The aging of Rum
Barrels okay, but in oak? Still ? New wood or not? Make yourself comfortable, we’ll explain. The basic principle is rather understood by the vast majority of amateurs: the aging of Rum consists of resting White Rum in barrels for a more or less prolonged time. This is also the difference between a White Rum […]
The importance of the cane and the terroir in the production of rum
Agricultural rum and the terroir Since the origins of rum as we know it today, which date back to the turn of the 18th century, rum was produced solely from molasses, a by-product of sugar production. It is in Martinique and Guadeloupe that we began to produce rum from the pure juice of the sugar cane, from the second half of […]
Premium Spirits: The Secret to Jamaica’s Beloved Rum
One of the oldest and most versatile spirits, rum is beloved around the world. It’s the heart and soul of classic cocktails such as the piña colada, daiquiri and mojito, a symbol of sunny skies and sandy beaches and even a historic form of currency in the Caribbean. From its birthplace in Barbados, there’s one […]
What’s the perfect pace for drinking? ‘Smart drinkers’ say it’s 2 beverages an hour
Half of Americans consider themselves “smart drinkers” (52%). What exactly does that mean? A survey of 2,000 people over 21 reveals what exactly makes someone a “smart drinker.” Results show that 65 percent of those who drink alcohol claim they’ve mastered knowing what and how much to drink. How do you drink ‘smart’? The survey finds […]
Rum: The new world
Its result beginnings long abandoned, rum currently hobnobs with the best world spirits cherished by mixologists and consumers the same for its fine taste and its capacity to make another universe of the mixed drinks. It might amaze some that, in the seventeenth Century, the delightful, elite soul we can drink today – rum – […]
Global malt whisky market predicted to reach US$6.7 billion by 2031
Data collated by Allied Market Research pegged the malt whisky market value at US$4.3bn in 2021, with a 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast for the next 10 years. The challenges the pandemic posed to the industry are reflected in the data, which shows that the off-trade constituted more than three quarters of the […]
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