NATIONAL RUM DAY: BEST RUMS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Celebrate National Rum Day with expert-recommended bottles of rum, as well as rituals and cocktail inspiration.
For Jackie Summers, a New York-based spirits industry expert (and many others in the field), there’s no real need for a holiday like National Rum Day to enjoy a pour. As the grandchild of Caribbean immigrants, rum was an integral part of my upbringing,”
WORTHY PARK GETS UK DISTRIBUTION
Distribution company Spirit Cartel has added Jamaica’s sole single estate rum producer, Worthy Park to its portfolio.
Worthy Park has its own sugar cane fields, factory and distillery all on the same 9,000 acre plot and the new deal means all of the 350-year-old producer’s rums will now be distributed throughout the UK.
CELEBRATING NATIONAL RUM DAY
On Sunday, August 16, we paused to celebrate our own Jamaican spirit in the form of National Rum Day. The afternoon was dotted with showers of blessings and all roads led to the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel for the rum-filled celebration.
RUMALICIOUS BOTTLES TO UNWRAP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
2020 will be remembered for a lot of things, but one of the positive things that should be noted is all of the excellent Rums that have been released during the year.
The ten Rums selected for this guide cover multiple countries; each selected for the unique experience they provide the imbiber and showcase some of the best expressions available during the holiday season.
GORDON CLARKE: A WORTHY MAN
We have all heard the name Worthy Park or more familiarly Rum- Bar Rum. But how much do we know about the man at the helm? Gordon Clarke can be described as a proud Jamaican who genuinely and deeply loves his country. Clarke informs that apart from attending school overseas, Jamaica has always been his home. He joined the family business at Worthy Park Estate after completing his MBA degree.
RUM OF THE YEAR 2020 – SHORTLIST
Rum of the Year 2020 – Shortlist. Now, we all know 2020 didn’t really go as we all might have expected. I’m not going to go too much into that here. I think we are all probably sick of hearing about it. I know I am.
WHAT ARE THE BEST VALUES IN RUM TODAY?
What are the best values in rum today? It’s a simple question, and every tiki-inclined drinker would like to know the answer, if only to save on their next trip to the package store. But it’s also something of a complicated topic, as any query about “value” ultimately tends to be.
THE NEW GOLD STANDARD — WORTHY PARK SELECT JAMAICA RUM
Worthy Park Select Rum is distilled, aged, bottled and blended from the Estate’s best sugarcane. Created to embody the passion and perseverance of its small but strong community.
THE PERFECT RUM PAIRINGS FOR YOUR DINNER PARTIES
Community, fellowship, and the joy of shared experiences are the perfect inspiration for hosting a Rum themed dinner. Which leads to the question: “What foods pair well with different Rums and cocktails?”
MEET ZAN KONG – WORTHY PARK ESTATE
Zan is the Commercial Manager – Spirits for Worthy Park Estate. He comes from a Chinese – Jamaican background, grew up just outside of Toronto, Canada…
