Pompasette 2013 Holiday Edition by Pompasette

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Publishing this magazine has been a whirlwind of life-changing experiences. Pompasette has been blessed to work with young creatives who are passionate about their craft and constantly seek to push the envelope, thereby inspiring themselves and you, our readers. This issue brings with it many new additions to the Pompasette Brand. Our new website which will continue the discussions, provide updates and giveaways for our readers; our digital services department, which will give our advertisers increased mileage and our readers more engagement; our Pomp TV episodes which will begin in the new year with amazing hosts and of course, the first of the annual Pompasette Weekend. This issue peeps inside the lives of Esther James – the Sexy Chef who makes some of the prettiest cakes in the region; Adaeze, a young talent who daedreams of greatness and a day when conventional Barbados would not be perturbed by her bleached out, natty Mohawk with a fade. We also get a glimpse of fitness competitior and winner, Melissa Burrowes. Her discipline is admirable. The geeks also have their space and it was an honour for us to feature young techies who have been featured by Forbes and

Bloomberg and put them on the same page as young Barbadian techies...the world really is small. New strategic partnerships include the Dr. Girls – a group of fantastic doctors who will be working with Pompasette in an effort to educate pompasetters on better health and our new, resident fashionista Linn C. Man, Monster or Mouse? We hope you pass that test! For those of us who aren’t up to speed with social media trends, we shot the beautiful Tyra Trotman for a quick #selfie tutorial to bring you up to speed. On our most serious note, we look at the definition of beauty and challenge both Pompasette and other publications to address the issues which encompass the definition of beauty in our society. Debt is also a problem many people are dealing with in this economic recession our country now faces. We address this in a quick and easy-to-understand way. So that’s it folks. A BIGGER, BETTER, EVOLVING Pompasette! I’d like to thank the team, which has been AMAZING. When I thought of the idea of Pompasette three years ago, it seemed impossible. You made it possible.

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We first met Esther at the cupcake shoot with the Miss Barbados World contestants for our last issue. We wondered, “Is this girl naturally this sweet?” Pompasetters, the answer is yes. We have seen Esther model for Project Runway winner Christian Siriano; been told specifically by her PR Manager, “Please understand that Esther does not only do cakes” and subsequent to requesting to feature her, saw Instagram posts by Rihanna of her services to her. We sat and shot this

Haha, Thank you! The title “The Sexy Chef” is stemmed from my many encounters with international clients during villa rentals. They usually compliment both me and my food. It’s all about presentation. I thought of it especially since I create really sexy food :)

WERE YOU ALWAYS CULINARY ARTS?

INTO

Yes, I’ve been into culinary arts from about 8 years old and then I attended The Hospitality Institute at the age of 16 years.

tagline “The Sexy Chef” after a long

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO EAT AND COOK?

day of work. Her smile nonetheless

I love love love to eat a warm bread

radiated the room and she was an

and butter pudding with vanilla ice

absolute pleasure to have in our

cream! YUM! My favorite thing to

space.

cook is Filet Mignon with a Mushroom

culinary bombshell who goes by the

Cream Sauce. It’s a winner!!!

WHO IS ESTHER? I am a very fun loving ‘girlie-girl’ that can get down and dirty in the kitchen!!! Food is my absolute passion.

YOU ARE SEXY…NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT. HOW DID YOU EMBRACE THIS TAGLINE “THE SEXY CHEF”?

YOU ARE AN ENTREPRENEUR. TELL US ABOUT THAT. I’ve officially been an entrepreneur for two years and I have never been happier. It’s always been my dream to run a culinary establishment. I began my dessert company, “With Love by Esther James xo” during a period

where I was at my lowest because I wanted so

catered canapes.” I never imagined beginning

badly to have a permanent job within the high

at 23 years old but I had a vision and an action

end estates and villas. I decided on desserts,

plan and I executed. My parents are the driving

health breads, canapes and cakes because

force and I rely on God for my strength and

I felt like it was the most lucrative business at

inspiration.

that time. I thought to myself, “Everyone has a

WHAT DO YOUR CLIENTS APPRECIATE ABOUT YOU?

birthday, everyone aims at healthy living and people love to entertain so they would need 4

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Gone are the days when being a geek meant simply an affiliation with anti-social propensities, questionable fashion sense and an unusual obsession with animĂŠ. These days, being a geek has been sexified and many want to get on the techie train. We spoke to local and international bonafide tech stars about their favourite trends.

My hot tech gadget is the iPhone 5s. Why? Everyone and their grandmother knows Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an Apple evangelist, so this should be no surprise. What makes it stand out for me are the camera, fingerprint scanner, performance and the ecosystem; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a top notch product. 1

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In my opinion, the biggest shifts are the opening up of banking and money. Currency is beginning to move online and outside the realm of government control, and this is sure to have a massive impact in the years to come. The other change is the rapid advancement of fintech (financial technology such as square and mint.com). Comment | Reply | Report as Spam

Big Data Analytics is one of the hottest trends in technology its impact is already causing rapid transformations, allowing start-up as well as large companies to leverage data to optimise supply toolchains, perform real-time root cause analyses, interact with customer analytics and 3

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I am intrigued by the concept of wearable devices. We are seeing the on set of devices like Google Glass, Smart Watches etc. The slide towards less devices to carry, all fused into one tiny wearable device is one future I earnestly look forward to. No chance of losing a phone or tablet in a taxi again. Comment | Reply | Report as Spam

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Upcoming products have the potential to improve the lives

of people with diabetes, heart conditions and other health challenges. This emerging technological trend combines wearable sensors and remote monitoring applications to help consumers and doctors monitor conditions and 5

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The tech trend that actually most intrigues me is DIY (do-it-yourself) hardware. Back in the day inventing any kind of hardware technology required a lot of money (like millions of $$), super deep technical knowledge and probably a research lab. Today it has become a lot cheaper for a single individual anywhere in the world to invent something. In my spare time, I have been hacking hardware. My friends and I have been working on this super secret security device built for Africa .Despite much iteration I have spent just about $1500 on it. I know it is still a lot but compared to the millions of dollars it took to make many other great inventions, say, the light bulb, it is pretty cheap.

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Drone delivery? Cool tech wrapped in red tape. Amazon recently revealed plans to offer a delivery service via automatic drones which could deliver packages of under 5lbs to your door in 30 minutes or less. Beyond fulfilling consumers need to have every thing in an instant, there are some 7

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I find the Bitcoin system intriguing; I’m especially anxious to see how authorities will seek to regulate it. To me it has gained sufficient traction at this point to be successful. Private investors have begun making investments into the system’s infrastructure, like exchanges and mining entities. I believe Caribbean people may already be using Bitcoin for online payments; I came across Barbados’ name when researching access points to the system. There’s also a new Caribbean system started by Barbadians which is called

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1. Lybron Sobers - @lybron 2. Lungisa Matshoba - @lungisa 3. Shannon Clarke - @sajclarke 4. Gossy Ukanwoke - @gossyomega

5. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji - @iaboyeji 6. Samora Reid - @samosuki 7. Monique Welch - @ immoniquewelch 8. Michael Jordan - @246mjay

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‘GINA TALKS Dr. Girls with the

I spot during my cycle. What does this mean? - R.W

Heavy

Spotting is described as traces of blood between

of sanitary napkins within a few hours. This can

one’s actual period. There are plenty things that

lead to anemia (low blood count) which in itself

can cause it depending on your situation. For

will leave you tired and drained in its most severe

example, contraceptive methods which alter your

form. The cause of your heavy periods should

natural female hormone levels such as the oral

therefore be addressed by a gynaecologist so

contraceptive pill ( ‘the pill” ), the depot 3-monthly

that it can be dealt with and treated. Fibroids

injection ( ‘Depo-Provera” ) and intrauterine

(non-cancerous growths to the uterus) are very

devices usually cause some amount of spotting,

common in our society and are the major cause

especially after initial use. Variations in your own

of menorrhagia. Taking medications to stop the

hormones which your body produces can also be

period will not only disrupt your normal hormonal

the reason for spotting.Another cause could be an

cycle but will not deal with the actual cause. – Dr.

infection of your reproductive organs such as the

Girls

periods

(menorrhagia)

manifest

bleeding with clots and the flooding/overflow

vagina, uterus (womb) or cervix (neck of womb). These kinds of infections manifest as spotting but would usually be associated with a foul odour and/or a discharge from the vagina. We strongly suggest visiting your general practitioner or gynaecologist for a full evaluation. - Dr. Girls

After the morning-after pill, my period returns. Why does this happen? - Anonymous

My period hasn’t come but I have taken three tests and they all say negative. #help - Anonymous If you believe there is a chance you could be pregnant, it is best to go to your doctor to have blood/urine tests done to prove or disprove this possibility. Alternatively, periods can stop for a number of reasons, which include recent weight changes, and high levels of stress.

The morning-after pill provides your body with,

occurring. This surge in hormones offsets your

I’m very active and I play many sports. Is there a way that I can healthily defer my period when I have games? - Janelle

usual hormonal cycle and the period may return

You could consider taking the oral contraceptive

earlier than expected. - Dr. Girls

pill and use that method to defer your period

for lack of a better word, a jolt of hormones which decrease the likelihood of a pregnancy

My period is unbearably heavy, is there anything I can do or take to address this? - Kat

occasionally. Talk to your general practitioner or gynaecologist to determine if you qualify for the oral contraceptive pill. - Dr. Girls

visit pompasette.com/dr-girls for more on Gina Talks.

fitness

compettion

MEALS-

done on evenings after work

I won’t lie Dieting is hard and

and my cardio is done on

I do make mistakes and get

mornings at 5:00 a.m.

tempted to cheat. For me, the

I never was a big fan of cardio

important thing is never to

but I had to change my way of

give up.

thinking to achieve results.

Secondly,

diet

very

important. Because this was

C O M P E T I T I O N

my first year in competition,

PREPARATION-

it was basically trial and error

It took approximately three

for me. I needed to first figure

months to get ready for my

out which foods my system

show and it was not easy. I

could tolerate. For example,

realised during the process

I like broccoli, however, if I

how important discipline is.

eat it more than three days

The week of the show is the

in a row it gives me gas! As a

hardest for me because I know

competitor, I have five meals a

that there is no room for error.

day. Knowing which food your

I stop training about three

body responds to is important

days before the show so that

because feeling unwell can

my body can rest. My shows

prevent you from getting the

are

usually

Saturdays

most out of your workouts.

so the Thursday evening I

Breakfast - For breakfast, I

would shave my entire body

would usually have egg whites

and exfoliate. This helps to

and oats. I use my oats with

prepare my skin for the tan.

just water and cinnamon. I’m

The night before the show I

lactose intolerant so even if

put on my first coat of tan then

I wanted to cheat and have

touch up the next day. The day

them with milk I couldn’t.

of the show I have no more

Mid-morning

26 Year old Personal Trainer and Fitness Competitor, Melissa Burrowes gives us a glimpse into her lifestyle.

than three very light meals.I

Grapefruit. While on the diet I

meal

will have these meals before

fell in love with grapefruit.

12:00 noon that day. The day

Lunch - I would usually have

before the show I reduce the

chicken breast or fish with

amount of water I drink. Once

some

vegetables

6:00pm has passed, I stop

steamed

and sweet potato.

drinking water. The day of the

Evening Meal - Chicken salad.

show I may sip water before

Dinner – My last meal of

I step onto the stage or eat

the day would be chicken

ice. Since Barbados is really

breast or fish with steamed

hot, on competition day I may

vegetables.

have a few blocks of ice if I begin to feel too dehydrated

EXERCISE-

because of the heat.

With respect to training, I

I love what I do! Winning is

train four to five times a week.

just the cherry on top ;)

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Style is ever changing and dynamic! Get inspired everyday by different things which surround you....Whatever you wear, make it comfortable and OWN IT HONEY! - Linn C. 12

BEAUTYREDEFINED A seven year old went to school with corkscrews in her hair and was reprimanded for wearing an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;uglyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hairstyle that was apparently only suitable for inside the house after a Sunday shampoo. This got us thinking. What images of beauty are we teaching our young girls and boys? More importantly, what images do we have of beauty?

Pompasette deems it our responsibility to shine some light

on extremely beautiful women who would not have been highlighted by traditional standards and media. We want to use our voice to empower. We want to celebrate women: women of different ages, races, classes and experiences. We want to pay homage to the concept of individuality so that hopefully, that said seven year old girl, whoever she is, may browse our pages

As we browse the pages of traditional publications or assess the many advertisements on beauty and wellness, there are certain reoccurring images. Where does this leave those who do not fit into the mould of these representations?

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and see that beauty, with Pompasette, has been redefined. 1. Jolene Graham Dyer 2. Karina Hassell 3. Shalisha Samuel

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DEBT THE

How much do YOU know?

Test

1) What signs would tell you that you have too much debt? A-You have less income than expenses

C -You risk ruining your credit rating D - Both B and C

C -You don’t have an emergency fund

5) What should you look for on your bank statements regarding your loans?

D -All of the above

A -Late payments

B -You constantly worry about your bills

B -Charges you didn’t make

2) Ideally, all your monthly debt, including your mortgage (if you have one), should amount to no more than how much of your gross income?

C -Accounts you thought you had closed D -All of the above

A - 20 percent

6) Good debt is:

B - 38 percent

A -Borrowing money for anything you really want

C -57 percent

but can’t afford

D -60 percent

B - Borrowing money to pay off your BFF’s debt C - Borrowing money for anything you really

3) What is the worst kind of debt can you have?

need but can’t afford

A -Mortgage

D - An Oxymoron

B -Credit card D -Car loan

4) If you make minimum payments on your credit card balance every month: A - Life is fleeting. Continue to swipe that plastic! B - It may take decades and thousands of dollars to pay off

CHA-CHING TIPS! • Review your financial situation • Visit your loans officer to discuss ways you can effectively manage your finances and debt • Adjust your spending!

ANSWERS – (1) D (2) A (3) B (4) D (5) D (6) C

C -School loan

Be Your Own Stylist (Barbados)

NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED

1) WHO IS ADAEZE?

serious (formal), but fun (casual), happy to be

I’m what happens when Art drinks a 6-pack of

alive (colorful) sides of me!

Redbull (Ok, maybe half a pack). Everything that on music - hip hop, production & songwriting. I’m

3) WHAT IS THE GENERAL REACTION TO YOUR COLOURFUL STYLE FROM CONVENTIONAL BARBADOS?

very driven by my faith in God and do everything

I get stared at alot - legit slow-the-car-down-and-

I do to reflect that faith. I’m all for encouraging

look-back stares. Like, walk past and then hear

the underdog and giving people whatever boost

murmuring type attention. I don’t think it’s just

they need. “Adaeze” means King’s Daughter,

the color. I think it’s also a huge “Why is this girl

and when I think of royalty I think of excellence &

wearing a blazer and bowtie? Is that a two-toned,

legacy. So I work towards excellence and leaving

natty, mohawk, fade? Is that a boy or a girl?”

a great legacy.

Some stares are intrigue and others are very

is artistic/creative, I do, but I’ve chosen to focus

close to disgust. That’s life! It broke me

2) DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE

down until I learned to embrace

I only started getting comments on my style when

the fact that I don’t fit

I was in college, and I found it so funny because

alot of moulds.

my wardrobe could probably fit in a shoe box! In Barbados we wear school uniforms, so there was never a real need for me to have a bunch of clothes. In college I was broke, so I had to get creative with the little I had. I think that’s where it started. Being exposed to many winters, I discovered I love layers. I love colors because it’s more fun to style. I love long sleeves because I’m skinny - real talk. Style just shows who you are right? My style shows the creative,

If these boxes they try to put me in had AC, wifi

it! I’ve changed so much over the past six years

and catering, I wouldn’t mind

and that’s an interview of its own. Mostly I’ve

shrinking to fit them - but no. They just reek of

learnt and continue to learn how to love myself.

mediocrity & “boring”.

It’s the hardest thing to grasp. When the public,

4) HAVE YOU EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS? IF SO, HOW? Oh yes! And I have the stretch marks to prove 16

and sometimes those closest to you don’t know how to accept you, it can be hard figuring out how to accept yourself. I have more faith in God than ever, and I’m more certain of my purpose

DREAMING Why is this girl wearing a blazer and bowtie?

in the music industry. All this is reflected in my new music and my new-found drive. God-willing I make it to 2014, because I plan to say nothing and do everything!

5) WHAT DOES MUSIC DO FOR YOU?

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TUTORIAL

Oxford Dictionaries’ word for 2013-2014 is ‘Selfie’. A selfie is a self-portrait photograph taken with a digital camera with the intention of uploading it to a social networking site such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. The word “selfie” was first officially mentioned in an Australian chat room on September 13, 2002, to describe a picture taken by a drunk man after falling and having a cut 1cm

deep through his bottom lip. Um…ok. Subsequently, the word has evolved into the pompasetting realm of total fabulousness. As a result, Pompasette got the young, trendy, Barbadian singer Tyra Trotman to give a much needed selfie tutorial to bring our readers up to speed.

1. Know your best angle and work it! 2. Don’t be afraid to take 100 selfies in order to get that perfect shot. 3. Try to get your face in the shot and not just

your boobs. 4. Slight duck face is cute. Full blown duck face? #NO. It would make you look like you had a bad lip job. 5. Don’t wear the same outfit in all your selfies. Same outfit but different events? NOT CUTE!!!

6. Smiling with your eyes is sooo sexy. However, squinting is a NO. It’s sure to make you look like you forgot to put on your glasses. 7. Brush or floss before taking a shot of that million dollar smile. It’s up to you but in my opinion, one of the worst types of selfies is a ‘food in teeth’ selfie. Eww.

8. Gun fingers are soooooo overrated and is a

sure way to make you look silly. DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.

9. The most pathetic kind of selfie? The crying selfie. Seriously?! Who is going to believe your cat JUST died and you’re so heartbroken, when you JUST uploaded a whole set of selfies? 10. Sigh…Selfies in front of a toilet, next to a toilet

or near a toilet? THESE ARE THE WORST! Let us not even discuss if one has forgotten to flush. 11. Wash your face or powder your nose. No greasy fishcake faces allowed! #aintboutthatlife 12. DO-NOT-ATTEMPT-THE-BALLING-SELFIE!!

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AN ONSTER OR OUSE?

Pedro does not take his girlfriend to the Christmas

never taken to the altar by any man. He sees no

party. He turns up instead with his flam, who is

reason why they cannot continue to enjoy their

also an employee at his work place. His girlfriend

live-in situation.

turns up uninvited & unexpected. Pedro ignores

Is Ricky a Man, a Monster or a Mouse?

her for the entire night. Out of discomfort his girlfriend eventually leaves. Is Pedro a Man, a Monster or a Mouse?

Matthew

John is the epitome of kindness and honesty. He is married to his childhood sweetheart. They have two very talented, well-behaved, boys. One son

is a married man who is having an

confessed to his mother that he is attracted to the

extramarital affair. His wife is suspicious and

boys at his school. She keeps it their secret for a

insists that he uses a condom when they make

while. However, it appears to be a serious issue

love. In anger, Matthew moves into the guest

since he has made advances to his young sibling.

room. He will not discuss the issue any further. He

John is told by his wife. John confronts his son

does not like condoms! She can make her choice!

on the issue and beats the boy. John warns him

Is Matthew a Man, a Monster or a Mouse?

that he never wants to hear that nonsense again;

Michael is having an affair. His flam threatens to tell

that he needs to shape up and own up to being a man. His wife is charged never to discuss the issue

his wife when he tries to break off the relationship.

and that seeking counsel would be a big mistake.

Michael is now determined to come clean with his

Is John a Man, a Monster or a Mouse?

wife, seek her forgiveness and definitely end his relationship with the flam.

Frank is a Senior Manager at the local credit union.

Is Michael a Man, a Monster or a Mouse?

He works for a very good salary. Frank also knows

Ricky

that he is a spendthrift while his wife is the home is the only child of his mother who is a

manager, keeping their finances in order. Every

spinster. Ricky has had many relationships which

month Frank gives his wife his paycheck which is

last for a few years but invariably end quite bitterly.

deposited to their joint account. She extracts the

His mother’s opinions mean a lot! He has finally

necessary funds for their expenses and savings

met the girl of his dreams who believes they have

and ensures that Frank’s pocket money advances

been dating too long and it’s time to tie the knot!

to his personal checking account. Frank is happy

After a bitter argument Ricky finally comes clean

with this arrangement.

and informs her that it would be disrespectful to

Is Frank a Man, a Monster or a Mouse?

his mother to marry her since his mother was 20

Disclaimer – the aforementioned situations are fictional and do not depict any actual person or event. Pompasette will not be responsible for any fall-outs. We, however, encourage full and fun debate.

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There’s a way to drink, and then there’s the right way to drink.

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There are things to drink, then there are the things to drink. From beer to wine to cocktails, you could easily slam back haphazardly whatever is in your cabinet or offered at the bar. But a real drinker not only knows what to drink, but also how to POMPASETTE and make it impeccable. Then there’s the little issue of still commanding the room after you’ve had a few (there are tricks for becoming a pro at that, too – but we will handle that in another issue). Today, we do the basics – Rum, Vodka, Scotch, Gin and Cognac – and offer our suggestions.

Svedka Colada Vodka:

This really tastes as good as it looks! Whether it is the decadent, tropical blend of vodka infused with all-natural flavours of creamy, fresh coconut or the taste of ripe, Indonesian pineapples with a hint of juicy Caribbean mango, this WILL be a 2014 favourite! Perfect for the BYOB, a Sunday beach lime or the at-home cocktail mixer, Svedka Colada is awesome and the price is recession ready!

Courvoisier Rose: A lot of people

are turned off by the strong taste of cognac. We won’t mention names but a lot of people can’t handle their cognac either! Unlike most cognac’s, Courvoisier Rose offers a smoother, refreshing taste since it is made from both Courvoisier Cognac and premium, French, red wine grapes. Enjoy the notes of blackberry, black currant and a touch of cherry, vanilla, honey, and vinepeach flavours . We assure you that you will immediately see why Courvoisier Rosé can easily be enjoyed sans the mixers!

Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky: Upgrade to a Single Malt in 2014 and for the rest of your life. Enough said! We recommend Glenfiddich – the world’s most awarded. The 12yo is the signature malt of the range. It is complex with elegant, rounded flavours and notes of fresh pear and subtle oak. The 15yo is a pioneering whisky of character. It boasts of intense complexity with warm spice, honey and rich fruit flavours. The 18yo is produced in small batches and has notes of spiced apple and robust oak. Each batch is of unique and exceptional quality and deserving of a FULL POMPASETTE ENDORSEMENT!

El Dorado Rum: Discover the liquid gold of the Caribbean by enjoying

a range of elegant mixing and sipping rums of unequalled quality and variety. Consistently winning the highest international awards and recognized as top of their class, this is indeed a unique pleasure. Each rum possesses its own character, flavour and distinctively rich aroma – a process unmatched by any other distillery on the planet. The rum cream is divine also! Look out for the El Dorado Rum Flight in select Barbadian restaurants over the next few months.

Hendricks Gin:

An extraordinary small batch Scotland-made gin created with a fully restored 19th-Century Carter-Head still which bathes the ingredients in vapors instead of boiling. A unique blend of botanicals, including rose petal and cucumber. Remember, gin is in… so feel free to mix a couple of exotic gin based cocktails at home. If that should prove too difficult, visit a bar!