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The Fallacy of "White Rum"
We can overlook that “white rum” is actually clear rather than white and accept that the term refers to rum with little or no coloring. The bedrock…
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Appleton Estate's "Legend" 17-Year Rum
What We Know
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April 2023
Spiribam adds Another Rum Distillery to Portfolio
Saint-Maurice (La Belle Cabresse) from French Guiana
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Caramel and Molasses Aren't the Same Thing
I frequently come across social media discussions where it’s clear the poster and/or commenters aren’t clear on the distinction between molasses and…
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Can Bourbon Be Made from Sugarcane?
Can Rum Be Made from Sorghum? A twisted tale of Cane and Grain.
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Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold/Black Aren't Aged
Just a short post to clean up a common misconception about two particularly beloved rums: Ed Hamilton’s Jamaican Pot Still Gold and Hamilton Jamaican…
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March 2023
Cask Consolidation, Angel's Share Calculators, and Brand Claims
I recently received an email from Nikkhil of the Whisky Flu blog, asking me about Camikara, a cane juice rum from India aged for 12 years. Among the…
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Cuba's Rum GI Submitted To EU for Approval
Cuba’s geographic indication (GI) for rum was submitted to the EU for approval on Feb. 22, 2023. If approved, Cuba’s rules about what can be labeled…
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Esters, Volatile Compounds, and Congeners - What's the Difference?
Esters, volatile compounds, and congeners are different but related concepts. Without some technical background, it’s easy to misunderstand what each…
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Minimum Age Statements – Can We Do Better?
Among the most sacrosanct tenets in the distilled spirits world is that an age stated on a label means every drop in the bottle aged for at least that…
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February 2023
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