Food and rum pairings

In a great country of gastronomy like France, food and wine pairings – also incorrectly called food pairing – are sacred. We may be a little impressed at the idea of getting started with food and rum pairings. However today, rum is no longer seen only as a festive alcohol, but as a high-quality spirit. He is […]

The 10 commandments of Arranged Rum

Arranged rum has enjoyed immense success in recent years, becoming one of the best ambassadors of cane brandy. Coming from a Creole and tropical culture, it is nevertheless achievable at any latitude. Despite everything, when embarking on home manufacturing, several questions may arise. The possibilities are limitless, […]

The Caroni Ceremony

At the time of the release of the 38th and 39th editions, respectively entitled “Tasting Gang” and “Last Caroni”, I suggest you find out a little more about the future of the Caroni by Velier. I indeed had the honor and privilege of participating in the “Caroni Ceremony”. Organized in the region […]

Mix interview: Guillaume Leblanc

We are resuming our series of bartender interviews with a pillar of the French scene! Guillaume Leblanc tells us about his incredible journey, which led him to travel the world and immerse himself in all cocktail cultures. He tells us about his love of rum and shares some secrets with us 😉 Enjoy reading! […]

Mixo Interview: Marc Battais

Regulars at rum and other spirits events know his relaxed manner and humor behind the bar. He is one of the old hands of the cocktail scene (sorry Marc! :D) and was in the front row when the rum boom began. He has followed all the news since the beginning of the Rhum Fest Paris, in […]

Cigars & rum: meeting with Jean-Marie Cornec

Following our introduction to rum and cigar pairings, we had the chance to meet Jean-Marie Cornec, a great fan of rum and cigars. He is a very busy man since he is president of around fifteen tasting clubs, including Rhums du monde, Les Amis du rhum, Brévinus Rhum & Cigare club, among others. He […]

Cigar & rum combinations

If there is a world that is just as vast as that of rum, it is that of the cigar. Culture, terroir, blending, fermentation, aging, words that seem familiar to these two worlds. The cigar What gives a unique taste to each cigar are the varieties of tobacco and their place of cultivation, […]

Mix interview: Danilo Grenci

From his native Italy, Danilo traveled the world before settling in Paris. He participated in the revival of the French cocktail scene with the Moonshiner and the Bluebird. Today he is taking a little break after 7 years of residence in his different bars. Until the end of the year, it will host events, […]

Mix interview: Guillaume Drouot – Danico Paris II

For our second mixology interview, head to Danico, in the superb Vivienne gallery. At the back of the Italian restaurant Daroco, this speakeasy-style bar (hidden bar) offers some of the best cocktails in Paris. Hospitality is a sacred value there and the welcome is always wonderful. On the elaborate menu, cocktails based on a multitude […]