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

Announcing the Rum Consumers Alliance

Please read this special announcement detailing the launch of a rum advocacy group

A bottle of TCRL Jamaica HD 2012 next to a glencairn of rum on a kitchen counter

Review #027: Transcontinental Rum Line Jamaica HD 2012 Single Barrel

A reputable independent bottler's bottling of a Jamaican rum, picked by FORT

A bottle of Foursquare Sovereignty next to a glencairn of rum

Review #026: Foursquare Sovereignty

A celebration of rum and Barbados becoming a republic

A bottle of Maggie's Farm 50/50 next to a glencairn of rum on a kitchen counter

Review #025: Maggie's Farm 50/50 Dark Rum

A blend of American and Trinidadian rums

A bottle of Doctor Bird year next to a glencairn of rum on a kitchen counter

Review #024: Doctor Bird

A potentially divisive, Jamaican-sourced rum from Two James Spirits

Bapt & Clem's bottle sitting next to a glencairn filled with rum

Review #023: Bapt & Clem's Savanna 12 year

An independent release of the elusive Savanna distillery

Bottle of Real McCoy 12 year custom batch rum next to a glencairn on a countertop

Review #022: Real McCoy 12 year - Lincoln Road Custom Batch

This is the real deal: a custom batch of 12 year old rum selected by Lincoln Road

A bottle of Avuá Jequitiba Rosa next to a glencairn of cachaça on a kitchen counter

Review #021: Avuá Jequitiba Rosa

The first non-rum sugarcane spirit to be reviewed, with a unique finish

A bottle of Hampden 8 year next to a glencairn of rum on a kitchen counter

Review #020: Hampden 8 year

Our first review of this Jamaican distillery's self-released lineup

Bottle of Hamilton 86 next to a glass of rum

Review #019: Hamilton 86

A budget-friendly staple of home and professional bars alike