We’re in that special time of year when a great bottle of dark rum is almost impossible to argue with. The sugarcane-based spirit, aged in oak in a tropical climate, just sings with summer night ...

Dark rum, like dark beer, is something of a grey area: how dark is dark? Just as there are acres of difference between, say, a dark lager and an imperial stout, many bottles of rum wearing the ‘dark’ ...

What is dark rum? What makes one good or great? And how does one put together a list of the best? Never mind this spirit's simple-sounding primary ingredient (sugar), nominating the best bottles in ...

There’s no bigger or more random roll of the dice in the alcohol industry than sampling any given band’s branded spirits. From the ubiquitous bourbon brands owned by seemingly every country star, to ...

Spiced rums are one of those spirits which are enormously popular in simple mixed drinks like a rum and coke, but can be a bit of a challenge to mix cocktails with. As they tend to pack a big flavor ...

After the last blind tasting I did with dark rum, I realized I need to drink more dark rum. It’s great, nuanced alcohol that deserves just as much space on any bar cart as any whisk(e)y. To that end, ...

Rum is a spirit made from sugarcane that has many different varieties, despite it's reputation as a simple base for sugary cocktails. Light and dark rums have a wide range of flavors, from tropical, ...

Many of us drink rum and Coke or rum cocktails like mojitos or piña coladas, but you might be wondering what the best rums are to drink straight. Whether you like a simple white rum or something dark ...

The limited-edition release is remarkably affordable for a rum of its caliber. Inventive barrel finishes are everywhere on liquor shelves these days. But if you think you’ve seen it all, Brugal has a ...

This citrusy rum punch has a long and winding history—possibly Caribbean in origin, claimed by more than one Southern hotel, and still perfect for winter gatherings today.