The wonderful world of rum is filled with many variations of the spirit, we know it can get a bit confusing. One of the more simple ways to help distinguish the differences are with the 101's. For us that means distinguishing the difference between rum and rhum with an h, which is rhum agricole! For some of ...
West Plaza’s classy, innovative new Monarch Cocktail Bar
Kansas City has a new player in town, the Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge. Set to open Monday, Aug. 21, in the West Plaza, this new bar "will sport everything from mezcal, vodka, Riesling and Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale to green chilies, passion fruit, lime juice and local honey, both in syrup and as toasted ...
11 Essential White Rums for your Liquor Cabinet
Rum, a spirit that is often overlooked, remains a key for many classic drinks, making it a must have in your liquor cabinet. To help us sift through the many rum options in the rum universe, Carey Jones of Food & Wine Magazine brings to us a list of 11 Essential White Rums for your ...
UK Bars Recruited to Join Global Celebration of the Old Fashioned
Bars around the UK are getting ready to join in a global celebration for the return of Old Fashioned Week in November. Old Fashioned week, created by Michael Landart and Cyrille Hugon, was originally launched in 2015 and initially included only 50 bars exclusive to France. In 2016, the event welcomed 180 bars across 14 countries and this year, the organizers ...
The Best Rum for Daiquiris, According to Top Bartenders
The classic Daiquiri is a simple rum sour composed of just three parts—rum, lime, and sugar—that is shaken and served up. Though a Daiquiri is just three simple ingredients, the rum you choose can make all the difference, which means there’s still plenty of room to experiment. Opt for a clean, white rum, and you’ll get a ...