Author: mpietrek

Navy Rum Strength isn’t 57%

There is an aphorism – Repeat a lie often enough, and it…

British Navy Rum History, rum

Demerara Rum GI Achieves EU Recognition

Today’s big rum world news is international recognition for the Demerara Rum…

Demerara Rum, Geographical indication

Rumba’s Jen Akin on their House Daiquiri Rum Blend

Every so often I see something in a Facebook rum group and…

Cocktails, Rum

The Beechmaster – One Touch Tiki Cocktails

A story about the Bartesian (apparently one of Oprah’s Favorite Things) passed…

general tiki

Stades – A New Barbados Rum Brand Emerges

The West Indies Rum Distillery has announced  via their Facebook page the…

Barbados Rum, Rum

Rethinking “White Rum”

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to talk about this thing…

Cane spirits (rum), rum

Martinique’s Other Rum Regulation : The Grand Arôme (Le Galion) PGI

Martinique’s appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) is perhaps the best-known regulation in the rum world…

Geographical indication, Rhum Agricole

US TTB to Allow 700 ml bottles – American Drinkers Rejoice

In a surprising move, the US TTB announced today (Dec. 28th, 2020)…

News, TTB