To The Rum!

Constantine and Bryan aren't dead! Sorry for the hiatus, but we're back for 2026 after a brief sabbatical. TO THE RUM!

Join Bryan and Constantine as they connect with the one and only, Kate Perry from Velier. She recounts her journey from starting at Rumba to tracking down Luca Gargano at Tales of the Cocktail, to walking the streets of New York City with bottles of Caroni, and to traveling to Haiti, and everything else in between.

Tune in as Matt Pietrek returns to the podcast to chat with Bryan and Constantine on the history of Royal Navy Rum. We'll learn how it evolved over the years, how they blended it and have a special toast just like the days of old! The book can be found here: https://www.wonkpress.com/products/the-rum-never-sets

Tune in as Bryan and Constantine sit down with the team from American Cane. Many forget that rum, not whiskey, was the Spirit of the American Revolution and an essential ingredient in the country’s early independence. But Darin Vest, Chaz Vest, and Maggie Campbell haven’t forgotten. They’re charting a bold future for American rum, and it’s one you’ll want to keep an eye on.

Tune into to hear Bryan and Constantine talk the large Rum Event they are putting together for 2025. We’re talking Rum Curious Summit and Fiji Rum & Tiki Fest. We say the several times throughout the episode, but you have to be some sort of crazy to put on large scale events.

Bryan and Constantine sit down with the one and only Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell. From his early days behind the bar to becoming a world-traveling advocate for rum, Ian shares stories from his spirited journey — including an ambitious attempt to mix cocktails near the Strait of Magellan. It’s a deep dive into the culture, history, and passion behind one of the world's most beloved spirits.

We sent Constantine into the wilds of Australia (okay, he flew in from Fiji) to settle a debate we’ve had for ages: Is there actually good rum in Australia? He teamed up with Steve Magarry from Sydney Rum Distillery and went full Rum Indiana Jones—tasting, exploring, and putting boots on the ground (and probably flip-flops). Verdict? Aussie rum is not just good—it’s legit. Join us for the journey, the rums, and a couple laughs along the way.

Bryan and Constantine talk with Callum from Line44 (New Zealand) and Brett from Lyon Rum (Maryland/Rosalie Bay, Dominica). They discuss their paths into rum production, unique fermentation techniques, distillery mishaps, and what’s next for their brands. Line44: https://www.line44.com Lyon Rum: https://www.lyonrum.com Rosalie Bay: https://rosaliebaydistillery.com

Tune in as Bryan and Constantine introduce a new recurring guest to the show: Jay Cocorullo from Florida Rum Society! We also discuss our favorite brands, bottles, and the state of rum.

Join Bryan and Constantine for the final podcast of the year as they chat with Eric Winter, the Hollywood talent turned rum enthusiast behind Palm Republic Rum. Inspired by his love for rum, discovered during a life-changing trip to meet his in-laws, Eric created Palm Republic—a pure and unadulterated blend poised to make waves in 2025 and beyond! See you all in the new year!

Bryan and Constantine are starting a new format: The Shortie. Between our official interviews, we'll break off to discuss what's happening in our world and talk all things rum. For our first shortie, we chat about what this new format will look like; Constantine is distilling! Updates on Rum & Tiki Fest Fiji. RumX, rum events, and everything else in between!

Did you know they’re distilling rum in Ireland?! Bryan and Constantine connect with Oliver Guirke from the Fore Distillery (Ireland) and Brendan Carty from the Killowen Distillery (Northern Ireland) to find out why they are choosing to distill rum and how they’re doing it. Fore: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForeDistillery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foredistillery Website: https://www.foredistillery.ie/ Killowen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillowenDistillery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killowendistillery/ Website: https://www.killowendistillery.com/

If you're looking for expert tips on how to taste rum neat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Join Constantine and me for an insightful conversation with The Lone Caner and Fat Rum Pirate, two of the leading rum bloggers known for their detailed rum reviews and tasting notes.

The renowned independent bottler Raising Glasses has teamed up with Shannon Mustipher and The Rum Champion to create a historic, groundbreaking blend of rums from across the globe. This collaboration, named Full Circle, marks the first time in history that rums from eight (8) different countries spanning five (5) continents have been united in one bottle. Even more remarkably, it is the first-ever rum blend featuring components from Privateer Rum and Madeira's O Reizinho distillery. - Barbados - Ghana - Guyana - Jamaica - Madiera - Thailand - Trinidad - USA This is a milestone in the rum world, celebrating global rum-making traditions like never before. Stay tuned for updates—you won't want to miss your chance to secure this one-of-a-kind release.

Richard Seale joins To The Rum to talk about the history of rum, Barbados rum, and everything else rum related in between!

Sven Kirsten joins Constantine and me to talk a little rum and a lot of tiki. It's appropriate to pay homage because if it weren't for tiki, this podcast would not exist!

Tune in to hear from Christelle Harris (Hampden), Martha Miller (National Rums of Jamaica), and Zan Kong (Worthy Park).

Tune in to hear Bryan and Constantine talk rum with Antoine Poircuitte from Sampan Rhum (Vietnam) and Daniel Pacheco from Samai Rum (Cambodia). Yes, they are distilling rum all over Asia!

Tune in to hear Constantine and Bryan talk with Matt Pietrek! We talk about our love for rum, his approach to research and his book Modern Caribbean Rum.

When it comes to rum, the average person thinks that it is only produced in the Caribbean. Listen as Bryan and Constantine have an amazing conversation with two distilleries in places you might not suspect. Ninefold (Scotland) and Privateer (USA).