Author: Rum Shop Boy

Rum Ambassador | Reviews | Opinions | Consultant. A lover of rums, especially British-style from countries such as Jamaica and Barbados. Rum ambassador. Reviews. Rum opinions. Rum advice. Rum news. Rum chat. Rum discussion. My first rum was Appleton and that is generally the benchmark I use for comparing rums along with Foursquare. My collection now has (in 2023) over 600 different rums and that number is continually growing. I am an advocate of the Gargano rum re-categorisation. As well as rum, I am a big Liverpool fan (and season ticket holder) and love Pet Shop Boys (hence the blog name). I have a Level 1 WSET qualification in Spirits, Level 2 with Distinction. I also have Level 1 WSET wine and Level 2 with Distinction qualifications.

Cadenhead’s GMBV Bellevue Distillery 17yo

Feb 6, 2017Apr 18, 2017 Posted in 100% Column/Coffey Distilled Rum, 17 Year Old Rum, Bellevue Distillery, Cadenhead, GMBV, Guadeloupe, Rhum, Rum from a traditional column still.Leave a comment

Cadenhead’s GMBV Bellevue Distillery 17yo REVIEW

The day I tried £3,500 Rum!!!

Jan 30, 2017Apr 18, 2017 Posted in 50 Year Old, Appleton, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Jamaica, Rum, Single Blended Rum6 Comments

The day I tried £3,500 Rum!!!

Appleton Estate Independence Reserve Limited Edition 50 Year Old Rum

Fair 11 Year Old Rum

Jan 27, 2017Apr 18, 2017 Posted in 11 Year Old Rum, Belize, Fair Rum, Industrial Rum (From A Modern Multi Column Still), Rum, Think RumLeave a comment

Fair 11 Year Old Rum: REVIEW

The Virgin Holiday Spirit

Jan 25, 2017Apr 18, 2017 Posted in 3 Year Old Rum, 5 Year Old Rum, Barbados, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Foursquare, Ian Burrell, Jamaica, Rum, Single Blended Rum, Virgin Holiday Spirit, Worthy Park2 Comments

The Virgin Holiday Spirit REVIEW

Think Rum: REVIEW

Jan 21, 2017Jan 21, 2017 Posted in 1796, Angostura Rum, Belize, Black Barrel, Botran, Dominican Republic, Doorly's, Fair Rum, Foursquare, Guardian of Rum, Ian Burrell, La Hechicera, Mezan, Plantation, Pusser's, Ron Matusalem, Rum, Santa Teresa, Think Rum2 Comments

Think Rum REVIEW and comments on the rum category’s future.

Manchester Rum Festival

Jan 19, 2017Jan 19, 2017 Posted in Manchester Rum Festival, RumLeave a comment

Manchester’s First Rum Festival is coming….. RUM AT THE READY FOR MANCHESTER’S FIRST! Manchester’s first ever rum festival is coming to town this year, thanks to freelance drinks curator Dave Marsland, aka the Drinks Enthusiast. Located at Revolución De Cuba, the festival will be held on Saturday 3rd June, and will boast over 40 types… Continue reading Manchester Rum Festival