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.
Rum Crying Wolf !!!
23-04-2013 | Category: Rum & Cachaca South America NewsMany people thought that this was anther of my famous April Fools jokes. After Vodkafest & Gannibal, the rum flavoured vodka had duped thousands of people worldwide, no wonder that many people thought that the idea of me venturing down to Antarctica to promote rum was one joke too many. » More
Rum is Fun and Champagne is on the wane according to British shoppers.
14-03-2013 | Category: Rum & Cachaca Champagne Sparkling England NewsAccording to The Office for National Statistics, which bases its monthly calculation of inflation on 700 goods and services throughout Great Britain, Rum is Fun and Champagne is on the wane » More
Campari sprints to grab Jamaican gold !!!
03-09-2012 | Category: Rum & Cachaca News ItalyIn the year of the Olympics it seems fitting that the Italian spirits company, The Campari Group, won gold by winning the race to the Jamaica gold 1st prize called Appleton Rum. » More
My Trojan Horse to Vodka !!!
01-04-2012 | Category: Vodka Rum & Cachaca Business USA England 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: Opinions Rum & Cachaca Asia NewsIf 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: Cocktails Competitions Events Rum & Cachaca 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: Opinions Vodka Rum & Cachaca USA England 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: Rum & Cachaca EnglandA 200 year old rum discovered in Leeds! » More
A Judging Opinion
29-03-2010 | Category: Cocktails Opinions Events Rum & Cachaca USA EnglandThis week was all about judging competitions. The weekend started in the sunny surroundings of Puerto Rico, for the annual Taste of Rum festival. » More
