🥃 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
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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
5 Budget Rums That Might Surprise You | Great Value Rum Recommendations
Think you know what to expect from a budget rum? You might be surprised. In the latest instalment of my Budget Rum series, I’m looking at five affordable bottles that offer plenty of character without demanding a premium price. This time we’re travelling from England and Madeira to the Canary Islands, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.… Continue reading 5 Budget Rums That Might Surprise You | Great Value Rum Recommendations
5 Budget Rums From Countries You Didn’t Expect
5 Budget Rums From Countries You Didn’t Expect Think great value rum only comes from the Caribbean? Think again. In my latest YouTube video, I’m taking a look at five excellent budget rums from countries that don’t always spring to mind when people think about rum. From Scotland to the Philippines, these bottles prove that… Continue reading 5 Budget Rums From Countries You Didn’t Expect
5 MORE Budget Rums You Should Try | Hidden Gems That Won’t Break the Bank
If you enjoyed my first 5 Budget Rums You Should Try video, here are five more bottles that prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy excellent rum. Whether you’re looking to expand your collection, discover something a little different, or simply find great value for money, these rums all deserve far more… Continue reading 5 MORE Budget Rums You Should Try | Hidden Gems That Won’t Break the Bank
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 🥃🍹
