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
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- October 31, 2025
- 3 minutes read
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”
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- October 20, 2025
- 2 minutes read
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
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- October 12, 2025
- 1 minute read
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
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- August 28, 2025
- 1 minute read
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
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- August 6, 2025
- 2 minutes read
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?
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- August 4, 2025
- 1 minute read
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
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- July 28, 2025
- Less than a minute
Manchester Rum Festival has firmly cemented itself as a standout on the UK rum calendar. What sets Manchester apart is