Whiskey Lovers: It's Time To Start Drinking Rum

The Gear Patrol Podcast

Will Price gives us the download on why rum is finally having its moment.

Episode Navigation:

• 01:20 – Rum Is Excellent and Rum Is Complex
• 02:28 – Why Is This Rum's Moment?
• 04:40 – Has Good Rum Always Been As Prevalent As It Is Now?
• 07:40 – What Is Rum, Exactly?
• 08:39 – Light Rum vs. Dark Rum, and Other Varieties
• 12:28 – Isn't Rum Super Sweet Tasting?
• 14:55 – Why Will Considers Rum a "Loose Cannon"
• 17:25 – How Are We Supposed To Drink Rum? Neat? On The Rocks?
• 20:28 – The Fascinating Good and Dark History of Rum
• 21:25 – Why You Have to Buy Hampden Great House, "The Pappy of Rum"
• 24:05 – A Word on Age Statements, Rum Labels, and Prices
• 28:10 – How Will and His Team Picks Rums to Recommend
• 30:45 – Some Rums at Different Price Points That You Should Look Into
• 33:10 – Final Tips About Finding Interesting Rum Bottles

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