Skeeterz Rum Bar Grill seems to have a dual meaning. The "rum" part of our name may make visitors think ONLY of rum, but not so fast...some may simply assume that we are a niche bar, specializing in a variety of exotic high end rums intended for sipping. But down here in the Caribbean islands, the islanders think of a Rum Bar (or Rum Shop) as a local place to drink and socialize...the cool thing is, we do both.
Skeeterz is a "causally unique" tropical rum shop that has its roots in the St Lucia culture...but we do offer some really good Sippin' Rums if that's your thing. We prefer to use a fantastic rum that is made right here on St. Lucia. Bounty Rum from St. Lucia Distilleries - no matter whether your are a visitor looking for a great place to do a few Rhum Shotz, meet some of the friendliest people in the world, try out a few of our Wild Tropical Rum Drinkz, or if you are one who enjoys a fine sippin' rum while relaxing with a smoke, we got ya covered.
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Legend has it that it was the Dutch who first brought sugarcane to the island of Barbados, and with its near perfect climate, the island soon became the sugar capital of the Caribbean. By the mid 1600’s, rum became the basis for the island’s economy. In 1654, the General Court of Connecticut became alarmed by the number of barrels of rum coming into its ports, that it banned the import of Barbados Liquors, hopefully protecting the smaller distillers in the New England area, and began confiscating the cargos of “Rum Runners”. And one of the oldest remaining sugar plantations and rum distilleries on Barbados today is Foursquare. Taking its name from Square Pond in the area, the Foursquare distillery was completely renovated in 1996.
So what makes a good rum? The perfect rum is really a matter of taste. If you are interested in a light vodka-like rum, you will probably like a highly distilled "light" rum. But, if you are interested in a more upscale Sipping rum or a rum to enjoy with a cigar, that would be a darker rum like Chairman's Reserve. If you would like to learn more, visit this forum where you can find, or ask, everything rum!
PRICEY TASTE of HISTORY For the most part, a bottle of fine rum retails between $30 and $60 dollars. Several years ago Bacardi came out with their Millennium rum which retailed for an impressive $800. However, there is another rum out there that trumps all of these with its steep price tag. Margaret says, "The most expensive rum that we know of is the British Royal Navy Imperial Rum which sells for $4000 for an imperial gallon." She adds that she and Luis have had the good fortune to taste this rum noting, "For something that goes back in history and was distilled in the old-fashion way, the rum is great! You are truly tasting 'liquid history'. We actually got to taste it in Barbados several years ago while serving as judges at the Annual Rum Taste Test. It is certainly a memory that will last a lifetime." The web site for this rum, www.greatspirits.com, tells the story of the centuries-old tradition of daily rum rations, called "tots", that began with the English soldiers down in Jamaica. It ended in 1970 (a day known now as Black Tot Day) and since then the remainder of the rum stock has been carefully guarded and dispensed. So apparently you're paying for a sip of history along with your fine rum.
The Gifted Rums Guide - The uniquely rare and exquisite cane spirits that comprise the class of beverages known collective as the "Gifted Rums" stand apart from other products by virtue of their exceptional quality. These rums tell a fascinating story... of rich history, geography, politics, international commerce and trade. CHECK IT OUT HERE |
YO HO HO: THE STORY OF CARIBBEAN RUM
by Rich Rubin
Swashbucklers fought for it and connoisseurs covet it. Rum has always enthralled passionate Caribbean travelers. Swaggering pirates like Captain Kidd, Calico Jack and Blackbeard ruled the waves, their sloops gliding ominously under the skull and crossbones of the infamous flag known as the Jolly Roger. Legend? Not in the Caribbean. Buccaneers were part of the region’s history -- although the tales we hear have been infused with fiction, to be sure. These nefarious sailors were after not only gold coins and fine silk but another precious product: rum.
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