While many companies produce great rum all over the world, fans, experts, and connoisseurs alike tend to agree that the very best rum comes from sugar-producing locations such as Cuba (especially if you’re planning to make a Cuba libre). Many argue that Cuban rum is in fact the best in the world. Of course, this […]

Rum is a fun, versatile spirit that often offers many complex layers of flavor. This makes it just as perfect for amazing cocktails as it is for sipping slowly. Both are excellent ways to enjoy your favorite rum to the fullest.  While it may not be the best way to savor the many flavors, rum […]

While it may be a fun staple cocktail in your home and the local bars, the Cuba libre has a strong history and a much deeper meaning, especially to those native to Cuba. In fact, “Cuba libre” wasn’t always a drink name but an empowering expression. It translates to “Free Cuba” which was a moniker […]

Rum is an intricate, diverse spirit with all kinds of amazing flavors to discover. This is often done by sipping it neat or making cocktails, but this isn’t all you can do with rum. It’s featured in several desserts, you can make a nice sauce with it or add it to your baked goods! Perhaps […]

Not only is bananas foster a delicious, decadent dessert, but it also has an exciting flair to it. Done correctly, it involves lighting rum on fire and actual flames are often involved. Some restaurants make it in front of their guests for the added novelty. How did this fun and exciting dessert come to be, […]

Rum is quite an interesting expression, made all over the world and good for many things. Like many spirits, it was used as a medical remedy long before it was turned into fun desserts and cocktails. When consumed in moderation, it’s thought to lower the risk of diabetes, relieve stress, stabilize blood sugar levels, and […]

Learning to cook is already an adventure in itself with a whole world of flavors to explore – adding rum and other spirits (like vodka) to the mix just means there’s even more to pick from! The alcohol also adds a level of complexity, however! Many recipes require you to cook away all the alcohol, […]

Venezuelan rum has made quite the name for itself over the years, gaining notoriety for its truly incredible contributions to the industry. Brands like Diplomatico and Santa Teresa are responsible for much of Venezuela’s best expressions. However, while these two companies are rather large and impressive, they aren’t the only distilleries doing amazing things.  Why […]

There are many great rums in this world, with a flavor profile for almost any taste or preference. That being said, some of the very best rum comes from Puerto Rico – a beautiful place where many families have been blending and distilling for many generations. This tradition of passing down the business is likely […]

This infamous rum brand is named after a famous privateer named Sir Henry Morgan, AKA Captain Morgan. A “privateer” was essentially a “legal pirate” who pilfered, plundered, and stole under the order of a ruler of the time. Morgan was hired by the Governor of Jamaica to invade the Caribbean on his behalf, keeping the […]