122: 2024 Favorites: Our Top Rums, Distilleries, and Bottlers of the Year
Want to see video of this episode? Go here to watch on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/d_xo-TGDuq0 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. Happy holidays and New Year (in advance), everyone! In our fifth (!) annual Year in Review episode we take a look back at our favorite rums of the year in the following categories: Unaged molasses rum Unaged cane juice rum Aged rum (5 years or less) Aged rum (Over 5 years) “New to me” rum Best value rum Most surprising rum Overall rum Plus, we each throw in picks for Distillery of the Year and Bottler of the Year, along with another round of "Am I the a**hole for being lower on this rum?" and another classic rum-themed holiday tune from John Gulla. Have a listen, and let us know your favorites in these categories from the past year! Also, what did we miss? What were we too high or low on? We'd love to hear your takes. The List (Spoilers Ahead!) . . . . . . . . . . . Unaged Rum (Molasses): Will: Pelée’s Fury Martinique Grand Arôme Rum from Raising Glasses John: Pelée’s Fury Martinique Grand Arôme Rum from Raising Glasses Unaged Rum (Cane Juice): Will: Alambique Serrano — Cartier 30 John: Alambique Serrano — Cartier 30 Aged Rum (5 Years or Less): Will: Hampden Estate Great House 2024 John: Ghana 2020 from Down Island Spirits Aged Rum (Over 5 Years): Will: Fiji 2012 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier John: Cambodia 2016 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier “New to Me” Rum: Will: O Reizinho Limited Edition White Rum John: The category of UK Rum Value Rum: Will: Shakara 12-Year John: Shakara 12-Year Most Surprising Rum: Will: Unaged Rum from Line 44 Distillery John: Ten To One Five Origin Select “Am I the A**hole?" Rum: Will: El Dorado High Ester Blend John: El Dorado High Ester Blend Overall Rum: Will: Alambique Serrano Blend #3: Matadiablo John: Fiji 2012 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier Distillery of the Year: Will: Krassel Family Distillery (Alambique Serrano / Cañada) John: Krassel Family Distillery (Alambique Serrano / Cañada) Bottler of the Year: Will: Raising Glasses John: La Maison & Velier