Category: Luca Gargano

2018’s Best Rums and Opinions on Rum’s Current Position

Posted in 2005, Antigua, Appleton, Barbados, Cane & Bean 1870, Compagnie des Indes, Dominus, Don Q, England, English Spirit, Foursquare, Hampden, Jamaica, Kill Devil, Luca Gargano, Martinique, Mhoba, Mount Gay, Neisson, Neptune Rum, Plantation, Premise, Principia, Rhum, Rhum Depaz, Rhum JM, Richard Seale, Ron, Rum, SMWS, VelierLeave a comment

Opinion on rum’s current position in the UK.

Are spiced rums good for rum?
Favourite rums from 2018.
Rum in 2019.
Is rum the new gin?
My top 3 rums of 2018.
My top 3 distilleries in 2018.

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Antigua Distillery Velier “Heavy” Rum

Posted in Antigua, English Harbour, Luca Gargano, Rum, Rum from a traditional column still., Velier2 Comments

REVIEW of amazing “Heavy” Rum from Antigua Distillery Limited and bottled by Luca Gargano’s Velier.

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Foursquare Triptych

Posted in Aged In Madeira Casks, Barbados, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Cask Strength, Foursquare, Luca Gargano, Richard Seale, Rum, Triptych, Velier3 Comments

Foursquare Triptych: REVIEW of The Foursquare-Velier collaboration.

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Velier Royal Navy Very Old Rum

Posted in 12 Year Old Rum, 15 Year Old Rum, 20 Year Old Rum, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Caroni, Guyana, Hampden, Jamaica, Luca Gargano, Rum, Rum from a traditional column still., RumFest 2017, Trinidad, Velier2 Comments

Velier Royal Navy Very Old Rum: REVIEW of a new Velier release.

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Hampden Distillery Visit

Posted in 100% Pot Distilled Rum, Guardian of Rum, Hampden, Jamaica, Luca Gargano, Rum, Velier, Vivian Wisdom2 Comments

Hampden Distillery Visit

RumFest 2016: SATURDAY

Posted in Appleton, Banks Rums, Barbados, Don Q, El Dorado, Foursquare, Guyana, Hampden, Havana Club, Ian Burrell, Jamaica, Luca Gargano, Master Blender's Legacy, Mezan, Mount Gay, Puerto Rico, Richard Seale, Ron, Rum, RumFest, RumFest 2016, RumFest Saturday, The Real McCoy, Velier, Westerhall RumLeave a comment

I have added a review for RumFest 2016 SATURDAY. Please see the link below. RUM SHOP BOY @ RumFest 2016 SATURDAY   Also….. RUM SHOP BOY @ Boutique RumFest 2016 RUM SHOP BOY @ Rum University @ RumFest 2016     #Banksrums #Banks_rum #TheRealMcCoyRum #HavanaClub_UK #MountGayRumUK #AppletonRumUK #Foursquare #WesterhallRumUK #Velier #LucaGargano #RichardSeale #DonQ #eauxdevieuk #mezanrum.com… Continue reading RumFest 2016: SATURDAY

Guardians of Rum

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I am very proud and honoured to be one of the “Guardians of Rum.” Bestowed upon those in the Rum community who appreciate and adore genuine artisanally produced rum. Thank you Richard Seale for this honour.