Cocktail bartender and rum enthusiast.
I had Jaz Anand from Skylark Spirits message me about having a look at his Rum Discovery Box. Skylark Spirits are importers and distributors of rum spirits and rum related products – and also some great people to hang around with and have a tot. This won’t be an actual scored review, it’s just me … More Review: The Rum Discovery Box
Now this should be an interesting one as it comes from a small company that sells both rum and cigars. Number 11 was founded by 2 friends, Tony and Matt, who met on a holiday in Morocco in 2012. Given their shared passion for spirits and cigars they started traveling together in order to explore … More Review: No. 11 Premium Blended Rum
I’ve been a fan of the rums from Appleton Estate ever since I started my rum journey. In fact, some of my earliest reviews include a few of their expressions so I thought I need to have another look at the whole range. This write-up was something I wanted to do for a while now, … More Review: Appleton Estate Rum Range
Now this was amazing! After going for the first time at Paris Rhum Fest 2023 thanks to a bar takeover I decided to re-visit it, this time on my own time and terms. The sheer amount of quality rhums and rums was absolutely huge, not to mention the lovely people I got to socialise with. … More Review: Paris Rhum Fest 2024
I was looking through my shelves looking for a rum to get back on more regular writing and tucked away I found these 2 bottles that were made in New Zealand. Unfortunately, from what I can see, they are not available in the UK, but I’m excited to add New Zealand to the list of … More Review: LWF Distilling – White Rum & Spiced White Rum
I’m back everyone, and this time with more British rum. Revival Rum is made in Northamptonshire by the founder of the company, James Singlehurst. He made the decision to start producing rum during the 2020 lockdown as his previous occupation, farming, wasn’t feasible during the COVID period. James took advantage of the government launching the … More Review: Revival Rum
This is the 4th visit from my English rum distilleries tour I did towards the end of last year. Two Drifters is one of the more well known English rum producers and I do admire their commitment to their rum craft and sustainability. Two Drifters is one of the (slightly) bigger rum distilleries I’ve visited … More Distillery Visit: Two Drifters Distillery (England)
I was first introduced to Outlier Distilling Company at the 2022 RumFest and their rum was easily my highlight of the event. Rick and Ian, who set up their distillery in a small milk shed on the Isle of Man, were very enthusiastic to talk about their products and I could tell they were very … More My News: Outlier Distilling New Brand Ambassador & Twisted Arm Spiced Manx Rum Review
Here’s a rum I’ve never heard of until David Flint Wood, one of the founders of the brand, came in touch with me about trying it. After looking into it I saw it has a somewhat weird story behind it and, I have to say, I absolutely love it. According to their website (and also … More Review: Idle Assembly Rum
It hasn’t even been 2 months since I posted about my visit at Abingdon Distillery where I announced that they will release a white rum for their core range and now it’s here. Time really flies I guess! I remember trying a sample during my visit and I know I enjoyed it, so let’s see … More Review: Wild Oxen Pure White Rum