Category: UK

Review: That Boutique-y Rum Company – Diamond Distillery Port Mourant, 11 Year Old (Batch 2) vs. Master Of Malt – Diamond Distillery Port Mourant, 11 Year Old (2008)

January 12, 2023

Well that’s a long title isn’t it? If you know me you’ll know I love unadultered rums from the Port Mourant still so this is a real treat for me. The Port Mourant is a historical double pot still made out of greenheart wood. It’s very unique as there are only two other stills made … More Review: That Boutique-y Rum Company – Diamond Distillery Port Mourant, 11 Year Old (Batch 2) vs. Master Of Malt – Diamond Distillery Port Mourant, 11 Year Old (2008)

Review: That Boutique-y Rum Company – The Flying Dutchman 4 Years Old (Batch 2)

January 6, 2023

Last year That Boutique-y Whisky Company celebrated it’s 10 year birthday and their younger sibling, That Boutique-y Rum Company, chipped in for their celebrations by adding 4 new rum bottlings to their 10th Birthday Release. Among those four we have this expression that was distilled in the Netherlands. The Flying Dutchman was distilled at Zuidam … More Review: That Boutique-y Rum Company – The Flying Dutchman 4 Years Old (Batch 2)

Review: The Good Spirits Co. – Foursquare Barbados 2006

January 3, 2023

Hope everyone is having a good start of the year! I’m starting off strong with some rum distilled at Foursquare Distillery (Barbados) that was bottled by The Good Spirits Co. (Glasgow). The Good Spirits Co. is a Glasgow based specialist drink retailer that was founded in 2011. They have three branches in the city and … More Review: The Good Spirits Co. – Foursquare Barbados 2006

Review: Chairman’s Reserve Master’s Selection – Pennyroyal

December 21, 2022

Last night (Tuesday 20th of December) Pennyroyal Cardiff had a takeover at London’s rum capital, Trailer Happiness and it was a really good event – I should know, I was there shaking drinks alongside them. They did the takeover in order to promote their new collaboration with Saint Lucia Distillers, the Chairman’s Pennyroyal. Pennyroyal Cardiff … More Review: Chairman’s Reserve Master’s Selection – Pennyroyal

Review: Banditti Club Spiced Rum & Banditti Club Smoky Rogues Rum Batch 01

December 13, 2022

Banditti Club is a brand of spiced rum that is part of the Glasgow Distillery portofolio. It was launched in 2018 and since then it already gathered a couple of awards. If you know me, then you know I’m not too excited about spiced rums, but I’ll never dismiss them completely, I am a bartender … More Review: Banditti Club Spiced Rum & Banditti Club Smoky Rogues Rum Batch 01

Review: Ninefold Cask Aged Pure Single Rum (Batch CA01)

November 25, 2022

Ninefold is a brand that I like to keep an eye on. Dr. Kit Carruthers, the founder and master distiller of Ninefold, is actively experimenting with production and ageing methods, going to various events to promote his, periodically releasing limited edition bottlings solely destined for charity all while pretty much single handedly operating the distillery … More Review: Ninefold Cask Aged Pure Single Rum (Batch CA01)

The Barrel Sample: Mezan Jamaica 2006 – Single Cask

November 24, 2022

I have a sample here of a single cask released by Mezan. The rum itself is sourced from Jamaica, and while it doesn’t state the distillery, their website say it’s located in Valle Lluidas – which means it comes from Worthy Park. Mezan are an UK independent bottler that source rum from other producers and … More The Barrel Sample: Mezan Jamaica 2006 – Single Cask