The 12th German Rum Festival – thrilling time with great rum

The 12th German Rum Festival – thrilling time with great rum

Germany is one of the European rum hubs, so it’s no surprise that Berlin hosts one of the biggest rum festivals – The German Rum Festival. Last weekend I attended the 12th edition of the festival (it my first time at such an event). What 

Valinch & Mallet Diamond Skeldon SWR – Review

Valinch & Mallet Diamond Skeldon SWR – Review

Overview The SWR style comes from the original Coffey Still recipe of Sir William Russel (or Rose, according to other sources) which is associated with the Skeldon Distillery in Guyana–that’s why the SWR rums are nicknamed “Skeldon”. Unfortunately, the distillery closed in the 1960s and 

Don Papa bought by Diageo

Don Papa bought by Diageo

Last week Diageo announced the purchase of Don Papa rum. The total price is between 260 and 437.5 mln USD (260 mln USD upfront payment and up to 177.5 mln USD based on the market performance of the brand until 2028).  Diageo is one of 

Royal Navy Tiger Shark by Velier – Review

Royal Navy Tiger Shark by Velier – Review

2020 tasting Velier’s 2nd edition Royal Navy “Tiger Shark” is a blend of rums from three distilleries: Jamaica’s Worthy Park, a Gusanease pot still rum from the DDL, and Caroni from Trinidad, bottled at 57.18% ABV (100 Imperial proof). The aroma was very rich and