7 Sipping Rums Perfect for Summer

By Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Rum is not the new whiskey. Rum is rum, and it is delicious. . . Rum can be refreshing in cocktail form - but if you really want to experience rum, consider having it neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. Here are seven rums that can and should be enjoyed as ...

The Rum So Potent You Cannot Take It On Planes

By Monday, June 5, 2017

It is no hidden secret that the Caribbean region is rum central for the world. Tucked away in the shadows of huge distilleries like Bacardi and Brugal are small-batch rum makers using time-honored traditions and ultra-pure ingredients. Some of these small distilleries don’t even make enough product to export. On a recent trip to Grenada, Mark Rogers ...

Tastemakers 2017: Barbara Reynolds & German Vasquez of The Bottle Shop

By Thursday, May 18, 2017

The Sugarcane Press is celebrating our r(h)um community and recognizing Columbus Monthly for their article, Tastemakers 2017: Barbara Reynolds & German Vasquez of The Bottle Shop. We are always eager to share innovative r(h)um cocktails developed by the best industry professionals. Barbra Reynolds & German Vasquez of The Bottle Shop moved to Columbus from Miami and ...

The French Connection – A Cheat Sheet for the French Caribbean Rhums and the AOC

By Tuesday, May 2, 2017

CocktailWonk conveys the captivating essence of one of the Caribbean's natural treasures, Rhum Agricole. From the history of Rhum Agricole to a breakdown of the active French Distilleries and brands in the Caribbean - CocktailWonk captures it all in this extremely comprehensive and insightful article, introducing key concepts of French styled rum. Within the rum world, once you move ...

Ask the Expert: What is Rum Made From?

By Thursday, April 27, 2017

From dark rum to light rum, spiced rum to navy strength rum, English to Spanish to French styled rum - The world of rum can become a bit confusing for someone new to the spirit. In Paste's most recent Ask the Expert series, resident expert, Jake Emen sheds some light on the 101 of rum by answering the ...