Mainbrace – Splicing two rums
Mainbrace: yes, the name conjures visions of pirates and adventures on the high seas. But this particular Mainbrace is a Cornish-based rum brand that was...
Diplomático Mantuano – a good mix
Diplomático Mantuano is appealing even before one lifts the cork. It has shelf presence with an old-fashioned brown glass flask shape and sepia label offering...
Rum Cocktails
Rum Cocktails by Stuart Walton is perhaps the best quality and best priced rum cocktail book around. It’s from Lorenz Books who have a reputation...
ALDI Premium White Rum
ALDI Premium White Rum is bound to be popular with all those bar flies who are now confined to home. They will want a spirit...
Mahiki – coconut rum – taste of the Islands
Mahiki? It certainly sounds Polynesian! It is actually a prominent nightclub and bar as well as a rather good drink. The clear glass bottle has...
Old Hopking Spiced Gold Rum from ALDI
Many, in the past, viewed ALDI as something of a bargain-basement supermarket, but that perception is changing. Yes, they sport attractive price tags on their...
Outrigger with Passion
Outrigger Beach Resort in Mauritius is an oasis of luxury with plenty to do. Food is always a big part of any trip and Outrigger...
Chamarel Rhum Distillery – Mauritius
Mauritius is a beautiful island but there is still that temptation to stay within the confines of one’s luxury and well-appointed resort. That would be...
Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri From BBC Food The sweetness of fruit and the kick of lime make this classic Strawberry Daiquiri a real crowd pleaser of...
Old Hopking Dark Rum
Many, in the past, viewed Aldi as something of bargain basement supermarket, but that perception is changing. Yes, they sport attractive price tags on their...
Madeira’s Still-living History
The 15th century saw the dawn of the Age of Discovery, a time when European powers began exploring the world to find new lands and...
Bumbu Rum XO
Well, here is a rather different rum. Bumbu has great shelf appeal with a bottle and oversized cork which have as much to do with...
El Dorado 12-year-old Rum
A small glass of El Dorado 12-year-old Rum by Demerara Distillers will waft the lucky sipper back to the days of sailing ships and sugar...
Abelha Organic Cachaça
Abelha means ‘bee’ in Portuguese and the striking label offers a swarm of them on this bottle of Abelha Organic Cachaça. It speaks to one...
Parlay Ultra Black Rum – drinks review
The label uses a strong old gold and black design which sets well on the inky dark rum in the tall slim bottle. The artwork...