In the annals of rum history, Puerto Rico often gets short shrift. While the stories of Barbados, Jamaica, and Martinique rums are well trod ground for writers, Puerto Rico’s rum story is far less known despite being the largest producer…
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Talking Rum with DDL’s Sharon Sue-Hang
In September 2019, Demerara Distillers Ltd (aka DDL) brought me to Guyana to tour their facilities and meet key members of their staff. I came away with many things to share, and which I’ll share over several stories. While there,…
Alexandre Gabriel – On the Record
One of my favorite things about writing Cocktail Wonk is the opportunity to sit down with key people in the rum industry and go deep with geeky questions of interest to rum enthusiasts. Without any space constraints, I can let…
Great Cringe-Free Gifts for Rum Enthusiasts
Picking out a gift for a friend or family member who loves rum, but you’re not a rum expert yourself? This short guide has your dilemma in mind! In what follows, you’ll find concrete recommendations for readily available rums that…
Setting the Record Straight on British Navy Rum
History presents a special challenge to those writing it or seeking knowledge from its pages: It constantly changes underneath your feet. Facts we once believed to be true may be contradicted later by later-arriving sources. Reasonable assumptions made about one…
Cocktail Pantry Twists: Pink Grapefruit Marmalade Daiquiri
The Cocktail Pantry Twists Series is made in partnership with Stonewall Kitchen. Recipe and ideas are my own. Hello and welcome to day two in our Cocktail Pantry Twists series. We’re back with Stonewall Kitchen to show you how a…
The Six Essential Tiki Rum Categories
Newcomers to Tiki bartending quickly face an uncomfortable question: Just how many rums do I need? With so many recipes calling for Lemon Hart this, Real McCoy that, and DonQ something else, it quickly becomes overwhelming. I know, because I…
Halloween Time Cocktails!
October 25, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: amaro, Fall, gin, halloween, holiday, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey Previous Post: « Monday Booze News How to run a successful bar, dealing with crap wine, and a…
High Ester Rum Production with Vivian Wisdom
Often shrouded in mystery and tall tales, terms like “dunder” and “muck” are catnip to rum enthusiasts who crave the magnificent, high ester, funky rums from Jamaica and elsewhere. When it comes to such rums, nobody knows the subject better…
The Montanya Files: Wonking Out with Karen Hoskin
The American craft rum scene is blessed with several high profile women at the helm of the company. Having started Montanya Distillers eleven years ago, Karen Hoskin is legitimately a pioneer among them. I recently sat down with her in…