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—Continue readingOrigine Amber Estate Reserve 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 loveContinue readingCockspur 12 Bajan Handcrafted Rum
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)Continue readingTonight’s Tipple: A Dark and Stormy
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,Continue readingInterview with Richard Foss, Rum Historian
Editor’s note: We’re republishing this review from June 2006 as part of a reorganization of the site’s content. What a delicious rum! It’s a robust (92 proof), deep copper colored, and oozes flavor….Lots of vanilla and berries. It is aContinue readingSailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum