After generations of rum distillery closures and consolidations, it's super exciting to see the first offerings from a brand new...

I'm back after a brief break. My real job, and our project house (aka the money pit) have been getting in the way again. And what a way...

As a follow up to my previous side by side review of seven 25 year tropically ages Wray estate rums -I've a potential treat in store...

Time for some fire :-) A quick comparison of two high ester overproof Jamaican rums. These unaged beasts hail from Hampden, the...

An exciting review for a sunny evening here in the south east of England - three stunners from the Bielle distillery. Bielle is located...

Another Hampden tasting. This time just two rums - but don't let that fool you. Two absolute smashers. I'm allowing plenty of time for...

Interesting tasting today. Been looking forward to this, and I honestly have no idea what to expect. These unusual rums have recently...

Glassware - rum lovers weapon of choice. An important decision 😁 Do you go for the look, the feel, the best nose... A quick review of...

Jamaican rum has an exciting mystique. It stands apart from other rum producing regions with it's instantly recognisable fruity, funky...

A guest review of Appleton rums by Nick Metcalfe Today I'm tasting my way through the core range of Appleton and asking myself a...

A set of very limited releases from the incredible Savanna distillery tucked away on the tiny island of La Reunion in the south Indian...

Yes, I'm sat at the Copper Still Bar doing a live tasting of both Port cask Foursquare rums. What an experience. 'Port Cask Finish' - 9...

What a perfect way to spend a couple of hours on holiday. The sound of the waves hitting the beach under our balcony. 30 degrees in the...

This week I realised a years long dream of visiting hallowed turf. Foursquare distillery in Barbados. As promised, here's a mini write up...

Hello from sunny Barbados. If you're going to review the latest Foursquare release from their Exceptional Cask Series, what better place...

25 tropical years! Wray estate rums from 1994. The big review! Appleton & New Yarmouth.

Shibboleth - might as well be call Coveteth. Without doubt the hardest new ECS release to get your hands on. And, sadly, so many...

This bar staple has been really popular in our online rum & cocktail tastings. I'm always asked about it so thought I'd do a really...

Thanks to a very generous rum friend I'm able to try, and review, this rare armagnac. Bottled at cask strength of 56.1%, only a few...

Clairin - a funky, full flavoured style of rum made in Haiti, generally from fresh crushed cane juice. These spirits are made in tiny...