The Big Daiquiri Challenge - Chapter 3
Our search for the ideal daiquiri rum is now in its third chapter. We keep doing this because we all feel it’s such an enjoyable...
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For The Love Of Rum
Ivar
- Jan 16, 2020
- 4 min
Joint Barbados GI Statement From Mount Gay, Foursquare & St Nicholas Abbey
For a while now, the people of Barbados have been trying to implement a GI for their rum. GI stands for Geographical Indication. “The use...
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Ivar
- Jan 12, 2020
- 7 min
Velier Long Pond 2003 TECA & Duncan Taylor Long Pond 2000 Review & Jamaica GI At Risk
Long Pond is a Jamaican Distillery that hasn’t featured on Rum Revelations yet. I figured it was time to change that. Founded in 1759 and...
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Ivar
- Dec 30, 2019
- 3 min
The Gayle Seale Daiquiri Challenge
People get honoured in so many ways. Statues are erected. Roads, buildings and parks are named after them. In football a certain turn is...
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Ivar
- Dec 5, 2019
- 6 min
Top Rum Revelations Of 2019
It’s that time of the year where a lot of people reflect on what’s happened to them over the past 12 months. At least, that’s what I hear...
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Ivar
- Nov 17, 2019
- 7 min
Barbados Rum Identity - Richard Seale
In Barbados, a lot of work has been done recently in regards to establishing an identity protecting geographical indication for Barbados...
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Ivar
- Nov 12, 2019
- 3 min
24 Days Of Rum - 1423.DK Advent Calendar
I’ve never cared much for advent calendars, but when they are filled with rum it becomes a whole different story! The guys and girls from...
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Ivar
- Oct 14, 2019
- 11 min
Geeking Out About Sugar Cane - Montanya's Karen Hoskin
Can you please give a short introduction to who you are and how you gained all your rum knowledge and experience? My love affair with...
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Ivar
- Oct 9, 2019
- 6 min
The Big Daiquiri Challenge - Chapter 2
Back in June we had an evening of daiquiri tastings and it was tons of fun. We named it the big daiquiri challenge chapter 1. We enjoyed...
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Ivar
- Aug 23, 2019
- 18 min
Microscopic Details On Yeast - With Maggie Campbell From Privateer Rum
Can you please give a short summary of who you are, what you do and how you acquired your extensive knowledge? I'm the President and Head...
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Ivar
- Aug 7, 2019
- 5 min
Toronto Rum Festival 2019 - A Bumbu Fest
On Sunday August 4th there was a rum festival in Toronto. A first! The idea of a rum event being organized should excite every local rum...
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Ivar
- Jul 11, 2019
- 7 min
Grander Rum - Interview & Tasting
The first times I heard about Grander was through rum aficionados Steve Leukanech and Russ Ganz. I’ve sipped rum with Steve on several...
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Ivar
- Jun 3, 2019
- 7 min
The Big Daiquiri Challenge - Chapter 1
I’m not much of a cocktail drinker. I respect the art of creating cocktails, but don’t enjoy them as much as sipping rum neat. My gf,...
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Ivar
- May 24, 2019
- 2 min
In The Spotlight: Donnie Wheeler
When I met Donnie for the first time he was doing a rum presentation at Miss Thing’s in downtown Toronto. This is a few years ago, when...
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Ivar
- May 8, 2019
- 4 min
Chicago Rum Festival
Chicago rumfest, like many others in the United States, is organized by Federico Hernandez. A very passionate rum guy who deserves a lot...
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Ivar
- Apr 1, 2019
- 7 min
Toronto's Spirit Doctor - Andrew Toplack
My first introduction to Andrew Toplack was meeting him at a small Bacardi tasting in a downtown Toronto bar. He immediately impressed me...
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Ivar
- Mar 21, 2019
- 5 min
From Dishwasher To Toronto Rumfest Organizer - Robin Wynne
A small peek into the life of Toronto's Robin Wynne. Bartender, bar manager, rumfest organizer, rum enthusiast and people person. What...
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Ivar
- Mar 7, 2019
- 4 min
Gateway Rum – A Flawed Theory
The term “gateway rum” is used quite a lot in online rum groups. It usually pops up when someone feels the need to defend drinking a...
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