Category: rum

Cameron George at Barrio with the Havana Hustle

Havana Hustle: Seattle’s Bacardi Legacy Contender

Banana. Chocolate. Rich aged rum. Gentian root. Peppery spice. Intrigued?…

Real McCoy Limited Edition 12 year

The Real McCoy Rum Limited Edition 12 Year

If you’ve paid any attention to the high-end rum world…

The Cocktail Wonk Top Ten Stories of 2016

While 2016 was a year many would have gladly skipped,…

Age Statements: Not Worth the Paper They’re Printed On?

A friend recently asked me for a recommendation for a…

Stalking the TTB: Upcoming U.S. rums from Mount Gay, Barbancourt, St. Lucia Distillers, and more! September to November 2016

With three more months in the rearview mirror, it’s time…

Willett Distillery, KY

Cocktail Wonk Turns 200 – A Spirited Retrospective

As I write this, I’m lingering over the last few…

Back to Cali – Lost Spirits Resets, Releases an Islay Abomination & More!

If there’s one story that’s consistently provided fodder for my…

A New Batavia Arrack from By the Dutch – Not What You’d Expect

A welcome outcome from the now decade-long focus on authentic…