New Book, Minimalist Tiki, Makes Tiki Drinks Accessible to Everyone
If you love Tiki drinks but are intimidated to make them—or if you’re an accomplished barkeep looking for some new inspiration—Minimalist Tiki is here for you.
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Talking Rum With Spiribam’s Benjamin Jones
Over the past 15 years, Benjamin Jones has worked tirelessly to bring Martinique rhum agricole to North American consumers by way of the Rhum Clément and Rhum J.M brands.
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What Exactly Is Navy Rum?
Marketers don’t make it easy, but we’re breaking down what you need to know about navy style and navy strength rums.
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The Best Rums Under $30 for the Aspiring Rum Enthusiast
Resident Rum Master Matt Pietrek recommends the best bottles under $30.
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Cask Finished Rums: Great Idea or Gimmick?
There are many directions a brand can take when looking to make something unique. Add “cask finishing” to that list.
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Rum, Rhum, Ron: What’s the Difference? – Part 2
The next chapter in rum expert Matt Pietrek’s treatise on cane spirits.
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Rum, Rhum, Ron: What’s the Difference?
Sugar cane spirits go by many names and come in many varieties.
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Rum-ify the Classic Sidecar Cocktail
Rethink the classic Sidecar cocktail by swapping out cognac for rum.
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Rhum Agricole vs. Cachaça: Clearing Up the Canefusion
Our resident Rum Master explores what makes these two cane juice-based spirits unique.
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Why Do Rum Makers Filter Their Rums?
The how and why of filtering rum, and what it means for the drinker.
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In Praise of Blended Rums
Bevvy’s Resident Rum Master sings the praises of blended rums and recommends five bottles to try now.
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Choosing the Best Rum for Old-Fashioneds
For a different yet equally delicious take on the classic Old-Fashioned, reach for a bottle of rum.
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Buying Your First Premium Rum Without Getting Duped or Disappointed
Pro tips for scoring a good bottle of rum based on your drinking preferences.
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The Global Grass Roots Efforts to Rehabilitate Rum’s Reputation
Meet the hardworking advocates who are pushing rum’s reputation forward.
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Rum Misconception #5: Rum Has No Rules
Rum suffers from an identity crisis, in part because of the misconception that it has no rules.
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Rum Misconception #4: Older Rum Is Better
Is older rum better than younger rum, and do those age statements even mean anything?
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Rum Misconception #3: Darker Rum Is Better
Is there a correlation between rum’s color and its age or quality? Matt Pietrek sets the record straight.
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Rum Misconception #2: All White Rum Is the Same
Rum expert Matt Pietrek defends the unfairly tarnished reputation of white rum.
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Rum Misconception #1: Rum Is Sweet
Rum is many things, but it’s not inherently sweet. Rum expert Matt Pietrek sets the record straight.
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