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The latest posts, reviews, and news from the Memphis Rum Club.

Review #155: Rhum JM VO

Three years in a charred bourbon cask leaves a mark on this rhum

Review #154: Holmes Cay Belize 2006 16 year

Fruits and spice come out in this 100% tropically-aged column still rum

Review #153: Hampden Great House 2023 Edition

Two mid-level marques comprise this annual Jamaican rum blend

Review #152: Clairin Le Rocher

Translated as "the rock", this clairin was produced in Haiti's Nord department

Review #151: Hamilton 151

This high-proof review looks at a staple bottle for crafting tropical drinks

Review #150: Foursquare Nobiliary

Mark XII of the Exceptional Cask Selection series is another expression of the 2005 vintage

Review #149: El Amparo Ron Equatorial

A first look at a still-strength rum from Ecuador

Review #148: Privateer Queen's Share P168

This rum was redistilled in a style traditionally used in cognac production

Review #147: Hampden 8 Marks Collection - DOK

DOK contains 1500-1600 g/hLAA of esters, the maximum allowed under Jamaican law

Review #146: Hampden 8 Marks Collection - C<>H

C<>H contains 1300-1400 g/hLAA, and uses high amounts of dunder and muck in production