Last month I attended the launch party for Anne Bonny which took place at Laki Kane in London. It’s needless to say I had a great time enjoying their drinks and, to top it off, everyone was gifted a tote bag which contained a full bottle of Anne Bonny – hence why I decided to … More Review: Anne Bonny Spiced
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 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 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
A while ago last year I received a message on Instagram from Goldstone’s account saying I’m very welcomed to visit their distillery if I ever wish to do so. Fast forward a few months at the end of September 2023 and I finally managed to take them upon it. Goldstone Distillery is a small rum … More Distillery Visit: Goldstone Distillery (England)
Earlier this year I visited a friend’s bar back in Oxford where we chatted all things industry and spirits – and, as you would expect, rum. I mentioned to him my love for British distilled rums and, as a coincidence, he told me he was approached by someone making rum in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. And so … More Distillery Visit: Abingdon Distillery (England)
Ho, ho, ho and 24 drams of rum! Well, here we are again! Christmas is coming and so are the Advent Calendars from Drinks By The Dram. This is my 4th year in a row where I review and describe their Rum Advent Calendar without giving actual spoilers – it’s not that easy, you know? … More Review: Rum Advent Calendar (2023 Edition) – Drinks By The Dram (Spoiler Free)
Around the 11th Century the Devil was visiting Wales in the high mountains near Aberystwyth when he met an old woman who seemed upset. Her cow had wandered across the river and she couldn’t get her back. The Devil saw the opportunity and told the woman that he will build a bridge to help her, … More Review: Devil’s Bridge Spiced 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