The Big Daiquiri Challenge - Chapter 5
Last daiquiri challenge was a year and half ago. Time for another fun chapter! If you've never read any of the big daiquiri challenge...
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For The Love Of Rum
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- Jan 4
- 8 min
2022 In Rum Revelations
Happy 2023! I see a lot of bloggers posting “best of” lists at this time of the year. Makes sense, as it’s fun and interesting to look...
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- Dec 15, 2022
- 5 min
A Day At Islay Rum Distillery
I recently spent a few days with Ben Ingles and his wonderful family on Islay, the island of peat and Scotch whisky......and rum! I had...
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- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
New Sugar List Entries: Don Papa - Canerock - Dos Maderas - Real McCoy & More
I’ve added a few more expressions to the sugar list, which has a total of 315 products on it now, as Alko and Sytembolaget have tested...
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Ivar
- Sep 29, 2022
- 5 min
La Distillerie de Montréal Visit & Interview
A little while ago I went on my yearly trip to Montréal, in the province of Quebec. I love that city for its nice mix of North American...
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- Sep 25, 2022
- 1 min
Added Sugar List Update
It was time for another update of the added sugar list. Both Alko and Systembolaget have new rum expressions with sugar measurements,...
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- Jul 25, 2022
- 10 min
Rum Bucket List Visit To Distillerie De Savanna
This is a continuation of a story about a whirlwind trip to Mauritius and Réunion with Eric Kaye, owner of Holmes Cay rum. Part one and...
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Ivar
- Jul 16, 2022
- 6 min
Progress In Barbados Rum GI Process
Finally there is some progress to report on the GI front in Barbados. The process to get the four distilleries on the island to agree on...
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Ivar
- Jun 23, 2022
- 4 min
A Simple Home Test To Find Additives In Rum
Years ago, a very important occasion for rum enthusiasts was when Johnny Drejer started doing hydrometer tests on rum. All of a sudden...
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- Jun 16, 2022
- 8 min
Rum Travel - Grays Distillery - Mauritius
This is a continuation of a story about a whirlwind trip to Mauritius and Reunion with Eric Kaye, owner of Holmes Cay rum. Part one can...
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- May 25, 2022
- 6 min
Rum Travel - Distillery Saint Aubin - Mauritius
A trip to Mauritius and Reunion doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, dedication and quite a bit of money. It started when Eric Kaye,...
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Ivar
- Apr 19, 2022
- 7 min
Rum Club Canada's Worst Rum Challenge
Something different, something fun. Apart from Rum Revelations, I also started a Canadian rum Facebook group, almost 5 years ago, called...
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Ivar
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
Video Tour Of The Magic Rum Stills At Foursquare Distillery
One of the many things I like about Foursquare distillery is the fact that anyone can go there and walk around without needing a guide....
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- Dec 25, 2021
- 1 min
Foursquare Distillery Rum Ageing Bond 4 Video Tour
Merry Christmas! Getting original gifts for Christmas is something I really enjoy, but it is challenging at times. A gift for Rum...
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- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
Video Tour Of The Magic Pot Stills At Mount Gay Rum Distillery
For anyone who has been to Mount Gay Distillery in Barbados, you probably recognize the feeling I always have when I walk into the pot...
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Foursquare Distillery Rum Ageing Bond 1 Video Tour
Foursquare rum distillery in Barbados has 4 rum ageing warehouses with a total of around 40000 casks resting in it (Dec 2021). I love...
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- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Chairman's Reserve St Lucia Rum Q&A With Ben Jones
Another educational Q&A for you. This time mainly about St Lucian rum, with agricole rhum thrown in here and there. Ben Jones, Spiribam’s...
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Ivar
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Part 2 - Barbados Rum GI Panel With Richard Seale & Raphaël Grisoni & Larry Warren
Here's part 2 of the great Barbados GI debate with Richard Seale, Raphaël Grisoni and Larry Warren. Seems very appropriate to post this...
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- Nov 23, 2021
- 5 min
Barbados Rum GI Panel With Richard Seale & Raphaël Grisoni & Larry Warren - Part 1
The debate about a Geographical Indication (GI) for Barbados rum is still going and it doesn't seem like there will be a resolution any...
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- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
Live Q&A With Mhoba Rum Owner And Distiller Robert Greaves
I've always been a keen follower of Mhoba Rum and its owner, Robert Greaves. First time I was introduced to Mhoba was at UK Rumfest, a...
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