On the rum
Ian Burrell
Self-described 'Rum Ambassador' Ian Burrell is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on cane spirits. When he's not travelling the world unearthing new distilleries, he can be found managing the riotous rum shack Cottons in North London. He's also founder of Rumfest, the world's biggest rum festival, which takes place every autumn in London.
My Trojan Horse to Vodka !!!
01-04-2012 | Category: England Vodka Rum & Cachaca USA Business News RussiaLet’s get one thing straight. I DON’T HATE ALL VODKAS » More
The Holy Grail of the Far East !!!
27-01-2012 | Category: Rum & Cachaca Opinions News AsiaIf you were a Luxury brand owner and there was one country in world that you could wish your brand to be successful in, which country would you choose ? » More
World Class Global Finals...A rum ambassadors view ! Day 0
11-07-2011 | Category: Rum & Cachaca Cocktails Competitions Events People IndiaReserve brands are always looking to "raise the bar", when it comes to cocktails, competitions and spiritual events. Here is an insight into one of the world's premiere cocktail competition » More
VODKAFEST !!!
13-04-2011 | Category: England Vodka Rum & Cachaca USA Opinions News RussiaOn Friday April 1st April 2011, a momentous event was announced but caused a rippling effect within the spirits industry. » More
Raiders of the Lost Rum
12-01-2011 | Category: England Rum & CachacaA 200 year old rum discovered in Leeds! » More
A Judging Opinion
29-03-2010 | Category: England Rum & Cachaca USA Cocktails Opinions EventsThis week was all about judging competitions. The weekend started in the sunny surroundings of Puerto Rico, for the annual Taste of Rum festival. » More
In persuit of the sugarcane spirit
16-02-2010 | Category: Europe Rum & Cachaca Events PeopleYeah Yeah. As if it wasn’t enough that I’m frequently in a town near you, because I get to travel around the world spreading the gospel according to rum, I now find myself writing this blog on….you guessed it, RUM !!! Well not only on rum. There are a few other things that catch my eyes, nose and palate while building up my air miles; but the sugarcane spirit is usually paramount » More
