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Quality Matters

Phillips Rum makes the ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Paint Thinner’ list in Minneapolis’ City Pages newspaper. Check out the other ‘winners’ on the CP website.

Angostura’s Finest

Angostura is producing some of the most popular premium rums on the market. Tara O’Leary from Suite101.com reviews the entire line. Click here to check it out.

Zacapa 23: Heritage & Taste

The Intoxicologist is back with a review of one of the hottest rums out today-Ron Zacapa 23. Ever wonder about that wrap on the bottle? Read about it here.

Atlantico Review by Drinkhacker

This new rum from the DR made quite an impression in the back rooms and parties of the UK Rum Fest (thanks Rob, for the sip.) Check out the Drinkhacker review.

English Harbour 5 Year

Bilgemunky.com likes their rum to taste like rum, not liqueur or cognac. So how did they rate English Harbour 5 Year? Check it out here.

Authentic

Here’s a great new site that celebrates “True Rum.” They cover everything from tasting notes and travel to the process of making rum. Enjoy.

The Bum On Rum

Does all that prep work for tropical drinks turn you off? Beachbum Berry couldn’t agree more and he’s created a list of worthy sipping rums as a solution. Click here for details.

Bunnyhugs For El Dorado

On their continued quest for adventure and the world’s best rum, Bunnyhugs.org samples a few from the El Dorado line. MMMMmmm!!!… Click here for details.

Screech!!!

Yes, Screech Rum was originally named for the reaction drinkers had from its high octane blend. The Intoxicologist reviews the more subtle variety. Click here for the full article.

Science of Mai Tai

Now THIS is a Mai Tai article! Science of Drink schools us on everything from proper ingredients and technique to garnishes and ice texture. A must read. Click here for the full article.

1919

The Stogie Guys review one of our favorite rums from Trinidad, Angostura 1919, and match it up with a few medium bodied cigars. Enjoy. Click here for their review.

Brewers Turn Distillers

After a federal law change, American micro-breweries test the waters for micro-distilled spirits, including a few very nice rums by Rogue and Dogfish Head. Click here for the full story.

Blog Critics take on Matusalem

After Matusalem Gran Reserva won “Best Rum” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition the guys over at Blog Critics give it the once over. Click here for more.

Forbes Magazine’s Rum List

There’s a top ten list of rum in Forbes Magazine (gasp) and you know what…..they just about got it right!! Click here to check out the Forbes list.