Author: mpietrek

Untangling Modern Navy Rum Brands

Who doesn’t love the story of British Navy Rum? With the 50th…

Jamaican Rum on Acid: How Vinegar Brings the Funk

The learning never stops. For several years I’ve endeavored to understand the…

Remembering Michael Fogg – Conservator of Rum’s Legacy

“My suggestion is that you try to contact Michael Fogg… he is…

Grenada Rum Cheat Sheet

In early 2020 I visited the island of Grenada as a guest…

Ooh LAA LAA – What’s It Mean?

A member of my High Ester Rum Geeks Facebook group recently asked…

La Passione del Conte – A Boulevardier in a Tiki Shirt

Longtime readers know my proclivity for big, bold, festively garnished tiki drinks…

The Age of Angostura – Part One

You might think what follows is yet another story about Angostura Bitters….

Begone “Overproof” Rum!

In an era where many rum enthusiasts are focusing on education, we’re…