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...]
Interactive Rum Map of the Caribbean
Some of you may have seen my tweet about my impending trip rum journey around the Caribbean. I plan to go next year, it's always been a dream of mine. As fate would have it, one of the fan's of my facebook page made me aware of this fantastic interactive rum map by Coconut Bay Resort! Simply click on the X's to learn more about each area, the rums and the distilleries. … [Read more...]
How Does Rum Get It’s Color?
Have you ever wondered what gives all the different types of Rum their colors? Rum is one of the few liquors that comes in a range of flavors to suit nearly any palate. From light and fruity to hot and spicy to deeply dark and mellow, there really is a rum for everyone. If you are unsure which rum is for you, a good start is often to be found simply by looking at the color. … [Read more...]