About this episode

The episode features a tasting of modern daiquiri rums as part of the Rumcast Daiquiri Bracket series.

Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. It's time: we're back with the second entry in our series to determine the best daiquiri rums available on the market, the Rumcast Daiquiri Bracket! This time, we're breaking down the "modern" portion of the bracket. Compared to the "classic daiquiri" rums in round one, these rums are typically more flavor-forward, and often composed of both pot and column still rums from multiple countries. Some of them also feature aged (and unfiltered) components. From heavy favorites like Probitas, to overlooked gems like Worthy Park Silver, to unavoidable bar staples like Planteray 3 Stars, to newcomers like Grander Cane Harvest, we put them all to the test to see what stood out and what disappointed. Here's the full rum list: Probitas / Veritas, the collaboration between Foursquare Distillery and Hampden Estate Holmes Cay Fiji Single Blended Rum (the people's choice vote winner!) Hamilton Breezeway Blend Planteray 3 Stars Worthy Park Silver Banter White Rum Transcontinental Rum Line…

People in this episode

Hosts: Will Hoekenga, John Gulla

Topics covered

• daiquiris
• rum tasting
• cocktails
• mixology
• spirits

Keywords

• daiquiri
• rum
• mixology
• cocktails
• spirits
• tasting
• bracket

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foursquare Distillery, Hampden Estate

Products: Probitas, Holmes Cay Fiji Single Blended Rum, Hamilton Breezeway Blend, Planteray 3 Stars, Worthy Park Silver, Banter White Rum, Transcontinental Rum Line, High Seas, Grander Cane Harvest

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