. The county is home to approximately 120 commercially active vineyards and more than a quarter of Great Britain’s vineyard area. Its 2025 harvest produced more than five […] The post Kent’s Sparkling-Wine Moment: How a Vineyard Region Becomes a Global Destination appeared first on Liz Palmer .