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What Is Navy Rum? The History Behind the Name

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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

5 Rums That Show How Diverse Rum Can Be | World Explorer #1

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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

Black Tot Rum: A Tasting From 2020 to 2025

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A Tasting Session of 2025’s Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve and A Look Back at Earlier Black Tot Editions.

Tasting Highlights from The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2025

Posted in Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Black Tot, Don Q, DropWorks Distillery, Elixir Distillers, England, English Harbour, Fiji, Foursquare, Hampden, Havana Club, Ian Burrell, Jamaica, Long Pond, Rum, St. Nicholas Abbey, Tamosi, The Rum Show, The Whisky Exchange, Worthy ParkLeave a comment

Rum Tastings at The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2025

Rum Tastings at Bar Convent London: Highlights & Experiences

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Rum Tastings at Bar Convent London: Highlights & Experiences

The Rum Show 2023 (c/o The Whisky Exchange)

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“Four hours of top rums at the trade session of The Rum Show 2023.”

A slightly belated look back!

The Rum Show 2022

Posted in 1423 Single Barrel Selection, 2009, Antigua, Appleton, Barbados, Black Tot, Brazil, Bristol, Brugal, Chairman's Reserve, Clarendon, Compagnie des Indes, Damoiseau, Don Q, Doorly's, El Dorado, Elysium, Exceptional Cask Selection, Flor de Caña, Foursquare, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Hattiers Rum, Isonomy, La Hechicera, Mount Gay, Private Cask Selection, Pusser's, Ron Abuelo, Rum, S.B.S. 1423 SINGLE BARREL SELECTION, Seychelles, Sovereignty, St. Nicholas Abbey, Takamaka, Tamosi, The Whisky Exchange, Venezuela, Watt RumLeave a comment

The Rum Show 2022: c/o The Whisky Exchange

My Friday afternoon visit.