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The Best Rum Advent Calendars 2023

27/7/2023

Rum advent calendars have become the ultimate way for rum lovers to discover new rums and enjoy some old favourites in the run up to Christmas. Here's a run down of the best options in 2023, from classic favourites and must-try rums from around the world to flavoured rums and spiced rums. Read on to see which is our 'Top Buy' for 2023!

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Santa Teresa 1796 Rum - Behind the Bottle

16/8/2021

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Get to know all about Santa Teresa 1796 Rum from Venezuala! We caught up withMarlo Gamora, Brand Ambassador for Santa Teresa 1796, to find out more including the brand's history, how their rum is made, what makes it different, how best to serve it, and what exciting plans are ahead.

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Spiced Rum Leads The Way As Rum Sales Expected to Rise in 2021

29/12/2020

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New research from market analysts Euromonitor expects growth in rum sales in 2021, up from 129 million 9-litre cases in 2020 to 135 million next year.

In the UK, lockdown seems to have encouraged more people to try rum - 40% more rum was sold in April - June 2020 than in the same period in 2019.

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New Figures Show Big Increase In UK Rum Sales

19/4/2020

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Rum sales surged by 7% in 2019 – a rise driven by cocktails and new spiced and flavoured rums, according to food and drink analysts CGA.

In the same period, brandy and whisky sales rose by about 3% and 1% respectively, and vodka sales actually fell by 0.4%.

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What is Solera Rum?

6/2/2019

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Pick up a bottle of Venezuela's Santa Teresa 1796, Colombia's La Hechicera or Guatemala's Ron Zacapa 23, and you'll see the word 'Solera' on the label. Read on to discover what to expect when buying bottles labelled as solera rums - including where and how it is produced, and what it tastes like.

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Rum, Rhum or Ron?

5/2/2019

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Are ‘rum’, ‘rhum’ and 'ron' three distinct spirits, or different words for the same thing? Find out what to expect when buying bottles labelled as rum, rhum or ron - including where it is produced and what it tastes like.

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Exploring the Different Styles of Rum

4/2/2019

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With a huge variety of colours and styles, there is a rum for everyone. Here is your quick guide to the different styles of rum - from white rum, golden rum and dark rum, to spiced rum, rhum agricole, demerara rum, and cachaça.

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10 Amazing Facts About Rum

4/2/2019

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From gunpowder and Nelson's blood to angels and hair loss, discover 10 things you (probably) didn't know about rum. Get ready to impress your rum pals over a Piña Colada!

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Why is Rum called Grog?

21/1/2019

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Why is rum often referred to as 'grog' and where does the name come from? Find out the story which dates back to 18th Century and the British Royal Navy. Read on!

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The Difference Between Rum & Rhum

10/1/2019

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Are ‘rum’ and ‘rhum’ two distinct spirits, or just different ways of spelling the same thing?

Actually, the ‘h’ is very significant. Read our guide to find out what makes rhum different, what its origins are, where it is produced, what it tastes like, and suggestions of rhum distilleries and brands to explore.

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The World Rum Day Blog

The Best Rum Advent Calendars 2023

Santa Teresa 1796 Rum - Behind the Bottle

Spiced Rum Leads The Way As Rum Sales Expected to Rise in 2021

New Figures Show Big Increase In UK Rum Sales

What is Solera Rum?

Rum, Rhum or Ron?

Exploring the Different Styles of Rum

10 Amazing Facts About Rum

Why is Rum called Grog?

The Difference Between Rum & Rhum

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