J.M RHUMBLE – 2017 Highlights

By Thursday, October 5, 2017

On September 20th Rhum J.M paid tribute to the Garden State’s hardworking and creative bartenders while Cellar 335 celebrated its one year anniversary, with the first ever J.M RHUMBLE. New Jersey’s emerging cocktail scene has been often overshadowed by their neighbor across the river. However, this past week SPIRIBAM continued to offer bartenders a creative platform ...

Rhum Agricole: The Other Rum

By Monday, May 5, 2014

By Lauren Viera, Special to Tribune Newspapers 4:16 pm, May 2, 2014 With summer on the horizon, mojitos and daiquiris are poised for heavy rotation on the patio circuit. But before you reach for the same old bottle of gold or spiced rum, consider an upgrade: rhum agricole. French for agricultural rum, rhum agricole is a unique style ...

How Old is That Bourbon?

By Friday, October 26, 2012

I’m always amazed at how wrong the so-called conventional wisdom can be. But it’s never more wrong than when it comes to booze. Certain ridiculous notions are stubbornly accepted as truth. Vodka doesn’t give you hangovers! Beer before liquor, never sicker; liquor before beer, never fear! But when it comes to fine spirits, these two irritate ...

Rhum Clement Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum

By Thursday, May 10, 2012

Rhum Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum, made in Martinique, is  sensationally smooth rum with a heritage that dates to 1887. Today, Habitation Clément is one of the oldest estates on the island. Founder Homère Clément would be proud that his descendants continue his tradition of making exceptional rhum agricoles. Homère Clément, born in 1852 in ...