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11 Questions About Rum People Don't Dare to Ask, but Secretly Google (a Lot)

11 Questions About Rum People Don't Dare to Ask, but Secretly Google (a Lot)

22/02/2017

Whenever I start a Rum tasting, I always make sure everyone knows it’s OK to ask questions – and it really is – “There are no silly questions” I say…...

This Is Not a Kentucky Bourbon. It's a Bourbon Born in the Hotbed of Prohibition.

This Is Not a Kentucky Bourbon. It's a Bourbon Born in the Hotbed of Prohibition.

15/02/2017

“We screwed something up…” That’s how Paul Hletko, founder and master distiller of Few Spirits, kicked off our conversation. Turns out, he had recently given a bunch of his barrels...

Solera Rum: The Ultimative Guide For Beginners And Buyers

Solera Rum: The Ultimative Guide For Beginners And Buyers

08/02/2017

In the world of Rum, the notion of Solera aging causes more than a few people some consternation. It’s been known to induce gnashing of teeth and quite vocal claims...

How to Measure Alcohol Content (ABV) Accurately? Unfortunately, Drinking IS NOT the Way to Go...

How to Measure Alcohol Content (ABV) Accurately? Unfortunately, Drinking IS NOT the Way to Go...

06/02/2017

Some like to measure the alcohol content of spirits by sticking their tongues into the liquid. No matter how attractive this idea might be, that’s not how professionals do it. When...

The Whisky-Beer Romance Gone Right: Whiskies Finished In Beer Casks

The Whisky-Beer Romance Gone Right: Whiskies Finished In Beer Casks

30/01/2017

If someone offers you a ‘Boilermaster’ – a cocktail as complex as a pint of stout with a shot of Whisky – you might question the quality of their day....

This Is How the Cool People Will Be Drinking Gin in 2017

This Is How the Cool People Will Be Drinking Gin in 2017

25/01/2017

2016 was a big year for Gin. For the first time on record, sales of the spirit surpassed £1 billion, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. Brits bought...