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22/08/2026

We continue our deep dive into Holmes Cay Rum with one of their Top Tier "The Rarest" offerings. A Demerara Rum from the Savalle Still no less aged 21 years!

In the glass, Holmes Cay Guyana Uitvlugt 2003 21 Year - The Rarest presents a deep, resplendent amber hue,

20/08/2026

Following a weeks holiday we are back to Holmes Cay. Another of their Single Casks today

Holmes Cay Venezuela 15 Year 2007. For anyone not already familiar, Holmes Cay (pronounced 'key') is a US based Independent bottler

11/08/2026

We continue with a dive into Holmes Cay Rum with their young Fijian Blend today

Holmes Cay Fiji Single Origin Blend. We're back with another release from Eric Kaye's US based independent bottling label, Holmes Cay.

06/08/2026

I love a Long Pond. This is another really great example from Holmes Cay Rum

In the glass, Holmes Cay Jamaica Long Pond ITP 2007 is a stunning, deep mahogany with vibrant flashes of polished copper when it catches

04/08/2026

I hate writing negative things about Distilleries I would prefer to praise.

Got to be honest though

Introduction Mount Gay Bajan Spiced is a recent release from the historic Barbados distillery, crafted by Master Blender Trudiann Branker and launched in the first half of 2026. This new expression sees them engaging with the ever growing (sadly) Spiced Rum category. It’s worth noting that this is...

02/08/2026

A surprisingly refreshing White Rum! Well worth a try

JSR Spirits R1768 Revolt White Rum is a genuinely very good, very Authentic actually – White Rum. Has the subtle infusion of natural citrus

31/07/2026

Up Spirits! A re-visit to Pusser's Gunpowder Proof for Black Tot Day 2026

Pusser's Rum Gunpowder Proof is as near to the rum issued to sailors in the British Navy as you will get.

29/07/2026

Oldest doesn't always equal best

Mount Gay Barbados Rum Aged 25 Years. This is the second in the Exceptionally Aged (I wonder where they got the idea for the name from) series

24/07/2026

On holiday at the moment. Will be back early next week.

Not at my "proper" job until September so there will be a lot going on once I'm back

17/07/2026

Starting a Rum Journey or just after some Quality Bargains? Try this

Introduction Starting a Rum Journey can be quite daunting. The reason for this is simple – Rum is complicated. Which is why I have created this list of 10 Great Rums to Start a Rum Journey for under £50. Which is both the best and worst thing about it. For anyone standing in front of...