New Rum Review: R.L. Seale’s 10-Year
Aloha kakou,
Today I’m back with another rum from Barbados. This time it’s R.L. Seale’s 10-Year Finest Barbados Rum, which is made by Richard Seale at the Foursquare Distillery. It’s hard not to be somewhat familiar with this rum. If you haven’t yet tasted it, you have probably seen the oddly shaped bottle on the shelf and wondered what the contents tasted like. Well wonder no more friend, for my complete review awaits you here.
Cheers,
Josh
New Rum Review: Doorly’s XO
Aloha folks,
Today I’m back with another rum from Barbados: Doorly’s XO. Produced by R.L. Seale at Foursquare Rum on Barbados, this is a classic representation of the Bajan rum style. Good enough to sip, and inexpensive enough to mix, this is a rum that can find a home in just about any bar. Read the review here and see what I mean.
Mahalo for reading as always!
Huli pau,
Josh
New Rum Review: Bacardi 8
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Today I finally review Bacardi 8, a rum that’s sat on my “to be reviewed” shelf for well over a year. Is it a great rum? Check out the review here and find out for yourself!
Cheers,
Josh
New Rum Review: Lost Spirits Navy Style Rum
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Back in December I regaled you with the story of St. George California agricole rum, and today I am pleased to say I’m back with another fine rum from the Golden State. This time we are talking about a rum from the farmlands of Monterey County. Yes, among the strawberry and artichoke fields there is a craft distillery making amazing single malts and navy style rum. Read the review here and see what all the fuss is about!
Cheers,
Josh
New article: Amaro 103, Advanced Amari
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If you’ve read my previous articles on the subject, you already know I’m mad for amari–those bitter liqueurs popularized by the Italians in the 19th century. If you’re of like mind, you’re in for a treat, because today we take a break from rum to examine nine more amari, tell you what they taste like, what to make with them, and where to buy them online.
Click here to read the article.
Salute!
Josh
PS. If you need a primer before jumping into Amaro 103, Advanced Amari, you can go back and read Amaro 101 and Amaro 102.
New Rum Review: Cockspur 12-Year
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Today I’m back with a review of another rum from the good folks at Cockspur. The 12-year expression is a fantastic product that has real crossover appeal for the American whiskey drinker. This one really gets me going. Read the review here and see why this rum is likely to find a home on your shelf.
Mahalo for reading as always!
-Josh
New Rum Review: Cockspur 130 Overproof
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Today I’m back with my first review of an overproof rum; this one is from the folks at Cockspur, which is distilled at the West Indies Rum Distillery on Barbados. If you’re looking for a clean overproof with some fun flavors, this is the one for you.
Cheers,
Josh
What’s the Best Spiced Rum?
Aloha kakou, and Mele Kalikimaka!
People often ask me “What’s the best spiced rum?” and up until this weekend, I would have answered “I don’t know” because I’d only tried a handful. Well, I know now, because over the weekend I blind-tasted twenty-two different spiced rums! I drank the bad rum so you don’t have to–consider it my Christmas present to you.
Check out the article here and see which spiced rum won the Spiced Rum Challenge!
Cheers,
Josh
New Rum Review: Hamilton St. Lucian 7-Year
Aloha folks,
I’ve been working overtime on reviews lately, and today I’m back with a new rum from Ed Hamilton. You probably know him from the Ministry of Rum Web site, but Ed also imports rum from Martinique and elsewhere in the Caribbean. He’s recently launched his own line of rums from St. Lucia and Jamaica, and today we take a look at the St. Lucia 7-Year pot still rum bottled at 46.5% ABV. There is also a cask strength version of this one. It’s a very unique rum that should wow those of you who enjoy bold rum with an attitude.
Cheers,
Josh
New Rum Review: St. George Spirits California Agricole Rum
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Today you’re in for a special treat. Yesterday I stopped by my local distillery and guess what I found? Twenty-three tons of sugar cane! Yes, the St. George team is ready to make another batch of their famous California Agricole Rum. This is a truly special rum made from fresh-pressed California sugar cane. I took several pictures of the process and even have a review for you. It’s not to be missed!
Cheers,
Josh
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