Barbados Rum: Ten Things to Know
Barbados is justifiably famous in today’s rum world. Once a British colony, the island is steeped in rum history and... The post Barbados Rum: Ten Things to Know appeared first on Cocktail Wonk.
View ArticleSix Things About the French Rum Industry
When it comes to French rum, most enthusiasts’ awareness starts and stops with the fact that Martinique and Guadeloupe make... The post Six Things About the French Rum Industry appeared first on...
View ArticleCocktail Wonk Top Ten Stories of 2021
Welcome to my traditional year-end introspective for CocktailWonk.com, my free-form writing outlet. Viewed solely by frequency of stories, 2021 was... The post Cocktail Wonk Top Ten Stories of 2021...
View ArticleYesu Persaud, Icon of Caribbean Rum, Passes Away
Dr. Yesu Persaud, one of the most influential people in the Caribbean rum industry over the past 60 years, has... The post Yesu Persaud, Icon of Caribbean Rum, Passes Away appeared first on Cocktail...
View ArticleVenezuela’s Rum Geographical Indication
Among rum's many geographical indications is Ron de Venezuela. In this story we'll look at a summarized version of its requirements. The post Venezuela’s Rum Geographical Indication appeared first on...
View ArticleIs This Why 151 Rums Were Created?
Among those who devote too many hours prying out rum’s history from dusty archives, a set of innocent-sounding questions seemingly... The post Is This Why 151 Rums Were Created? appeared first on...
View ArticleJeff Berry, David Wondrich, and Alexandre Gabriel Tell Origin Stories of...
At Tales of the Cocktail 2022, renowned rum and cocktail experts David Wondrich and Jeff “Beachbum” Berry appeared alongside Maison... The post Jeff Berry, David Wondrich, and Alexandre Gabriel Tell...
View ArticleRum Wonk Goes Inside the Modern Caribbean Rum Book
The word is out that our second book, Modern Caribbean Rum, is finally available! At 850 pages and eight pounds,... The post Rum Wonk Goes Inside the Modern Caribbean Rum Book appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Nine Essential Tiki Rum Styles – A Beginner’s Guide
Wherever Tiki geeks gather, one question invariably arises, “I’m new to Tiki; what rums should I start with?” It’s understandable... The post The Nine Essential Tiki Rum Styles – A Beginner’s Guide...
View ArticleMeet Rumba’s House Rum Blend for 2023
Back in 2021, Jennifer Akin, the then-general manager of Seattle’s Rumba, graciously agreed to share the recipe for Rumba’s house... The post Meet Rumba’s House Rum Blend for 2023 appeared first on...
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