Archive - Rum Social Club

Stepping foot onto the grounds of the world's oldest running rum distillery, Mount Gay with Maggie Campbell.

The drive to St. Lucy sets the stage for our immersive experience at Mount Gay Distillery. As we approached the historic site, surrounded by lush…

Apr 14 •

January 2024

The Papalin project by The Tropical Dependant Bottler

Over the past year, it's highly likely that you have come across one of the bottles from this enigmatic “Tropical Dependent bottler” at your preferred…

Jan 13 •

Making Rum Samples

Rum samples are fantastic! They allow you to save a favorite rum, share it with friends, travel with it, and even conduct your own personal blind…

Jan 11 •

Visit to West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD)

VIP Tour of the WIRD and new visitor center!

Jan 7 •

July 2023

Storing and preserving rum

As awesome a spirit rum is, you might not always consume your bottles in a short amount of time. And let’s face it, there is a lot of ‘urban legends…

Jul 10, 2023 •

December 2022

The Solera Aging Method

Solera is an aging method originating from Spanish sherry that is often used as an aging process for wines, vinegars as well as a few spirits like rum…

Dec 9, 2022 •

October 2022

How is rum made?

A usual starting point when discussing rum making is the colonial context and heritage of the country where it is made from.

Oct 30, 2022 •

September 2022

Rum Origin & History

International roots

Sep 18, 2022 •

July 2022

Want to get warm? Try a Grog (rum hot toddy)

Winter is around the corner! And if you want to use your favorite spirit as a remedy many say that a Grog is the best bet for treating a cold! While…

Jul 19, 2022 •

November 2021

A trip to Agricole Rhum Paradise: la Martinique!

It’s February, there is snow and ice all over Boston, temperatures are in the low thirties… But tomorrow my wife and I are leaving for la Martinique…

Nov 19, 2021 •

October 2021

At last, the New York RumFest 2021!

Liberation It finally happened! After a year of canceled events the New York RumFest took place on August 21st 2021 in a safe environment at the…

Oct 9, 2021 •

August 2021

How many bottles can I bring back from holidays?

For a long time I have wondered what was the maximum quantity of liquor I could bring back from holidays. I lived in different countries and it has…

Aug 19, 2021 •

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