Rum’sploration : Berry Bros. & Rudd Guyanan 15

There is a theme in my rum drinking sometimes. Currently, that theme is “I bought this bottle of rum a long time ago and then never drank it because it got lost in the shuffle.” This post is definitely on theme. I bought this when I was really just learning about Guyanese rum and what …

Rum’sploration : Mezan Guyana 2005

I’ve had this bottle kicking around on my bar for quite some time now- long enough that Mezan doesn’t even list it on their website anymore. I initially snagged it when I “discovered” and fell in love with Demerara rums and couldn’t pass up a single bottle I came across. For some reason this bottle …

Rum’sploration : Hamilton 151

This is one of those “game-changer” bottles. Until my go with Hamilton 151, I had no idea how off my tiki drinks were. The world became a better place when this finally landed on my bar. Speaking of world- this bottle has definitely seen it. It started in Guyana as a young rum and stayed …

Rum’sploration : Black Tot

What better way to celebrate Black Tot Day than with a rum blend inspired by the Royal Navy's offering to its Sailors before that dark day.  Black Tot Day, for those who don't know, was July 31, 1970. It was the last day that the British Royal Navy served its Sailors their daily rum ration, …

Rum’sploration : El Dorado 12

This is another bottle I brought back from Japan (I used to travel there for work often). I picked this up because many Tiki cocktails I wanted to try called specifically for a Demerara Rum and they don't seem to exist on Guam. I had little to no intention of ever drinking it straight but …