BAJAN SUN
Bajan Sun Magazine
JUN 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
colourful 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 ‘Under-the-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.
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