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The Rum Show 2023 (c/o The Whisky Exchange)

It has been a while since my last post (sorry)! A slightly belated look back at "Four hours of top rums at the trade session of The Rum Show 2023."

“Four hours of top rums at the trade session of The Rum Show 2023.”A slightly belated look back! As the summer/autumn rum festival seasonis fast approaching, what better time than now,to look back at last summer’sThe Rum Show c/o #TheWhiskyExchange. It has been a while since my last post!Sorry, other things often get in the way of writing about rum.I will be putting this right going…

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My good friend, fellow rum-geek, Mr. Kevin Brooks has created an infinity bottle of navy strength rums for Black Tot Day July 31st 2023. Here is his story!

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Black Tot Day Infinity Bottle 2023

My good friend, fellow rum-geek, Mr. Kevin Brooks has created an infinity bottle of navy strength rums for Black Tot July 31st 2023. Here is his story!

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Cihuatán Jade

Back after a bit of a rum reviewing break with an intriguing rum from El Salvador.

Country: El SalvadorABV: 40%Cost at Time of Purchase: £39.60Type of Rum: Modern Rum – M * (See End)Hydrometer Test: 40% (No detectable added sugars) “El Salvador’s first rum, crafted by hand in the heart of the Cihuatán valley.” It is always enjoyable to discover new rums and from different countries. I must admit that gets harder and is becoming few and far between. So, when I was sent a…

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New arrival at RumShopBoy.com HQ. A stunning #velier box to house the #vsbgofficial limited editions. Big thanks @velierspa @ruruki_gargano and @spirit_academy_it . #caroni #hampden #hampdenestate #mhoba #foursquare #beenleigh #puresinglerum https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDVnKYs9zj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#wset Spirits Level 2 certificate arrived today to sit alongside Level 1 for Spirits and Level 1 for Wines. Currently doing Wines Level 2. Level 3 Spirits will follow in due course. #wsetspiritslevel2 #spiritknowledge #rum #tequila #mezcal #whisky #brandy #vodka https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXsixOrsVM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New arrivals at RumShopBoy.com HQ. Some stunning samples from @bristolspiritsltd . Bristol Classic Rums are always top quality, so I am looking forward to testing out some of their portfolio. #bristolrum #classicrum https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIbqB6Ldcy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 2010

Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 2010. The latest iteration of the limited edition Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection is XXI (21) and called 2010, the latest 'Vintage' expression in the range.

Country: BarbadosABV: 60%Cost at Time of Purchase: £80Type of Rum: Single Blended Rum – S * (See End) The latest iteration of the limited edition Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection is XXI (21).2010 is the latest ‘Vintage’ expression in the range. We have all been here before! A new release in the Foursquare series of Exceptional Cask Selection of rums and a new unicorn for us rum fans and…

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New arrival at RumShopBoy.com HQ. Mount Gay "Madeira Cask Expression" at 55% ABV. 100% column distilled, aged for six years in ex-Madeira Casks and limited to 2.706 bottles. #barbados🇧🇧 #barbadosrum #mountgayrum #mountgaymadeiracask #savebarbadosrum https://www.instagram.com/p/CjnhiTuM3Di/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Spiced / Flavoured "Rum" and Additives

Spiced / Flavoured "Rum" and Additives: What is the fuss about spiced rum? Does the image of rum have a problem? Did someone say "undisclosed additives"? 23 spiced/flavoured rums are reviewed, too.

Country: VariousABV: Various%Cost at Time of Purchase: £VariousType of Rum: Uncategorisable – S * (See End) Spiced Rum is everywhere in the UK.What is the fuss about? Does the image of rum have a problem? Did someone say “undisclosed additives”? The following is an article that started out focusing on spiced rums, but has evolved in to a commentary on the rum category, undisclosed additives…

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Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XX Isonomy: “Equality under the law” *REVIEW* of Foursquare’s latest Exceptional Cask Selection. Rumshopboy.com #foursquare #foursquarerum #barbados🇧🇧 #barbadosrum #realbarbadosrum #savebarbadosrum #singleblendedrum #exceptionalcaskselection #isonomy #foursquareisonomy https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQASzisrpm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XX: "Isonomy"

Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XX Isonomy: "Equality under the law" *REVIEW* of Foursquare's latest Exceptional Cask Selection.

Country: BarbadosABV: 58%Cost at Time of Purchase: £75Type of Rum: Single Blended Rum – B * (See End) Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection XX Isonomy:“Equality under the law” Another month, another Foursquare release to chase. But when that chase is over and a prized bottle or two of liquid gold is obtained, that leads to the obligatory Foursquare admiration aka a review. So, first of all,…

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New arrival at RumShopBoy.com HQ. A stunning 20yo, topically aged pure pot still rum from Foursquare in Barbados. #barbados #barbadosrum #realbarbadosrum #savebarbadosrum #foursquare #foursquarerum #royalcane #zeewijck https://www.instagram.com/p/CiAdElTMVmi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My thoughts and pics from #therumshow2022 c/o #thewhiskyexchange https://tinyurl.com/2p98t8am #tamosirum #wattrum #hattiersrum #singlebarrelselection #1423 #damoiseaurhum #blacktot #foursquare #foursquaresovereignty #foursquareisonomy #doorlysrum #compagniedesindes #takamakarum #rum (at Glaziers Hall Page) https://www.instagram.com/p/CghiZRgMMOM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Rum Show 2022

The Rum Show 2022: c/o The Whisky Exchange My Friday afternoon visit. Sneak tastings of Sovereignty and Isonomy amongst others.

The Rum Show 2022: c/o The Whisky Exchange After two years of Covid nonsense destroying events and hospitality, 2022 is the year when shows and events make a full and proper comeback. Organised by UK company The Whisky Exchange, The Rum Show 2022 was hosted in Glaziers Hall at London Bridge. I attended the Trade Session on Friday July 22nd from 12-4pm. This was a short session to fit in a lot…

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En route to @whiskyexchange #therumshow #rum #rumevent #rumreview Looking forward to seeing some of the rum family. (at Glaziers Hall Page) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgT0ePMsMbL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hampden Estate Pagos

*REVIEW* of Hampden Estate Pagos - the first 100% ex-Sherry Cask-aged rum https://tinyurl.com/a59kysjr

Country: JamaicaABV: 52%Cost at Time of Purchase: £90Type of Rum: Pure Single Rum – P * (See End) Hampden Estate Pagos – the first 100% ex-Sherry Cask-aged rum. A lot has happened since I visited Hampden Estate Distillery back in 2016. The name and brand has been elevated far above what it was just six years ago and is now, quite rightly in my opinion, well known and revered as a producer of…