Tasting Gang Vol 2: Get acquainted with sipping rums!

Artisan rums, fair to say still relatively unbeknownst to many, reflects very much the quintessence of spirit making. 

Highly varied in styles and distinctively different from any other spirit, rum carries the legacy of history and tradition, while embracing innovation and creativity.

In the context of Singapore, perhaps rum is more familiarly associated in our minds as a mixing spirit we all know a bit too well from our younger days. But it is a lot than that - artisan rums demonstrate the calibre of what it can be; the intrinsic quality of the spirit itself in its smell and taste, its versatility in ways to drinks it and food pairings, and very importantly, how it can enhance many types of social settings and create the exact atmosphere you’re aiming for.

Sipping aged rums is a serious treat for anyone, with fantastic price points catering to a vast spectrum of budget range and the overall positive receptiveness of the 'rum profile' that agrees with not only seasoned whisky drinkers, but even with the 'novice palate'. Some might even argue that rum is a better gateway to spirits as a whole than 'gateway whiskies' are to artisan whiskies - simply because rum is so approachable. You’ll have to try it to see what we mean.

With sugarcane as the base - be it molasses, cane juice, or cane syrup - coupled with exciting yeast practices (hello wild yeast!), long fermentation hours and and some play-around with tropical ageing vs. continental ageing, aged rums are punchy, weighty, potent and packed with flavours.

Full of depth and complexities to uncover, artisan rum is truly an eclectic mix of know-how and a perfect convergence of nature in every step of its production process.

In Tasting Gang Vol 2, we explore sipping rums of varying origins, and with that comes the different styles and expressions. The selection is also versatile in terms of ways to drink and doesn't not break the bank - showing you how it can be much more than just a fleeting experience, but a potential staple choice instead.

Come join us this October!