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The Rumcast
Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
147 episodes
1 week ago
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vT_KnPiDfEg After releasing Part 1 last week, we're back with the second installment of our guide to all Guyana rum. We kick off Part 2 with a discussion of DDL's influence on the modern rum landscape through its El Dorado releases and notable releases from independent bottlers. Next up, we confront the additives questions that have been associated with the distillery since the early 2010s. What have they said about their practice of aging with caramel in the barrel? What's the current status of the practice at the distillery? At the end, we close things out with a game of True or False with the Demerara Rum GI. What does the GI say about aging at origin? And sweetening Demerara rum? Tune in for all this and more, and catch up on Part 1 if you haven't already. We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can view at: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/guyana-rum-guide-part-2
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Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vT_KnPiDfEg After releasing Part 1 last week, we're back with the second installment of our guide to all Guyana rum. We kick off Part 2 with a discussion of DDL's influence on the modern rum landscape through its El Dorado releases and notable releases from independent bottlers. Next up, we confront the additives questions that have been associated with the distillery since the early 2010s. What have they said about their practice of aging with caramel in the barrel? What's the current status of the practice at the distillery? At the end, we close things out with a game of True or False with the Demerara Rum GI. What does the GI say about aging at origin? And sweetening Demerara rum? Tune in for all this and more, and catch up on Part 1 if you haven't already. We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can view at: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/guyana-rum-guide-part-2
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The Rumcast
138: The Rumcast Guide to Guyana Rum (Part 2)
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vT_KnPiDfEg After releasing Part 1 last week, we're back with the second installment of our guide to all Guyana rum. We kick off Part 2 with a discussion of DDL's influence on the modern rum landscape through its El Dorado releases and notable releases from independent bottlers. Next up, we confront the additives questions that have been associated with the distillery since the early 2010s. What have they said about their practice of aging with caramel in the barrel? What's the current status of the practice at the distillery? At the end, we close things out with a game of True or False with the Demerara Rum GI. What does the GI say about aging at origin? And sweetening Demerara rum? Tune in for all this and more, and catch up on Part 1 if you haven't already. We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can view at: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/guyana-rum-guide-part-2
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1 week ago
1 hour 24 minutes 42 seconds

The Rumcast
137: The Rumcast Guide to Guyana Rum (Part 1)
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jbOjSRja6Nc In the latest chapter in our Rumcast Guides series, we turn our eyes to Guyana and the legendary style of Demerara rum. As one of the world's most distinct, essential rum categories, this episode has been a long time coming. Whether you're new to the rums of Demerara Distillers Ltd. or a seasoned enjoyer, there's something in here for everyone. In Part 1, we set the stage by going over the factors that make Guyana's rums so unique, along with a brief timeline of rum production and a deep dive into the country's lone remaining distillery and its collection of historic stills. Part 2 will follow next week (with a focus on DDL's influence on modern rum, the additives question, and the Demerara Rum GI), so stay tuned! We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can view at: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/guyana-rum-guide-part-1
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 18 minutes 8 seconds

The Rumcast
Blind Rum Reviews #9 & 10: Dead Reckoning "The Black Pit" & Roaming Road 17-Year Spain Rum
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BcE6Atm6iys In this episode, we sat down with Mike Gilmore, founder of Roaming Road Spirits, to go behind the scenes at one of the newest independent rum bottlers in the U.S. Roaming Road first got on our radar last year when they came out of the gate hot with an impressive slate of initial rum releases that included a memorable <>H Hampden rum, among others. With Roaming Road's second wave of releases now out (which we tasted through on a recent bonus episode), we figured now was the right time to get their full story. We chatted with Mike about: His journey from liquor store owner to rum bottler Why he thinks store barrel picks have gotten worse in recent years Why he travels thousands of miles to sample casks in person (rather than receiving samples by mail) His tasting process What he looks for in a great rum How he ended up bottling a 17-year-old rum from Spain (and details on where it came from) The impact of cask finishes And much more! You can learn more about Roaming Road on their website: https://roamingroadspirits.com This episode was sponsored by the Key West Rum Fest. You can get more info on their website: https://rumfestkeywest.com
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1 month ago
59 minutes 15 seconds

The Rumcast
136: Roaming Road Spirits: From Liquor Store Owner to Rum Bottler with Mike Gilmore
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mDPckM5pTDM In this episode, we sat down with Mike Gilmore, founder of Roaming Road Spirits, to go behind the scenes at one of the newest independent rum bottlers in the U.S. Roaming Road first got on our radar last year when they came out of the gate hot with an impressive slate of initial rum releases that included a memorable <>H Hampden rum, among others. With Roaming Road's second wave of releases now out (which we tasted through on a recent bonus episode), we figured now was the right time to get their full story. We chatted with Mike about: His journey from liquor store owner to rum bottler Why he thinks store barrel picks have gotten worse in recent years Why he travels thousands of miles to sample casks in person (rather than receiving samples by mail) His tasting process What he looks for in a great rum How he ended up bottling a 17-year-old rum from Spain (and details on where it came from) The impact of cask finishes And much more! You can learn more about Roaming Road on their website: https://roamingroadspirits.com This episode was sponsored by the Key West Rum Fest. You can get more info on their website: https://rumfestkeywest.com
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1 month ago
1 hour 34 minutes 48 seconds

The Rumcast
135: Revealing the Identity of Our First Ever Single Cask Release (and Why We Picked It)
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANxp9PZ2Ql4 It's finally time — we're revealing which rum we will be releasing for the Rumcast Single Cask Project (and our release date goal)! This is the cask we ultimately purchased from Main Rum Company following our in-person visit, where we sampled over 20 casks that originated from all over the world. We covered many of those casks in our previous Cask Project episode that took you inside our Main Rum visit: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/main-rum-company-rumcast-cask-project This episode was sponsored by the Key West Rum Fest. You can get more info on their website: https://rumfestkeywest.com
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1 month ago
51 minutes 40 seconds

The Rumcast
134: Behind the Blends at Black Tot Rum with Head Blender Oliver Chilton
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MzKLBMBL8XE In this episode, we sat down with Oliver Chilton, the head blender at Black Tot Rum, to nerd out on all things blending—from their recently reformulated flagship blend, to their new solera blend, to their annual master blender's reserve releases, and beyond. We also got into a lot of in-the-works rum projects that we didn't know were coming down the pike. All of which are interesting. Oliver was a great hang and we learned a lot. We think you will too. You'll hear about: The rum Oliver was desperate to add to their Finest Caribbean blend (and why) How Oliver went from working at The Whisky Exchange to becoming a rum and whisky blender Their distillery project (and whether we might see rum coming from it) The coolest rare rums Oliver has had the chance to work with Misconceptions about sherry cask and solera maturation How solera casks different from typical ex-sherry casks used in aging rum Possible future releases And much more! You can get all the details on Black Tot’s blends at their website: https://blacktot.com
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2 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes 44 seconds

The Rumcast
133: The Rumcast 2025 Hot List: The Top 20(ish) Buzziest Bottles (and Upcoming Releases) of the Year
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zAdfOpxwKz8 In this episode, we attempted a new mid-year exercise — picking 10 bottles each we think are the most talked about / anticipated releases of the year among rum enthusiasts, including bottles that have already hit shelves and some that are still on their way. The goal was not only to create a snapshot of what's popular with rum enthusiasts in 2025, but also to give you a handy list of bottles you may want to add to your list to try if you haven't already. After you've had a listen, send us an email or drop a comment on social to let us know — which releases are you most excited about this year? Which ones did we miss? We'd love to know! We've included the full lists below, so stop scrolling here if you want to be surprised! **Spoilers Below** . . . . . . . . . . . . . John's Top 10 List: 10. Holmes Cay Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel - Single Origin Edition #4 9. Black Tot Finest Caribbean (New Blend) 8. Dead Reckoning Vanuatu 83 Islands 7. Raising Glasses Full Circle Blend 6. Bedford Park Westerhall Grenada 27-Year 5. Alambique Serrano - Alambique de Cobre 4. Habitation Velier Hampden PM Spirits / Prestige-Ledroit Blend 3. Roaming Road Belize 18-Year 2. Renaissance Clouded Leopard 1. Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Series #1: Pico Canoa Will's Top 10 List: 10. Black Tot Historic Solera Blend 9. Hampden 1753 8. Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection: Mandamus 7. Papalin Jamaica High Ester 6. Renaissance Clouded Leopard 5. Mhoba Rum: The Shaldon 4. Bristol Classic Rum Jamaica DOK 2009 3. Hampden The Maverick 2. Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Series #1: Pico Canoa 1. El Dorado High Ester Blend #2: PM/DHE
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2 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 9 seconds

The Rumcast
132: Inside rum et al. — Los Angeles's Must-Watch Experimental Rum Distillery, with Robyn Smith
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9x_Mxws69oY In this episode, we sat down with the founder and distiller behind one of the most interesting rum projects in the U.S. right now, Robyn Smith of rum et al., a chemical engineering PhD turned rum distiller. The premise behind Rum Et Al is simple but fascinating. Robyn started with a foundational, always-available rum she named Baseline. She's since released batches in which she introduces a "variable" to the Baseline recipe, such as dunder. This allows you to taste the exact differences that the variable brings to the flavor profile when tasted side by side. If you're a rum geek, it's a really cool tasting experience. During the episode, we discussed: How she went from chemical engineering PhD to rum distiller Her experience in R&D for Lost Spirits Distillery How rum et al. came to be All the nerdy rum production details The joys and challenges of being a one-woman operation Congeners vs. esters How ester measurements translate to flavor profile What we might see from her next And much more! Be sure to check out her YouTube channel, This Blog's Neat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2bgY9ccE7uPSHRdwmiP8A These videos about her rum et al. releases are a great place to start: How Baseline Was Made: https://youtu.be/b5XEGO3AJZw How Variable (Dunderclap) Was Made: https://youtu.be/NXyF7vwRJDk How Variable (Tailspin) Was Made: https://youtu.be/1s5Q6leDoXg Have you had a chance to try Robyn's rum? What stood out to you in the conversation? Let us know via email (host@rumcast.com) or social!
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3 months ago
1 hour 45 minutes 6 seconds

The Rumcast
131: 20 Rums in 60 Minutes: The First Rumcast Sample Extravaganza!
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3NEXgQJSdgY Sometimes we get in the mood to do something a little crazy, and this episode is one of those times. After the debut of the latest musical number from John Gulla (don't miss this one), we spend 60 minutes putting a big dent in our backlog of rum samples by tasting and sharing rapidfire thoughts on 10 interesting rums each, for a total of 20. We set a timer for two minutes and 30 seconds for each sample, leaving ourselves some extra time at the end to discuss our favorites, what we learned from the exercise, and more. From recent releases like Papalin Jamaica High Ester Blend, to classics like Rhum Bielle Blanc, to up-and-coming producers like Taiwan's Renaissance Distillery and Australia's Mt. Uncle Distillery (including an Australian agave cask finish??), to recently closed distilleries like Japan's Nine Leaves, to soon-to-be-released rums that we saved as surprises — the range is wide and vast, just like the category of rum and John's vocal range. You can check out the complete list of rums below, or just dive right into the episode! After you've listened, let us know — have you tried any of these rums? If so, what did you think of them? Cheers! Complete List of Rums Sampled: Oxbow Rhum Louisiane 2022 Harvest (United States) Uruapan Cana Cristalina Single Agricola (Mexico) Below the Salt L'Ardois JaQ (Nova Scotia) Velier Nine Leaves 2023 Last Drops (Japan) Botran Rare Blend - Italian Wine Cask (Guatemala) Grander Toasted Oak Small Batch (Panama) Rum & Cane - Asia Pacific XO (Fiji / Indonesia Blend) Mt. Uncle Iridium X (Australia) Crooked Island Rum - Waterman (Jamaica / Dominican Republic Blend) Mt. Uncle Iridium X Agave Cask Edition (Australia) Dràm Mòr Single Cask - Secret Distillery 7-Year (Mauritius) Foursquare Magisterium (Barbados) Rhum Bielle Blanc (Marie Galante, Guadeloupe) Papalin Jamaica High Ester (Jamaica) Renaissance 2018 Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask (Taiwan) Raising Glasses Full Circle Blend (8 Countries) 4 Surprise Rums (3 of which haven't been released yet)
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3 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 3 seconds

The Rumcast
130: The Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Series Tasting Guide
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j3DyrseUg08 If you keep up with rum releases it's been pretty hard to ignore the arrival of Alambique Serrano's Vida Nativa series — 5 limited release bottles from the Oaxacan cane juice rum producer that feature a wide range of interesting cask types, different stills, and distinct flavor profiles (watermelon cucumber water?). In this episode, we tasted through 4 out of the 5 bottles, plus the new 3-year blend that's designed to be their first always available release. Along the way we debated our favorites, discussed a possible early favorite rum of the year, revealed John's secret connection to a beloved pop music icon, and much more. We cover the specs of each release during the show, but if you'd like to follow along, the Alambique Serrano website has all the details here: https://www.alambiqueserrano.com/vida-nativa1 Have a listen and let us know what you think of these rums if you've been able to taste them!
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4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 55 seconds

The Rumcast
129: Heavy Rum from Panama? The Making of Grander's New Cane Harvest Rum
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vIGY1T80zIw In this episode, we invited Grander founder Dan DeHart on the show to break down the making of an atypical new unaged rum called Cane Harvest. Unlike the vast majority of rums that come out of Panama, this rum is made of 100% heavy column rum that typically only serves as a blending component with lighter-bodied rums. It's a fascinating glimpse at a type of rum we don't often get to experience on its own. You can watch the video version of this episode here. We talked to Dan about: How an idea to recreate the defunct Caña Brava rum led to this much different rum The source of the rum (hint: it's not from Las Cabras, the distillery where Grander has sourced all of its other rums to date) What makes this heavy style of column still rum different Whether we'll see an aged version of this rum How Grander has evolved over the last 5 years Most successful and most unsuccessful secondary maturations And much more!
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4 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 8 seconds

The Rumcast
128: Uruapan Charanda: 100+ Years of Making Mexico's Other "Rum" with Miriam Pacheco
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5zegq3Mv0NY In this episode, after a quick discussion of potential bottles for our Rumcast Single Cask Project, we dive into all things charanda with Miriam Pacheco, the general manager of Uruapan Charanda. If you're familiar with the aguardientes de caña from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, think of charanda like their cousin from the state of Michoacán — a similar Mexican cane spirit that is often made from fresh sugarcane juice, but can also be made from molasses or piloncillo. Once among the hundreds of charanda producers in the state, Uruapan is now one of only two or three remaining. Miriam talked us through the distillery's 100+ year history, including: What separates charanda from other Mexican cane spirits Why they put "rum" in quotation marks on their label Why the number of charanda producers has dwindled over the years The range of distillates they produce from their collection of pot and column stills Their newer line of single cane varietal rums What you might find aging in their warehouse of 400+ casks And much more! As we've said before, there's no shortage of interesting cane spirits coming out of Mexico these days. Uruapan is definitely one of them. Check out these links to learn more: Uruapan Charanda website: https://charandaartesanal.com/ Imbibe article on charanda: https://imbibemagazine.com/charanda/ The Rumcast Guide to Mexican Rum: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/mexican-rum-guide
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5 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes 12 seconds

The Rumcast
127: American Cane: A New Chapter in the American Rum Revival with Maggie Campbell & Darin Vest
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X5e3-D6ByWs In this episode, we're excited to bring you the first public window into American Cane — the new American rum company that announced Maggie Campbell would be joining as CEO back in October. If you've been listening to the show for a while, you'll know that we've followed Maggie's career closely from her days leading Privateer Rum to her more recent work at Mount Gay's Estate Rum Program. So ever since the announcement came that she would be returning to American rum, tons of rum enthusiasts have been waiting for more details. Disclosure: As discussed in the intro, Will has served on American Cane's advisory board since 2022. We sat down with Maggie and the co-founder of American Cane, Darin Vest, to get as many answers as we could to questions like: What exactly is American Cane, and how did it begin? What kinds of rum can we expect to see from them (and when)? Is there a distillery? Where will it be located? How is the role of CEO different from Maggie's past roles at rum companies? Where does American rum stand stylistically, and where is it headed? What do the next five years look like for the company? And a whole lot more! Relevant links: American Cane website: https://www.americancane.com Maggie Campbell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halfpintmaggie/
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5 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes 58 seconds

The Rumcast
126: Inside Our Trip to Liverpool's Main Rum Company: The Rumcast Single Cask Project Part 3
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLWNO8XH2fQ At long last, the day arrived — we visited the Main Rum Company in person to taste through dozens of incredible rum casks in search of the perfect one for our ongoing single cask project! In this episode, we take you inside the journey (and inside the warehouse itself) to show you exactly what it’s like to pick a rum cask for release. You'll hear about: A step-by-step breakdown of the entire in-person tasting day at Main Rum What a rum cask "offer sheet" looks like (and the types of casks they pulled for us) — check out the video version for a closer look at this The unusual brief we gave Main Rum on the types of casks we were seeking Standout casks we tasted throughout the day Excerpts from inside the warehouse as we tasted our way through unforgettable casks And much more! Our goal was to make it feel like you are there with us, so we included a lot of clips we captured inside the warehouse. Have a listen, and let us know what else you’d like to learn about the process!
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6 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 38 seconds

The Rumcast
125: Our Top 6 Rum Predictions for 2025 (Plus Grading Our 2024 Predictions)
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oCFyHlMlNnk It's that time of the year again! Per our annual tradition, we each make three predictions for the world of rum in 2025 — from types of releases, to specific distillery developments, to broader trends that may impact rum enthusiasts, and beyond! And of course we also revisit our predictions from last year to see how close we came. Have a listen and then let us know what your predictions are!
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6 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 57 seconds

The Rumcast
124: The Future of the Jamaica Rum GI with Christopher Gentles, GM of the Spirits Pool Association
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. In this episode we get an inside look at the status and future of the Jamaica Rum GI (Geographic Indicator) with Christopher Gentles, general manager of the organization championing the GI (and doing other interesting things), Jamaica's Spirits Pool Association. If you're a fan of Jamaican rum, this interview is a must-listen. We discuss: National Rums of Jamaica's legal challenge to the GI What rum enthusiasts can expect to happen next Why the GI is important to Jamaican rum The debates over aging at origin and adding sugar Creating a tasting panel for Jamaican rum marks The evolution of the Jamaican rum category in recent years And much more! Note: After the recording of this episode, the Jamaica Gleaner reported that National Rums of Jamaica has accused other producers of Jamaican rum involved in the GI of anti-competitive practices and sought help from the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20250112/update-rum-fight-goes-fair-trading-commission If you want a deeper look at the Jamaica Rum GI, check out these articles: Jamaica Observer: Court battle over ‘Jamaica rum’ unfortunate, says Jimmy Lawrence; NRJ argues litigation necessary as JIPO erred in GI designation - https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/27/court-battle-jamaica-rum-unfortunate-says-jimmy-lawrencenrj-argues-litigation-necessary-jipo-erred-gi-designation/ The Gleaner: New GI rum rules bar aging outside of Jamaica - https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20241009/new-gi-rum-rules-bar-ageing-outside-jamaica Rum Wonk: Jamaica's Rum GI Changes - Overview and Analysis - https://www.rumwonk.com/p/jamaicas-rum-gi-changes-overview Rum Revelations: Jamaica GI Rumblings with a French Twist - https://www.rumrevelations.com/post/jamaica-rum-gi-rumblings-with-a-french-twist
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7 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 8 seconds

The Rumcast
123: The Rumcast Single Cask Project Part 2: Name Update + Bottle Possibilities
Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/6W4DGMdbmn8 Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. In the second installment of our Rumcast Single Cask Project series, we decide on a name for the brand and debate bottle designs ahead of our trip to Main Rum Company at the end of January. You can view the bottles in our bottles spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zR6CwaPLJZ9orhEXR8vuEd-8UEjbtCxCahxNY7pyVvs/edit?usp=sharing Like we mention in the intro, if you or someone you know has label design skills and is interested in collaborating (and knows the rum world), send us an email at host@rumcast.com! As a reminder, this episode is part of an ongoing series in which we take you along with us as we purchase a barrel of rum and do our first single cask release. If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/rumcast-single-cask-project-part-1
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7 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 44 seconds

The Rumcast
122: 2024 Favorites: Our Top Rums, Distilleries, and Bottlers of the Year
Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/d_xo-TGDuq0 Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. Happy holidays and New Year (in advance), everyone! In our fifth (!) annual Year in Review episode we take a look back at our favorite rums of the year in the following categories: Unaged molasses rum Unaged cane juice rum Aged rum (5 years or less) Aged rum (Over 5 years) “New to me” rum Best value rum Most surprising rum Overall rum Plus, we each throw in picks for Distillery of the Year and Bottler of the Year, along with another round of "Am I the a**hole for being lower on this rum?" and another classic rum-themed holiday tune from John Gulla. Have a listen, and let us know your favorites in these categories from the past year! Also, what did we miss? What were we too high or low on? We'd love to hear your takes. The List (Spoilers Ahead!) . . . . . . . . . . . Unaged Rum (Molasses): Will: Pelée’s Fury Martinique Grand Arôme Rum from Raising Glasses John: Pelée’s Fury Martinique Grand Arôme Rum from Raising Glasses Unaged Rum (Cane Juice): Will: Alambique Serrano — Cartier 30 John: Alambique Serrano — Cartier 30 Aged Rum (5 Years or Less): Will: Hampden Estate Great House 2024 John: Ghana 2020 from Down Island Spirits Aged Rum (Over 5 Years): Will: Fiji 2012 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier John: Cambodia 2016 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier “New to Me” Rum: Will: O Reizinho Limited Edition White Rum John: The category of UK Rum Value Rum: Will: Shakara 12-Year John: Shakara 12-Year Most Surprising Rum: Will: Unaged Rum from Line 44 Distillery John: Ten To One Five Origin Select “Am I the A**hole?" Rum: Will: El Dorado High Ester Blend John: El Dorado High Ester Blend Overall Rum: Will: Alambique Serrano Blend #3: Matadiablo John: Fiji 2012 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier Distillery of the Year: Will: Krassel Family Distillery (Alambique Serrano / Cañada) John: Krassel Family Distillery (Alambique Serrano / Cañada) Bottler of the Year: Will: Raising Glasses John: La Maison & Velier
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8 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes 55 seconds

The Rumcast
Semi-Blind Rum Review #8: Swell de Spirits Réunion Rhum Agricole 2011 (Isautier)
Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/SuTLmF_z-uE Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. We're back with another entry in our semi-blind reviews series — but yet again with a twist! In this mystery sample edition, both of us have no idea what the identity of this rum is as we review it. Along the way, we offer our best guesses as to the rum's origin and key characteristics. This time, it's a 13-year-old rhum agricole from Isautier Distillery in Réunion Island bottled by Swell de Spirits. Rum specs: Bottler: Swell de Spirits Origin: Réunion Island Distillery: Isautier Base material: Cane juice Distillation: Column Age: 13 years Cask: Ex-Cognac ABV: 59.4% A special thank you to Rumcast patron Ben for providing the mystery sample.
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8 months ago
24 minutes 19 seconds

The Rumcast
121: Introducing Rosalie Bay: Dominica's First-of-Its-Kind Rum Distillery
Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/pJ3JI8SNXPQ Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. In this episode, we went inside a brand new distillery in a rarely explored rum origin of the Caribbean — Dominica (not the Dominican Republic). Rosalie Bay Distilling is a unique operation that is producing rum from sugarcane juice supplied by 80+ local farmers, and contributing 100% of its profits toward conservation efforts that protect sea turtles, coral reef, whales, and more. We got to sit down with Kernean George (head distiller), Marcella Harris (conservationist and board member of Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation Organization), and Brett Steigerwaldt (distillery advisor and head distiller at Lyon Rum) to learn about Rosalie Bay from a variety of angles, including: How a chance encounter at a Maryland rum distillery sparked Rosalie Bay Distilling A brief history of rum production in Dominica, and why it differs from neighboring islands Martinique and Guadeloupe Kernean's journey from not drinking rum to becoming a head rum distiller How Rosalie Bay developed its style of cane juice rum What it's like to source cane from 80+ local farmers The unique terroir of Dominica The dangers to sea turtles, coral reef, and sperm whales — and how the distillery funds efforts to protect them And much more! Links to things mentioned during the episode: You can order bottles of Rosalie Bay via Raising Glasses (it's also currently available in Massachusetts retail stores): https://raisingglasses.com/product/rbd1/ Rosalie Bay's website: https://rosaliebaydistillery.com/ Oceans Forward's website: https://www.oceansforward.org/ The Last Turtle documentary (available on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncI-HSp22g0 National Geographic's Secrets of the Whales docuseries (episode 4 features Dominica's sperm whales): https://www.disneyplus.com/series/secrets-of-the-whales/3aHpgjYaJTM5
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8 months ago
1 hour 49 minutes 35 seconds

The Rumcast
Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vT_KnPiDfEg After releasing Part 1 last week, we're back with the second installment of our guide to all Guyana rum. We kick off Part 2 with a discussion of DDL's influence on the modern rum landscape through its El Dorado releases and notable releases from independent bottlers. Next up, we confront the additives questions that have been associated with the distillery since the early 2010s. What have they said about their practice of aging with caramel in the barrel? What's the current status of the practice at the distillery? At the end, we close things out with a game of True or False with the Demerara Rum GI. What does the GI say about aging at origin? And sweetening Demerara rum? Tune in for all this and more, and catch up on Part 1 if you haven't already. We consulted a good amount of sources for this episode, which you can view at: https://www.rumcast.com/episodes/guyana-rum-guide-part-2