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151: Blind Tasting & Selecting La Maison & Velier's Next Flag Series Rums
Apr 4

Apr 4 151: Blind Tasting & Selecting La Maison & Velier's Next Flag Series Rums

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

We help Kate Perry (La Maison & Velier) and Brett Kozinn (PM Spirits) select the best of 7 mystery single cask samples for La Maison & Velier’s Flag Series rums.

150: Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 2: Jamaica Rum GI Debates, Aging Myths, and History vs. Tradition
Mar 8

Mar 8 150: Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 2: Jamaica Rum GI Debates, Aging Myths, and History vs. Tradition

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Foursquare’s Richard Seale and Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell discuss common misconceptions of the Jamaica Rum GI, including a fascinating deep dive into the history of Jamaican rum aging overseas and what might happen next.

150: Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 1: Their New Project, the Future of Foursquare's ECS, & More
Mar 1

Mar 1 150: Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 1: Their New Project, the Future of Foursquare's ECS, & More

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Foursquare’s Richard Seale and Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell take us inside their new project, upcoming collaborations, and much more.

149: Our Top 8 Predictions & Questions for Rum in 2026
Jan 26

Jan 26 149: Our Top 8 Predictions & Questions for Rum in 2026

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Everything on our mind about the rum world as we head into another year!

148: The Rumcast's Favorite Rums of 2025
Dec 23

Dec 23 148: The Rumcast's Favorite Rums of 2025

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Join us for our annual lookback at our top rums, bottlers, and distilleries of the year.

147: Carrying on the Mount Gay Legacy with Trudiann Branker, Master Blender
Dec 7

Dec 7 147: Carrying on the Mount Gay Legacy with Trudiann Branker, Master Blender

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Get an inside look at Trudiann Branker’s approach as master blender of one of the world’s iconic rum distilleries, Mount Gay in Barbados.

146: O Reizinho and the Tradition of Madeira Rum Making (with Pedro Ferreira)
Nov 23

Nov 23 146: O Reizinho and the Tradition of Madeira Rum Making (with Pedro Ferreira)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Pedro Ferreira takes us on a guided tour of O Reizinho, the small but mighty Madeira rum distillery that’s quickly earning a great reputation among enthusiasts across the world.

145: Building a Beginner's Rum Bar in 2025
Nov 9

Nov 9 145: Building a Beginner's Rum Bar in 2025

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Using as few bottles as possible, we recommend our picks for building a rum bar in 2025 that gives beginners a complete view of the category.

Announcement: The Rumcast Reserve Pre-Sale Is Live!
Oct 30

Oct 30 Announcement: The Rumcast Reserve Pre-Sale Is Live!

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

You can now pre-order our first-ever Rumcast Reserve single cask releases online!

144: Adventures in Rum Experimentation at South Africa's Mhoba Distillery
Oct 26

Oct 26 144: Adventures in Rum Experimentation at South Africa's Mhoba Distillery

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

A look behind the scenes at the South African distillery known for its distinctive, high ester rums.

143: Unveiling the 2025 Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft Champion + Results Breakdown
Oct 12

Oct 12 143: Unveiling the 2025 Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft Champion + Results Breakdown

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

We've tallied the votes and are ready to reveal the champion of the 4th annual Rumcast fantasy rum draft (along with the debut of a new hit rum-themed song from John Gulla — be sure to listen to the very end).

142: Habitation Velier: Tasting Their 2025 Releases + a Brief History of an Iconic Rum Series
Oct 5

Oct 5 142: Habitation Velier: Tasting Their 2025 Releases + a Brief History of an Iconic Rum Series

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the iconic series of the rum world: Habitation Velier, Luca Gargano's collection of unique pot still rums from all corners of the globe.

141: The 4th Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft
Sep 20

Sep 20 141: The 4th Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

The annual competition is back! Listen and vote to help us determine who built the best desert island rum bar.

140: Behind Our 2nd Cask Selection + the Rumcast Reserve Label Reveal
Sep 7

Sep 7 140: Behind Our 2nd Cask Selection + the Rumcast Reserve Label Reveal

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Find out which rum will be accompanying our upcoming Guyana VSG release and get a first look at our Rumcast Reservel label design!

139: Inside Rum Buying at The Whisky Exchange, with Dawn Davies
Aug 24

Aug 24 139: Inside Rum Buying at The Whisky Exchange, with Dawn Davies

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Go behind the scenes with the head buyer at the UK’s premier spirits store.

138: The Rumcast Guide to Guyana Rum (Part 2)
Aug 10

Aug 10 138: The Rumcast Guide to Guyana Rum (Part 2)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Part 2 of our deep dive into Demerara Distillers Ltd. and one of the world’s iconic rum styles.

137: The Rumcast Guide to Guyana Rum (Part 1)
Aug 1

Aug 1 137: The Rumcast Guide to Guyana Rum (Part 1)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Part 1 of our deep dive into Demerara Distillers Ltd. and one of the world’s iconic rum styles.

Blind Rum Reviews #9 & 10: Dead Reckoning "The Black Pit" & Roaming Road 17-Year Spain Rum
Jul 20

Jul 20 Blind Rum Reviews #9 & 10: Dead Reckoning "The Black Pit" & Roaming Road 17-Year Spain Rum

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

We review two mystery rum samples and try to guess their identities.

136: Roaming Road Spirits: From Liquor Store Owner to Rum Bottler with Mike Gilmore
Jul 6

Jul 6 136: Roaming Road Spirits: From Liquor Store Owner to Rum Bottler with Mike Gilmore

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

An in-depth interview with Mike Gilmore, founder of Roaming Road Spirits, one of the newest independent rum bottlers in the U.S.

135: Revealing the Identity of Our First Ever Single Cask Release (and Why We Picked It)
Jun 22

Jun 22 135: Revealing the Identity of Our First Ever Single Cask Release (and Why We Picked It)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

We announce the rum we selected at Main Rum Company for our first ever single cask release, along with a tasting and discussion on why we selected it. Plus, another special announcement at the end!

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