Category: Rum History

Is This Why 151 Rums Were Created?

Among those who devote too many hours prying out rum’s history from dusty archives, a set of innocent-sounding questions seemingly…

Understanding British Imperial Proof Strength

I see a lot of questions about the old British “imperial proof” system. It confuses a lot of folks, which…

Gatekeeping the Mai Tai

As a Tiki drink enthusiast, it’s exciting to see new people joining the fold. Even the mainstream press is starting…

Tiki’s Missing Ingredient: “Martinique Rum” of Yore

One of the hallmarks of the modern Tiki revival is the obsessive attention paid to recreating the classic recipes of…