Grenada Rum Cheat Sheet
In early 2020 I visited the island of Grenada as a guest of Renegade Rum. While there, I visited all... The post Grenada Rum Cheat Sheet appeared first on Cocktail Wonk.
View ArticleThe Colonial Rum Classification – A Primer
The topic of Spanish, French and French style rums come up frequently in rum discussions. It’s confusing to many, especially... The post The Colonial Rum Classification – A Primer appeared first on...
View ArticleClarke’s Court and Grenada Distillers Ltd.
When it comes to exported Grenadian-made rum, one name has dominated over the last two decades: Clarke’s Court. The brand... The post Clarke’s Court and Grenada Distillers Ltd. appeared first on...
View ArticleNew Insights Into Wray & Nephew 17
Over on the Facebook Rum History forum, I shared some recent discoveries about perhaps the most sought-after rum in the... The post New Insights Into Wray & Nephew 17 appeared first on Cocktail Wonk.
View ArticleAn Illustrated and Informal J. Wray & Nephew Timeline
Jamaica’s Appleton Estate is among the world’s largest rum brands, with roots going back to 1825 or 1749, depending on... The post An Illustrated and Informal J. Wray & Nephew Timeline appeared...
View ArticleBlockades, Bounties & Beets: Sugar and Rum in the 19th Century
Rum history students know that it’s impossible to separate rum’s story from the sugar industry; Sugar was king, rum a... The post Blockades, Bounties & Beets: Sugar and Rum in the 19th Century...
View ArticleTiki’s Missing Ingredient: “Martinique Rum” of Yore
One of the hallmarks of the modern Tiki revival is the obsessive attention paid to recreating the classic recipes of... The post Tiki’s Missing Ingredient: “Martinique Rum” of Yore appeared first on...
View ArticleGatekeeping the Mai Tai
As a Tiki drink enthusiast, it’s exciting to see new people joining the fold. Even the mainstream press is starting... The post Gatekeeping the Mai Tai appeared first on Cocktail Wonk.
View ArticleUnderstanding British Imperial Proof Strength
I see a lot of questions about the old British “imperial proof” system. It confuses a lot of folks, which... The post Understanding British Imperial Proof Strength appeared first on Cocktail Wonk.
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...
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