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Modern Caribbean Rum Book

Rum Wonk Goes Inside the Modern Caribbean Rum Book

The word is out that our second book, Modern Caribbean…

US TTB to Allow 700 ml bottles – American Drinkers Rejoice

In a surprising move, the US TTB announced today (Dec….

Important New US TTB Rule Changes (Notice 176)

The US TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)…

Rocky Yeh – A Legend Passes

Heartbreak. Rocky Yeh is suddenly gone, leaving an entire industry…

Will the U.S. Get Better International Spirits? A TTB Update

Note: I’m keeping what follows for archival purposes. A later…

Can the U.S. Recognize Rum Regulations?

As Caribbean rum gains in popularity and rum enthusiasts push…

Will We Finally Get the Good Stuff in the US? TTB Considers Fixing Bottle Size Problem

Since Prohibition, U.S. Consumers have long gotten the short end…

Clairin Casimir’s U.S. Recall – A Deeper Look

On October 10, 2018, the New York State Liquor Authority…