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by Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
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- 1 weeks ago1h 20m
154: Classic Daiquiris: Which Rum Makes the Best One?
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.This episode is the first entry in our ongoing Daiquiri Bracket series. Join us for a head-to-head showdown between 8 rums to see which one makes the best daiquiri in the classic category — the crisp, clean, refreshing style of daiquiri that made the drink famous worldwide.Can anything top the beloved Cuban Havana Club? Are Bacardi rums as bland as their reputation among rum nerds would imply? Should multicountry blends belong in this category? Do pot stills have a place if we stretch our definition of "classic" a bit?We tackled all these questions and more as we tasted our way through daiquiris made with the following rums:Havana Club 3Don Q CristalBacardi HeritageBacardi SuperiorHamilton White 'StacheDiplomatico PlanasFlor de Caña Extra SecoRon Barceló BlancoHave a listen to find out which rums reigned supreme! And let us know...do you have a favorite among these?
- 3 weeks ago1h 24m
153: The Rumcast Daiquiri Bracket Part 1: The 32-Rum Selection Show
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.We've got something totally different for you today — a new series of episodes to determine the ultimate daiquiri rums currently available in the (mostly U.S.) market! We're calling it the Rumcast Daiquiri Bracket, AKA The Daiq Braiq™.32 rums will compete across 4 different categories of daiquiri rum styles. This episode is all about determining which 32 rums make the cut, and we need your help! During the episode we select our 28 top picks, leaving 1 open slot remaining in each category. Your job after listening is to vote on each category’s final rum.Here's the link to make your voice heard (it includes spoilers of the rums we selected, so be sure to listen first!): Submit Your People's Choice VotesBe sure to listen and send in your picks by Wednesday, May 27!Excited for all your thoughts and hot takes on this one. Cheers!
- Apr 30, 20261h 20m
152: Behind The Rums of Mexico Series with Jason Cox
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.In this episode, we caught up with Alambique Serrano founder Jason Cox about his latest project, The Rums of Mexico — a wide ranging series of rums sourced from aguardienteros and distilleries across Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Jalisco.We recently shared our thoughts on these rums in a bonus episode, but this interview with Jason gave us a chance to learn much more about the stories behind the rums, including:How the project came aboutThe great (and not-so-great) rums Jason tried along the way to partnering with the 4 producers featured in these releasesWhy he sourced his first molasses-based rum, Melaza con Muck, for this seriesThe wild flavor profile of "Caldo"Each producer's backstoryThe inspiration behind the label artworkAging plansAnd more!Plus, we also caught up on all things Alambique Serrano and discussed what's next for the brand — including the upcoming second wave of Vida Nativa rums.You can learn more about The Rums of Mexico on their website.Have a listen and let us know your thoughts or questions!
- Apr 4, 20262h 2m
151: Blind Tasting & Selecting La Maison & Velier's Next Flag Series Rums
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.This episode is something fun we've never done before: Kate Perry (La Maison & Velier) and Brett Kozinn (PM Spirits) presented us with 7 mystery samples that are all candidates for the next wave of Flag Series releases for the U.S. market. We tasted through them together, debated our favorites, and attempted to guess origins before the exciting reveals, all while discussing all the factors that go into selecting rums like this for release. It was a super fun experience, and a cool sneak peek at what's to come from La Maison & Velier. Give it a listen and let us know how we did! We'd also love to know which of these rums sounded the most intriguing to you. Send us an email or comment on social to let us know.
- Mar 8, 20261h 15m
150: Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 2: Jamaica Rum GI Debates, Aging Myths, and History vs. Tradition
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Foursquare's Richard Seale and Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador.In this episode, we discussed common misconceptions of the Jamaica Rum GI, including a fascinating deep dive into the history of Jamaican rum aging overseas, media coverage of the story, and what might happen next.If you missed Part 1 on Richard and Ian's latest rum project, you can check it out here.You can listen to our previous episode on the Jamaica Rum GI with Christopher Gentles of the Spirits Pool Association here.
- Mar 1, 20261h 19m
150: Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 1: Their New Project, the Future of Foursquare's ECS, & More
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.In this episode we sat down with the dynamic duo of Foursquare's Richard Seale and the Global Rum Ambassador himself, Ian Burrell, for a conversation that covered so much ground we broke it into two parts.In Part 1, we discuss their new project that's been years in the making, other collaborations on the horizon, the future of Foursquare's Exceptional Cask Selection series, and much more.Keep an eye out for Part 2 next week. Cheers!
- Jan 26, 20261h 26m
149: Our Top 8 Predictions & Questions for Rum in 2026
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.It's time for our annual predictions for the rum world in 2026, but with a slight format twist. Rather than just making predictions, we also include the biggest rum-related questions on our minds as we head into another year.What rum predictions or questions do you have for the next 12 months? Hit us up via email or social and let us know!
- Dec 23, 20251h 42m
148: The Rumcast's Favorite Rums of 2025
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.It's time once again for our annual lookback at our favorite rums of the year! This time, we both select favorites from the following categories for 2025:Value rum"New to me" rumUnaged rumAged rumBlendSingle cask"Am I the asshole?" rumOverall rumBottler of the yearDistillery of the yearAs mentioned during the show, you can donate to the American Friends of Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa relief fund here: https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-disaster-relief-fundTune in and let us know your own favorites from 2025!Thanks, as always, for listening and supporting the show throughout the year. We're looking forward to running it back with you in 2026.
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