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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How I approach too much choice
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- August 7, 2026
- 2 minutes read
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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Black Tot Day
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- July 31, 2026
- 4 minutes read
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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The Rum Show 2026
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- July 12, 2026
- 5 minutes read
Highlights, top picks and reflections from The Whisky Exchange Rum Show 2026 at Glaziers Hall, including standout bottles from Eminente,
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Manchester Rum Festival 2026
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- July 6, 2026
- 4 minutes read
This weekend I was back at New Century Hall in Manchester for the 10th anniversary of Manchester Rum Festival, created
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Do I Have What It Takes to Be a Master Blender?
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- June 27, 2026
- 2 minutes read
If you caught my post last year, The Art of the Blend: Diplomático Rum Real Rum Experience, you’ll know I
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Quarterly Tasting Flight
Cuba in a Glass: Summer 2026 Tasting Flight
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- June 19, 2026
- 5 minutes read
I’ve wanted to do a series like this for a while. Less focused on tasting notes or scores, and more
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Do scores matter in Rum Reviews?
- by Conor (@thatrumdrinker)
- June 6, 2026
- 4 minutes read
At the bottom of most rum reviews (including mine) you’ll find a score. Sometimes it’s out of 10, sometimes 100,