Tasty Travel

In a novel collaboration that brings together the distinct flair of Tiki culture and the rich heritage of Filipino rum, Daniel "Doc" Parks, a celebrated tiki cocktail specialist and 2017 San Francisco Chronicle “Bar Star,” has joined forces with Tanduay Brands International, the makers of the world's number 1 rum. This partnership celebrates a fusion of cultures and traditions, marked by the creation of a cocktail book that showcases both Parks' innovative recipes and the versatility of Tanduay Rum. Parks, whose passion for tiki culture began in his teenage years in San Diego, has long been fascinated by Polynesian pop and its artifacts. "I'd find things like barkcloth Hawaiian shirts and vintage exotic records... all kinds of memorabilia from the early days of the Polynesian pop movement in America," Parks reminisces, reflecting on the origins of his interest in tiki culture. The collaboration with Tanduay, a brand with a legacy spanning over a century,