Post #17647 by martiki on Tue, Dec 31, 2002 1:25 PM

Speaking of booze places of origin, I always wondered why "authentic" polynesian drinks use mostly caribbean rum. Why would rum be any more authentic than tequila, bourbon, or any other non-polynesian alcohol?

Just like the pop tiki bonanza is really more about mainland fantasy and escapism, than polynesian spirituality?

-Randy

Good question, I think the reason is simply that rum is basically an island spirit. A palm tree is a palm tree.

-martin