As the rum category grows, the subcategories within it begin to grow too. Lines are blurred and new categories are formed. It’s difficult to keep on top of things, and although structure is integral, there still needs to be some room allowed for creativity and problem solving. And, it’s well Read more…
Sensory panels – dedicated groups of tasters – have long been used by large distilleries to help train staff and maintain consistency of products, but they can also be extremely helpful for smaller producers. Panels can help with product development, quality assurance checks, and the exploration of new ingredients. Matthew Read more…
Premiered April 21 David T Smith catches up with Angus Lugsdin from Salcombe Distilling Company to discuss their two rums. Salcombe Rums are available to be purchased here: https://www.salcombegin.com/salcombe-rum www.salcombegin.com Instagram @salcombegin
Chair of Judges Peter Holland of The Floating Rum Shack and competition organiser David T Smith discuss (and taste through) the results of the 2020 Rum of the Year and discuss their thoughts about the current state of the UK rum scene as well as what 2021 holds. 0:00 Start Read more…
Chair of Judges Peter Holland (The Floating Rum Shack) and competition organiser David T Smith (Summerfruitcup / Rum of the Year) discuss some of the white rums entered in the competition and the white rum category in general.
Chair of Judges Peter Holland (The Floating Rum Shack) and competition organiser David T Smith (Summerfruitcup / Rum of the Year) discuss the emerging category of Botanical rums. this was a new category for Rum of the year and six varieties entered. The talk covers questions such as “what is Read more…
Our own Bernadette Pamplin interviews Dunnet Bay Distiller’s Martin Murray for her website www.undertheginfluence.com. The interview is part of a collaboration for International Scottish Gin Day and Martin talks about the much love Rock Rose Gin in it’s various forms, as well as tasting through the products, the history of Read more…