Fernandes & Co. Cocktails And Rum. Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. 1930s

Description: Cocktails And Rum. Author: Fernandes & Co. Title: Cocktails And Rum. Description: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I.: Yuille’s, [ca 1930]. 8vo, printed yellow wrappers, yellow cord binding. [14] pp., numerous b&w illus. CONDITION: Near fine, light bumping to top and bottom edges of wrappers, interior clean and fresh. An appealing and scarce compendium of cocktail recipes published by this historic Rum distributor and distiller, supplemented with a variety of information about the “The Englishman’s Drink.” Fernandes White Star Rum, 1919 Old Rum and Black Label Special Cocktail Rum are featured with recipes such as “Chinese Cocktail, Rum Daisy, Eggnog Punch, Fisherman’s Punch, Rum Flip and more. Glasses Used in Serving Cocktails are defined. A section entitled “The Value of Rum” declares “Rum is the most potent stimulant for the heart of all spirits. Rum and milk in the morning is always a fine restorative, and works like magic on cough and chest troubles.“ Also included is some rum-related trivia: the 1752 British Navy allowed half a pint of rum, a pint of wine or a gallon of beer; the distillation of sugar cane originated in the Far East; rum was referred to in England as “comfortable waters”; and Revolutionary War armies were provided with New England rum “which would make a rabbit bite a bull-dog.”. Literary references are cited as well. Trinidadian Joseph Bento Fernandes (1903-1992) inherited the Rum business from his Madeiran father, and established a reputation for the consistency and integrity of his rum blends such as White Star, adding Black Label Rum in the mid-1920’s. In 1930, the business accelerated when Bento bought stocks of 1919 distilled rum from a government warehouse fire sale, creating the classic “1919 Old Rum.”When the original stock ran out, the rum’s name was changed to Fernandes Vat 19, a highly successful brand. Bento then purchased a sugar factory in 1933, experimented with distilling and in the 1940s, incorporated Fernandes Distillers LTD at a time of increased American economic presence in Trinidad due to the opening of a Navy base at Chaguaramas. During World War II, Bento Fernandes supplied Trinidian servicemen with a monthly one bottle ration of Fernandes Vat 19 and earned a commendation from the Royal Air Force. No copies recorded in OCLC.REFERENCES: “Joseph Bento Fernandes” at Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce online; “Fernandes Distillers” at the Lone Caner online. Item #6089 Seller ID: 6089Terms and Conditions All of the items we offer are guaranteed to be as described. We do not sell facsimiles or reproductions, and strive to be as accurate as possible in dating the items offered. Please see our other listings for a fine selection of books, prints, photographs, paper, and art! Our Policies Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges, including insurance, if desired. We ship through the United States Postal Service and UPS. While all items are professionally and securely packaged, we recommend insurance, as we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged items. Payment must be received within two weeks of commitment to purchase, or the item will be relisted. We prefer Paypal, but will consider other payment options. For International Buyers We adhere to all customs regulations and state the purchase price as the value for all items on customs forms, as required by law. All import duties, taxes, fees and charges are the responsibility of the buyer, and are not included in the purchase price.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 180 USD

Location: Bath, Maine

End Time: 2025-01-23T19:39:15.000Z

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