Rum is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages but its taste has never remained the same. The flavours have been evolving and it has become more than just the old plain beverage. In the world of rum, there is always something new to try and talk about. Today, we are talking about an all-new […]
The Origins of Kraken Rum: A Spirited History In the early days of rum, sailors often referred to the drink as “the devil’s water.” But there was one particular rum that was so fearsome, so potent, and so dark, that it earned a more menacing nickname: “The Kraken.” Today, we know this rum as Kraken […]
Women have always been present in the history of distilling and the growth of the spirits industry. In fact, the process of distillation itself is credited to early alchemist Mary The Jewess, who described early versions of the process in the first century. From Madame Clicquot, the Grand Dame of Champagne, to modern entrepreneurs like […]
RIP to a legend. The alcohol world was shook last week by Bacardi’s announcement that its popular coffee-infused tequila Patron XO Café is set to be discontinued. A popular blend of premium agave tequila and Arabica coffee, Patron Café has grown a huge cult following as the chilled shot to have on a night out. […]
The multi-award-winning Peaky Blinder range of fine spirits and liqueurs – created deep in the Black Country by Sadler’s – is a home bar essential for fans of the phenomenally popular show! Each bottle features a portrait of an original member of the Peaky Blinders gang – or one of their shady associates. However, there […]
The Black Daiquiri cocktail is a great Tiki twist on a classic, loved by bartenders and also delightfully easy to make at home. There are endless variations on the basic Daiquiri recipe: strawberry, raspberry, banana, grapefruit – the list goes on and on. Unlike many of these super sweet, super fruity options, the Black […]
Banana bread is the undisputed hero of the baking world. Easy enough for any novice to pull off and the saviour of our lockdown malaise, this fruity cake scores high in both simplicity and flavour. Though it is very difficult to go wrong when making banana bread, you’ll find that most recipes are making one crucial mistake: they aren’t using rum! If you’ve ever wished that […]
You can’t go wrong with a warm hot chocolate to end a frantic day. What if we told you we have come up with a real way of turning that ‘nice’ hot chocolate into something a lot more enjoyable? Bumbu Rum is a sensation because it tastes so darn nice – inspired by a centuries-old […]
