Events Explore Rum at The Tasting Club’s Virtual Rum Masterclass The Tasting Club starts the new year with an exciting masterclass. Known for their thoughtful and inspired spirits and pairing events, they have collaborated with the country’s first rum bar, Buccaneers, to mount an exceptional virtual Rum Tasting Masterclass on Saturday, January 29. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Tasting Club | Manila (@the_tasting_club) … Read More
Recipe Valentine’s Day Cocktail Shots Need a bit of liquid courage to profess your love? Or are you just fed up with all this lovey dovey stuff and just want to drink? Either way, we have cocktail shots to help you out with that. We’ve got something sweet, spicy, and bitter, so there’s a shot for whatever mood you’re in. Momol MOMOL, the abbreviation for … Read More
Rum Cocktail Dark and Spicy Dark and Spicy is our take on the classic rum cocktail, Dark and Stormy. This refreshing cocktail highlights the complex, rich, and spicy Tiki Lovers Dark Rum and is complemented by the exotic spiced The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum Liqueur. Dark and Spicy evokes the flavors of the islands; one sip and you’ll feel like you’re lounging by the beach. … Read More
Feature Wish List Rum Recommendations from Buccaneers’ Ulysse Jouanneaud National Rum Day is held on August 16 and commemorates the distilled spirit made from sugarcane byproducts such as sugarcane juice or molasses. Rum celebrations all over the world usually last weeks, but due to the current state of the world, we’re toasting to this renowned spirit from the safety of our homes. Who better to give us rum recommendations … Read More
Brand News Tanduay Releases New Cocktail Flavors Tanduay Distillers has released three new cocktail flavors – piña colada, strawberry daiquiri, and green margarita – via its new e-commerce website, shots.ph. Tanduay Cocktails are made with Tanduay’s signature White Rum, and while they come in three-liter containers (with an easy press spout), they only clock in at 10% ABV. So you and your friends can enjoy these drinks … Read More
Brand News Don Papa Releases 60 bottles of their Limited Edition Sevillana Cask Finish in the Philippine Market Don Papa Rum, the small batch rum from the island of Negros in the Philippines, released a new addition to their growing rum portfolio. Since 2017, the Bleeding Heart Rum Company, makers of Don Papa Rum, has been adding various rum bottlings in the local and global markets. Currently, the brand carries Don Papa 7 Years (its original rum release), … Read More
Lambanog Cocktail Recipe DrinkManila Halloween Cocktail: Sigbin Have you heard of Sigbin? If you’ve seen the 2011 Filipino horror flick, Babang Luksa starring Precious Lara Quigaman and Angelika dela Cruz, then Sigbin must have given you nightmares. In the movie, a Sigbin is a spirit trapped within the portal of the mirror, which takes human souls. In the Visayas Islands and Mindanao, the Sigbin (or Sigben) is a popular creature in Philippine mythology. But unlike the spirit … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Celebrate National Rum Day with these 12 Rum Cocktail Recipes National Rum Day is held on August 16 and commemorates the distilled spirit made from sugarcane byproducts such as sugarcane juice or molasses. In different parts of the world, people will be toasting to various rum celebrations that may last for weeks or a month. People may conjure up images of pirates sailing the seven seas when they think of … Read More
Tipple Tales Women & Tipple: Women in the Local Drink World Editor’s Note There was a time in history when it was illegal for women to sit at a bar and have a drink, and working in a bar was even considered a felony. Yep ladies, we have come a long way. Thanks to the many women who have shaped how we drink today, we are now more than able to … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail A Taste of Summer This pretty looking (and tasting) drink will bring some sunshine to your day. A Taste of Summer harmonizes the tropical flavors of coconut, pineapple, and banana, and will make you feel like lounging in a cabana by the beach. It’s balanced, creamy, and delightful, with a fragrant nose and a short, sweet finish. Ingredients: 30 ml Malibu Rum 15 ml … Read More