Old Monk and McDowell's ran afoul of India's rum standard. A tour of what "rum" legally means in India, the EU, the US, Australia, and CARICOM.

Bumbu the Original isn't legally rum in the US or EU but the brand says its the #1 selling super-premium rum. What's the scoop?

Arthur Roberts kept his handwritten 1963 Royal Navy rum recipe for sixty years without realizing it's importance. Here's the story of meeting him.

Planteray OFTD, aka "Oh Fuck, That's Delicious", turns 10. The overproof rum that fuels modern tiki, told in the words of the OFTD brothers who created it.

Is Bumbu really rum? The answer depends on which Bumbu you're talking about. Here, we'll separate fact from conjecture to examine why Bumbu is controversial in some circles.

Fermentation alone can't make super funky rum. In 1906, a British chemist in Jamaica hacked ester formation at distillation using chemical jujitsu. Here's how.

Yeast gets all the credit, but bacteria are behind the most extreme flavors in weird, high-ester rums. What's a muck pit? Part 3 of a 4-part series explains.

How do Jamaican distillers make funky, high-congener rum? Part 2 explores dunder, and cane acid, the ingredients that push fermentation beyond the ordinary.

What makes Hampden taste different from Bacardi? It starts with the yeast. A guide to rum fermentation and esters — Part 1 of a series on funky rum.

A possible Pernod–Brown-Forman tie-up raises a bigger question: when portfolios overlap or turmoil hits, which rum brands stay—and which get sold?

Step inside Appleton Estate in 1950. A rare Wray & Nephew brochure and archival photos reveal how Jamaican rum was made—from cane fields to pot stills.

The little-known story behind Appleton Estate Special and how it marked the true beginning of Appleton Estate as a rum brand in the 1940s.

Just because you're not drinking for Dry January doesn't mean you can't read about whiskey and rum — and get your palate ready for February 1st while you're at it.

Your Mister Fogg Questions Answered: Sail N° 1 vs N° 2, availability, the blend, and much more.

A quick and easy recipe for the Coquito, a Puerto Rican Holiday drink made with rum, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut cream.

A forgotten notebook. A chance encounter. The Royal Navy’s rum recipe stayed secret—until now.

Mount Gay drops a new silver rum that's different than almost anything else on your shelf. What’s the scoop?

Remembering Charles Tobias: naval aviator, adventurer, and the man who brought Pusser's rum and the Painkiller to the world.

After Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, the island’s rum makers face an uncertain road ahead. Here’s what we know so far—and what could come next.

Unmasking Puerto Rico’s most debated rum. Is Ron del Barrilito flavored, legit, or even the island’s oldest? The truth might surprise you.

A Jamaican court has put enforcement of Jamaica's 2024 rum GI revisions on hold, pending further hearings.

Tammy is joined by Matt Pietrek, AKA Rum Wonk, to taste a tiny bottle of Captain Morgan Gold Label from the 1970s.

Dueling bids for the brand's assets and a founder’s exit —Equiano Rum battle spills into the spotlight.

Ian Burrell announced he’s no longer representing Equiano Rum. UK government filings tell more of the story, including a possible Uncle Nearest connection.

The Great Mai Tai Rum Debate - Are we overthinking it? Some historical context provides guidance.

What was London Dock rum—and why did it matter just as much as the Navy’s daily tot? A chapter excerpt from The Rum Never Sets explains.

Enter the vibrant world of Tequila with Tomas Estes—cofounder of Tequila Ocho and the original Tequila Ambassador. Tomas educated on agave spirits around the globe for decades. The book contains chapt...

This historic Barbados rum maker enters a new chapter under the leadership of Maison Ferrand.

Uncover 300 years of Royal Navy & London Dock rum in this thrilling dive into maritime history, myths, and the spirit that fueled an empire.

/PRNewswire/ -- Appleton Estate, the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica and among the oldest rum distilleries in the world, proudly...

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