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The latest rum from the Hemingway-inspired Papa’s Pilar Rum brand is another luxe bottling that not only honors the company’s namesake but also another man, surfing legend Greg Noll. Some background: Papa’s Pilar Rum was created alongside the Hemingway family to celebrate Hemingway’s life.
Top shelf rum is becoming easier and easier to find — and harder and harder to pin down into a cohesive top 10 list. For the fifth year, we’ve tried all the same, looking back at the year that just ended to select our 10 favorite bottlings. The spicy, earthy, peppery qualities of the rum worked perfectly in the drink.
Drew has been dutifully chronicling the many releases of the terroir-obsessed Renegade Rum , a Grenada-based operation that specializes in products with incredibly specific provenances. All 700ml bottles. Pure and inviting, the rum has a power on the palate that wanders through coconut husk, green pineapple, and touches of florals.
This years Master Blender Collection is meant to offer a glimpse into how rum was made back in the 19th century when the coffey still was invented. He contributed to the craftsmanship of Mount Gay until his passing in 2021. The result is a floral and round rum. On the nose is pear, vanilla, nutmeg and light leather aromas. .
By the late 50s Hood River Distillers had begun blending and bottling spirits for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our stunning homebase in the shadow of Oregon’s Mount Hood provides us access to glacier-fed spring water, and this water is used in all products that are produced and bottled at Hood River Distillers.
The annual Cask Strength releases, each impressive, have become instant unicorns, and the most recent Abraham Bowman , a rum-finished 15-year-old bourbon released in 2021, was similarly spot on. Notes of caramelized sugar, warm gingerbread, and sandalwood ooze out of the glass, presenting like a well-aged rum.
Ardnamurchan The style of liquid that the Ardnamurchan Distillery has been producing and has bottled in the last few years is classic Highland, but with a West Coast flavor making its way through. If you’re looking to treat yourself then I’d chase down the sherry cask or the rum cask releases. Cast your mind back to 2021.
New American whiskey and bourbon releases include a Bottled-in-Bond expression from Chattanooga, a peated expression from Shelter Distilling, and a rum finish from Old Forester. Bottled at 86 proof, Shelter Distilling Embers Peated Whiskey can be purchased at the distillery in Mammoth Lakes, and at the new Montrose, CO location.
The brand’s flagship Spiced Rum was introduced to the United States in 1984 and was an instant hit, thanks in part to its now ubiquitous pirate-emblazoned label. Captain Morgan is now the third best-selling rum in the world according to The Spirits Business, selling roughly 12 million cases of the stuff per year.
On the 29th of August, award-winning golden spiced rum brand Étän Rum will celebrate their partnership with Brityard with a VIP tasting session, complete with Cameroonian sounds and delicious bites. Étän Rum puts their own twist on the beloved drink by incorporating the founders’ heritage and family story in its flavour and look.
15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon was founded in 2021 by father and son entrepreneurs Rick and Ricky Johnson. Bottled at a mighty 51.5% Outside of the maturation in fresh American oak, we have finishing across rum, cognac, and apple brandy casks. The brand pays homage to Kentucky’s rich bourbon-making history, spanning over 225 years.
As such, independent bottlings of Glenfiddich are extremely rare. Bottles such as this Glenfiddich 1956 29 Year Old for Intertrade, therefore, are highly prized. Fast-forward 29 years to 1985, and this whisky was bottled by Gordon & Macphail for export to Italy. The bottle most recently sold in February 2023 for £3,500.
Caleño, the tropical non-alcoholic spirit brand that bottles up the vibes of Colombia, today announced the launch of two new flavoured non-alcoholic rums – White Coconut Rum and Mango & Passion Fruit Rum. between 2021-2025 2.
A well-earned win for one of the oldest names in Jamaican rum – Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River Casks saw off stiff competition to be named The Whisky Exchange Rum of the Year 2023. Observations: Here we have an excellent example of rumbottled without added flavourings or sugar, as per Jamaican regulations.
After the bourbons were married, the blend was bottled at a cask strength. Bottled at cask strength, it’s available in late October in stores with online availability beginning December 1, 2024. These casks are then filled with rum to finish its maturation. It’s bottled at cask strength of 103.8 proof (51.9%
Here, the bottling includes whiskeys that were aged 8 and 15 years. SRP $89) BARCELÓ IMPERIAL MAPLE CASK Imperial Maple Cask is of three expressions released in 2024 for Barceló’s Rare Blends Collection, each featuring rum reserves aged for an extended time in barrels from different latitudes. Available beginning March 8, 2024.
In an innovative collaboration, American actor Nick Offerman has partnered with Islay’s oldest distillery, Lagavulin , to release a series of limited Offerman Edition bottlings. A Lagavulin Offerman 2 nd Edition bottling followed in 2021, launched for the US market and distillery visitors.
Despite recent challenges — like stiff stateside competition in tequila, American whiskey , and rum as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine impacting sales and exports in the region — vodka maintains strong standing globally. million in 2021 to 341.5 million in 2022. Soplica uses rye as its base grain, giving it a spicier kick.
Spirits in Short Supply While a single spirit may not have the same blanket impact on a program like citrus proper, economic chaos can ensue if a bottle suddenly becomes nearly impossible to obtain and the principles of supply and demand manifest. “If we have limited access to a spirit, we’ll take it off the menu. In Washington, D.C.,
While sheer sales volume is an obvious factor, some of this thinking comes down to cultural bias, misconceptions based on past trends, and anecdotes from vocational visits to Caribbean isles when rum was king. Fine wine also can and increasingly is being profitably sold in the land of where rum and beer reign supreme.
Released as single cask expressions, the whisky is bottled at 47.8% Released as single cask expressions, the whisky is bottled at 47.9% Bottled at 57.45% ABV, it’s available beginning July 2024. Bottled without chill-filtration at 59.6% Bottled in 375ml-sized bottles at 95 proof (47.5%
making this a 100% Michigan expression, bottled at 47% ABV. According to High Bank’s website: “We take the same uncompromised approach when selecting each ingredient to create every plate of food, crafted cocktail, and bottle of High Bank spirits.” Aged for over five years, the whiskey was bottled at a barrel strength of 51% ABV.
After seeing the RTD market’s massive growth, Rising Star winner Malibu, which like Absolut is owned by Pernod Ricard USA, introduced rum-based cocktails in a can in 2021. With flavors such as Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze and Rum Punch, the RTDs aim to make consumers feel like they’re in vacation mode 24/7.
Price: $40 / 4-pack 20 oz bottles De Soi Co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022, De Soi is a range of NA sparkling apéritifs available in four flavors. Offered in single-serve cans and batch-friendly bottles, each option is infused with botanicals and natural adaptogens like reishi mushroom, ashwagandha, and lemon balm. Price: $38 / 16.5
Inspired by the pyramids and red clay found throughout Los Guachimontones in Jalisco, this tequila is presented in a red ceramic trapezoidal-shaped bottle. For this bottling, two bourbon mash bills were used — one with a high-rye 35% recipe and another with a moderate 18% rye recipe. Notably, the new bottle label glows in the dark.
While you’re preparing for the big reveal, feel free to indulge in some of our previous top 10 whiskey lists: 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , and 2017. Ultimately, the rum barrel-finished Voyage pulled ahead thanks to its incredible depth and fruit-laden sweetness that is unlike any other Wild Turkey whiskey we’ve ever reviewed.
Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Triple Oak joins the brand’s Signature Series which also includes the Port Wine Barrel finished bourbon released in 2011 and Caribbean Rum Cask finished rye released in 2013. It’s bottled at 112 proof (56% ABV). Available nationwide beginning September 2024. The proofs range from 122-137.5.
A limited edition of 5,004 bottles tropically aged in heavily charred ex-Bourbon casks for four years. As the World’s oldest running rum distillery, Mount Gay is passionate about the heritage of rum. He contributed immeasurably to the craftsmanship of Mount Gay until his passing in 2021.
The next major amburana-finished bottle was Starlight Distillery’s Carl T. Huber Cigar Batch rye in December 2021. Our family was into brandy, rum, stuff like that, [but] I really liked what it imparted.” For the Indiana distillery, amburana was a familiar profile that showed promise in the whiskey world.
Across all markets tracked by IWSR in a 2021 study, spirit-based RTDs — especially those made with vodka — held 45% category volume share and are driving innovation. The 30 Proof Salvador’s, as well as the double strength and Cuervo Golden’s are better sellers,” he says.
As such, larger-format, ready-to-serve libations were not included in the tasting (though there are several worth checking out, from bottled Martinis to Old Fashioneds ). This one boasts strong baking spice notes from its rum base, along with bright pineapple and lime juices and a welcome bitterness on the finish.
But selecting one standout bottle from every sub-category of whiskey at the beginning of each year offers a unique snapshot into what wowed us over the last 12 months. They are instead bottles we’re confident drinkers across the country should be able to find with relative ease, at which point we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend buying them.
While you’re preparing for the big reveal, feel free to indulge in some of our previous top 10 whiskey lists: 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , and 2017. As always, we’re revealing one whiskey each day over the next 10 days until we hit #1 on Christmas Eve. Agree, disagree?
The trends that were already there in 2021 will continue in 2022. People’s desire for high-quality cocktails really grew in 2020 and 2021. Flavored spirits may still be on the rise in 2022, the idea is always a new experience, from pop corn rum to peanut butter whisky. (We Let’s check that out! Translation anyone?
This 2024 bottling is made from the largest selection of states and bourbons for a single release from the brand this year. Bottled at a cask strength of 113 proof, it’s available at select retailers beginning November 2023. Bottled at a cask strength of 117.2 It’s bottled at 58.3%
This range of bottlings pops up once year to showcase different takes on whiskies from Diageo’s various Scottish distilleries. Stuart Morrison – the malt master behind the range – was on hand at the event to answer everyone’s questions, and give us an insight into how he created these remarkable bottlings.
We now have 2 copper pot stills, a variety of fermentation and extraction methods, professional measuring tools, a cooling system for the pot still condenser, and a bottling area. We worked with talented designer Eduardo Mejia to craft the logo and bottle design. abv Bottled ABV: 44.4% abv Bottled ABV: 41.9% Weight: 50.7
There is a case of Hepple Gin, the British spirit that was once part of the bar’s house Martini ; there are four cases of Beefeater Gin , two of the 47 percent ABV version and two of 44 percent ABV; there are two cases of Elijah Craig 12-year-old bourbon; and two bottles of Evan Williams Single Barrel bourbon. Lovers of the liquid howled.
India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The Camikara cane juice rum brand was launched in 2022. 2022 Camikara cane juice rum is launched. Which Indri Whisky Is The Best?
The majority of India’s distilled spirits labelled and sold in the domestic market as ‘whisky’ are closer in consistency to rum due to being distilled from molasses, falling within a category of alcohol termed as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). John in 1996, and began distilling malt whisky at the company’s Goa distillery in 2008.
18 The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey Cards Pair this midcentury-style deck of 50 whiskey cocktail recipe cards by prolific cocktail author Kara Newman with a bottle of the good stuff for a gift any whiskey drinker would appreciate. Either bundle it with a favorite bottle of booze or the 7-ounce capacity flask. .
LM&V is known for its impressive collection of aged rums, but its most recent addition is what’s known as rhum arrang — which, as you can probably guess, translates to “rum arranged” — or, less charitably, “rum with stuff in it.” Each bottle is 700ml. Thoughts follow.
2024 was another embarrassingly great year for rum, perhaps further evidence that we should all be paying closer attention to the category when it comes to ultra-premium spirits. Alas, rums ascendance, while forecast for at least a decade, continues to be coming soon, with the tropical spirit still not getting the respect it deserves.
While we love bourbon whiskey, single malt Scotch whisky, mature tequila, mezcal, and even dark rum, our favorite winter tipple is rye whiskey. Alberta Cask Strength Rye This cask strength Canadian rye whisky was named as the World Whisky of the Year” in the 2021 Jim Murrays Whisky Bible. Keep scrolling to see them all.
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