The Rumcast

By Will Hoekenga and John Gulla

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Episodes: 107

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Explore the world of rum by hearing from the people who are shaping it.


Episode Date
107: San Juan Artisan Distillers & the Emerging Puerto Rican Craft Rum Scene with Pepe Álvarez
Apr 27, 2024
106: Kuleana Rum Works: Discovering the Big Island's Take on Hawaiian Rum with Steve Jefferson
Apr 14, 2024
105: Inside The Islay Rum Company: A Unique Take on Scottish Rum with Ben Inglis
Mar 30, 2024
104: Introducing Semi-Blind Rum Reviews: Shakara 12-Year Thailand Rum and TCRL High Seas
Mar 16, 2024
103: Bira Rum and the Emerging Canadian Rum Scene with Karl Mudzamba (and Special Guest Ivar de Laat)
Mar 03, 2024
102: The Rumcast Guide to UK Rum
Feb 18, 2024
[Free Bonus Episode] Ian Burrell's Full 100th Episode Interview + a Mystery Sample Tasting
Feb 06, 2024
100: The 100th Episode! A Toast to Rum’s Recent Past, Present, and Possible Future with 12 Rumcast Veterans
Jan 28, 2024
99: Our Top 6 Rum Predictions for 2024
Jan 06, 2024
98: 2023 in Review: Our 16 Favorite Rums of the Year
Dec 23, 2023
97: Inside the Hampden 8 Marks Collection with Peppie Grant, Daniele Biondi, and Howard McCalla
Dec 10, 2023
96: The Search for the Best 80 Proof Rums: A 10-Bottle Tasting Tournament
Nov 25, 2023
95: Dispatches from UK RumFest and Beyond, with Chris Hassan Francke, Owner of The Green Zone
Nov 11, 2023
94: The Magic of Molasses with Maggie Campbell and Zan Kong
Oct 29, 2023
93: Rumcast Mailbag Volume 1: Answering Our Top Listener Questions!
Oct 14, 2023
92: The Frontier of Louisiana Cane Juice Rum with Jason Zeno of Cheramie Rum
Oct 02, 2023
91: 6 "Bottom Shelf" Blind Spots: Searching for Diamonds in the Rough
Sep 17, 2023
90: The Second Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft
Sep 03, 2023
89: From Rhum Agricole to Traditionnel at Réunion Island's Isautier Distillery
Aug 19, 2023
88: 5 "Lazy" Rum Cocktail Ideas for Peak Summertime
Aug 06, 2023
87: From Rum Geek to Rum Bottler with Down Island Spirits Founder Mike Streeter
Jul 23, 2023
86: Chasing Down Long Lost Rums and Tiki Recipes with Jeff "Beachbum" Berry
Jul 08, 2023
85: A Rumcast Wish List: 8 Rums We Want to Exist
Jun 24, 2023
84: The Story of Dakabend Rum and Aguardiente de Caña in Oaxaca's Sierra Norte with Elisandro Gonzalez Molina
Jun 12, 2023
83: Diving into English Harbour Rum and Antigua Distillery with Calbert Francis
May 28, 2023
[Free Bonus Episode] Breaking Down the Appleton 17-Year Legend Release (And the Strong Reactions It's Receiving)
May 21, 2023
81: Catching Up with Ben Jones: Rhum J.M, Rhum Clément, St. Lucia Distillers, and All Things Spiribam
May 14, 2023
80: An Epic Blind Foursquare Tasting: Which Rums Under $50(ish) Are the Best Value?
Apr 29, 2023
79: Copalli Rum's Fresh Take on the Spirit of Belize with Master Distiller Ed Tiedge
Apr 15, 2023
78: Inside Demerara Distillers Ltd. and El Dorado Rum with Shaun Caleb
Apr 02, 2023
77: The Rumcast Guide to American Rum
Mar 18, 2023
76: The Art of the Modern Rum Cocktail with Shannon Mustipher
Mar 04, 2023
75: Part 2: Uncovering Terroir at Grenada's Renegade Rum Distillery with Mark Reynier and Jane Nurse
Feb 18, 2023
74: Uncovering Terroir at Grenada's Renegade Rum Distillery with Mark Reynier and Jane Nurse (Part 1)
Feb 11, 2023
73: Tales from an Epic Rum Journey Around the World w/ Richard Nicholson
Jan 29, 2023
72: Our Top 6 Rum Predictions for 2023 (and Grading Our 2022 Predictions)
Jan 15, 2023
[Free Bonus Episode] Release Rumblings #6: Papalin Haiti, More Guadeloupe Rum to the US, New Bottled-in-Bond Rum, and More
Dec 31, 2022
70: 2022 in Review: Our 14 Favorite Rums of the Year
Dec 27, 2022
69: Our Top 6 Underrated Daiquiri Rums
Dec 10, 2022
68: S.B.S Rum, Advent Calendars, and Emerging Rum Regions with Joshua Singh of 1423 Spirits
Nov 26, 2022
67: The Stories of Providence Rum and Clairin, the Spirit of Haiti with Herbert Barbancourt-Linge Jr.
Nov 12, 2022
66: The Making of Matt Pietrek’s New Book: Modern Caribbean Rum
Oct 29, 2022
65: The Rumcast Guide to Puerto Rican Rum (Part 2): Destilería Coquí, San Juan Artisan Distillers, Destilería Cruz, and More
Oct 15, 2022
64: The Rumcast Guide to Puerto Rican Rum (Part 1): Destilería Serrallés, Bacardí, Havana Club (?), Ron del Barrilito
Oct 09, 2022
63: Behind the Scenes of The Fat Rum Pirate, One of Rum's Key Review Sites
Sep 24, 2022
62: The First Ever Fantasy Rum Draft: John vs. Will
Sep 10, 2022
61: Starting a Rum Distillery in Scotland with Ninefold Distillery's Kit Carruthers
Aug 27, 2022
60: Inside St. Nicholas Abbey: Making Cane-to-Glass Barbados Rum with Larry Warren
Aug 14, 2022
59: The Rumcast Guide to Mexican Rum: Aguardiente de Caña, Charanda, and the Landscape of Sugarcane Spirits
Jul 30, 2022
58: Climbing the "Rum Pyramid" with Bristol Classic Rum's John Barrett
Jul 16, 2022
57: Uncovering the Story of Caroni, Trinidad's Legendary Closed Distillery with Steffen Mayer
Jul 02, 2022
56: The Rumcast Guide to Jamaican Rum: How to Explore 6 Iconic Distilleries
Jun 19, 2022
55: Catching Up with Peter Holland: That Boutique-y Rum Company, Madeira Rum, Foursquare in the UK, and More
Jun 04, 2022
54: Introducing Rhum Arrangé to the Rest of the World w/ Johann Jobello & Kate Perry
May 21, 2022
53: Behind the Scenes at Don Q Rum & Destilería Serrallés with Liza Cordero and Silvia Santiago
May 07, 2022
52: 10 Cheap Rums That Outdrink Their Price
Apr 23, 2022
51: A Peek Inside The Main Rum Company: A Gold Mine of Rare Rum Casks
Apr 09, 2022
50: Our Top 6 Takeaways from 50 Episodes of The Rumcast
Mar 26, 2022
49: Another Side of Mount Gay w/ Jacklyn Broomes & Maggie Campbell
Mar 12, 2022
48: Building the Perfect Rum Flight
Feb 26, 2022
47: The Past, Present, & Future of Navy Rum w/ Black Tot Rum's Mitch Wilson
Feb 12, 2022
46: Australia's Evolving Rum Scene w/ Dead Reckoning Rum Founder Justin Boseley
Jan 29, 2022
45: Our Top 6 Predictions for Rum in 2022
Jan 15, 2022
44: 2021 in Review: Our Favorite Rums & Podcast Moments of the Year
Dec 31, 2021
43: The Making of Foursquare's New High Ester Rum with Richard Seale
Dec 23, 2021
42: Diving into Boston Apothecary, the Internet's Deepest Rum Rabbit Hole (w/ Stephen Shellenberger)
Dec 12, 2021
41: All Aboard the Transcontinental Rum Line with Johann Jobello
Nov 28, 2021
40: Rum Myths, Misconceptions, and Marketing-Speak - Volume 1
Nov 14, 2021
39: Inside West Indies Rum Distillery with Master Distiller Don Benn
Oct 30, 2021
38: The Rum Travel Bucket List: 6 Places to Visit Before We Die
Oct 17, 2021
37: All About the Kō: Making Hawaiian Rum with Single Sugarcane Varietals (with Kyle Reutner of Kō Hana Distillers)
Oct 03, 2021
Episode #36: Six Rums That Changed Our Minds
Sep 19, 2021
Episode #35: The Making of South Africa's Mhoba Rum with Knud Strand
Sep 05, 2021
Episode #34: Meet Worthy Park’s New Senior Blender, Craig Nicholson
Aug 22, 2021
Episode #33: Six Underrated Rums You Might Have Overlooked
Aug 07, 2021
Episode #32: Inside One of the World's Best Rum Bars with Jen Akin of Rumba
Jul 24, 2021
Episode #31: Key Rums of the World with Lance Surujbally (The Lone Caner)
Jul 10, 2021
Episode #30: Behind the Bottle: The New Fiji Blend from Holmes Cay & The Rumcast (w/ Eric Kaye)
Jun 25, 2021
Episode #29: Catching Up with Martin Cate: Reopening, Rum, Secret Recipes, and More
Jun 12, 2021
Episode #28: Exploring Belizean Rum with Travellers Liquors
May 30, 2021
Episode #27: The Sugarcane Files: Cane-to-Glass Rum in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Georgia
May 15, 2021
Episode #26: Rum 201: Our Top 3 Picks for What to Drink Next
May 01, 2021
Episode #25: The Neverending Quest for the Ultimate Mai Tai with Kevin Crossman
Apr 17, 2021
Episode #24: Exploring Paranubes and the Vast Category of Mexican Rum with Francisco Terrazas
Apr 03, 2021
Episode #23: A Professional's Approach to Reviewing Rum w/ Jay West (AKA t8ke), Spirits Critic and Founder of the Aficionados Group (XXX Series)
Mar 20, 2021
Episode #22: Catching Up with Ian Burrell: Equiano Rum, The ISS Awards, and More
Mar 05, 2021
Episode #21: The Modern Era of Hampden Estate with Christelle Harris
Feb 20, 2021
Episode #20: Inside St. Lucia Distillers, Chairman's Reserve, Admiral Rodney, and More
Feb 09, 2021
Episode #19: Six Home Bar Essentials for Rum Lovers
Jan 25, 2021
Episode #18: Dr. Frank Ward Talks Barbados Rum, Mount Gay, Mount Gilboa, and More
Jan 12, 2021
Episode #17: 2020 in Review - A Look Back at Our Favorite Rums & Rum Experiences of the Year
Dec 28, 2020
Episode #16: Creating an Authentic Rum Brand with Marc Farrell, Ten To One Rum Founder/CEO
Dec 13, 2020
Episode #15: Rhum Barbancourt: Inside an Iconic Haitian Brand with CEO Delphine Gardère
Nov 27, 2020
Episode #14: How to Start a Rum Society with Jay Cocorullo, Florida Rum Society Founder
Nov 06, 2020
Episode #13: The Making of a Rum Blend with E&A Scheer
Aug 29, 2020
Episode #12: The Evolution of Hamilton Rum, the Ministry of Rum, and More with Ed Hamilton
Aug 09, 2020
Episode #11: Diving into Rhum Agricole with Spiribam's Kiowa Bryan
Jul 20, 2020
Episode #10: Inside Worthy Park and Jamaican Rum with Zan Kong
May 31, 2020
Episode #9: Disappointing Rums (and 7 Ways to Salvage Them)
May 15, 2020
Episode #8: Kate Perry Talks All Things La Maison & Velier
May 02, 2020
Episode #7: Exploring Australian Rum and Beenleigh Distillery with Steve Magarry
Apr 20, 2020
Episode #6: Our Top 9 Recommended Rum Resources — Websites, Books, and More
Apr 03, 2020
Episode #5: Dan DeHart on the Making (and Future) of Grander Rum
Mar 20, 2020
Episode #4: Richard Seale on Foursquare's Exceptional Cask Selections, the Barbados Rum GI, Naming Rums, and More
Feb 20, 2020
Episode #3: Maggie Campbell on the Evolution of Privateer Rum, Partnering with Velier, and More
Jan 28, 2020
Episode #2: Launching Holmes Cay Rum with Eric Kaye
Jan 28, 2020
Episode #1: Introducing the Rumcast
Jan 27, 2020