Overripe bananas. Tropical fruit. Fermented fruit. And sometimes aromas that are almost impossible to describe. If you’ve ever opened a particularly characterful Jamaican rum, you’ll probably know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s what rum enthusiasts often call Jamaican funk. Some people absolutely love it. Others find it a little challenging. But where does that… Continue reading What Makes Jamaican Rum Taste So Funky?
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What Is Navy Rum? The History Behind the Name
What exactly is Navy Rum? Is it a particular style? Does it have to be strong? Does it have to come from certain countries? And does it actually have anything to do with the Royal Navy? Well… yes. But probably not in quite the way you think. Navy Rum has a fascinating history stretching back… Continue reading What Is Navy Rum? The History Behind the Name
Pot Still vs Column Still: What’s The Difference?
Pot still rum is better than column still rum. Right? Well… not necessarily. It’s one of the biggest misconceptions in rum: that simply knowing which type of still was used tells you whether a rum is going to be good. It doesn’t. Pot stills and column stills can certainly produce very different styles of spirit.… Continue reading Pot Still vs Column Still: What’s The Difference?
If I Could Only Have 5 Rums… These Are the Ones I’d Choose
🥃 IF I COULD ONLY HAVE 5 RUMS… Imagine having to reduce your entire rum collection to just five bottles. Which ones would survive? It’s a question that sounds fairly straightforward until you actually try to answer it. Do you choose your five highest-rated rums? Your most expensive bottles? The rarest? Or simply the five… Continue reading If I Could Only Have 5 Rums… These Are the Ones I’d Choose
Why Older Rum Isn’t Always Better | Rum Knowledge #7
Surely an older rum must be a better rum? If one bottle has been aged for 20 years and another for 10, it seems perfectly reasonable to assume that the older rum should be better. It has spent twice as long maturing in a barrel. It will probably cost considerably more. And that impressive age… Continue reading Why Older Rum Isn’t Always Better | Rum Knowledge #7
If Spiced Rum Is So Bad, Why Is It So Popular? | Rum Knowledge #6
Spiced rum is incredibly popular. Walk into almost any supermarket, pub or bar and you’ll probably find several bottles of it.Captain Morgan. Dead Man’s Fingers. Kraken. Sailor Jerry. For many people, these aren’t just familiar names — they’re their introduction to the entire world of rum. There’s just one problem. I don’t like spiced rum.… Continue reading If Spiced Rum Is So Bad, Why Is It So Popular? | Rum Knowledge #6
Why Some Rums Have Added Sugar | Rum Knowledge #5
Added sugar in rum. It’s one of those subjects that can very quickly divide rum drinkers. For some people, any added sugar is unacceptable. For others, it simply doesn’t matter as long as they enjoy what’s in the glass. But the reality is a little more complicated. In Rum Knowledge #5, I’m looking at why… Continue reading Why Some Rums Have Added Sugar | Rum Knowledge #5
5 EVEN MORE Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #3
Just when you think you’ve discovered how diverse rum can be, there’s always somewhere else to explore. Across the first two World Explorer videos, we’ve already travelled through a remarkable range of countries, production methods and rum traditions. For World Explorer #3, we’re going even further. This time we’re travelling to Guyana, Jamaica, Haiti, South… Continue reading 5 EVEN MORE Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #3
5 MORE Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #2
The world of rum is far bigger and more diverse than many people realise. After exploring five very different expressions in World Explorer #1, we’re continuing the journey with another five fascinating rums from around the world. World Explorer #2 takes us to El Salvador, Jamaica, Grenada, Réunion and Cape Verde — with very different… Continue reading 5 MORE Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #2
5 Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #1
Rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world. Different raw materials, fermentation methods, stills, ageing techniques and regional traditions can produce dramatically different styles of rum. That’s exactly what my new World Explorer series is all about. In World Explorer #1, I’ve selected five very different bottles that demonstrate just how broad… Continue reading 5 Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #1
