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How to buy rum at auction: Tips for first-time bidders

Buying rum at auction is a bit like stepping into Aladdin’s cave. Rare bottles everywhere, that one release you missed.

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A taste of Africa – Kakira Spirits

When you think of rum, it’s pretty normal to think of the Caribbean – but as you probably already know,.

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Real Rum Experience present “Spirit Icons: With Dave Marsland”

Last Wednesday (15th October), I had the pleasure of attending a truly unique evening: Spirit Icons: With Dave Marsland, hosted.

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The Art of the Blend: Diplomatico Rum & Real Rum Experience

On Friday I had the chance to head along to a fantastic event put on by the Real Rum Experience.

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A taste of Barbados with Doorly’s and Real Rum Experience

If you’ve not heard Peter Holland (@thefloatingrumshack, Brand Ambassador for Foursquare Rum Distillery, and general rum champion) speak before then.

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A rum drinkers perspective on rum & coke

It’s probably not a surprise that the majority of the time I drink my rum neat, although I’ve had my.

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The most important bitters release in 200 years?

Angostura Bitters has been a staple behind the bar for two centuries… showing up in everything from tiki classics to.

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Manchester Rum Festival 2025

Manchester Rum Festival has firmly cemented itself as a standout on the UK rum calendar. What sets Manchester apart is.

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A Venezuelan tasting experience with the Real Rum Experience

This month’s Real Rum Experience event was a little different to what we’ve had before! Combining a rum tasting with.

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The TWE Rum Show 2025

The Rum Show 2025 has come to a close, and it was a fantastic experience. Flipping through my notebook of.

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The launch of the Cantineros Collective

Yesterday, I headed over to Diageo 1HQ for the exciting launch of the Cantineros Collective – a modern tribute to.

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Bitters for Cocktails: What to use & Why

When you think of cocktails, you can definitely be forgiven for immediately thinking of the star players – rum, whisky,.