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Read interviews, features, news and articles on rum, right here on the Master of Malt blog. Check out all the styles of rum here. Flavoured rum products are here. Here's a list of Rum Brands.  
Pina Colada with Aluna rumHow To Make An Easy Piña Colada

As I am sure you’re all aware, it’s Piña Colada day on Wednesday 10 July so we’re showing you a simple way to make one of the world’s great cocktails….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
A Daiquiri being made at Trailer HappinessThe Best White Rums to Buy Right Now

The term ‘white rum’ covers a lot of ground, but it is often used by producers, retailers and drinkers as a broad descriptor for rum with no, or very little…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
Why Did Rum Become Associated with Sailors and Pirates?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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
rum slaves5 Amazing Facts About the History of Rum That You Probably Didn’t Know

Today, we’re taking a look at the often violent and cruel but never boring history and culture of rum. Rum came about when European colonists brought sugar cane which is…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Worthy Park EstateWhat is the Best Jamaican Rum to Buy?

When we think of the top rum-producing nations in the world, Jamaica is high on the list. It’s a unique country with a rich, distinctive culture and heritage, and it…

Michael OrsonMichael Orson
The Best Sipping Rums to Drink in 2024
The Best Sipping Rums to Drink in 2024

When it comes to sipping spirits neat, the rum category truly stands out for its diversity and complexity. I’ve picked out a few of the best sipping rums, so grab…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
House of Rum product shotsNew Arrival of the Week: House of Rum Single Cask Bottlings

As well as being Master of Malt we are also Masters of Molasses so we were very excited to learn about a new independent rum bottler with some very exciting…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Dead Man's FingersWhat are the Different Flavours of Dead Man’s Fingers Rum?

One night in the Rum and Crab Shack, a charming rum bar and seafood restaurant in St. Ives, Cornwall, the owners Chris McGuire and Neythan Hayes were sipping the Venezuelan…

Michael OrsonMichael Orson
Project #173 Black Cherry RumThe Best Rum to Buy at Any Price

Rum is a unique spirit which has captured the hearts of connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. Originating in the 17th-century Caribbean, rum has a rich and often tragic history. It’s…

Michael OrsonMichael Orson
Glass with Eminente 7 year old Cuban rumTop 10 Rums To Buy for Christmas 2023

Is 2024 going to be the year of rum? Your guess is as good as ours but what we do know is that rum offers an incredible amount of flavour…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Don Papa and Angostura rum in cocktailsThere’s A Rum For That: Eight Delicious Ways With Rum

No matter what your tastes run to, there’s a rum for you out there. With eight delicious serves we show you how diverse and versatile this amazing spirit can be….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
A bottle of Dunderhead RumDunderhead – Why Mucky & Dirty Are Good Words When It Comes To Rum

The world of dunder in rum is explored here by Ben who explains the phenomenon behind the funk and why a love of it contributed to the creation of Dunderhead…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Master of Malt’s Latest Drinks Industry TrendsMaster of Malt’s Latest Drinks Industry Trends

See what our experts have identified as industry trends so you can stay ahead of the game and enjoy the best from the world of drinks. I don’t really buy…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Duppy ShareThe Duppy Share’s George Frost on Premium Rum

The rum revolution is growing strong, so we had a chat with the founder of The Duppy Share, George Frost to reflect on the growth of both the brand and…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
Tiki Turner - Cocktail of the WeekCocktail of the Week: The Tiki Turner

Today we’re making a cocktail we guarantee you’ve never seen before because it was created by a group of staff right here at Master of Malt. Combining rum and smoky…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Angostura RumRum Revival: How the Spirit’s Second Coming Happened

Has the year of rum finally happened? Ian Buxton returns to look at the causes behind the increasingly glorious rum revolution occurring in spirits right now. A few years ago…

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton