Bumping Into Bahama Bob Leonard
Tagged: bahama bob leonard, beach bar, florida keys, key west, rum, rum bar, travel
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a lot of people involved in the rum industry either directly or indirectly but few of them can hold a light to Bahama Bob Leonard. A former NASCAR engineer, he now proudly holds the title of RumXP judge and is more likely to be found in a button down tropical shirt slinging rum drinks and sage advice from this pulpit at the Rum Bar in the Speakeasy Inn, a must stop for any visitor to Key West. On our...
Turks and Caicos Beach Bars – How John Wayne Got His Name
Tagged: beach bar, da conch shack, john wayne, providenciales, provo, rum bar, turks and caicos
If you’ve ever been to da Conch Shack and Rum Bar on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, chances are you’ve run into a gregarious fellow who goes by the name of John Wayne. A bartender at this Turks and Caicos beach bar for many years, John Wayne hasn’t always gone by this moniker. In fact, it’s not even his real name. I know – you’re shocked. When Mr. Wayne was gainfully employed at a previous resort, the employees were...
