Category: Cane spirits (rum)

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…

Navy Rum Strength isn’t 57%

There is an aphorism – Repeat a lie often enough, and it becomes the truth. When it comes to rum…

Demerara Rum GI Achieves EU Recognition

Today’s big rum world news is international recognition for the Demerara Rum geographical indication, aka GI. With this step, it…

Demerara Distillers Heritage Stills: A Deep Q&A with Shaun Caleb

Demerara Distillers’ three “heritage stills” are a perennial favorite topic for Demerara rum fans. Each still (Port Mourant, Versailles, and…