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106: Kuleana Rum Works: Discovering the Big Island's Take on Hawaiian Rum with Steve Jefferson

In this episode, we sat down with Steve Jefferson, co-founder and CEO of Kuleana Rum Works, a...

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• 10 días

105: Inside The Islay Rum Company: A Unique Take on Scottish Rum with Ben Inglis

With John on vacation, I flew solo on this episode to welcome Ben Inglis, distillery manager and...

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• 25 días

104: Introducing Semi-Blind Rum Reviews: Shakara 12-Year Thailand Rum and TCRL High Seas

This week, we’re introducing a new episode format — the Semi-Blind Rum Review! In these reviews,...

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• 1 mes

103: Bira Rum and the Emerging Canadian Rum Scene with Karl Mudzamba (and Special Guest Ivar de Laat)

In this episode, we explore the impressive start of possibly the only independent rum bottler in...

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• 2 meses

102: The Rumcast Guide to UK Rum

In this episode, we're back with a fresh entry in our Rumcast Guides series — and this time we're...

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• 2 meses

[Free Bonus Episode] Ian Burrell's Full 100th Episode Interview + a Mystery Sample Tasting

In this free bonus episode, we're releasing global rum ambassador and Equiano co-founder Ian...

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• 3 meses

100: The 100th Episode! A Toast to Rum’s Recent Past, Present, and Possible Future with 12 Rumcast Veterans

Without further delay, we're super excited to share our 100th episode of The Rumcast with you!...

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• 3 meses

99: Our Top 6 Rum Predictions for 2024

Per tradition, we're back with our predictions for what will happen in the world of rum in 2024 —...

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• 4 meses

98: 2023 in Review: Our 16 Favorite Rums of the Year

Happy holidays and New Year (in advance), everyone! In our fourth annual Year in Review episode...

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• 4 meses

97: Inside the Hampden 8 Marks Collection with Peppie Grant, Daniele Biondi, and Howard McCalla

In this episode, we went deep on the eight marks of Jamaica's Hampden Estate and the making of...

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• 4 meses

96: The Search for the Best 80 Proof Rums: A 10-Bottle Tasting Tournament

This episode is sponsored by Wonk Press — Get 10% off Modern Caribbean Rum by Matt Pietrek and...

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• 5 meses

95: Dispatches from UK RumFest and Beyond, with Chris Hassan Francke, Owner of The Green Zone

In this episode, we got a full report of all the exciting happenings and new bottles showcased at...

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• 5 meses

94: The Magic of Molasses with Maggie Campbell and Zan Kong

In this episode, we have a freewheeling conversation on a topic we've wanted to delve into for a...

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• 6 meses

93: Rumcast Mailbag Volume 1: Answering Our Top Listener Questions!

For this episode, we asked our patrons to send in their top rum-related questions — and they...

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• 6 meses

92: The Frontier of Louisiana Cane Juice Rum with Jason Zeno of Cheramie Rum

In this episode, we sat down with Jason Zeno of Porchjam Distillery / Cheramie Rum to take us...

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• 7 meses

91: 6 "Bottom Shelf" Blind Spots: Searching for Diamonds in the Rough

Thanks again to all who listened and voted in our Second Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft — we...

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• 7 meses

90: The Second Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft

🗳️ Note: After you listen, go to rumcast.com/vote to help us determine the winner! 🗳️ It's here!...

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• 8 meses

89: From Rhum Agricole to Traditionnel at Réunion Island's Isautier Distillery

At long last, we speak to our first rum producer from Réunion Island! In this episode, we...

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• 8 meses

88: 5 "Lazy" Rum Cocktail Ideas for Peak Summertime

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the dog days of summer are officially here. And if...

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• 8 meses

87: From Rum Geek to Rum Bottler with Down Island Spirits Founder Mike Streeter

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Streeter, founder of Down Island Spirits — a brand that's...

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• 9 meses