Also winning Double Gold medals for their molasses-based rums are Phraya Rum (Thailand), Deep Matured Gold Rum, 40% ABV, 98/100 points and Equiano (Barbados), Ominira 11 YO Rum, 52% ABV.

The spirit has its roots in the Caribbean - slaves working on sugar plantations discovered that molasses could be used for making alcohol, but colonisation and trade took the spirit to countries ...

Pitorro is a Puerto Rican spirit, also known as moonshine rum. It is a type of rum infused with fruits like coconut, plums, and pineapple, along with other additions such as nuts or spices.

“I grew up hearing stories about my revered Tatarabuela, and have always felt connected to her. I am sure it is where I get my entrepreneurial spirit!” said Sofia Deleon, owner Tenango rum.

Bourbon holds an enormous significance in American drinking culture. Our native spirit may not have risen to fame if not for ...

Learn about the difference between Cachaça and rum. Both are sugar cane-based spirits, and while Cachaça by law must be produced in Brazil, rum can be made all over the world. Learn how to use ...

Karu Distillery, Outcast Rum, 46% ABV, 700 ml. Photo, courtesy Karu Distillery. Two rum brands took Platinum medals, and three rums took Gold medals at the 2023 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards (LVGSA).

Whenever Rahul Nair orders a daiquiri or a dark 'n' stormy at a craft cocktail bar in India, he pays close attention to his drink. The 32-year-old graphic designer says that he likes to ask the ...