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The Geography of Rum

Posted on 29 May 2019 by Tom

Or; Exploring Rum – X Marks the Tot Given its hugely diverse nature – in terms of flavour, geography and production methods – rum has, over the years, proven notoriously difficult to classify, regulate and,…

10 rums you should know about

Posted on 12 July 2017 by Billy

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In the run up to Black Tot Day at the end of July, we’ve been scouring our shelves for great rums. With so many producers, the number of rums out there can be overwhelming. So,…

Rum vs Rhum – molasses, agricole and sugarcane honey

Posted on 27 June 2017 by Billy

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When it comes to drinks with history, rum has packed more into a shorter time than most. Despite only appearing in something approaching its current form in the 17th century, the past 400 years have…

Thomas B Cohoon on My Take On This Whole Ratings Hoo-Hah:
I enjoy reading and even listening to whisky reviews. But I drink what I can more or less afford and like what I like. I sort of am able to align my buying by tasting notes from others who are similar...
Posted on: 18 October 2019
David Stewart on Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2020 – the winners:
Let's not forget this is 1 man and his opinion. Yes, those bottles are suddenly selling for lots more cash. Doesn't mean the world voted for the best dram in the world.
Posted on: 17 October 2019
Billy on Acorn to Oak Tree: How wood affects your whisky:
While the species makes a difference, the locale of where the trees are grown also has a big influence on the flavour the oak will give to a whisky. Also, the oak used from each area is usually a...
Posted on: 17 October 2019