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
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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?
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
Rum, Ron or Rhum? What’s the Difference?
Have you ever wondered why some bottles say Rum, others say Ron, and others say Rhum? Do they describe different types of spirit? Different production methods? Or are they simply different names for the same thing? It’s a surprisingly common source of confusion in the rum world. 🥃 RUM Rum is the English-language term and… Continue reading Rum, Ron or Rhum? What’s the Difference?
Why This Rum Article Made Me Angry (Stop Calling This Rum!)
I don’t usually make videos in response to online articles… …but this one really got under my skin. A popular “Best Caribbean Rums” article mixes genuine rum with flavoured products, repeats some questionable claims and leaves readers with a very misleading picture of what rum actually is. In this video I break down exactly what… Continue reading Why This Rum Article Made Me Angry (Stop Calling This Rum!)
Drink More Rum | The RumShopBoy Motto 🥃🍹
Drink More Rum | The RumShopBoy Motto 🥃🍹 Three simple words. Drink More Rum. It’s more than just a slogan—it’s the philosophy behind everything I do at RumShopBoy. Rum is one of the most diverse and exciting spirits in the world, yet it’s still misunderstood by so many people. From light Cuban styles and rich… Continue reading Drink More Rum | The RumShopBoy Motto 🥃🍹
🥃 New Video: 5 Rums Beginners Should Try AFTER The Basics
The latest video is now live on the RumShopBoy YouTube channel! If you’ve already explored some beginner-friendly rums and are wondering where to go next, this video is for you. In 5 Rums Beginners Should Try AFTER The Basics, I look at five bottles that can help expand your rum horizons and introduce you to… Continue reading 🥃 New Video: 5 Rums Beginners Should Try AFTER The Basics
🥃 New Video: 5 MORE Rums Every Beginner Should Try Next
The latest video is now live on the RumShopBoy YouTube channel! In this video I take the next step beyond beginner rum recommendations and look at five bottles that can help expand your rum horizons. The featured rums are: 🥃 Santa Teresa 1796🥃 Worthy Park Estate Reserve🥃 Brugal 1888🥃 Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof🥃 Doorly’s 12 Year… Continue reading 🥃 New Video: 5 MORE Rums Every Beginner Should Try Next
