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The Burden of Proof
Proof in the UK is considered to be 57.15% ABV (Alcohol by Volume). Anything above this ABV is considered ‘overproof’, anything below this proof is considered ‘underproof’. It...
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The Black Tot Journal: A Beginner Learns About Spiced & Flavoured Rum
Want to start learning about rum but have no idea where to begin? Fear not! Our resident rum novice has just began her journey into rum and is happy to share her learnings. Her...
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BLACK TOT RUM CLUB PODCAST
We're turning our Rum Club Zoom seminars into a podcast, so that you can get plenty of rum chat on the go! Click through to learn about the new platform.
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ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD
We feel you should never judge a rum by its colour. Read our guide to better ways to describe what’s in your glass.
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Master Blender's Reserve 2021 - Mitch Wilson Interview
Take a look at a recent interview on Zucker & Zeste with Black Tot Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, where he discusses our latest Master Blender's Reserve 2021 release, Black...
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Behind the Blend - Interview with Oliver Chilton, Black Tot Head Blender
Have you ever wondered how a rum blend comes together? In this interview, Mitch Wilson, Black Tot Global Ambassador, sits down with Oliver Chilton, Head Blender at Elixir...
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COCKTAIL CORNER: HOW TO MAKE SUGAR SYRUP
From time to time, we get sent questions here at Black Tot about how to make some of your favourite rum cocktails. And while we heartily recommend asking your local bartender...
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The Black Tot Journal: A Beginner Learns About Colour in Rum
Want to start learning about rum but have no idea where to begin? Fear not! Our resident rum novice has just began her journey into rum and is happy to share her learnings....
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Black Tot Rum Club Seminar - Steve Magarry
If you missed our Black Tot Rum Club Seminar on 19th July, 2021, 'Beenleigh - Back In the Blend' with Steve Magarry, Distillery Manager and Group Distiller for Beenleigh Rum...
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Black Tot Journal: Countries of Origin - Guyana
Hello all! I’m Edel, Brand Marketing Executive with Elixir Distillers and Black Tot, whisky fan and novice to the rum world. The purpose of these Black Tot Journal articles is...
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Black Tot 24-Hour Rum Festival 2020
On Friday 31st July 2020 we held a 24-hour-long live rum festival to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Black Tot Day. The celebration was full of enthralling rum discussion on a...