On July 10, 2010, Pussers Rum again stepped up and sponsored the 26th annual Mahogany Memories Wooden Boat Show for the Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. It was held all day at the Connecticut River Museum, in Essex, CT, after which Pussers provided a Painkiller party, followed by trophy presentations of Pussers decanters to the Best Restored and Best Preserved antique and/or classic wooden boats, and Pussers flagons to the Peoples Choice and the Judges Choice antique and/or classic boats.

Bartenders Patty and Cliff McGuire (truly Pusser’s Ambassadors), Don Gildea (visiting from Florida for the second year), and Ann-Marie, Lynn and Ed Dombroskas were busy for almost two hours when the bar opened, making up five gallon pails of Painkillers and Navy Grog, as well as setting up the bar with many banners (both large and small), posters, “Splice the Main Brace” pennant arrangements, and also setting up for Pussers with ginger beer, Pusser’s and Coke, and other assorted Pusser’s drinks. This year, due to the popularity of the Painkillers, it was necessary to go back and make up an additional “pail” of Painkillers, despite starting with a 150 drink start-up “pail”. “Once people try these drinks, with moderation, they just can’t get enough of them,” said Cliff McGuire. “Last call” was at 6.30pm, and many very satisfied new customers, as well as many veteran customers, left the Bar to enjoy a well deserved and very well prepared Buffet, provided by The Lions Club of Old Saybrrok, CT.

“Once again Pussers’ generosity and their public relations did a fantastic job bringing the Pussers name into the Connecticut River marketplace,” added Cliff.
 
“As a result of the many cocktail parties sponsored by Pusser’s at the Mahogany Memories Boat Shows over the years, there have been numerous converts from the competition, and now many regular customers, who swear by its taste, and truly enjoy Pusser’s with tonic, Coca-Cola, Ginger Beer, or just enjoy Pusser’s on the rocks (especially tasty on a cold New England winter night).

“As the original bartender from the first Pusser’s sponsored cocktail party, I can very honestly say people just love the taste of Pussers, and, despite the fact that the show was only a week ago, already people are talking about what a great rum, and a great sponsor Pusser’s has been supporting our Mahogany Memories Boat Shows and are looking forward to joining us in 2011 for another fun-filled weekend, with a great party atmosphere.”