Moka Magic: A Caroni Carnival Cocktail
Rum enthusiasts wanting to learn more about their favorite spirit have a wealth of reading material to choose from. The starting point for many is Wayne Curtis’s “And a Bottle…
The Black Cat Pounces Again
The history of the Caroni Distillery is a popular topic of discussion within the rum enthusiast community. Many who have experienced long-aged, cask strength Caroni Rum are mesmerized by the…
Angostura Diamond Jubilee Bitters
As an essential ingredient in timeless cocktails like the Old Fashioned and the Pink Gin, Angostura Bitters is one of the most famous brands in the world of mixology. Beyond…
Felicite Gold Rum: Share a Little Happiness
When it comes to understanding recent rum history, television advertisements are a useful resource. They give insight into the ambitions of the company, and who they aimed to appeal to. …
Fernandes VAT 19: The Spirit of Trinidad
The 1970s saw significant social change in Trinidad and Tobago. Events of this era included violent clashes between protestors and police, military mutinies, and even Marxist military groups operating in…
Old Cask Rum: Selected for the Universe and the Millennium
Establishing the date of a bottle of rum is relatively easy once you know where to look. Dates are often molded into the actual glass, and labels provide clues like…