Rum

Black Tot Day: The demise of a centuries-old seafaring rum tradition Regardless of the weather, the height of summer brings one gloomy day full of reflection for some older members of the Royal Navy community. That day is July 31, known as "Black Tot Day." It was on this day in 1970 that the centuries-old tradition of issuing rum to sailors on British warships came to an end. On ships…

A passion for rum was born Laurie Barnard, the late Chairman of St Lucia Distillers, inspired and created the iconic Chairman's Reserve brand in 1999. His vision to define and reinvent the St. Lucia rum category was unlike anything rum had seen before or since. While other distilleries were purchasing column stills to increase production, Laurie invested in eclectic barrel types, small stills,…

The most romantic day of the year is closer to the date. Valentine's Day is a perfect day for a romantic date, same as for ladies night or just for Valentine's drink with friends. That's why we have a hot drink tip perfectly underlining the delicate atmosphere! Matusalem Insolito: The World's First Pink Rum Probably, you might already heard about Matusalem rum (we also wrote about it here). The…

Matusalem is a traditional rum brand that comes from tropical Cuba. It was founded in 1872 and is one of the most popular and interesting brands in the world. At the time of its creation, it was a sought-after icon in the world of rum. Matusalem creates excellent and high-quality rums with a long tradition with the help of local residents only. Matusalem Distillery is located in the southeast…

This Saturday, October 1, is International Coffee Day, which is the perfect opportunity to get together with your loved ones and chat over a good cup of coffee. Almost all of us like coffee and drink it often. That is why there is no more innovative way to celebrate International Coffee Day than with a special ingredient! You must be wondering what Carúpano brand rum has in common with coffee?…

The Duppy Share is a young British brand inspired by the Caribbean, which mixes very delicious rums from the two best distilleries in the world. It was founded in 2014 by rum lover George Frost. Its goal is to bring people more real and honest Caribbean rum. The Duppy Share brand was named after an old legend. It is said that as whiskey ages, part of it evaporates to the angels. This is a…

We present you a long-awaited novelty from the world of rums - Santos Dumont Heritage! Brazilian distillery Santos Dumont announced in early November that it was planning something big. Today, December 3, is officially out and we are proud that you can buy it from us. Santos Dumont brand The history of this brand begins at the end of the 19th century, when the Brazilian Alberto Santos Dumont…

Hot news from distillery A.H. Riise! Rum Tasting Calendar A.H. Riise 24 Experiences 2021 will make your cold autumn weather more pleasant and shorten your pre-Christmas time. With its content, it can please taste buds throughout the year, and thanks to the design, it is guaranteed to surprise you as a gift for Christmas or other anniversaries. The history of the A.H. Riise History of the…

The Foursquare rum distillery from the island of Barbados has launched a very interesting rum, which has won more than 70 medals and awards for quality, taste and ecology. But first, let's say some basic information about Foursquare. Foursquare is located on a former sugar plantation, which was established in about 1720, on the small Caribbean island of Barbados. The distillery was reopened by…