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?
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House of Rum Barbados 2006 – UK RumFest 20th Anniversary
HOUSE OF RUM BARBADOS 2006 – UK RUMFEST 20TH ANNIVERSARY Some bottles are interesting because of what’s inside them. Others are interesting because of the story behind them. This one has both. House of Rum released this Barbados 2006 Single Cask to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UK RumFest – and appropriately, the rum itself… Continue reading House of Rum Barbados 2006 – UK RumFest 20th Anniversary
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
Comparing Barbados and Jamaica Rum: Who Wins?
An answer to the age-old question of which is better?
Rum from Barbados or Jamaica.
Tasting Highlights from The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2025
Rum Tastings at The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2025
Rum Tastings at Bar Convent London: Highlights & Experiences
Rum Tastings at Bar Convent London: Highlights & Experiences
The Rum Show 2023 (c/o The Whisky Exchange)
“Four hours of top rums at the trade session of The Rum Show 2023.”
A slightly belated look back!
Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 2010
Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 2010.
The latest iteration of the limited edition Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection is XXI (21)
and called 2010, the latest ‘Vintage’ expression in the range.
Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XX: “Isonomy”
Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XX Isonomy: “Equality under the law”
*REVIEW* of Foursquare’s latest Exceptional Cask Selection.
