Archive for 'Rum Drinks'
How do you taste rum?
Posted on 27. Sep, 2012 by Luke.
The other day I was surfing the net and came across tastings.com which rates and reviews beers, wine and spirits. I decided to see what they thought of some of my old favourites and had to share the results with you all. Their review of Mount Gay Extra Old Rum went along the lines of [...]
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How do you store rum?
Posted on 24. Aug, 2012 by Luke.
Wine lovers have their wine racks, ice buckets and de-canters. But what do rum drinkers have aside from some ice and a cup? I want to know what cool things you readers have at home to make your rum drinking experience more enjoyable.. Do you prefer a tall glass, a short glass, lime, no lime, [...]
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Screw Caps versus Corks
Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by Luke.
After a question on on our blog, we decided to do some research to find out just what is better to top off your bottle – a screw cap or a cork! Most rum enthusiasts in my experience prefer a screw cap to cork. Screw caps are better because they do not crack or dry [...]
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The Ultimate Summer Rum Punch Recipe
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by Luke.
Who doesn’t love a good punch, and what better punch than a Rum Punch! As it is summer here in Australia at Christmas time, Rum Punch is the perfect summer drink. Don’t be put off by thoughts of the watery punches in glass bowls, with brown bits of bananas & sad cherries floating on top, [...]
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Bundaberg Port Barrel Rum
Posted on 04. Oct, 2011 by Luke.
Last week on Sunday September 25, 2011, at the Bundaberg Distilling Company, Bundaberg had their “Rumvention” where they released their latest edition to the family – Bundaberg Port Barrel Rum. The Bundy port barrel rum forms part of their Master Distillers collection. Named so because it was distilled in old port barrels form the Barossa [...]
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What drinks can you make with banana rum?
Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Luke.
Ever wondered what drinks you can make with banana rum? We have the answer right here! This is a drink you CAN make at home kids. Banana rum is an interesting concept, why companies insist on altering perfectly good rum with their artificial “natural flavours” is beyond me, but – rant over, I’ve been getting [...]
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Flor De Cana 7yr Old Gran Reserve Old Fashioned
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by Luke.
A few months back at the local rum club I was introduced to the Flor De Cana 7yr old Gran Reserve rum. At the time I was slightly obsedded with the Old Fashioned style of rum drink so elected to try it out on the Flor De Cana. At the suggestion of bartender Eddie, we [...]
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What do I know!?
Posted on 03. Dec, 2008 by Luke.
The answer to that question: very little. But you know what, I don’t care! I’ve been reading some great (and very indepth) rum reviews tonight, and it made me realise just how superficial and shallow my reviews are! However, I must say that I’m no expert on rum, I just know what I like to [...]
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Rum Drinks
Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 by Luke.
Thats right! The new Rum Drinks blog is coming soon HERE! Get your weekly Rum fix with topics about rum drinks, rum cocktails, rum clubs and more! I love rum, don’t you? I’m glad you made it to my blog, please don’t leave just yet, I’m still putting it all together! I’m gathering up all my [...]










