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Ron Gabbard was and still is, the editor of the Northwest Miniature Bottle Club Newsletter. For several years
now he has also been the editor of the Midwest Miniature Bottle Club Newsletter, meaning Ron is a very busy
man. This busy man has taken the time to write FOUR articles for this edition of miNiZ. I would normally hold
over two until the next edition but they are connected so all are here.

Actually, I am getting worried he is after my job! He is probably CIA, you know the reputation those guys had for
subversion and pushing change of governance. I believe he is secretly learning Italian, French and Chinese to
take over those newsletters also! Help me here can you? I need articles from more members, otherwise my
days may be numbered and a coup will take place. Also, remember for each article you write for the next miNiZ
(and this one) you will go into the draw to win the Dr. Hearall’s bottle.

David Smith

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Nicaragua. We do not get many bottles from Nicaragua in New Zealand which is a pity
going by the Flor De Cana shown here. The Company Licorera De Nicaragua was founded
in 1892 and is still family owned. They have a great belief in their products as entry level
starts at premium followed by super premium and ultra premium.
The rounded flask
bottle below is in the
ultra premium level
which also includes
18 and 25 year
versions. The rum
has won many
distinguished
awards at
international
competitions.
Reports say it is
great drinking and
at NZ$8 it is great
value. Good to see
a quality drink in a
quality bottle.

Mexico. From beauty to the beast. This shrunken head contains 6yr
old Mexican rum. Although the rum comes from Mexico it seems as if
the United Nations became involved in it’s production. As mentioned
the rum is made in Mexico at the family owned Destilados Bonampak
distillery. The family have run the distillery for almost 70 years with the

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