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  • A focus on Worthy Park Estate

    A focus on Worthy Park Estate

    December 13, 2020No Comments
    Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be exploring the Worthy Park Estate in Jamaica.Read More »
  • How is rum made?

    How is rum made?

    October 30, 2020No Comments
    A usual starting point when discussing rum making is the colonial context and heritage of the country where it is made from. Why? Because each one of these countries have their own culture, tradition and economic situation which translate in different ways to process rum.Read More »
  • A trip to Agricole Rhum Paradise: la Martinique!

    A trip to Agricole Rhum Paradise: la Martinique!

    August 8, 2020No Comments
    It’s february, there is snow and ice all over Boston, temperature is in the low thirties… But tomorrow my wife and I are leaving for “Martinique”! This fabulous Caribbean island hosts some of the most iconic french rhum distilleries. We land in the afternoon at Fort de France, the local …Read More »
  • Storing and preserving rum

    Storing and preserving rum

    February 18, 2020No Comments
    As awesome a spirit rum is, you might not always consume your bottles in a short amount of time. And let’s face it, there is a lot of ‘urban legends’ about how long you can store an opened bottle of rum.Read More »
  • How many bottles can I bring back from holidays?

    How many bottles can I bring back from holidays?

    December 24, 2019No Comments
    For a long time I have wondered what was the maximum quantity of liquor I could bring back from holidays. I lived in different countries and it has never been very clear to me. The worst is that there is always one of your friends who strongly believes he knows …Read More »
  • Want to get warm? Try a Grog (rum hot toddy)

    Want to get warm? Try a Grog (rum hot toddy)

    November 15, 2019No Comments
    Winter is getting here! And if you want to use your favorite drink as a remedy many say that a Grog is the best remedy for treating a cold! While this has no scientific backup, it is however a warm and nice feeling in the cold winter. If you have …Read More »
  • The Solera Aging Method

    The Solera Aging Method

    September 12, 2019No Comments
    Solera is an aging method originating from Spanish sherry that is often used as an aging process for wines, vinegars as well as a few spirits like rum. The concept of the solera method is based on stacking multiple layers of aging barrels (called “criaderas”) on top of each other, …Read More »
  • Rum Origin & History

    Rum Origin & History

    August 30, 2019No Comments
    The history of rum is tightly connected to colonization. In the same way that Whiskey, Scotch or even Cognac, rum is not specific to one country or a territory but rather compose with a myriad of cultures from all around the world. However, many people agree that Caribbean Islands is …Read More »
  • Organizing my first Masterclass

    Organizing my first Masterclass

    May 13, 2019No Comments
    Since I started diving deep into this rum journey I’ve always envisioned myself sharing this passion by hosting a small event. After learning on this topic for a few years, it felt the right time to start hosting a masterclass with friends to do so. I spent some time with …Read More »

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