Bacardi-Martini Australia has revealed that it is launching family-owned Venezuelan rum, Santa Teresa, in Australia. Located in the Valley of Aragua, the hacienda Santa Teresa has a climate ranging from hot, humid days to cold, dry nights which help with the rum’s ageing process. Bacardi-Martini Regional Vice President, Denis Brown, was delighted to welcome the […]
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Fiji Rum Video Overview
Please take a look at our quick overview video of the Rum Co. of Fiji product range including the Bati and Ratu rums. This video features Rum Co. Fiji Master Distiller of “Master of Rum” Liam Costello. If you would like to buy these delicious rums please visit our Fiji Rum page.
New Johnnie Walker’s Experimental Blenders’ Batch series
Espresso Roast and Rum Cask finish, the latest releases in Johnnie Walker’s experimental Blenders’ Batch Series, have arrived in Australia. According to Johnnie Walker’s owners (Diageo), both of the limited-edition whiskies were designed with bartenders and whisky enthusiasts in mind. Johnnie Walker hopes the craft nature of the whisky will form the cornerstone of exceptional […]
Fiji Rum Yum, Bula!!
Rum Co. of Fiji Fiji and MyBottleShop hosted an evening with Rum Co. of Fiji Rum Master Distiller Liam Costello. We tasted both the Bati Rum and Ratu range of Fijian Rums and matched that with pulled pork that had been on the Rum and Que smoker for 6 hours!! Each attendee was presented with […]
Fanatical about Fiji Rum? Read on!
As Fiji is, geologically speaking, a fairly young country, the island retains its very rich volcanic soils with virtually no erosion. As a result, its sugar cane is organically grown and among the best in the world. This, combined with pure Fijian water and the perfect tropical climate for maturation, makes Fijian rum some of the finest […]
The Twelve Styles of Caribbean Rum
Depending on the island where your drink was distilled, Caribbean Rums bring as much variety as the islands themselves. Some come close to whiskey, while others are closer to sugar-water. Below is a guide to the best of these islands and their signature spirits: Cuba Cuban rum tends to come clean and crisp, with a […]
Plantation’s Incredible OFTD Rum Has Arrived!
In the glory days of the Royal Navy, rum was so beloved by sailors that they accepted it as payment for their service. Looking at the way they made rum in its heyday, it’s not hard to see why. High proofs, sweet spices and mouth-watering molasses made the drink taste as good as it made sailors feel. In […]
The Curious Trademark on The Dark ‘n’ Stormy®
How many cocktails do you know of which have their own trademark? The Dark ‘n’ Stormy®, that delicious combination of dark rum (the dark) and ginger beer (the stormy), is legally owned by Goslings Rum. Based in Bermuda, this centuries-old rum distributor was the first purveyor of alcoholic beverages on the island (and the first to make […]