The Rumcast

Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
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The Rumcast

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

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    A Flag Series Tasting Guide: Trying 3 New Rums from La Maison & Velier

    Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/9XzPKQV2kQU Check out the Rumcast Patreon community for more bonus content like this: patreon.com/therumcast In this free edition of our monthly bonus Patreon episode, we taste through three highly anticipated new rums in La Maison & Velier's Flag Series: Cambodia 2016: an 8-year-old pot still rum from Samai Distillery (48.7% ABV) Jamaica 2015: a 9-year-old pot still rum from Worthy Park (60.4% ABV) Fiji 2012: a 12-year-old pot still rum from South Pacific Distilleries (64.5% ABV) Tune in for some background on Cambodian rum, our thoughts on each rum, some reflections on the Flag Series as a whole, a digression on Bob Dylan, and more! Note: These samples were provided to us free of charge, and with no promise of a review or episode like this. Have you tried any of these yet? Is there one you're particularly interested in? Shoot us an email or comment and let us know! P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    48 min

  2. NOV 3

    Semi-Blind Rum Review #7: Compagnie Des Indes Trinidad 2003 (TDL)

    Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/efPj4pXerVI We're back with our semi-blind reviews series — but with a twist! In this mystery sample edition, both of us have no idea what the identity of this rum is before diving in headfirst for a review. Along the way, we offer our best guesses as to the rum's origin and key characteristics. This time, it's a 20-year-old rum from Trinidad Distillers Limited bottled by Compagnie Des Indes. Tune in to see how close we get! A special thank you to Rumcast patron Ben for providing the mystery sample. Have a listen and let us know what you think of this rum! P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    22 min

  3. OCT 27

    Introducing the Rumcast Single Cask Project: Part 1 - What's in a Name?

    Want to watch the video version of this episode? Head to YouTube to watch and subscribe: https://youtu.be/Az6e2uYGL4s Big news: we're buying a cask and branding, bottling, labeling, and releasing our own single cask rum! Throughout this process, we'll be taking you along on the journey as we conceptualize the rum, travel to the Main Rum Company in Liverpool to find the perfect cask, and do all the other stuff that goes into a first-time release. In this episode, we tackle our first creative challenge — coming up with a name for the brand / release! We discuss themes we'd like the name to capture, things we'd like to avoid, and then share ideas for names that we've brainstormed separately — including the bad, the ugly, and the...possibly OK? Have a listen and shoot us an email (host@rumcast.com), comment, or message with your thoughts, ideas, or things you'd like us to throughout the process. P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    1h 6m

  4. OCT 12

    Putting Sicilian Rum on the Map: The Making of Mater Rum & Distilleria Alma with Hugo Gallardo

    Want to watch the video version of this episode? Head to YouTube to watch and subscribe: https://youtu.be/884PXOYoaU0 In this episode, we're excited to take you inside a very new emerging rum locale — Sicily, the Italian island where Distilleria Alma is bringing back sugarcane cultivation. Since 2021, Hugo Gallardo and his co-founders have been crafting cane juice rum from multiple varietals and bottling it under the label Mater Rum. We were lucky to try multiple bottlings of Mater and can confirm that it's worthy of your interest not just because of its interesting origin, but also because it tastes pretty damn good. So obviously we had to get the full story from Hugo! We discussed: The long history of sugarcane in Sicily (and why it disappeared) How the distillery almost ended up in the Philippines The ongoing evolution of Mater's production process The differences between the yellow cane and purple cane rums Rumors of additional Sicilian rum projects from heavy hitters of the rum world Sicily's unique environment and culture What kinds of Mater releases we may see in the future Bringing Mater to the U.S. And much more! Check out Distilleria Alma's website for more info on Mater Rum: https://www.distillerialma.com/ Relevant links to the Jamaica Rum GI discussion in the intro: The Gleaner: New GI rum rules bar aging outside of Jamaica: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20241009/new-gi-rum-rules-bar-ageing-outside-jamaica Rum Wonk: Jamaica's Rum GI Changes - Overview and Analysis: https://www.rumwonk.com/p/jamaicas-rum-gi-changes-overview Rum Revelations: Jamaica GI Rumblings with a French Twist: https://www.rumrevelations.com/post/jamaica-rum-gi-rumblings-with-a-french-twist P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    1h 27m

  5. OCT 6

    RESULTS SHOW: Crowning the 2024 Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft Champion

    In this special mini-episode, we reveal the full results and official WINNER of the 2024 Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft! You can view the official results totals here (Spoiler Warning, obviously): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GA4_PEkFFA8Nj7ciWN1kEk3MyH_0xA8RnIxvjRfCdR8/edit?usp=sharing As always, THANK YOU to everyone who listened and voted, and a special shout out to our special guest participant this year, Arminder Randhawa of The Rum Revival. Be sure to follow Arminder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therumrevival And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumrevival/ Special thanks to The Auditor Reviews for his draft grades article: https://theauditorreviews.com/rumcast-3rd-annual-rum-fantasy-draft-grades/ P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    40 min

  6. SEP 22

    The 3rd Annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft

    Note: We need your help to make the most of this episode! Go to rumcast.com/vote after listening to help determine the winner of this year's Fantasy Rum Draft. Thank you! Want to watch the video version of this episode? Head to YouTube and subscribe: https://youtu.be/ZMT9r_GXk0w For the third year in a row, we're back with our annual Rumcast Fantasy Rum Draft. In this annual competition, we compete head-to-head to “draft” rums from the selection of a single online liquor store for 10 different rum categories. The goal? To create the superior “desert island” rum bar. Also, for the first time ever, we welcomed a guest to the competition! Arminder Randhawa from The Rum Revival joined us to duke it out for fantasy rum bar supremacy. Have a listen, and then head to rumcast.com/vote to help us determine the winner! As always, we'd love to hear what thoughts or questions this episode brought to mind for you. Shoot us an email or join us in Patreon for access to the Rumcast Discord community. P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    2h 18m

  7. SEP 8

    Inside PM Spirits, Providers of Geeky Rums (and More) w/ Nicolas Palazzi

    Note: Watch this episode on YouTube for video of the whole interview: https://youtu.be/WMcAPf4mS6c In this episode, we sat down with Nicolas Palazzi, the founder of PM Spirits. As a self-proclaimed "provider of geeky spirits" PM is an importer/distributor known for supplying the US with many sought-after rum releases thanks to relationships with brands like La Maison & Velier, Père Labat, Alambique Serrano, and many more. It was a fascinating conversation that touched on everything from visiting rum locales like Marie-Galante and Hampden Estate to the challenges of growing the rum category. We discussed: Nicolas's journey from working as an engineer in France to becoming a spirits importer in Brooklyn Blending rums at Hampden for an upcoming collaboration with Habitation Velier The magic of Marie-Galante rum Growing the Mexican rum category How Alambique Serrano has gotten so much early attention Authenticity in spirits Lessons from 10+ years bringing obscure spirits into the US market What he looks for when evaluating a spirits producer Why he will forever be known as Captain Cognac (despite John's attempts at new nicknames) And much more! Check out the PM Spirits website here: https://www.pmspirits.com/ As always, we'd love to hear what thoughts or questions this episode brought to mind for you. Shoot us an email or join us in Patreon for access to the Rumcast Discord community. P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

    1h 26m

  8. SEP 2

    Semi-Blind Rum Review #6: The Rhum JM Atelier Series

    Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYXt562x3oE In this edition of our Semi-Blind Reviews series, we blind taste Rhum JM Fumée Volcanique (not to be confused with Rhum JM Terroir Volcanique), followed by the other two bottles in the distillery's new Atelier series — Jardin Fruité and Épices Créoles. These are all modestly priced, lightly aged rhum agricoles that bring something new to the table for Rhum JM. Have a watch and let us know what you think of these rums! P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

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

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  • Creator
    Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Rumcast

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