Archie Rose Virgin Cane Spirit

Details: Published: Thursday, 03 November 2016 12:57; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

Rum nerds and geeks rejoice! We are truly living in exciting times in Australia as the rum industry is reinvigorated by the appearance of a few new distilleries that are currently busy producing truly artisanal sugar cane spirits and rums using traditional batch distillation. Archie Rose, a distillery in Alexandria NSW is the latest to be releasing their own Pure Single Rum Sugar Cane Spirit made of freshly pressed and locally produced sugar cane juice.

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Australia to Experience the Authentic Taste of Barbados

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 May 2016 11:54; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

‘From the house of Martin Doorly, has emerged a rum without equal’

Quittin’ Time is proud to announce the release of the highly regarded and authentic Doorly’s Rum range, R.L. Seale rum and Taylor’s Velvet Falernum from Barbados. ‘Doorly’s’ and the flagship ‘R.L. Seale’ rums are distilled and aged at the Foursquare Distillery on Barbados and are considered one of the best quality rums, offering versatility and great value.

The Sydney Rum Club Returns

Details: Published: Friday, 26 September 2014 20:22; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

the sydney rum club made a much anticipated return last Monday, at Surry Hills' latest Caribbean restaurant and rum bar Jonkanoo, featuring a tasting of the full line of Mount Gay rums including their latest release, Mount Gay Black Barrel.

Black Barrel was launched in Australia around this time last year and to some of my international friends' dismay, only recently in the UK.

Fred Siggins crowned winner of Bacardi Legacy Australia

Details: Published: Monday, 10 March 2014 04:51; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

next stop, moscow! Tuesday March 4 at The Mint aka the Rum Hospital Fred Siggins of Black Pearl took home the crown at the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition National Finals with his Empire of Dreams cocktail.

A combination of Bacardi Superior Rum, pineapple juice, apricot brandy, Crawley's orgeat syrup and fresh lime juice shaken over fresh coffee beans. A delicious concoction indeed.

Spirits Advent Calendars

Details: Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2013 09:35; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

Rumvent

"Do you remember as a child, rabidly clawing open Advent Calendar doors to get to the chocolate-y goodness within? What if, as an adult, you could regain that festive excitement?"

I remember, and I also remember the first time Master of Malt announced their Whisky Advent Calendar, an absolutely spiffing idea, might I say, and a great way for me to relive my childhood... in an adult and perhaps in a slightly more responsible way.

Bacardi releases new Facundo Rum Collection

Details: Published: Saturday, 02 November 2013 23:34; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

Earlier this year I was privileged to be invited to an exclusive launch event with Facundo Bacardi and the Master Blender Manny Oliver, together with several other Rum Experts from the International Rum Expert Panel.

The event was held at the Bath Club in Miami where we participated in an exclusive luxury dinner and a tasting of the new Facundo range of rums, named after the company founder.

Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition Launches in Australia

Details: Published: Tuesday, 06 August 2013 04:12; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

For the first time in its five year history the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition will enter Australia, challenging local bartenders to create a cocktail that aims to reflect the 150-year-old legacy of the Bacardi brand, a drink that will stand the test of time and become a true classic.

Angostura Barrel Aged Cocktail Competition

Details: Published: Thursday, 18 July 2013 04:31; Written by Tatu Kaarlas

With the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge looming around the corner, bartenders over here in Australia have begun the preparations for the State Finals that are due to start soon, with the National Finals not far behind. The winner of the National Finals in Sydney will receive $10,000 in cash, $5,000 worth of stock for the venue and will be flown to compete in Trinidad in the Global Final!

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