Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here: https://www.rumcast.com/reserve
You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RAJkBUrXzBY
In this episode, we discussed something that we've somehow never dedicated a show to (but with a twist, of course): assembling a rum bar that would offer a beginner a complete view of the rum world.
The twist, however, is that we have to do it in as few bottles as possible.
Needless to say, it's a tough exercise! We debated how to define a beginner, catering to different spirits-experience levels, how to possibly represent a category as diverse as rum with just a handful or two of bottles, and a whole lot more.
This is as much as episode for enthusiasts who often recommend rums to beginners as it is for folks who might consider themselves beginners. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!
Cheers!
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Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here: https://www.rumcast.com/reserve
You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RAJkBUrXzBY
In this episode, we discussed something that we've somehow never dedicated a show to (but with a twist, of course): assembling a rum bar that would offer a beginner a complete view of the rum world.
The twist, however, is that we have to do it in as few bottles as possible.
Needless to say, it's a tough exercise! We debated how to define a beginner, catering to different spirits-experience levels, how to possibly represent a category as diverse as rum with just a handful or two of bottles, and a whole lot more.
This is as much as episode for enthusiasts who often recommend rums to beginners as it is for folks who might consider themselves beginners. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!
Cheers!
133: The Rumcast 2025 Hot List: The Top 20(ish) Buzziest Bottles (and Upcoming Releases) of the Year
The Rumcast
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5 months ago
133: The Rumcast 2025 Hot List: The Top 20(ish) Buzziest Bottles (and Upcoming Releases) of the Year
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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!
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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
The Rumcast
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here: https://www.rumcast.com/reserve
You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RAJkBUrXzBY
In this episode, we discussed something that we've somehow never dedicated a show to (but with a twist, of course): assembling a rum bar that would offer a beginner a complete view of the rum world.
The twist, however, is that we have to do it in as few bottles as possible.
Needless to say, it's a tough exercise! We debated how to define a beginner, catering to different spirits-experience levels, how to possibly represent a category as diverse as rum with just a handful or two of bottles, and a whole lot more.
This is as much as episode for enthusiasts who often recommend rums to beginners as it is for folks who might consider themselves beginners. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!
Cheers!
