“A sweet new way to experience rum” — 2 unmissable rum-focused Q&A’s, the intricacies of sugarcane, the Big Island’s only distillery, and more.
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An American rum misconception, the problem with "best of" articles, an overview of the Rums of Puerto Rico program, and more.
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“Potential to be a world standard” — An interview with Rob Burr (Rob’s Rum Guide, Miami Rum Festival), must-have overproof rums, cane juice rum from Puerto Rico, and more.
Read More"We shouldn't be surprised when American rums are judged to be really good." — A Q&A on American rum with Rob Burr of Rob's Rum Guide and the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival.
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Fermentation is alchemy—prove me wrong. Plus, Paste Magazine reviews Montanya Exclusiva and Virago Spirits Four-Port Rum, a D.C. distillery creates a green spiced rum, and more.
Read MoreIt’s National Rum Day, I guess? Plus, I talk to 6 American rum distillers for The Rum Reader. An American rum wins gold for the first time at IWSC. Bayou launches a private barrel program.
Read MoreThe most important American rum investment of the year. Plus, the Washington Post looks at bottled-in-bond rum, I highlight a Drink of the Week, and the nation’s craft distillers push policy in D.C.
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We have Straight Whiskey—why not Straight Rum? Distillers make the case for why the category should exist. Plus, ordering rum might get way easier soon, Jimmy Carter sells a bunch of Georgia rum, and more.
Read MoreA Caribbean take on the top 10 American rums. Expansion notes for several brands. Plus thoughts on American rums from Martha Stewart and a Panamanian distillery, naturally. And more!
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“If there’s one main goal I have, it’s to destroy the perception that white rum, or rum in general, is a f—ing placeholder for another spirit.” An interview with Lyon Distilling co-founder Jaime Windon.
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