Rum Journal
Everything about rum.
History, styles, how it is made, how to drink it and what to mix it with. Short, plain guides for curious drinkers.
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A short history of rum
From Caribbean sugar plantations to the Royal Navy and the modern cocktail bar.
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Types of rum explained
White, gold, dark, aged, spiced, agricole: what the words on the label usually mean.
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Why bartenders love rum
Flexible, friendly with fruit and citrus, and almost endless in style.
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Six classic rum cocktails every home bar should know
Daiquiri, Mojito, Cuba Libre, Dark 'n' Stormy, Piña Colada and Mai Tai, in a nutshell.
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How rum is made
Sugarcane, fermentation, distillation, ageing and blending, step by step.
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Spiced rum explained
What spiced rum is, how it differs from dark rum, and how to enjoy it.
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How to drink rum: neat, on the rocks or mixed
Simple ways to enjoy rum at any experience level.
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Rum and food: what to pair with what
From grilled seafood to chocolate: simple ideas for pairing rum drinks with a meal.
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Rum and the tiki story
How a Hollywood bar in the 1930s turned rum into a whole style of drinking.
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Rum for your home bar: what to keep and how to serve it
A short shopping list and a few habits that make every drink better.
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