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The Best Rum Advent Calendars 2021

5/10/2021

Rum advent calendars have become the ultimate way for rum lovers to discover new rums and enjoy some old favourites in the run up to Christmas. Here's a run down of the best options in 2021, from classic favourites and must-try rums from around the world to flavoured rums and spiced rums. Read on to see which is our 'Top Buy' for 2021!

The Best Whisky Advent Calendars 2021

4/10/2021

Best Whisky Advent Calendar

Whisky advent calendars have become the ultimate way for whisky lovers to discover new whiskies and enjoy some old favourites in the run up to Christmas. Here's a run down of the best options for 2021, focusing on calendars including whiskies from a selection of countries and distilleries, as well as some tips on specialist options. Read on to see which is our 'Top Buy' for 2021!

Santa Teresa 1796 Rum - Behind the Bottle

16/8/2021

Santa Teresa 1796 Rum

Get to know all about Santa Teresa 1796 Rum from Venezuala! We caught up withMarlo Gamora, Brand Ambassador for Santa Teresa 1796, to find out more including the brand's history, how their rum is made, what makes it different, how best to serve it, and what exciting plans are ahead.

Spiced Rum Leads The Way As Rum Sales Expected to Rise in 2021

29/12/2020

New research from market analysts Euromonitor expects growth in rum sales in 2021, up from 129 million 9-litre cases in 2020 to 135 million next year.

In the UK, lockdown seems to have encouraged more people to try rum - 40% more rum was sold in April - June 2020 than in the same period in 2019.

New Figures Show Big Increase In UK Rum Sales

19/4/2020

Rum sales surged by 7% in 2019 – a rise driven by cocktails and new spiced and flavoured rums, according to food and drink analysts CGA.

In the same period, brandy and whisky sales rose by about 3% and 1% respectively, and vodka sales actually fell by 0.4%.

What is Solera Rum?

6/2/2019

Pick up a bottle of Venezuela's Santa Teresa 1796, Colombia's La Hechicera or Guatemala's Ron Zacapa 23, and you'll see the word 'Solera' on the label. Read on to discover what to expect when buying bottles labelled as solera rums - including where and how it is produced, and what it tastes like.

Rum, Rhum or Ron?

5/2/2019

Rum, Rhum or Ron

Are ‘rum’, ‘rhum’ and 'ron' three distinct spirits, or different words for the same thing? Find out what to expect when buying bottles labelled as rum, rhum or ron - including where it is produced and what it tastes like.

Exploring the Different Styles of Rum

4/2/2019

Guide to Types of Rum

With a huge variety of colours and styles, there is a rum for everyone. Here is your quick guide to the different styles of rum - from white rum, golden rum and dark rum, to spiced rum, rhum agricole, demerara rum, and cachaça.

10 Amazing Facts About Rum

4/2/2019

Amazing Facts About Rum

From gunpowder and Nelson's blood to angels and hair loss, discover 10 things you (probably) didn't know about rum. Get ready to impress your rum pals over a Piña Colada!

Why is Rum called Grog?

21/1/2019

Why is rum called grog?

Why is rum often referred to as 'grog' and where does the name come from? Find out the story which dates back to 18th Century and the British Royal Navy. Read on!

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