Conor (@thatrumdrinker)

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Choosing a glass for tasting Rum

When I first started out exploring the world of Rum I can honestly say that glassware wasn’t really on my

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Rum tasting St Lucia

Chairman’s Reserve, Legacy

Chairman’s Reserve is a brand that needs no introduction on the blog and for very good reason as it was

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Cuba Rum tasting

Eminente Gran Reserva, edition no.2

Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No.2 was one of my standout finds at The Rum Show last month, and one I

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Australia Rum tasting

Burdekin, Vintage Cane Spirit

One of my highlight picks from the Rum Show last month, Burdekin very kindly sent me a bottle of their

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How I approach too much choice

Whether I’m browsing online or you take me to a physical store it’s fair to say I’m like a child

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Multi-Country Blends Rum tasting

Copeland smugglers reserve, Oloroso Sherry

A few friends in the rum community had been talking about Copeland’s Smuggler’s Reserve Oloroso Sherry Cask, so it didn’t

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Black Tot Day

A daily measure. Rum’s relationship with the British Royal Navy is well known and pretty well documented, but it’s often

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Multi-Country Blends Rum tasting

Hell or High Water XO

Hell or High Water recently sent me a bottle of their XO to taste and share my honest thoughts, which

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