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
A deep dive into Jamaican rum marques, rum flavors, rum science, and esters. A story of how even the experts can be confused.| Cocktail 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
Cachaça (aka Cachaca) is the world's most consumed cane spirit, but very little is known about the regulations governing its production.| Cocktail Wonk
Rum enthusiasts want the U.S. to recognize rum regulations (GIs) from rum-producing countries. However, a non-obvious approach is needed for this to happen.| Cocktail Wonk
Outside of locales where French is the local tongue, Réunion Island rum gets little fanfare from enthusiasts obsessed with the latest limited editions from Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Martinique, etc.| www.rumwonk.com
