Esters, volatile compounds, and congeners are different but related concepts. Without some technical background, it’s easy to misunderstand what each measurement conveys. In what follows, I’ll provide some necessary background and then wrap things up with real-world examples and guidance.| www.rumwonk.com
If you aim to make a classic “1944 Mai Tai,” using rhum agricole won’t do it. The original Mai Tai recipe used only Jamaican rum, Martinique rum was only incorporated under duress, and Martinique rum in Vic's era wasn't rhum agricole. Vic himself said as such!| www.rumwonk.com
The ultimate rum book's 850 pages and 900 images tell the story of today's rum world, including detailed looks at 75 rum distilleries including Mount Gay, Foursquare, Appleton Estate, Havana Club, Worthy Park, Saint-James, and Bacardi.| WonkPress