Rum-Bar

To most, Jamaica is seen as one of more recognisable islands of the Caribbean. Whether it’s through your own visits or becoming inspired by the images and videos on social media, the country is rich in culture with the expected tipple of choice being a driving force for many to enjoy when visiting. A distilleryContinue reading “Rum-Bar”

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Unveils To UK Drinkers Reserve Blend, Featuring Rare Reserve Stocks

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum have announced the UK launch of Appleton Estate Reserve Blend, which is part of its range of award-winning premium aged rums, all of which are produced from ‘cane to cocktail’ on the Appleton Estate in the lush Nassau Valley in Jamaica. Appleton Estate is Jamaica’s oldest distillery and has been crafting rum forContinue reading “Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Unveils To UK Drinkers Reserve Blend, Featuring Rare Reserve Stocks”

The Koko Kanu Miami Vice Champions Are Crowned

Premium Jamaican Coconut Rum Koko Kanu has announced Keivan Nemati and Maxwell Whitney from Zetter Townhouse Bar in London as the winners of its first ever ‘Kan-u-Kolada Your Miami Vice?’ cocktail competition. The final, which took place on the 11th May at Loves Company in Shoreditch, witnessed twelve pairs of bartenders battling it out to create aContinue reading “The Koko Kanu Miami Vice Champions Are Crowned”

Lamb’s

18 rums together. A hard task for many a rum lover, but spare a thought for Alfred Lamb, wine connoisseur and entrepreneur, who blended 18 back in 1849 to create the staple that we know call Lamb’s. It might sound like a simple story, but some of the best and well-known names are simple, andContinue reading “Lamb’s”

Wray and Nephew

If you’re like me, back when you were a teenager you’d be having ‘shots’ of overproof rum on a night out for cheap thrills and many a spill. But growing up, have you ever had it since, or indeed, actually enjoyed it? I have, to the point of I actually enjoy having a tot whenContinue reading “Wray and Nephew”

Appleton Estate

Appleton Estate is one of the world’s most well-known rum brands, hailing from Jamaica and offering up expressions used by all, from cocktails to served over ice. I finally get myself out to Jamaica soon to check out their home, but it’s got me taking a sneak peak before i jet over! The first knownContinue reading “Appleton Estate”

Koko Kanu

  Koko Kanu offers something a little different, especially to what you expect it to be. From Jamaica, white rum is blended with natural coconut to create the only full strength coconut flavoured rum in the UK. Named in honour of Jamaica’s original inhabitants, the Arawak Indians, and a label that shows the Jamaican national birdContinue reading “Koko Kanu”

Tia Maria Tasting Notes

After focusing on Kahlúa, we can bring out the coffee liqueur which usually comes to mind when talking about the subject, or indeed after finishing a hearty meal. But what makes Tia Maria stand out above the rest so-to-speak? It’s origins are disputed, but going off Tia Maria’s official website – ‘The legend of TiaContinue reading “Tia Maria Tasting Notes”

Virgin Gorda Tasting Notes

What do you think of if I said the word blended? Whisky maybe? How about rum? You might ponder at this one, rum production isn’t as widely known compared to whisky so you could easily say yes to this without realising. Virgin Gorda is one of the first mainstream rums to be blended from three differentContinue reading “Virgin Gorda Tasting Notes”

Rum Fire Tasting Notes

Theres a new overproof rum to excite and tantalize the drinking world, Rum Fire! Created and produced by the guys at Hampden Estate, a company that dates back to 1753, it’s back heeling the likes of Wray and Nephew to become a dominant force in the overproof category. But what makes Rum Fire unique from its competitors?Continue reading “Rum Fire Tasting Notes”