CHARLESTON, S.C. – Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof, the last rum issued by the modern British Royal Navy to its enlistees in 1970, will launch in seven U.S. markets July 31 to commemorate the 46th anniversary of Black Tot Day. Gunpowder Proof is an aged overproof expression at 54.5 percent which was the formula last used by […]
Mount Gay Rum, the world’s oldest rum made in Barbados since 1703, is proud to present Origin Series: Volume Two, The Copper Stills Collection, the latest addition to its exclusive, limited-edition Origin Series. Created by Master Blender Allen Smith, the small-batch release of tasting rums tells the story of two unique methods of distillation, Copper […]
Winner will receive VIP trip and tour to discover the birthplace of America’s Rum LACASSINE, LA – As National Rum Day approaches next week on Tuesday, August 16, Bayou Rum is celebrating with an end-of-summer social media sweepstakes. The brand’s new campaign, in partnership with Liquor.com, will award one lucky contestant a three-day Bayou Rum […]
Where there’s smoke… there’s fire. Stolen Spirits, creators of the world’s first smoked rum, is releasing an overproof rum, now available in key markets across the USA. STOLEN discovered this juice at a historic, family-run distillery in Jamaica that’s over 250 years old, renowned for making some of the best heavy pot still rums in […]
Plantation Pineapple Stiggins’ Fancy Rum was just named “Best New Product” at the 2016 Spirited Awards on Sat, July 23 at Tales of the Cocktail, a spirits and cocktail festival which this year was attended by more than 20,000 industry professionals and spirits enthusiasts. Maison Ferrand, the house that produces Plantation Rum, is the only […]
The State of Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage control has accepted delivery of the first stocking order of Antelope Island Rum. The rum should be on store shelves this week. Distilled by Utah’s own Dented Brick Distillery, Antelope Island Rum exclusively uses Organic Green Cane Sugar and non-GMO molasses as its base. “The rum category […]
Name: Kirk & Sweeney 12 Year Rum ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Nose: Butterscotch, Oak, Vanilla Palate: Butterscotch, Honey, Cedar Finish: Moderate with a thick molasses mouthfeel and maple syrup, vanilla, and honey throughout that lingers for a bit before slowly fading. Overall: On the nose I was greeted with notes of butterscotch, vanilla, and oak. At first sip I was greeted with a […]
Name: Zaya 12 year Old Rum ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Nose: Vanilla, Molasses, Almonds, Cinnamon Palate: Vanilla, Allspice, Tobacco, Oranges Finish: Moderate with vanilla and almonds throughout and a slight burn at the end Overall: On the nose it is vanilla up front with some notes of molasses, almonds, and cinnamon. At first sip I was greeted with a nice vanilla flavor up […]
New, dark rum variant will stand alongside HAVANA CLUB Añejo Blanco with new packaging Coral Gables, Fla. June 1, 2016 – Marking two decades of U.S. presence and celebrating the peak of Cuba’s cultural resurgence, HAVANA CLUB™ Puerto Rican rum is rolling out an exciting national market expansion. The expansion features new bottle packaging, the […]
Campari America Introduces Intriguing New Story to the Category SAN FRANCISCO (June 2, 2016) – Campari America introduces a new deviously delightful addition to its award-winning rum portfolio – The Baron Samedi® Spiced Rum – named for the Haitian guardian of all things enchantingly dark and otherworldly. Bursting with flavor, the 90-proof spirit is now […]