A handy infographic to make it easy to see the relationship between Jamaica rum brands, the distilleries that make them, and who owns them.| Rum Wonk
Rhum DBM, a new brand from Guadeloupe, is big news because it’s made from molasses, not cane juice. An inside look at why it matters and Distillerie Bonne Mère, where it’s made.| Rum Wonk
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 obvious question is “What happens to the Renegade distillery?” It’s not publicly known who purchased Renegade or their plans, but we can provide some informed speculation on what happened and who may have purchased it.| www.rumwonk.com
Do rum categories make sense to use in cocktail recipes? Even the new "technical" categorizations like Gargano and Smuggler's Cove? The insights in this article may surprise you.| www.rumwonk.com
Enter the vibrant world of Tequila with Tomas Estes—cofounder of Tequila Ocho and the original Tequila Ambassador. Tomas educated on agave spirits around the globe for decades. The book contains chapters tequila production and insights from key people in the agave world, plus 50 modern Tequila cocktail recipes.| WonkPress
Now that Planteray Rum has released its new Mister Fogg Navy Rum, I can finally share my part in the project’s genesis.| www.rumwonk.com
Rum enthusiasts have recently had trouble finding Wray & Nephew White Overproof rum on store shelves, so wonder if there’s a production shortage or if it’s been discontinued. Here, we first examine why a rum might become hard to find and then look at the specifics of JWN’s White Overproof in light of the company’s recent statements.| www.rumwonk.com
Is Bumbu really rum? The answer depends on which Bumbu you're talking about. Here, we'll separate fact from conjecture to examine why Bumbu is controversial in some circles.| www.rumwonk.com
A look at Tequila legend Tomas Estes and his new book, The Tequila Ambassador V.O. by Wonk Press| Cocktail Wonk
Jamaica is a haven for rum fanatics and visitors want to know where all the rum distilleries are and if they accept visitors. This story covers all those details and much more.| www.rumwonk.com
Some might say the now-classic Barbados rum profile is closest to bourbon’s flavor profile, but there's much more to the story. By looking at the relative intensities of fermentation and aging flavors, a more nuanced picture emerges and suggest others rums bourbon drinkers might enjoy.| www.rumwonk.com
At a press conference today at the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados, Plantation Rum owner Alexandre Gabriel revealed the brand’s long-awaited new name, Planteray, which will first appear on bottles of Cut & Dry Coconut Rum.| www.rumwonk.com