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And thus, in 2014, Reàl’s full line of Premium Infused Syrups were born. Following the Reàl ‘Discover a World of Flavour’ event at Sydney Bar Week, Jenna Hemsworth and Jacob Cohen sat down with Ian Burell, World Rum Ambassador, to chat all things flavour, Reàl, and the future of the rum category. IB: Exactly.
La Maison & Velier’s Transcontinental Rum Line (aka TCRL ) is back with new editions, and unlike the 2023 bottlings, these are not single cask releases. Here’s all the details (and our thoughts) for your rum-sipping pleasure. While not single cask releases, they are still vintage dated and, as such, limited in nature.
La Maison & Velier — also known as La Maison du Whisky — recently launched a new series of rums called the Transcontinental Rum Line (aka TCRL). We received a collection of small samples of six rums from the TCRL. Salvadorean rum is something of a rarity, though not unknown around here. 110 proof.
” CopperBay Inspired by the South of France, CopperBay opened its doors in the heart of the 10th Arrondissement in 2014. The vibrantly hued Limpid combines rum infused with dried mango, fino sherry, cranberry, and clarified lime juice. Velvet curry, a syrup infused with light spices, tops the cocktail to add balance and depth.
While not as popular as Spanish and Portuguese fortified wine casks, rum barrel finishing is hardly atypical, either, with brands like Balvenie (The Caribbean Cask 14) and Angel’s Envy (Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks) even making such expressions part of their core lineups. 7 from High N’ Wicked. Seale label.
Introduced in the 1960s, McDowell’s is amongst the largest umbrella spirits brands in the world, marketing varieties of whisky, brandy, and rum. 1 light and dark rum variants joined the range, after launch in 1990-91. 1 whisky variant’s sales volumes came from outside India in 2014. McDowell’s No.1 By 1968, McDowell’s No.1
In addition to single malt whiskies, the SMWS also bottles grain whiskies, rums, and American whiskies, denoted by prefixes “G”, “R”, and “B” respectively. 136 Eden Mill Lowlands Eden Mill, established in 2014, produces a light and fruity whisky. For example, a code of 27.6
With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need.
Founded in 2014 and coming online in the same year, the peat level is around 35 ppm pre-distillation and the facility produces around 500,000 litres of liquid a year. If you’re looking to treat yourself then I’d chase down the sherry cask or the rum cask releases. The rum cask got a lot of flak for not being ‘interesting enough’.
The Manzanilla Edition (RRP £65, 46 percent ABV, non-chill filtered, natural colour) was distilled in 2014 and is the product of being finished in Manzanilla butts for two years. The finish of the beverage is long with notes of rum, raisin, and decadent dark chocolate.
Or The Ginza Lights, a mashup between a Chu-Hi/Chūhai (shōchū highball) and a Wray and Ting (Jamaican rum with grapefruit soda). Made with Japanese rum, yuzu, and white grapefruit, Richard’s cocktail implements both soda fountain techniques from Darcy O’Neil’s seminal book “ Fix the Pumps ” as well as carbonation tricks learned from Arnold.
The last release of their 25 Rye was 2014, so maybe this will be our lucky year?” The unique double cask finish of both rum and vermouth adds the most incredible balance of sweetness, spice, and herbaceousness that is often overshadowed by rye’s signature spice.” Bottled at 117.3 Very sweet. It feels like a syrup in your mouth.
It’s been around since the bar opened in 2014 and is ordered whether it’s on the menu or not. This delightful rum sour is enhanced by touches of Lillet Blanc and orange marmalade. The drink is as kicky as the Gibson is gentle. See if you can drink one in the barstool under that forbidding stuffed bear, also named Paddington.
The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Whisky is transferred into ex-rum casks. Graduating with a BSc in Biology, she joined The Balvenie in 2014 and in that time she has achieved a Masters in Brewing and Distilling and an MBA. Sherry casks are the most common, but there are plenty of examples of other cask varieties being used.
Opened in 2014, with their first release being picked up with huge demand during COVID, Ardnamurchan have always been on the precipice of putting whisky out there that appeals to the regular drinker, and the more experimental ones.
The Last Drop Distillers, founded by spirits industry icons Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008 and later led by Tom and James’ daughters, Rebecca Jago and Beanie Geraedts-Espey, who joined in 2014, has long been on a mission to find super rare spirits across different categories they can bring into the light of day.
The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Whisky is transferred into ex-rum casks. Graduating with a BSc in Biology, she joined The Balvenie in 2014 and in that time she has achieved a Masters in Brewing and Distilling and an MBA. Sherry casks are the most common, but there are plenty of examples of other cask varieties being used.
Bardstown Bourbon Company , founded in 2014, is one of the most technologically advanced distilleries in the US. Following several collaborations with big-name brands such as Plantation Rum and The Prisoner Wine Co., Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown, Kentucky Bardstown Bourbon Company is a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
But a new-look team was formed when general manager Christine Williams officially became a partner in 2014. Over the years, they experienced great success along with the humbling lessons born of frustration working with various investors and business partners.
These include a White Linen Fizz (rum, yuzushu sake, elderflower, jasmine, absinthe) , an Apple and Celery Gimlet (gin, apple, celery and tomato, garnished with togarashi) , and a Miso Old Fashioned (miso and brown butter whisky with passionfruit, garnished with miso fudge).
These include a White Linen Fizz (rum, yuzushu sake, elderflower, jasmine, absinthe) , an Apple and Celery Gimlet (gin, apple, celery and tomato, garnished with togarashi) , and a Miso Old Fashioned (miso and brown butter whisky with passionfruit, garnished with miso fudge).
rum, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, cascara (coffee shell) vermouth, chamomile liqueur, espresso and coconut horchata foam. Oriole comes from Speakeasy Entertainment, the group also behind the award-winning Bar Swift and Nightjar, which opened in 2010 and was voted one of the top three bars in the world at 50 Best Bars 2012, 2013 and 2014.
The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Whisky is transferred into ex-rum casks. Graduating with a BSc in Biology, she joined The Balvenie in 2014 and in that time she has achieved a Masters in Brewing and Distilling and an MBA. Sherry casks are the most common, but there are plenty of examples of other cask varieties being used.
Price: $37 / 750 mL bottle Ritual Zero Proof Aperitif Alternative Ritual Zero Proof launched in 2019 with whiskey and gin alternatives, and has since expanded to include zero-proof tequila, rum, and an aperitif. Of the bunch, the Aperitif Alternative is a clear standout, with a profile reminiscent of Campari. Price: $39 / 23.7
Included in the blend are straight rye whiskeys distilled in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 each with a mash bill recipe of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Selected by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison, the whisky here was finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks. Also included are two straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in 2016 and 2017.
We review Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2), distilled from the sweet mash style and finished in ex-rum casks for a spell. The Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon offers a nice, balanced palate. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2)
Oderus Urungus, for those not in the know, is the GWAR stage name of Dave Brockie, who died of a heroin overdose in 2014. For the Oderus edition, another finishing barrel — rum — has been added to the mix. “For extra chaos!
After filming was completed, Lagavulin approached Offerman to promote the brand; leading the actor to film the ‘My Tales of Whisky’ Lagavulin commercials, a series of 50 adverts since 2014. In 2019, the first Lagavulin Offerman limited edition was released, exclusively available to the US market and distillery visitors.
In response to growing global demand a new cooperage was opened in 2014 in Lawrence County, Alabama, crafting hundreds of barrels from American white oak each day. 2014 A new Jack Daniel’s cooperage opens in Lawrence County, Alabama crafting hundreds of barrels daily. 1999 The distillery visitor’s centre opens.
The rat-a-tat, staccato names of most of these drinks — Rum and Coke , Gin & Tonic , Vodka Soda — leave nothing to the imagination. To wit: There were fewer than 600 American distilleries in 2014, and there are more than 2,300 American distilleries now. The tools surrounding it have.
Rums began arriving from the New World, joining French brandies , fortified wines of Spain and Portugal, and Irish whiskeys already lining London backbars. The age of innovation accelerated into high gear in 2014 with the debut of Dandelyan along the South Bank of the River Thames.
When asked to think about the world’s most popular spirit, American minds will likely drift to liquors like vodka or whiskey , maybe even rum if they’re being ambitious. In 2014, he published his first book, “ Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits ,” and later met Bill Isler and Matthias Heger while delivering a talk on the work.
This expression has been finished in casks previously filled with Caribbean (exact origin undisclosed) pot-still rum, adding extra layers of fruit, toffee and spice to the distillery’s softly maritime spirit. Nose : Apple, banana, barley sugar, white pepper, toffee touches and a hint of mint imperial.
To prove it, she’s been a finalist for Saveur’s 2014, 2015 AND 2016 best cocktail blog award. Favorite Post : The Story of Rum – Part 1 27) All Bartenders All Bartenders is another fantastic resource for new & aspiring bartenders.
Green also bought a case of Bacardi Banana Rum, another spirit whose disappearance has been mourned. “A Distributors will be super opaque about it. They’ll always offer something else, rather than saying we stopped making that. You never get a full-throated answer.” New York Sour Apple Liqueur out of Colorado.
The original Passion Fruit liqueur was launched in 2014, through a collaboration between hospitality experts, spirit industry professionals, and a master blender. Liqueur , Rum , Whiskey Hot Toddy Ingredients 1 oz Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur 1 ¼ oz. Rye Whiskey or Dark Rum ½ oz. Honey ¼ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 3 oz.
Visibly offended by my impertinence, they barked, Rum and fruit juice! After scouring their shelves, I finally found a recipe in Trader Vics 1972 Bartenders Guide : 1 ounce each of Jamaican, Puerto Rican, and Demerara rums to 3 ounces of Trader Vics Navy Grog Mix, whatever the hell that was. Rum and fruit juice!
Founded in 2014, West Fork Whiskey is making a name for itself in the heart of Indiana. In this case, West Forks Hugh Hamer Straight Bourbon has been finished in rum casks from Cruzan in St. So, how does the influence of Cruzan rum casks pair with the highly impressionable high-corn mashbill? 103 proof.
Pop through the adjoining door into their new sister bar, Bar Nohm, a modern izakaya with Korean-inspired bar food and their own specialty cocktails like the Atari Grouch (aged rum, scotch, matcha milk, sesame, Thai basil). The bar first opened in 2014 as a kind of placeholder while awaiting a full liquor license, with version 2.0
Founded in 2014 by brothers Alejandro and Christian Rossbach, Maguey Spirits specializes in agave spirits from the renowned Mexican regions of Oaxaca, Durango and Jalisco. distribution arm of Maguey Spirits, Maguey Imports , announced on Nov. 20 it has acquired Bozal Mezcal and Pasote Tequila from 3 Badge Beverage Corp.
For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides. For more solid picks, see our most recent top 10 rums list. Épices Créoles ($35) is another luxe bottling available for a song.
BUY NOW: $90 (2014) Its no secret that Im a Benromach fanboythey do a lot of things better than many other Scottish distilleries, at least in my opinion. The distillery releases a wide range of expressions, many bottled at 50% ABV or higher, often with a strong focus on sherry, rum, or Sauternes cask influence. Truly delicious.
The first batch sold out within hours, leading to subsequent releases in 2010, 2014, and 2015. We haven’t touched on the rum-influenced Drum, the dragon-charred Scorch, or the punk-inspired Ardcore. This made it one of the peatiest whiskies ever released at the time. Of course, this list barely scratches the surface.
Founded in 2014 by New Yorker, Daniel Szor, Cotswold Distillery produces whisky, gin, and liqueurs. To create this expression, White Peak Distillery matured its lightly peated spirit in first-fill ex-bourbon casks before finishing it in rum casks for two years on-site. Bottled at 53.6%
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