What is agricultural rum? Definition and origin of agricultural rum Agricultural rum has a fairly simple definition in principle: it is a rum produced from pure cane juice. You will discover some subtleties a little further on, in the regulations section 😉 It is a designation limited to the French overseas departments […]
How to choose a rum for beginners? The essential criteria: smoothness, balance, and accessibility For many enthusiasts, entering the world of rum is also an entry into the world of spirits in general. Spirits mean power, concentration, and an explosion of aromas; everything we seek to find through […]
Joshua Singh is the perfect example of a fervent amateur who has pushed his passion ever further. It was by regularly attending spirits fairs, especially those dedicated to whisky, that he came across a rum that was a revelation. The group of Danish friends had a stroke of madness and bought their first cask in […]
Whisky Live Paris is celebrating its 20th anniversary! This major event in the world of spirits has never been so important, and this great annual celebration is more than anticipated by all enthusiasts, but also by all professionals who come to meet their audience. To find out a little more about this edition, we spoke […]
Once back to school is over, the end-of-year holidays are fast approaching! Perhaps you have already started to imagine your New Year's Eve menus, composing around the obligatory figures and the great classics, while having a desire for novelty and fresh ideas. Combining tradition and originality seems to be the perfect recipe, […]
Let's continue our exploration of the West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) in Barbados, with the Vulcain still, whose unique functioning Alexandre Gabriel explains to us: Another very interesting WIRD still: the Vulcain. Could you tell us about it? This is called a chamber still. This type of still is not at all […]
Maison Ferrand, which is behind Plantation Rum, Cognac Ferrand and Citadelle, is managed by the indescribable Alexandre Gabriel, a hyperactive enthusiast who added a serious string to his bow in 2017, by acquiring the West Indies Rum Distillery from Barbados, thereby becoming co-owner of National Rums of Jamaica (Long Pond, […]
For more than two years now, the El Dorado brand has revised the recipe for its three flagship blends, which are the 12, 15 and 21 years. This development took place discreetly, during a small makeover, and the famous Demerara distillers have not communicated at all on the subject. […]
The opinion of Damien, our globe-trotting bartender A very simple classic cocktail that requires very little equipment and which turns out to be even more interesting when you make a few small modifications My favorite places to taste it: In France: At Cognac: Luciole bar. Around the world: In London: Coburg bar at […]
The opinion of Damien, our globe-trotting bartender A classic from the beginning of the 20th century straight from the Wallick Hotel in New York, very aromatic, floral and rather acidic. Make at home with your favorite gin or order at any good bar to see the influence of a new gin. My favorite addresses for […]
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