When I was no more than four, I accompanied my mother to the Farmers’ Exchange in our semi-rural town of …
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CultureWelcome to the Rum Reader
By Ben Schaffer on Sep 24, 2018Welcome to the Rum Reader
We are in the midst of a boom in spirits writing, with increasing attention lavished on the pursuit of piling words on top of booze. Much of this writing is... Read More
The Daiquiri Dossier: Pegu Perspective
As the Daiquiri is the preeminent rum cocktail, we knew we had to investigate it for the inauguration of the Rum Reader. Accordingly, we invited a who’s who of New... Read MoreThe Drinks That Fuel Carnival
There’s an adrenaline-spiking excitement that builds with the thunderous bass coming from the Savannah Stage on Carnival morning in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s only 9 a.m., but the relentless Caribbean... Read More- Travel
Rum and Rails in Barbados
By Ben Schaffer on Oct 9, 2018Rum and Rails in Barbados
When I was no more than four, I accompanied my mother to the Farmers’ Exchange in our semi-rural town of Bloomfield, Connecticut. This farm and garden co-op was situated for... Read More
