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124: The Future of the Jamaica Rum GI with Christopher Gentles, GM of the Spirits Pool Association
Jan 13

Jan 13 124: The Future of the Jamaica Rum GI with Christopher Gentles, GM of the Spirits Pool Association

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

The general manager of Jamaica’s Spirits Pool Association takes us inside the development of the geographical indicator for Jamaica Rum and the ongoing battle to update it.

123: The Rumcast Single Cask Project Part 2: Name Update + Bottle Possibilities
Dec 29

Dec 29 123: The Rumcast Single Cask Project Part 2: Name Update + Bottle Possibilities

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

In this second installment of our Rumcast Single Cask Project series we decide on a name and debate bottle designs.

122: 2024 Favorites: Our Top Rums, Distilleries, and Bottlers of the Year
Dec 21

Dec 21 122: 2024 Favorites: Our Top Rums, Distilleries, and Bottlers of the Year

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Our annual look back at our favorite rums, distilleries, and bottlers of the past year.

Semi-Blind Rum Review #8: Swell de Spirits Réunion Rhum Agricole 2011 (Isautier)
Dec 16

Dec 16 Semi-Blind Rum Review #8: Swell de Spirits Réunion Rhum Agricole 2011 (Isautier)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

We blind taste and review a 13-year-old rhum agricole from Isautier Distillery.

121: Introducing Rosalie Bay: Dominica's First-of-Its-Kind Rum Distillery
Dec 8

Dec 8 121: Introducing Rosalie Bay: Dominica's First-of-Its-Kind Rum Distillery

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Go inside a unique new cane juice rum distillery in Dominica that’s contributing 100% of its profits to conservation efforts.

120: The Rumcast Guide to Madeira Rum
Nov 24

Nov 24 120: The Rumcast Guide to Madeira Rum

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

A deep dive into Portugal’s unique twist on agricole rum — Madeira!

A Flag Series Tasting Guide: Trying 3 New Rums from La Maison & Velier
Nov 10

Nov 10 A Flag Series Tasting Guide: Trying 3 New Rums from La Maison & Velier

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

A tasting guide to three new La Maison & Velier Flag Series rums from Cambodia, Jamaica, and Fiji.

Semi-Blind Rum Review #7: Compagnie Des Indes Trinidad 2003 (TDL)
Nov 3

Nov 3 Semi-Blind Rum Review #7: Compagnie Des Indes Trinidad 2003 (TDL)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

See what happens when we blind review a 20-year-old rum from Trinidad Distillers Limited.

119: Introducing the Rumcast Single Cask Project: Part 1 - What's in a Name?
Oct 27

Oct 27 119: Introducing the Rumcast Single Cask Project: Part 1 - What's in a Name?

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

Big news: we're buying a cask and branding, bottling, labeling, and releasing our own single cask rum! Throughout this process, we'll be taking you along on the journey…

118: Putting Sicilian Rum on the Map: The Making of Mater Rum with Hugo Gallardo
Oct 12

Oct 12 118: Putting Sicilian Rum on the Map: The Making of Mater Rum with Hugo Gallardo

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

In this episode, Hugo Gallardo took us inside an exciting emerging rum locale — Sicily, the Italian island where Distilleria Alma is bringing back sugarcane cultivation.

RESULTS SHOW: Crowning the 2024 Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft Champion
Oct 6

Oct 6 RESULTS SHOW: Crowning the 2024 Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft Champion

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
117: The 3rd Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft
Sep 22

Sep 22 117: The 3rd Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
116: Inside PM Spirits, Providers of Geeky Rums (and More) w/ Nicolas Palazzi
Sep 8

Sep 8 116: Inside PM Spirits, Providers of Geeky Rums (and More) w/ Nicolas Palazzi

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
Semi-Blind Rum Review #6: The Rhum JM Atelier Series
Sep 2

Sep 2 Semi-Blind Rum Review #6: The Rhum JM Atelier Series

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
115: Behind the Bottle: Holmes Cay Infinity Cask with Eric Kaye
Aug 25

Aug 25 115: Behind the Bottle: Holmes Cay Infinity Cask with Eric Kaye

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
114: The 10 Best Designed Rum Bottles in 2024 (Or at Least Our Favorites, Anyway)
Aug 11

Aug 11 114: The 10 Best Designed Rum Bottles in 2024 (Or at Least Our Favorites, Anyway)

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
113: Raising a Glass with Raising Glasses: A Fresh, Bold Take on Independent Rum Bottling
Jul 28

Jul 28 113: Raising a Glass with Raising Glasses: A Fresh, Bold Take on Independent Rum Bottling

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
Semi-Blind Rum Review #5: Roulaison Overproof Rum
Jul 20

Jul 20 Semi-Blind Rum Review #5: Roulaison Overproof Rum

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
112: Managing Rum’s Most Famous Single Cask Collection: The Main Rum Company Revisited w/ Ian Hoyles
Jul 14

Jul 14 112: Managing Rum’s Most Famous Single Cask Collection: The Main Rum Company Revisited w/ Ian Hoyles

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
Semi-Blind Rum Review #4: Down Island Ghana 2020
Jun 29

Jun 29 Semi-Blind Rum Review #4: Down Island Ghana 2020

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
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