Category: Cane spirits (rum)

Hampden Estate

Days of Dunder: Jamaican Rum’s Mystery Ingredient

Hogo. Funk. The smell of overripe banana. Jamaican rum is…

Jamaican Rum Distillery Cheat Sheet

People often ask me what my favorite rum is. I…

Stalking the TTB:  Upcoming U.S. rum releases from El Dorado, Rhum JM, Skotlander and more – Nov-Dec 2015

Another post for the rum wonks out there… Following an…

Turn Your Daiquiri Up to 11

Rum. Lime. Sugar. The Holy Trinity of tropical drinks. Nearly…

The Cocktail Wonk Top Ten Stories of 2015

2015 was a banner year for this boozy, wonky corner…

Courtesy of Jason Alexander, Tacoma Cabana

Down the Drain: Rum community in turmoil as thousands of deaths linked to sugar cane production

The images on social media grab your attention –empty bottles,…

Ron Cartavio – Peruvian Rums That Belong in Your Arsenal

Close your eyes, and image a dark, intense sipping rum,…

Avuá Cachaça: A wonky introduction to Brazil’s national spirit

July 2015 – Mrs. Wonk and I are seeking respite…