Bacardí is one of the biggest brands in the world, yet I can not believe that I am yet to feature it in any way shape or form. So in response to this, lets take a look at how Bacardí is the name of rum, and why it is enjoyed in nearly every country *. 1814 heraldedContinue reading “Bacardí”
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Captain Morgan
Now here’s a brand that many of you will have seen, and probably ordered at some point in your young lives; Captain Morgan’s rum. A stalwart to many, and one of the brands and expressions within that i’m sure many of you start your rum journey with. But how did it get to become soContinue reading “Captain Morgan”
La Hechicera Tasting Notes
Everyone loves something new, especially one that gives off a lot of vibes when it first arrives on our shores. Recently, a Columbian rum did just that in the form of La Hechicera. But why the fan-fare? Well lets take a look – Pronounced ‘etch-ee-seh-rah’ and meaning ‘enchantress’ in Spanish, the rum comes straight fromContinue reading “La Hechicera Tasting Notes”
Pusser’s
Everyone loves something classic. Classic films, classic cars, classic music. But what about classic drink? Yes there’s the classic cocktails like Martini or Manhattan, but what about those brands that make those cocktails become a mainstay? Or maybe those brands that have earned the right to be called classic? Say, for example, Pusser’s? Pusser’s comesContinue reading “Pusser’s”
Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes
If you look into a brand you expect to see the usual kind of story. A process of distillation is involved which to put simply means separates the good stuff from the bad stuff. Does it ever cross your mind though to think who started all this? Especially when it comes to the distillation ofContinue reading “Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes”
El Dorado
I had one of those days where you have a genuine excitement to what was ahead. A schedule of ‘El Dorado Masterclass’ is always a highlight in any bartenders calendar, as was seen when over 30 rum enthusiasts from all over Manchester ascended once upon Kosmonaut, one of Manchester’s bars on Tariff Street. With Stef Holt heading upContinue reading “El Dorado”
Diplomático
There’s brands within a certain category that create a consistent buzz. Brewdog does to ale what Hendrick’s does to gin and Grey Goose to vodka. But to have a portfolio that not only creates a buzz from birth, but also wins time after time is something of an achievement, something that Diplomático have down to a tee. IContinue reading “Diplomático”
Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced & Tiki Fire Tasting Notes
It’s always good to hear of a new product to hit the market and with a story of one person wanting to make a dream come true. Tom Hurst had a dream to make a sweet and lime spiced rum for a couple of years, but never thought that LWC, an independent drinks wholesaler in the UK, wouldContinue reading “Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced & Tiki Fire 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”
Isla Ñ Tasting Notes
Isla Ñ Rum is a new breed of rums coming from countries you don’t usually expect this Caribbean based category to originate from. Isla Ñ is created and produced in Tucuman, a subtropical sugar-producing area in the northern region of Argentina. The brand was founded to re-create old-time distilling techniques with world-class raw materials. Appropriate then that Tucuman is in theContinue reading “Isla Ñ Tasting Notes”
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