Bajan Sun Magazine - Caribbean Entrepreneurs Vol1 Issue 5 | Page 35

BAJAN SUN Bajan Sun Magazine JULY 2014 RUM SHOP TALK So many shops from so many parishes, and they all have a new and interesting story to tell. In Barbados it is the rum shops that provide a personal atmosphere. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet many wonderful people in all of these places. The Rum Shop, an institution of village life, much in evidence in present society today should be re-created as part of the Heritage celebrations. Why? As society develops institutions are created to service the needs of the community, the rum shop is one such pivotal institution for our society. The Rum Shop served as a meeting point for society’s more colorful members. The Rum Shop is often seen as common ground, where people from all walks of life could meet and feel the pulse of society, exchange ideas and refresh themselves. Some rum shops double as little grocery stores, but most are small, individual establishments. They are everywhere, dotting the streets and roadsides of the island’s towns and villages. The rum shop is a local institution. Ordering Rum: To get the attention of the proprietor, you have to slam your money on the counter and demand what you want. Quart: Those with means order a quart to be taken home. Flask: For the less well off, a flask is a small, flat bottle containing 35-40% proof that four can share in one round with a chaser. Pitie, Nip or Mix: The smaller ‘Nip’ or a ‘Mix’ is for three. The ‘Half nip’ is shared between two friends. The ‘Mix’ is a deceptively sweet combination of Falernum (a sweet rum liquor from Barbados) and rum. ‘Anba Contwè’, or ‘Underthe-Counter’ is a secret brew of herbs steeped in alcohol with supposed aphrodisiac qualities. Shot: A ‘Shot’ is an individual amount of strong rum, served in a small glass that is tossed down the throat. B A J AN W E B D E S I G N S Web Design  Domain Name  Email Accounts  Web Development  Graphic Design  Social Media  Web Support 35 Bajan Web Design Specializes in quality web design, web programming, flash design, Wordpress customization, SEO services and many more at a competitive rate. Here at Bajan Web Designs we are all about making your life as easy as possible. We don’t like how other agencies will baffle you with technical jargon to make them sound worth more than they are. This is why we have a new way of doing things. You the client get a specialist design and development team, working on your website for a simple clear cut price. Every website will be custom designed, developed and tested to the highest standards – except we won’t change our quote every other day. We have packages set up already so that you can decide what you want and how much you want to pay for it. Call: 245-6629 Email: [email protected] www.bajansunonline.com/MAGAZINE/ | [email protected] | @BajanSunOnline