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Why Did Rum Become Associated with Sailors and Pirates?Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! You surely…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in CubaI visited Havana for the first time last month, part of a wider quest to see all the heartlands of rum. After ticking off Barbados, Cuba, Martinique and Jamaica were in…
Five Whiskies with Cool NamesHere are five whiskies with cool names. Do you have favourites? Suggest them in the comments below. A cool name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson…
Our Jess Moves On To Pastures NewIf you’re reading this blog, then you know Jess. You know her because she’s written for us for over five years. And because in the last couple of years, she…
5 Introductory Whiskies to TryGood introductory whiskies to try tend to be approachable, well-balanced, and representative of their style, without being too overwhelming in terms of complexity or intensity. That said, there are so…
The Top Distilleries to Collect from in ScotlandWhat are the top distilleries to collect from in Scotland? We can help you out with that. If you love collecting whisky then chances are you’re on the lookout for…
How To Drink CalvadosCalvados doesn’t enjoy enough time in the spotlight. Let’s correct that oversight. Here’s our guide on how to drink Calvados. Calvados might not be something you’ve had the pleasure of trying…
A Love Letter to WhiskyYou love whisky. We love whisky. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’re in a romantic mood. Here’s our love letter to whisky. I want you to picture yourself standing…
Cocktail of the Week: The 1796 SpritzToday we’re taking a rum-tastic spin on a classic cocktail made with a certain Venezuelan rum. It’s the 1796 Spritz. “The secret behind creating a great rum cocktail begins in…
Get A Taste of MoM’s Home CookingWho said spirits are just for drinking? Get your aprons on because we’re cooking up a storm… with whisky, rum and all kinds of other spirits. Careful now. So whether…
Behind The Scenes at Mannochmore DistilleryWe got a sneak peek at a relatively unknown but essential distillery during the Spirit of Speyside Festival this year to see how Mannochmore makes its fabulous fruity whisky. Mannochmore…
How Sea Turtles and a Son’s Dare Led to Lost Year RumLee Smith is a rum lover who was challenged by his son to help endangered sea turtles. This is the story of how he founded Lost Years Rum. Every year,…
Takamaka Rum: Bringing Spirit to The SeychellesWe visited Seychelles to find out how two brothers created a rum unique to the island against all the odds. This is the remarkable story of Takamaka Rum. You know…
The Story of The Balvenie 27 Year Old – A Rare Discovery From Distant ShoresThe newest addition to its Stories Range, The Balvenie 27 Year Old – A Rare Discovery From Distant Shores celebrates rum finishes, remarkable distilleries, and the long-term friendships this industry…
Rhum Agricole 101 With Ashera GoonewardeneWe love agricole rhum, and so does our friend Ashera Goonewardene, so she’s here to help introduce you to a spirit that you won’t be able to resist once you…
The Portsmouth Distillery: Making British Rum With IntegrityThe Portsmouth Distillery makes a truly British rum including the new 1812, the first 3-year-old cask aged rum to be made from scratch in the UK. We talk to the…
