Using a flavour wheel when tasting Rum
This post is a look at the flavour wheel I’ve been working on, and how I use it when tasting
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An early tasting of Quimbaya with the Real Rum Experience
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- February 13, 2026
- 2 minutes read
I spent Wednesday evening with Real Rum Experience for their first event of the year, and I can’t believe it’s
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How I get the most from a Rum Show
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- January 12, 2026
- 6 minutes read
Since I wrote my first post on ‘my top tips for attending a show’, I’ve been to quite a few
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The Best Rums of 2025. The ones that made my year.
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- December 24, 2025
- 5 minutes read
2025 has been another quietly remarkable year for rum and, if I’m honest, for my palate too. Over the last
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Best Rum Gifts 2025: The Ultimate Rum Gift Guide
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- November 23, 2025
- 13 minutes read
Choosing the right rum gift can feel a bit overwhelming if you are not a rum drinker yourself, especially when
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How to buy rum at auction: Tips for first-time bidders
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- November 4, 2025
- 4 minutes read
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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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