From the origin of sugarcane through fermentation, distillation, aging and blending, this book takes the reader by the hand and shows vividly the entire process behind the creation of rum.
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An around the world voyage, exploring the world's distilleries of rum, rhum or ron. Bon voyage. -- Malcolm Colin Atherton, West Indies Spirits
Ayala writes passionately about a spirit that is as elegant and sophisticated as the finest cognac, brandy and bourbon. -- Greg Morago, The Hartford Courant
Kudos to the leading guru of rum. This is a "must have" for any self-respecting rum enthusiast. -- Robert Plotkin, Author, Consultant - Bar Media
Ayala writes passionately about a spirit that is as elegant and sophisticated as the finest cognac, brandy and bourbon. -- Greg Morago, The Hartford Courant
Kudos to the leading guru of rum. This is a "must have" for any self-respecting rum enthusiast. -- Robert Plotkin, Author, Consultant - Bar Media
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After almost a decade of writing about rum, I find myself converted into a "rum preacher," always trying to improve people's opinion about my favorite distilled spirit.
Looking back, I can see how this happened. For centuries after its invention, society's upper class considered rum to be a drink fit for sailors, dockhands, rowdies and such. "Fifteen men on the Dead Man's chest, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum" comes to mind as one of Robert Louis Stevenson's most quoted phrases.
Despite its origin on the island of Barbados in 1703, England's Commission on Whiskey and Other Potable Spirits did not accept rum as a spirit until 1909! It is no wonder why rum has always faced an up-hill battle when it comes to convincing people of its high quality.
As I write these words, I realize that society and consumers are changing. More restaurants (from small eateries to five star establishments) are starting to carry wider selections of rum, distilleries are expanding and diversifying their product line to reflect new and evolving trends, and the mass media is more eager to jump on rum related stories and events.
Beverage retail experts suggest the reason for the move is an ever-changing shift in the metaphorical "spot light" which graces individual liquor segments from time to time. Single Malts have been under it, so have Vodkas and Tequilas. Is rum next on the list? Experts all agree it is. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Everything you wanted to know about Rum is here.,
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This review is from: The Rum Experience (Paperback)
(Submitted to the author by Mrs. Viola Davis, PhD from Barbados, British West Indies). "I think the subtitle of this charming book about Rum; The Rum Experience/The Complete Rum Reference, is so apt. It epitomizes the theme and spirit (pun intended) of the book, while "Experience" conjures up to us the image of "the observing eye", the practical knowledge which the author uses to peer into the fascinating story of Rum, it is the word "Reference", which suggests ,authoritative. The author wields a sure hand in disseminating the information. It is with confidence that he gives of his knowledge of the subject. This is a painstaking description of the process, from which the end product.....Rum, comes.One look at the Contents of this book, gives the reader the assurance that the information which he seeks is available. One is led through the definition of Rum, its origins, and the sweet facts of the matter. Many questions are answered. Everything you wanted to know about Rum is here. What is the process by which sugarcane becomes Rum? What does distillation mean? How many types of Rum do we know? How is Rum rated? What criteria are used for rating Rum? Add to this the historical events associated with Rum, the role of rum in both the British and American Navies, Prohibition and Rum Wars. What a mix!! As if all this were not enough we have a list of Rums by countries, Rum tasting sponsored by the famous Caribbean Week Newspaper, and most interesting ,an indication that there is something here for everyone there are recipes both for Rum drinks and for cooking with Rum. I would buy this book just for the Rum in History Section. It is so informative. Needless to say, if you are a serious researcher after the truth about Rum, this book encourages further research. Just turn to the Company Directory, Index and Bibliography and there you will satisfy this urge to know more. What makes this book as enjoyable an exercise as sipping good Rum, is the obvious delight or should I say passion, for the subject ,which the author exhibits. This is a book which you must purchase to add to your research library. Anyone wants to argue about Rum after tasting a few samples? Bring out The Rum Experience, by Luis Ayala and settle the dispute."
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