The 14 Best Rums To Drink Right Now (But Not All At Once)

No, the article isn’t about rum cocktails, but this picture of the Witches’ Sabbath cocktail at NYC’s swingin’ new tiki spot Paradise Lost is much more eye-catching than any bottle. (Photo by me)

The opportunity to write a round-up article (also known as a listicle) for one publication or another always brings with it mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’s a lot of work — writing a bunch of capsule reviews is, for me at least, tougher than writing one in-depth review. Plus there are many more opportunities to get facts wrong and/or to piss off the enthusiasts who either don’t like what I included, or are outraged that I didn’t include their bottle of choice. That said, it’s also a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on brands that I consider deserving. It’s also a great excuse to taste their products, whether it’s the first time or the hundredth.

So with that in mind, enjoy my latest rummy round-up for the good folks at Robb Report. It’s actually an update of last year’s round-up, but about half the entries have been changed, and more importantly, some factual errors have been corrected. Worth a read, wouldn’t you say? And come on, who doesn’t need to know more about this wonderful and ridiculously complex category! Link is -> HERE <-, have at it.