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.
127: American Cane: A New Chapter in the American Rum Revival with Maggie Campbell & Darin Vest
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.
126: Inside Our Trip to Liverpool's Main Rum Company: The Rumcast Single Cask Project Part 3
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!
125: Our Top 6 Rum Predictions for 2025 (Plus Grading Our 2024 Predictions)
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!
124: The Future of the Jamaica Rum GI with Christopher Gentles, GM of the Spirits Pool Association
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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?
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
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.
