Rum Guides
Welcome to the definitive guide to rum. We created this to educate and entertain both certified rum experts and newcomers to the spirit. If you'd like to know how rum is made or explore the minefield that is the way different types of rum are classified then we've got you covered. With some cracking cocktail recipes for good measure. Our rum guides will keep expanding and exploring because every day is a school day with this amazing spirit!
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A RUM INTRODUCTION
How is rum made?
From sugar cane to your glass, find out what rum is made of, and the different ways it can be made.
STYLES
Different types of rum
Rum classification can be a thorny subject, but we take you through the traditional approaches and terms and well as their limitations.
A GUIDE TO DRINKING RUM
How to drink rum
There’s no one way to drink rum. That’s why we’re here to take you through all the tasty options you have to enjoy one of the world’s finest spirits.
A GUIDE TO RUM
A guide to rhum agricole
How much do you know about rhum agricole? If you’re not familiar with this diverse, distinctive, and delicious spirit, then you need to become acquainted. We can help.
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Our authors
A top spirits writer gracing MoM for seven years, contributing over 900 articles
'Doer of things' with 13 years' extensive drinks retail experience (& a true MoM OG)
Word wrangler, rum aficionado, imperial stout maven & also a MoM OG
Former Master of Malt features editor and award-winning drinks author
Content whizz, shortlisted for IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Trophy 2023
