Tag Archives: Jamaican rum

What we learned at Appleton master blender Joy Spence’s rum tasting at The Mai-Kai

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

What could possibly be better than an Appleton Estate rum tasting at The Mai-Kai? How about the first-ever such event at the historic Polynesian palace hosted by Joy Spence, the longtime master blender for the venerable Jamaican brand synonymous with pure premium rum. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Appleton, Jamaican rum, Joy Spence, Mai-Kai | Leave a comment

The Rums of The Mai-Kai: The Atomic Grog presents new class and symposium at The Hukilau 2019

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Hurricane Hayward of The Atomic Grog will take guests of The Hukilau 2019 on an virtual journey to the Caribbean to learn about the key rums and styles that have dominated The Mai-Kai’s acclaimed cocktails for more than 60 years. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Cocktails, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, History, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Photo galleries, Rum, South Florida | Tagged Alexandre Gabriel, Beachbum Berry, Bob Van Dorpe, Cocktail Kingdom, Cocktail Wonk, Demerara rum, Don The Beachcomber, Hukilau, Jamaican rum, Joy Spence, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Mariano Licudine, Matt Pietrek, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Okole Maluna Society, Pier 66, Steve Remsberg, The Hukilau | Leave a comment

Iron TikiTender goes on tour: Deadline looms for Atlanta regional competition

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Bartenders who hope to gain bragging rights in the Tiki cocktail world have until Monday, Jan. 14, to enter a new regional competition and earn a chance to compete in the finals this summer at Tiki Kon in Portland. Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Events calendar, Recipes, Rum, The Tiki Times | Tagged Appleton Estate 12, BG Reynolds, Blair Reynolds, Brother Cleve, Derek Yaniger, Horror In Clay, Inuhele, Iron Tikitender, Jamaican Bad Decisions, Jamaican rum, Jeanie Grant, Kelly Merrell, Mark Hooper, Mystery Drink, Pagan Idol, Paul Senft, Rhum Clément, Rum Fire, Swanky, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kon | Leave a comment

The Tiki Times – July 2017 Events Calendar: Tales of the Cocktail takes over

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

From the ashes of the Week in Tiki (and, later, the Month in Tiki) rises The Tiki Times. Still ambitious, but more practical, this monthly guide to what’s going on across the world of Tiki culture will hopefully be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Events, Events calendar, Music, The Tiki Times | Tagged Appleton, Audrey Saunders, Bacardi, Beachbum Berry, cocktails, daiquiri, Dale DeGroff, David Wondrich, Don The Beachcomber, Egyptian Theatre, falernum, Foursquare, Ho’ike Hawai’i, Huntington Beach Don the Beachcomber, Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, Ian Burrell, Jamaican rum, Julian Cox, Kevin Beary, King Kukulele, Lost Lake, Martin Cate, Martinique, Mezan Rum, Navy rum, Original Tiki Market Place, Otto von Stroheim, Paul McGee, Philip Greene, Pusser's rum, Richard Seale, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Singapore Sling, Smuggler's Cove, Spirit of Tiki, surf, Tales of the Cocktail, The Golden Tiki, The Hula Girls, Thor Heyerdahl, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Makeke, Tonga Hut, Trader Vic's Emeryville | Leave a comment

Week in Tiki (March 16-31, 2016): Lost Lake fire and more Tiki bar news, event previews, Lemon Hart rum returning?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Late March was punctuated by upheaval in the Tiki bar world, including a fire at Lost Lake in Chicago and the confirmed closing of Trader Vic’s in Portland. We also have updates on the upcoming Pacific Seas in Los Angeles … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Mai-Kai, Music, Recipes, Resorts, Restaurants, Reviews, Rum, Rum festivals, South Florida, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged Ayme Harrison, Bamboo Ben, Brice Ginardi, Clifton's, Cocktail Nation, Cocktail Wonk, cocktails, Darren Long, Demerara Distillers, Dirk Daiquiri, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Ed Hamilton, False Idol, Fwaygo Rum, Gilligan's Island, Holden Westland, Honolulu, Hukilau, Jamaican rum, King Kukulele, Kon Tiki, Koop Kooper, Kreepy Tiki, La Mariana Sailing Club, Lemon Hart, Lost Lake, Mai-Kai, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Midwest Rum Festival, Milan Guanko, Molokai bar, Ohana: Luau at the Lake, Pacific Seas, Paul McGee, Polynesian Resort, Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, recipe, Robert Burr, Robin Burr, rum, Rum Minute, Rum Wreck Dive Bar, Sailor Jerry, Shea Hogan, Shelby Allison, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, surf, Thor Heyerdahl, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Delights, Tiki Farm, Tiki Kon, Tom Thordrson, Trader Vic's, VanTiki, Walt Disney World, Wicked Wahine, Will Viharo | Leave a comment

Upstart spirits share spotlight with major players at sixth annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Hurricane Hayward

It’s a rum enthusiast’s dream: Seven days of nothing but tasting hundreds of rums and cocktails in sunny Miami, learning about the colorful history and culture that envelop every aspect of the industry. But the sixth annual Miami Rum Festival … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Events, Mai-Kai, Photo galleries, Rum, Rum festivals, South Florida | Tagged Bacardi, Barbados rum, Broken Shaker, Brugal rum, dark rum, Demerara rum, El Dorado rum, falernum, Freddy Diaz, Ian Burrell, Jamaican rum, Koloa rum, Lost Spirits rum, Mai-Kai, Miami Rum Festival Cocktail Week, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Molokai bar, Mount Gay rum, Navy rum, Plantation Rum, Pusser's rum, Robert Burr, Robert Burr's Rum Guide, Robin Burr, Ron Abuelo rum, rum, RumXP | Leave a comment

Cocktails reach new heights of creativity at Miami Rum Festival

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Hurricane Hayward

Fueled by the first Miami Cocktail Week, mixologists upped their game at the 2014 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in April, presenting new and classic drinks with a modern flair. From the full week of events hosted by area bars, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktail reviews, Cocktails, Cocktails, Events, Events, Mai-Kai, Recipes, Rum, Rum festivals, South Florida | Tagged 151 rum, Appleton, Barbados rum, Beachbum Berry, Broken Shaker, Brugal rum, cocktails, dark rum, Demerara rum, El Dorado rum, Freddy Diaz, Ian Burrell, Jamaican rum, Mai-Kai, Miami Rum Festival Cocktail Week, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Molokai bar, Mount Gay rum, Navy rum, Plantation Rum, Pusser's rum, recipe, Ron Abuelo rum, rum, RumXP | Leave a comment

Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Big Bamboo features big flavors, unique history

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated July 2018 See below: Our Big Bamboo review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mara-Amu is a second generation classic | Mai-Kai cocktail guide More “lost cocktails” | Tropical drink family tree Of all The Mai-Kai’s legendary tropical drinks, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktail reviews, Cocktails, Cocktails, Culture, History, History, Mai-Kai, Recipes, Rum | Tagged Appleton, Beachbum Berry, Big Bamboo, cocktail menu, Don The Beachcomber, Havana Club, Jamaican rum, Kohala Bay, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Mara-Amu, Mariano Licudine, menu, Molokai bar, Okole Maluna Society, recipe, rum, Sippin' Safari, Swanky, Tiki history | 6 Comments

Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Hukilau is worthy of its famous company

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated August 2018 See below: Our Hukilau review | Tribute recipes UPDATED Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | Latest news on the annual Hukilau event Like an ugly stepchild, The Hukilau cocktail at The Mai-Kai is often shunned in favor of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktail reviews, Cocktails, Cocktails, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Recipes, Rum | Tagged Appleton, coffee, falernum, honey, Hukilau, Jamaican rum, Mai-Kai, Mariano's Mix #7, recipe, rum | 2 Comments

Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Black Magic emerges from the darkness as a true classic

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated December 2018See below: Our Black Magic review | Tribute recipesRelated: Mai-Kai cocktail guideThe Mutiny is a worthy foe in the battle of the tropical titans Prior to the opening of The Mai-Kai in 1956, there were perhaps other icy … Continue reading →