Review of Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith, Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit
What an impressive book! Get a copy at https://www.wonkpress.com/products/modern-caribbean-rum !
Origine Amber Estate Reserve Rum
How long ago did I get this bottle? Was it 15 years ago? Senator, I do not recall. This was an interesting product—a company in the Netherland bought up seven different types of rums —including a 10-year old form Barbados—
Unusual Drinks (Part 1): Grand Teton Brewing Gose, Pisco Porton, La Caravedo Pisco, Fos Liqueur, and Stolen Smoked Rum
There is something very satisfying about having a go-to drink. After a long day of work and kid care, a glass of whiskey is very welcome. The Kosar house bourbons include Four Roses Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Weller 12-year (and Special
Cockspur 12 Bajan Handcrafted Rum
In short—we love it. We love the color, and we love the rich vanilla, toffee, and molasses flavors. This is a rum you can sip straight from the bottle neat with nary a burn in your throat. We also love
Tonight’s Tipple: A Dark and Stormy
The last time we wrote of this cocktail (here), we encourage the use of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. While this is a splendid choice, there are other options. Maui Dark Rum, made by Haleakala Distillers, is a terrific option. (Rating ****1/2)
Interview with Richard Foss, Rum Historian
AlcoholReviews.com had the pleasure of sitting down with Richard Foss, author of Rum: A Global History (Reaktion, 2012). Naturally, we met in a bar, the classic Tune Inn on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Foss clearly enjoys tasting new rums,