Gift packs can be a fantastic, convenient way to get yourself – and the ultimate recipient of your carefully considered and wildly lavish gift – the absolute maximum in terms of bang/buck ratio. They can…
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The 10 Best Drinks Gifts Available Right Now
Posted on 5 November 2019 by Tom
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The Geography of Rum
Posted on 29 May 2019 by Tom
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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,…
Continue reading »Happy Daiquiri Day!
Posted on 19 July 2018 by Billy
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Happy Daiquiri Day! The humble Daiquiri is a classic rum cocktail and maybe the simplest one to make at home. But there’s much more to it than there might seem… What is a Daiquiri? At…
Continue reading »Drinks trends for 2018
Posted on 5 January 2018 by Dawn
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The Whisky Exchange’s head buyer, Dawn Davies MW, spends more time than most seeking out new and exciting drinks. Here are her picks for the top trends of 2018… 2018 is a year for change….
Continue reading »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…
Continue reading »Summer Spirits and Cocktails at TWE Vinopolis
Posted on 14 August 2014 by Billy
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While most of the masterclasses at our London shop are focused on the world of whisky, we do like to do something a little different from time to time. With summer most definitely in the…
Continue reading »Rumfest 2008: Photos and Report
Posted on 21 November 2008 by Tim F
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When it comes to spirits, we’re a broad church here at TWE: we like anything so long as it’s well-made, and one of our favourite spirits (after whisky, of course) is Rum. We distribute a…
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Bodega Piedra Fluida tends to its vines at an altitude of 1650 meters, in the volcanic soils of the Canary Islands �...
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In 2018, Bodega Piedra Fluida started its journey and cultivated vines at an altitude of 1650 meters in the volcanic s...
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The 2021-vintage of Seneca Lake Cabernet Franc represents a warm vintage in the producer’s cool New York...
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Winemaker Marelise Niemann embraces a minimal intervention philosophy when making her wines, both for Momento and farm...
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What really makes Bob Harris' predicament in 'Lost In Translation' so absurdly funny is that he nailed it in one take, and the director just couldn't accept that.
Posted on: 11 January 2024
I'd say there's not a lot between them. I'd say that the techniques used to make the rum change the flavour more than the raw material between molasses and cane honey, so it'll be other factors that...
Posted on: 26 October 2023
Such a pity that the distillery was destroyed. I had the great luck to try one of these, to me almost magic, Karuizawas. It was a 1972/2008, 36y, #7290 with 65%. Since today I have memoriesof this...
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