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Hampden Estate rum in its native state. Photo courtesy La Maison & Velier.

The Birth (and Rebirth) of Rum Brands

By Ben Schaffer May. 15, 2019

Though it was founded in 1753, Jamaica’s Hampden Estate distillery only this year issued the first aged rum under its own brand name. Now is certainly a good time to bring a Jamaican pot still blend … Read More

Inside the mind of Gluckman. Illustration by Gina Haase.

Chasing Big Bacardí

By David Gluckman Mar. 29, 2019

We welcome legendary drinks industry idea man David Gluckman to our pages. He’s perhaps best known for the …

Daiquiri discussion. Illustration by Pearl Shen.

The Daiquiri Dossier: A Symposium in New York, Part 2

Moderated by Troy Sidle Jan. 8, 2019

On May 14, 2018, the Rum Reader convened a crucial cocktail council. A select panel of New York-based …

The Daiquiri Dossier: A Symposium in New York, Part 1

Moderated by Troy Sidle Dec. 20, 2018

On May 14, 2018, the Rum Reader convened a crucial cocktail council. A select panel of New York-based …

Rum Old Fashioned, Three Dots and a Dash

Protean Rum Breathes Life into the Classics

By Maggie Hennessy Dec. 4, 2018

Hot on the heels of Chicago’s rum-fueled tiki movement, bartender Peter Vestinos opened the chic, 1930s-styled …

Christmas in the Caribbean Is the Original Rum Festival

By Gina Haase Nov. 27, 2018

The fall-to-winter handoff can be a bona fide drag. Fortunately, just as temperature and temper take a …

Solomon & Kuff's Shane Smith in a contemplative moment. Photo by Gabi Porter.

The Glittering Lives of Manhattan’s Rum Bunch

By Shari Cask Nov. 20, 2018

We are proud to introduce a new columnist to The Rum Reader, longtime society scrivener Shari Cask. She will …

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