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RobertBurr
03-31-2008, 03:03 AM
Here's a few pics from the recent Ybor City rum event.

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1813IanRob480.jpg
above: Ian Williams, noted author with publisher Robert Burr

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1817BenIanGaspars480.jpg
above: Ben Jones of Clement Rum with Ian

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/816AdrianAndyRobGirls480.jpg
above: Andy and Adrian of RumReviews.com with wives and Rob

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1819GasparsRumBBQ480.jpgabove: judges and luminaries at the Rum BBQ Event at Gaspar's Grotto
RobertBurr
03-31-2008, 03:04 AM
Here's a few more pics from Ybor City March 2008

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1814RobertJackBen480.jpg
above: Ben Jones with Robert Plotkin and Jack Robertiello

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1860RobBen480.jpg
above: Rob Jr. (Cane Spirit Guide) with Ben From Rum Bar in Philly

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1872AdamBeerPong480.jpg
above: Adam from Rum Bar Philly not happy about losing at Beer Pong

http://giftedrums.com/MOR/1862GasparsPatio480.jpgabove: above: Gaspar's Grotto in Ybor City
angelsword
03-31-2008, 03:06 AM
Results of the competition???
Paulipbartender
03-31-2008, 07:34 AM
Looks like a great fun event. You do throw a good party!

Rob jr seems to have been promoted since we last met. From the insignia on his arm, is he a sergeant now?
Tiare
03-31-2008, 07:53 AM
Nice pics! look like a nice event!:D
RumBarPhilly
03-31-2008, 01:24 PM
Thats a great picture of me losing at beer pong, haha! Event was a lot of fun, good meeting you, Robert, and Robert, and Hank.

I got to chat with Gary, the distiller from Cruzan for about 15 minutes, he was very informative, and VERY down to earth, good dude!

And Robert, you disappeared the end of the night, was saying bye too your son and you had vanished, much like most of the rum in Ybor city did!
Lew Barrett
03-31-2008, 02:48 PM
Who's who? Robert, Adam; got your numbers, and a guess at who Hank is.
RobertBurr
03-31-2008, 03:50 PM
Results of the competition???

still waiting for results. 149 rums were entered in the competition. I understand the list of awards is quite long.
RobertBurr
03-31-2008, 03:52 PM
Rob jr seems to have been promoted since we last met. From the insignia on his arm, is he a sergeant now?

Paul,

He wears uniforms almost exclusively. His opinions are more in line with a Benevolent Dictator General, but it's hard to find a patch for that rank.
RobertBurr
03-31-2008, 03:55 PM
Thats a great picture of me losing at beer pong, haha! Event was a lot of fun, good meeting you, Robert, and Robert, and Hank.

I got to chat with Gary, the distiller from Cruzan for about 15 minutes, he was very informative, and VERY down to earth, good dude!

And Robert, you disappeared the end of the night, was saying bye too your son and you had vanished, much like most of the rum in Ybor city did!

We really enjoyed meeting Adam and his entourage. Great folks. And Hank as well. Gary from Cruzan was a wealth of good information, giving me increased respect for his products and philosophy to making rum. I slipped out about 2am while you beer pong crazies were whoopin' it up at Gaspar's Grotto. Yes, a lot of rum came into town and a lot of it never left!
Edward Hamilton
03-31-2008, 04:28 PM
Gary Nelthropp is one of the great people in the industry, his family have been making Cruzan rum for generations and it is always a pleasure to spend time with Gary and his family.
angelsword
03-31-2008, 04:55 PM
still waiting for results. 149 rums were entered in the competition. I understand the list of awards is quite long.

I just got the results. Temptryst picked up 5 Golds, including "Best of Category" in dark rums for the Temptryst Reserve. :D:D:D
Tiare
03-31-2008, 05:42 PM
Gratulations!!!:D:D:D
RobertBurr
03-31-2008, 05:49 PM
I just got the results. Temptryst picked up 5 Golds, including "Best of Category" in dark rums for the Temptryst Reserve. :D:D:D

Your rums kicked some serious butt! I can't believe how many of your rums won top awards. It's amazing. That mad scientist thing is working out real good for you.
angelsword
03-31-2008, 07:03 PM
Your rums kicked some serious butt! I can't believe how many of your rums won top awards. It's amazing. That mad scientist thing is working out real good for you.

Some of my rums may have accidentally been put in the wrong category. I had not intended for any Temptryst rums to be in the 9 yr to 15 yr aged group. But I'm pleased with the gold medals for Applewood and Hickory, especially considering the other competitors.

Full Results: http://www.ministryofrum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1195
CaneSpiritGuide
03-31-2008, 10:15 PM
He wears uniforms almost exclusively. His opinions are more in line with a Benevolent Dictator General, but it's hard to find a patch for that rank.

Well, uniform shirts anyway. And the benevolent dictator thing isn't quite fair, really--you need people to order around to be considered a dictator. But I could be wrong. Benevolent? Depends on my mood. :D
primate77
04-01-2008, 02:19 AM
Congrats Daniel. Nicely done!

It was interesting to see Railean also got props! You Tejas boys seem to know how to make rum. All this 'teasing' though needs to stop! Get some rum in the market pipelines!!!
Lew Barrett
04-01-2008, 01:09 PM
Thanks for adding the handles, Rob.
Congratulations Daniel! Well done all!
angelsword
04-01-2008, 03:24 PM
It was interesting to see Railean also got props! You Tejas boys seem to know how to make rum. All this 'teasing' though needs to stop! Get some rum in the market pipelines!!!

I spoke to, and congratulated, Matt Railean this morning. His rum is on the shelf, but only in Texas.
primate77
04-01-2008, 08:34 PM
I spoke to, and congratulated, Matt Railean this morning. His rum is on the shelf, but only in Texas.

I lived in the Dallas suburbs for 10 years. I still have a very good friend who lives in University Park (near SMU).

Can you tell me where in that area I might be lucky enough to find Railean Rum and have him send me a bottle?
Matt Railean
04-02-2008, 01:48 PM
Railean Rum is available at most liquor stores in the Dallas Area. Your best bet is Goody Goody and/or Sigel's Liquor.
RobertBurr
04-02-2008, 08:22 PM
Railean Rum is available at most liquor stores in the Dallas Area. Your best bet is Goody Goody and/or Sigel's Liquor.

Congratulations Matt. The New American Distillation Revolution is upon us! I am beginning to believe American rum distillers have strong potential in the quality rum uptrend.
primate77
04-08-2008, 03:21 AM
Thank you, Matt and Congrats! Ah, Sigels - know it very well (the one on Lower Greenville). Many a dollar "misplaced" in that store.