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Once there were five Guyanas - now, only one truly remains - Romdeluxe Blog by Jan Ohrt
Our spirits blogger Jan Ohrt attended a well-visited luxury tasting hosted by Rom de Luxe and master taster Kim Pedersen, where the main theme was full cask strength delights from Guyana. The result was nothing short of extraordinary.

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Spirited Union Is a New Rum Merchant – Our Rum Blogger Jan Ohrt Dives Into the Glass
Our rum blogger Jan Ohrt has taken a virtual trip to Amsterdam. Not to look at red lights or visit coffee shops, but to take a closer look at yet another approach to how rum can be developed to new and unseen heights. And of course, he also tastes to see whether this new trend truly holds up.

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Tanduay Rum from the Philippines - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Our rum blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen writes about Tanduay Rum from the Philippines. So pour a glass, lean back and come with us on a journey to South East Asia, where tradition meets innovation and where the rum tastes of more than just sugar and cask. Welcome to a blog post full of warmth, history and flavour. Welcome to Tanduay.

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A.H. Riise changes its name to Old St. Croix - Blog post by Ulrik Bertelsen
The Founders Reservation cocktail is a highly complex piece of blending. The master blender chooses between a long row of casks holding old rum matured to perfection. Every cask with its own aromas and expression.

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Cargo Cult - the story behind the rum brand, plus our podcast
Come along on a flavourful journey to the Pacific islands with Cargo Cult Rum. 🍹 Discover the story behind the brand and get our tasting notes on Cargo Cult Banana, Navy and Dry Spiced. We also share lovely cocktail recipes that lift your rum drinking to new heights. Click in and get inspired.

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Serum Rum blog - a tribute to Panama's rum tradition
Serum Rum is an exclusive rum from Panama, inspired by the story of the hard-working canal builders who drank a particular "serum" for energy and strength. With carefully chosen sugar cane, maturation in bourbon casks and a distinctive solera method, Serum Rum offers a rich, complex tasting experience with vanilla, caramel and spice. Whether you drink it neat or in a cocktail, Serum Rum is something out of the ordinary. Want to know more about this rum? Read on here or listen to our podcast.

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Rum blogger Jan Ohrt tastes the current flagship from Ron Sostenible - Blog post
Rum blogger Jan Ohrt tastes the current flagship from Ron Sostenible, the 16 year old La Isabela from the Dominican Republic at a comfortable 49%.

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Takamaka Review - Blogpost by Thomas Heie Nielsen & Allan Bjerreskov

Takamaka has finally arrived in Denmark! Recently, the importer revealed the exciting news that it has now landed.

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Our rum blogger tastes Destillerie A1710 - Post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Our rum blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen tastes white rum from the A1710 distillery on Martinique. A1710 is an exclusive rum distillery on Martinique, known for its inventive approach to traditional rhum agricole. The distillery combines centuries of craft with modern sustainability and produces rum of the highest quality. With sugar cane from local fields and small batch distillation in a distinctive copper still, A1710 creates complex, aromatic rums that celebrate the island's terroir.

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Get the story behind Diplomatico Rum - Delicious sweet rum from Venezuela
Are you interested in rum and fascinating stories? Then read along as we dive into the captivating history of Ron Diplomático and the legendary Don Juancho! Discover how this Venezuelan rum has become a global favorite and how Diplomático blends traditional craftsmanship with innovative methods to create a unique taste experience. This blog unveils the full story behind one of the world's most beloved rum brands.

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SBS Rum - The story of a danish rum succes - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Our rum blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen tells the story behind the rum brand SBS through an interview with one of the founders of the company, Parminder Singh Bhatia.

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Cargo Cult. The new cult rum - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Our rum blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen writes: I recently had a genuine rum revelation, a wow moment that really stuck. It happened at our summer party at MRK, Midtsjællands Rom Klub, where one of the members had brought along a bottle of Cargo Cult Navy Strength Rum at a full 54.5% alcohol.

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El Dorado. A mythical place and some excellent rum - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Rum blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen dives into 3 different El Dorado rums.

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Father's Day is just around the corner - treat him to Diplomatico rum
Father's Day falls on 5 June, and who would not want to spoil their dad on that day. We know it can be hard to find the perfect gift - a present for the man who has everything. Surprise your father with Diplomatico rum, a gift that brings comfort and pleasure.

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Wagemut Rum. A secret Foursquare? - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Wagemut Rum is produced in Germany. The rum originally comes from Barbados and most likely from Foursquare too. It is not something they exactly boast about, even though they easily could, because Foursquare is rather good. But they may not be allowed to say it. Another well-regarded Danish rum blogger reckons he can taste Foursquare in Wagemut, and I get the same sense underneath the sweetness.

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Bombarda Rum - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Rum in a cannon barrel. How piratical can it get? Rather piratical, if you look at Bombarda's bottles, shaped like the barrel of a genuine old ship's cannon. I am not normally swayed by big stoppers, gold foil and handsome boxes. It is about what is inside. But I have to admit that Bombarda's bottles are rather cheeky. And you can even buy a wooden carriage so the cannon is ready to fire.

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Renegade Pre Cask Rum - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
Renegade is a relatively new rum producer and still not particularly well known in the wider Danish rum scene. That is a shame, because this is properly geeky and properly good. It is pure raw rum - hence the name Pre Cask Rum - and it sits a little more grown-up in strength than most mainstream rum, at 50%.

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The Last Consignment. The Holy Grail of Navy Rum. Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
If you are a rum geek - and perhaps have a little pirate blood in your veins - you already know what Black Tot Day and The Last Consignment are. If not, here is the story. I have had the honour and the pleasure of reviewing The Last Consignment.

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Izalco Rum - Blogpost by Jan Ohrt
Rum blogger Jan Ohrt is on a volcano tour in El Salvador and discovers that Ron Izalco comes from everywhere except right where Izalco resides. And he also finds out that volcanoes often produce good rum.

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Appleton Rum - The heart of Jamaica - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
This is an Appleton review. But a slightly special one. On the one hand, I'm writing from memory after an incredibly nice Appleton tasting and a bit of research. And secondly, I will primarily relate to the legendary Appleton Estate 17 Legend, which is an ultra hyped once in a lifetime remake of the original J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old 49%, which was the original rum used for the first Mai Tai in 1944.

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Blackadder Raw Cask - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
There are now many independent bottlers on the market that bottle excellent rums. Today I'm diving into the brand Blackadder and their Raw Cask series with eight different bottlings from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Barbados, Trinidad and Guyana.

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Review: Rum4U - Blog post by Allan Bjerreskov
The new, independent Danish bottler Rum4U has released their first bottles with an ambition to spoil the country's rum nerds. These are four highly potent bottlings that I have been allowed to stick my tongue and nose into. Read on to find out if you should do the same.

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Review: Rum from A1710 - Blog post by Allan Bjerreskov
Think you don't like agricole rum? Then both I and especially the new distillery A1710 from Martinique would like to make a solid effort to convince you that you're wrong

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Review of Nobilis Rum Guyana Uitvlugt 1998 ICB/U 25 yo - by Romblogger Sylvia H. Holm
Blog post about the independent rum company Nobilis Rom. Our rum blogger Sylvia H. Holm has tasted the new bottling

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El Colon - excellent rum with many good edges - by Rum Blogger Jan Ohrt Ron Colon
Rum blogger Jan Ohrt recalls his trip to El Salvador last year and his encounter with surprisingly good rum that is definitely not like the others. Two new variants from this young rum house are currently being launched in Denmark and we can certainly look forward to them. Bienvenido a Sivar!

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Ron Zacapa La Armonia The Harmony Cask - Blog post by Thomas Heie Nielsen
You don't have to be a rum geek to know about the Ron Zacapa brand. You only need to have tasted a handful of rums before you have come across and tasted the world-famous and much-loved Ron Zacapa 23. Our rum blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen tastes the latest release from Ron Zacapa

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Wild Series Rum Origin - our blogger Thomas Heie Nielsen explores
White rum has been on the back burner for a few years. But now it's really on the rise. We'll be seeing - and tasting - a lot more white/unaged rum in the coming years. In principle, there is no limit, as all rum is born colorless and ageless.

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Navy Rum - Fair Winds - Blogpost by Carsten Øhlenschlæger
Navy Rum - A term filled with stories and myths. Read on as we delve a little deeper into the topic in this blog post.

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RDL Collectors Series - our Rum Blogger Allan Bjerreskov reviews
Rum blogger Allan Bjerreskov dives into the RDL Collectors Series and comes up with an exciting review.

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Barbados - our Rome blogger Allan Bjerreskov reviews
Rum blogger Allan Bjerreskov dives into Barbados for an exciting review.

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