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
Hannah Boon, a former sales manager for Diageo GB, launched Distinct Distillers in order to make a product that would challenge the norms (hence the name) while keeping it as sustainable as possible. I’ve first experienced the Distinct rums just ahead of my British Rum Expo event last year when Annie, their Head of On … More Review: Distinct British Rum – No.41 & No.57
As some of you might know, I’m a big fan of UK distilled rums, the more local the best – but what if the rum is made in London one hour away via public transport from my place? Let’s just say I should’ve had a look at Cabby’s sooner. Dubbed as London’s first rum distillery, … More Review: Cabby’s Small Batch Rum
Reitrbution Distilling Co is a company from Frome, Somerset, UK which started off as a brewing side-project and turned into a spirits producing company. They make pretty much anything, from gin to new make spirit soon-to-be-whisky and of course, rum. I did review their unaged expression and I have to say I was very much … More Review: Retribution Spiced Rum
I’m glad to be able to review a Scottish rum from an island which is mostly known for its whisky – Islay. Last year the Islay Rum Distillery, which was built on the site of the former Hastie’s Lemonade Factory in Port Ellen, released their very first bottling. For this project to come to life, … More Review: The Original Islay Rum Geal
J. Gow is one Scottish rum brand that’s on my radar, especially when it comes to new releases. The rum is named after an infamous Orkney pirate called John Gow. While most rum brands that use pirate lore as their marketing point are usually not worth checking out, J. Gow is the exception and, honestly, … More Review: J. Gow Culverin
Retribution White Rum came out last year and I had the opportunity to sample it first at the UK RumFest 2021. Retribution is made at Retribution Distilling Co, in Frome, Somerset, UK, so this is another British rum to add to the growing list of “locally” produced cane distillates. Retribution Distilling Co started as a … More Review: Retribution White Rum
Thanks to the #WhiskySanta promotion ran by the online retailer, Master of Malt, in December I managed to acquire this bottling from That Boutique-y Rum Company for free – Merry Christmas to me! So I will kickstart the New Year with a review of the said offering which was produced locally at The London Distillery … More Review: That Boutique-y Rum Company – The London Distillery Company (Batch 1)
It’s been almost 3 years since I reviewed the very first rum distilled in Bristol, the Circumstantial Cane (Batch 1) and stated it was “one of my favourite rums”. As I also mentioned there, I was very much looking forward to a second batch and it’s finally here. It might seem odd I’m so excited … More Review: Circumstantial Cane ‘Return of the Daiq’ – Batch 2
Rum Fire has a special place in my heart as I tasted this at the very beginning of my “serious” rum journey. Roger Barnes held a few years ago a session on Jamaican rum and history in Milk Bar, Reading, and I have to say not everyone enjoyed sampling neat overproof funky rum. I was … More Review: Rum Fire Overproof