Here are brief descriptions and tasting notes on five rums the IWSC judging deemed essential for a home bar and the perfect base for rum cocktails.

Spiced rum is one of those rather contentious ingredients that people have strong feelings about — though personally I love it in certain drinks, and I swear by using spiced rum in an Espresso ...

When you’re ready to whip up a Spiced Rum Painkiller, have the following on hand: Are you mixing up cream of coconut and coconut cream? They sound similar, but for your cocktail, the distinction ...

“A dry (sweet) expression, well rounded and balanced, with fruity characters including juicy peaches, green and white pears, green grapes, honeydew melon and more.” – Glass of Bubbly Food Pairing: ...

So whether you’re sipping it neat or mixing it into your favourite cocktail, The Kraken Black Cherry and Madagascan Vanilla Black Spiced Rum is good choice for your kitchen cupboards or bar cart.

Today is Mardi Gras, the yearly New Orleans tradition that's a great excuse to celebrate and throw a fun party and mix up ...