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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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Canada's 'Black Tot Day' - 30th March, 1972
Did the Royal Canadian Navy receive a tot of rum like their British counterparts? Read on to find out...
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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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Rum is coming for whisky's throne
For many years now, the world of rum has been slowly bubbling away in the background – the passion project of a particularly niche set of Hawaiian-shirt wearing aficionados who...
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SUGARCANE SPIRITS - THE EXTENDED FAMILY OF RUM
As well as numerous variations of rum seen around the world, there are seemingly countless sugarcane spirits that often get confused in the rum category. Find out more about...
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SUGAR & SPICE - ARE ALL THINGS NICE?
Do you prefer your rum sweet or dry? Spiced or natural? Understand some of the rum making traditions around the world, and then choose your style accordingly.