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Drink of the Week: Ten To One Five Origin Select Rum

Imbibe Magazine

Tasting through the rum world can be an extended expedition. Now, there’s a new rum excursion with a number of stops on the itinerary: Ten To One Five Origin Select Rum. Ten To One founder Marc Farrell introduced this latest permanent addition to the portfolio on February 1, composed of rums from five Caribbean nations.

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For the New White Rums: Boring Is Out, Big Flavor Is In

PUNCH

White rum is no longer defined by neutrality. These five bottles show that the spirit category is now full of flavor.

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Review: Tenango Rum

Drinkhacker

Guatemala is home to a number of top-shelf rums, including Zacapa , Botran , and more. The latest arrival is a new brand called Tenango Rum, launched by restauranteur Sophia Deleon, who has deep Guatemalan heritage. The distinctive, removeable woven bottle cover is handcrafted, and each one is unique.

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Facing a Shortage, Will Wray & Nephew Rum Be the Next Chartreuse?

VinePair

A popular and once-ubiquitous Jamaican rum has become mysteriously scarce this year. Wray & Nephew Overproof is practically synonymous with overproof rum. It’s by far one of Jamaica’s most popular rums, and can be found behind most bars in the U.S. But then I realized, oh, man, it’s really tough to find a bottle.

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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” “ It’s new, it’s hip, it’s a mere $14. ”

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Review: Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Rum Vol. 1

Drinkhacker

It’s been a minute since we’ve seen anything from Bermuda’s Goslings Rum brand, but it’s back and with a vengeance. A quality oak experience is what can make a good rum great, and there’s clearly something to be said for what that time on the water has done for this expression.

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Gallo Invests in Ron del Barrilito Rum

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Spirit of Gallo has expanded its spirits portfolio with a strategic investment in Ron del Barrilito , a Puerto Rican rum originally launched in 1880. With an incredible legacy, Ron del Barrilito rum is poised to capitalize on the growth in the Super Premium+ Rum category,” says Britt West, EVP and GM, Spirit of Gallo. “To

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