Rum

One of the things I love about Rum is the regional variation. The same category produced in different parts of the world tastes completely different. The character shifts dramatically depending on origin, and served chilled those differences are most apparent. If you've only tried one style, you've…

Rum has a specific character that isn't universally appealing and I respect that. Some people find the smooth aftertaste overwhelming. Served with a splash of water it's at its most polarising — full flavour, no hiding. For those it clicks with, the payoff is enormous. I'm firmly in that camp and h…

I've been a Rum drinker for years and this category never gets old. The depth of flavour you get from a well-made Rum is genuinely hard to explain to someone who hasn't tried it. I tend to drink it in a proper glass at room temperature and find that's when it shows its best character. The finish is…

Something I've noticed with Rum: the season changes the experience significantly. In summer on the rocks it's lighter and more refreshing, the character sitting differently in warm weather. In winter the same drink served the same way feels richer and more substantial. I now think about Rum seasona…