I got to thinking that drinking a fine drop of rum is often best accompanied with some sweet tunes. I took to the internet to research just how many songs are about rum or contain the word rum, and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of songs to choose from. Not that you necessarily need a rum reference in your music, but if you’re feeling particularly sentimental, or … [Read more...]
Making the most of spiced rum
Spiced rum is starting to appear everywhere we look, so it seemed like a good time to take a closer look at this tasty tipple and talk about some of the best ways to enjoy it. So what is it? Well, spiced rum is essentially rum with the addition of cinnamon (or other spices) to the normal fermentation of sugar cane or molasses. There are an increasing number of brands and grades … [Read more...]
Cooking with rum: how to add a pinch of your favourite ingredient
Most people associate rum with drinking, and who could blame them with such a tasty range of rum-flavoured ready-to-drinks and cocktails on the market? As well as one of the world’s most popular drinking spirits, however, rum can also make a fantastic accompaniment to food – bringing a depth of flavour hard to mimic with other ingredients. Here we look at some of our favourite … [Read more...]
What do M*A*S*H and Rum Cake have in common?
You're probably wondering what a TV series about an army doctor and his band of sidekicks and a rum cake have to do with each other. Well... as far as the show goes, not a lot. But as the main star of the show, Alan Alda who played Dr. Hawkeye Pierce in the iconic television series “M*A*S*H explains, he met his wife of 58 years, the love of his life Arlene when a rum cake … [Read more...]
New Look for Bacardi Rum Bottles
Celebrating its 153rd anniversary today, BACARDÍ rum announces the first packaging update to the world’s number one selling rum in more than a decade. Heavily influenced by Art Deco style, the new bottle design reflects the brands unique heritage and provenance, although its timeless quality ensures it looks just as good in some of the world’s finest bars today as it did in … [Read more...]