The Rumcast

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
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Explore the world of rum by hearing from the people who are shaping it.

  1. 20 juin

    The Search for the Best American Rums with Mainland Rum's Seth Benhaim

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we sat down with the founder of the only independent rum bottler exclusively focused on sourcing rums from the United States, Seth Benhaim of Mainland Rum. Since launching a little over a year ago, Mainland Rum has released some of the longest aged American rums to hit the market in recent years, including a 10-year-old Louisiana and a 9-year-old California to go along with releases sourced from Georgia and Florida. With their first unaged release from a Minnesota distillery set to hit the market soon, we figured it was a good time to catch up and learn more about Mainland's vision. We discussed: Arriving at the idea to focus solely on American rum The challenge of sourcing longer aged rums from craft distilleries Negative perceptions associated with the category The double-edged sword of releasing rums from closed distilleries First impressions of Mainland's unaged "S. Pombe" release sourced from Black Frost Distilling The future of the American rum category And more Have a listen and let us know your thoughts or questions! Learn more about Mainland Rum on their website.

    1 h 25 min

  2. 6 juin

    Classic Daiquiris: Which Rum Makes the Best One?

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. This episode is the first entry in our ongoing Daiquiri Bracket series. Join us for a head-to-head showdown between 8 rums to see which one makes the best daiquiri in the classic category — the crisp, clean, refreshing style of daiquiri that made the drink famous worldwide. Can anything top the beloved Cuban Havana Club? Are Bacardi rums as bland as their reputation among rum nerds would imply? Should multicountry blends belong in this category? Do pot stills have a place if we stretch our definition of "classic" a bit? We tackled all these questions and more as we tasted our way through daiquiris made with the following rums: Havana Club 3 Don Q Cristal Bacardi Heritage Bacardi Superior Hamilton White 'Stache Diplomatico Planas Flor de Caña Extra Seco Ron Barceló Blanco Have a listen to find out which rums reigned supreme! And let us know...do you have a favorite among these?

    1 h 20 min

  3. 23 mai

    The Rumcast Daiquiri Bracket Part 1: The 32-Rum Selection Show

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. We've got something totally different for you today — a new series of episodes to determine the ultimate daiquiri rums currently available in the (mostly U.S.) market! We're calling it the Rumcast Daiquiri Bracket, AKA The Daiq Braiq™. 32 rums will compete across 4 different categories of daiquiri rum styles. This episode is all about determining which 32 rums make the cut, and we need your help! During the episode we select our 28 top picks, leaving 1 open slot remaining in each category. Your job after listening is to vote on each category’s final rum. Here's the link to make your voice heard (it includes spoilers of the rums we selected, so be sure to listen first!): Submit Your People's Choice Votes Be sure to listen and send in your picks by Wednesday, May 27! Excited for all your thoughts and hot takes on this one. Cheers!

    1 h 25 min

  4. 30 avr.

    Behind The Rums of Mexico Series with Jason Cox

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we caught up with Alambique Serrano founder Jason Cox about his latest project, The Rums of Mexico — a wide ranging series of rums sourced from aguardienteros and distilleries across Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Jalisco. We recently shared our thoughts on these rums in a bonus episode, but this interview with Jason gave us a chance to learn much more about the stories behind the rums, including: How the project came about The great (and not-so-great) rums Jason tried along the way to partnering with the 4 producers featured in these releases Why he sourced his first molasses-based rum, Melaza con Muck, for this series The wild flavor profile of "Caldo" Each producer's backstory The inspiration behind the label artwork Aging plans And more! Plus, we also caught up on all things Alambique Serrano and discussed what's next for the brand — including the upcoming second wave of Vida Nativa rums. You can learn more about The Rums of Mexico on their website. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts or questions!

    1 h 21 min

  5. 4 avr.

    Blind Tasting & Selecting La Maison & Velier's Next Flag Series Rums

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. This episode is something fun we've never done before: Kate Perry (La Maison & Velier) and Brett Kozinn (PM Spirits) presented us with 7 mystery samples that are all candidates for the next wave of Flag Series releases for the U.S. market. We tasted through them together, debated our favorites, and attempted to guess origins before the exciting reveals, all while discussing all the factors that go into selecting rums like this for release. It was a super fun experience, and a cool sneak peek at what's to come from La Maison & Velier. Give it a listen and let us know how we did! We'd also love to know which of these rums sounded the most intriguing to you. Send us an email or comment on social to let us know.

    2 h 3 min

  6. 8 mars

    Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 2: Jamaica Rum GI Debates, Aging Myths, and History vs. Tradition

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Foursquare's Richard Seale and Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador. In this episode, we discussed common misconceptions of the Jamaica Rum GI, including a fascinating deep dive into the history of Jamaican rum aging overseas, media coverage of the story, and what might happen next. If you missed Part 1 on Richard and Ian's latest rum project, you can check it out here. You can listen to our previous episode on the Jamaica Rum GI with Christopher Gentles of the Spirits Pool Association here.

    1 h 15 min

  7. 1 mars

    Richard Seale & Ian Burrell Part 1: Their New Project, the Future of Foursquare's ECS, & More

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. In this episode we sat down with the dynamic duo of Foursquare's Richard Seale and the Global Rum Ambassador himself, Ian Burrell, for a conversation that covered so much ground we broke it into two parts. In Part 1, we discuss their new project that's been years in the making, other collaborations on the horizon, the future of Foursquare's Exceptional Cask Selection series, and much more. Keep an eye out for Part 2 next week. Cheers!

    1 h 19 min

  8. 26 janv.

    Our Top 8 Predictions & Questions for Rum in 2026

    Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. It's time for our annual predictions for the rum world in 2026, but with a slight format twist. Rather than just making predictions, we also include the biggest rum-related questions on our minds as we head into another year. What rum predictions or questions do you have for the next 12 months? Hit us up via email or social and let us know!

    1 h 26 min
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Explore the world of rum by hearing from the people who are shaping it.

Informations

  • Création
    Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    166
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Site web de l’émission
    The Rumcast

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