Rum

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 all the flavored spirit options out there, vanilla is among the most popular as it’s extremely versatile. It’s sweet, rich, warm, and creamy while often complementing spicy drinks quite well. There …

Finding the best cocktail for an event is surprisingly difficult. Part of the problem is that there are just so many options. Even if you narrow it down to a single type of alcohol, like rum, you’ll …

The history of the mai tai can be traced back to a well-known bartender who went by the nickname Trader Vic. He owned a tiki restaurant and is also credited with starting the tiki culture, along with …

Though rum itself goes back quite far into history, the practice of flavoring it with special ingredients like tropical fruits and coconut is a concept that’s grown in popularity more recently. …

If you’re a fan of rum, you know who Bacardi is, that’s just a fact. Dating back to the 1800s, the founder put his heart and soul into the creation of Bacardi and he was successful in locking in his …

Originating in Bermuda, the dark ‘n’ stormy cocktail has become popular around the world. Its name is fitting though, given Bermuda’s title as the shipwreck capital of the world. The drink itself is …

It took a little while for the daiquiri cocktail to build popularity overseas but it was immediately accepted by those in Cuba who first tried it. The most popular and widely accepted story credits …

Aged rum must be distinguished in its own category because, unlike other spirits, a lot of rum isn’t aged at all. Even many dark rums haven’t gotten their color from barrel aging but from caramel or …

Rum is, of course, a popular spirit in most parts of the world. The variety of flavors is vast and many people like to sip it neat but it also does great in a long list of cocktails. While it may be …

Coquitos are often referred to as the “Puerto Rican eggnog” but they are actually quite different.  The best rum for coquitos is usually a white rum with some spice, but of course, there is room …

Eggnog is a fun and unique drink that’s become a real seasonal delight, which is why so many people look for the best rum for eggnog. The cocktail is often associated with Christmas and the …

You don’t even have to smell or taste it to know that coconut rum is easily associated with beaches, summer, vacations, the ocean – anything sunny and tropical. Coconut itself is a delightful …

Made from a sweet base of sugarcane and/or molasses, rum is a notoriously delicious spirit that makes for a wide array of amazing cocktails and sipping experiences. While the process starts the same …