Introduction Mainland Rum Louisiana Aged 10 Years. The American rum scene is currently going through a bit of a shake up. For years, domestic production was either overlooked or relegated to the bottom shelf, usually masked by a cocktail umbrella and a mountain of sugar. Seth Benhaim, the founder of Mainland Rum, is trying to…
Introduction So here we have it. Another celebrity backed spirit to dissect. Crossfire Hurricane Gold Jamaica Rum, brought to us by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the rest of The Rolling Stones. Let us be clear. I am a fan of the band’s better output, but celebrity rums typically make me want to reach for…
J Gow Pieces of Eight. It seems Collin van Schayk and his team (well it is actually only really Collin) up in Orkney are really hitting their stride now. Not long ago, I was reviewing the Hidden Depths Vol 3. Which was a landmark release the first ever 8 year old rum to be distilled…
