A Spanish Treasure

Uncle Ron would like to share news about a treasure from Pamplona Spain that is available in Canada: Baines Pacharan Classico. It goes back to the Middle Ages. The name Patxaran comes from the Basque baso aran, meaning wild plum; Pacharan is the Spanish (Castillian) spelling. It is commonly drunk in the Basque region and the rest of Spain. It is a liqueur made from blackthorn, or sloe, berries. It was served at royal weddings and was used for medicinal purposes by a queen of Navarra. Today, the Pacharan production is strictly regulated by the government, to ensure its quality.

Licores Baines is a prestigious company founded in 1844 by the Matossi family, Italian-Swiss emigrants to Pamplona and has been producing high quality Pacharan for over 150 Years. A powerful, intense red, this liqueur is fruit-forward and sweet with a light undertone of anise. It is soft and velvety on the palate and is best served slightly chilled.

Today, the family business continues to focus on, a laborious production method which gives the final product remarkable levels of flavour, colour and smoothness.

Banies’ digestif tonic, Pacharan is distilled in a small batches using quality ingredients including macerated anise and sloe berries, with a hint of coffee and chicory. Mix over ice with a bit of fruit and soft drink or with orange juice as suggested by the video. ( check out the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvE1IlkKDvU&feature=youtu.be

2nd Video Featuring The Kilted Chef in The Atlantic Canadian Pavilion at SIAL Canada

The 2nd of two videos featuring The Kilted Chef  creating a seafood bisque broth not quite a chowder but it is wonderful….. It features product from A Acadien Atlantic , North Taste Flavorings Inc. , BJ Trading & Marketing and more….  The Kilted Chef also has a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/alain.bosse?ref=ts&fref=ts#!/thekiltedchef It was served up in the Atlantic Canadian Pavilion at the SIAL Canada Specialty Food, Seafood and Beverage Show.

The Kilted Chef on Seafood Surprise and Uncle Ron

Two videos featuring The Kilted Chef  creating a seafood bisque broth not quite a chowder but it is wonderful….. It features product from A Acadien Atlantic , North Taste Flavorings Inc. , BJ Trading & Marketing and more….  The Kilted Chef also has a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/alain.bosse?ref=ts&fref=ts#!/thekiltedchef It was served up in the Atlantic Canadian Pavilion at the SIAL Canada Specialty Food, Seafood and Beverage Show.

TWINS

Don Ron Lance refers to them as twins ( they are bundled). The rum representing Uncle Ron’s night 2012 Ron Millonario 15 Solera Reserva Especial …

From Peru but sourced via Calgary and muled in via Tantallon and Dal’s parking lot… at it’s first appearance in 2012 it actually placed 2nd to Cruzan Black Strap and Cuba’s Legendario (who tied for 1st). Because they are repeat winners Ron Millonario get’s the nog …. With special thanks to don ron’s Lance and Mike…

Seeing we sourced it from Alberta we should check out Chip’s ( the Rum Howler) review. And how fitting for something that will be enjoyed in Nova Scotia, as Chip reports that it is made in “old Scottish column stills”. For a 2nd opinion let’s see our friends at Liquorature

Rums left to source for Uncle Ron's Night 2013 are all available in Province of Nova Scotia: Anejo Ron Superior Brugal (2003), El Dorado 12 (2004), Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 anos (2005), Gosling’s Black Seal (2006), Cruzan Black Strap (2007),  Goslings Family Reserve( 2008).

Two Islands…. Two Rums…… Two Announcements…..

We do not want to sound like a government that is in power making a number of announcements about the same program….. We’re talking about a journey of Rum here very similar to the global value chain established in the 18th century…. potatoes for rum in this case

Delivered today from the D.R via PEI the Number one rum from 2011 for Tío ron de noche 2013…. Sourced and Hand Delivered by a tag team of the faculty from the D.R P.E.I : Punta Cana Ron Muy Viejo It is still hard to find a review on Punta Cana Ron Muy Viejo but here is a blurb by the Rumelier on Oliver and Oliver the producer….

Crystal firm’s future clearer | The Chronicle Herald

NovaScotian Crystal Inc. has filed for bankruptcy, but the renowned brand will live on.


The prominent Halifax waterfront business filed for bankruptcy Tuesday morning, six weeks after filing for creditor protection under the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

The move comes on the same day Anne Campbell officially takes control of the assets through her company Halifax Glassworks Ltd. Campbell co-founded NovaScotian Crystal Inc. with Denis Ryan in 1996.
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Crystal firm’s future clearer | The Chronicle Herald

Winemaker Jost turns attention to beer | The Chronicle Herald

Call it a lateral career move.


After spending his entire working life in the wine industry, Hans Christian Jost is leaving the business his father founded to open a Tatamagouche microbrewery.

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Winemaker Jost turns attention to beer | The Chronicle Herald