Rum
-
The harmony of liquid and cask is what makes for truly great aged spirits, be it whisky, anejo tequila, or, in this case, rum. Guatemalan rum makers Ron Zacapa are celebrating this connection with the…
-
Rum is no longer believed to be the pirate swill society onced deemed it. With prices raising regularly into the three and four digit range, the sugar cane-based spirit is proving it deserves to be…
-
Known for lavish collaborations and price tags to match, Dictador recently ventured into even loftier territory with the introduction of its Totem collection. Now, the Colombian rum brand is releasing the second bottling in the…
-
Diplomático has unveiled the latest addition to its Prestige range, the 2007 Single Vintage rum. The collection is made up of the Venezuelan brand’s Ambassador Selection and Single Vintages from the years 1997, 2000, 2001,…
-
Rum is challenging the luxury spirits market once dominated by whisky and, well, whiskey. The latest example comes via Brugal rum, which is paying homage to its founder, Andrés, with the release of a limited…
-
Ernest Hemingway-inspired rum brand Papa’s Pilar has unveiled its 2022 Legacy Edition release. The second bottling in the limited-quantity series celebrates the 70th anniversary of the publishing of The Old Man and the Sea. Papa’s…
-
Mount Gay has unveiled the fifth rum in its famed, limited-edition Master Blender Collection, The Madeira Cask Expression. The rare bottling celebrates the brand’s hertitage and is released annually to showcase its passion for innovation.…
-
Botran Rum is returning to the United States after a three-year hiatus. The best-selling rum in Guatemala, Botran returns with a fresh new look and touting new certifications. Botran Rum is a single estate rum…
-
Beloved rum line Plantation has unveiled its latest limited edition rum, Guyana 2007. The bottling celebrates marine animals native to traditional rum regions. Plantation Guyana 2007 is the fourth bottling in the Maison Ferrand-owned brand’s…
-
In one of my last masterclasses for waiters and bartenders I asked a simple question: “How do you categorize Rum?” Some of them responded, “White and Dark”, others “Agricole and Traditional”, but almost everyone used…