Everyone in the rum world knows Richard Seale, master distiller and blender at R.L. Seale and Foursquare Distillery in Barbados. Seale took a moment to chat with us about one of his most popular products, John D Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. Falernum is a unique spirit. Can you tell us a little bit about how it’s made? Falernum ...
Why Martinique is the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean
Martinique is known for many things; its beaches, tourist attractions, rum distilleries, and its food! Some Caribbean islands are known for their top tier restaurants and diverse food options. Martinique is known for their authentic local food. Alexander Britell and Guy Britton stated in the article, you will not have a bad meal in Martinique. Read more! ...
Martinique’s Top-Shelf Rum Scene
Rum's longstanding history has brought it to become the world's third-most consumed liquor after vodka and whisky. Over the years, rum has been successfully building a reputation as a premium complex sipping beverage. Every day the segment is being more appreciated for diversity and craftsmanship - especially in Martinique, home to French styled rum. Today rum can be sorted ...
What’s the Difference between Rum and Rhum Agricole?
The wonderful world of rum is filled with many variations of the spirit, we know it can get a bit confusing. One of the more simple ways to help distinguish the differences are with the 101's. For us that means distinguishing the difference between rum and rhum with an h, which is rhum agricole! For some of ...
Three Bay Area Distillers Crafting Local Rum
While rum’s roots are firmly planted in the Americas, from the Caribbean to Latin America, it is actually made all over the world, including the Bay Area, which has about half a dozen producers. Styles include silver (or light) and dark rums, rhum agricole (made from freshly pressed sugar cane juice) and navy strength (high-proof ...