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Jamaica Rum's 2024 GI Revisions Paused Per Court Order
A Jamaican court has put enforcement of Jamaica's 2024 rum GI revisions on hold, pending further hearings.
Sep 30
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Mai Tai Rum(s): Myths and Mistakes
The Great Mai Tai Rum Debate - Are we overthinking it? Some historical context provides guidance.
Aug 30
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Matt Pietrek
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Jamaica Rum Styles Primer
“Jamaica rum” once said it all. Today, with every producer making styles from unaged to long-aged, it’s time to break down the substyles.
Aug 18
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Dunder, Muck, and Acid - Demystifying Jamaica Rum's Secret Sauce
Jamaica rum's bold flavors stem from misunderstood fermentation components. Here, we'll examine dunder, muck and acid and learn how they create unique…
Jan 20
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Jamaica Rum Industry Family Tree
A handy infographic to make it easy to see the relationship between Jamaica rum brands, the distilleries that make them, and who owns them.
Dec 16, 2024
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Matt Pietrek
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Jamaica's Rum GI Changes - Overview and Analysis
There’s news today from Jamaica regarding small but important revisions to the country’s rum geographical indication, aka GI. In what follows, I will…
Oct 10, 2024
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Matt Pietrek
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Wray & Nephew White Overproof Shortage - What's the Story?
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…
Jul 11, 2024
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Matt Pietrek
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Jamaica Rum Distillery Map and Notes
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…
Jun 3, 2024
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Matt Pietrek
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Revisiting Jamaica's Clarendon Rum Distillery
Despite being Jamaica’s second-largest distillery, Clarendon is often overlooked by Jamaican rum enthusiasts, despite making quintessentially funky rum…
Dec 22, 2023
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Matt Pietrek
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Inside Jamaica's Worthy Park Rum Distillery
A photographic deep dive into operations at Worthy Park rum distillery in Jamaica, along with an overview of the distillery’s history excerpted from the…
Dec 11, 2023
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Matt Pietrek
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Jamaica's Hampden Estate Rum Distillery in Photos
While Hampden’s appearance hadn’t changed dramatically since 2016, there is plenty to see with fresh eyes. Two 23,000 liter (5000 imperial gallons…
Dec 4, 2023
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Matt Pietrek
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Revisiting Jamaica's Long Pond Rum Distillery
2023 Update
Nov 28, 2023
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Matt Pietrek
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