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Grappa
12-03-2017 Hits:2052 Tastings 
Stefan
I went to the state owned alcohol monopoly store Wednesday this week. They had a Grappa tasting. I have had very little Grappa before. I have one not very exclusive...
Read moreRumfustian
12-03-2017 Hits:1937 Tastings Stefan
A friend of mine read an old book that mentioned a drink called Rumfustin in 'less flattering' terms. Very much so... He got curious about it and suggested we try...
Read moreBrewski Festival
28-08-2016 Hits:3193 News Administrator
I attended the first Brewski Festival, Brewskival 2016, in Helsingborg, Sweden yesterday. It was a nice event with a lot of different micro breweries invited. I liked the variety of...
Read more2016-08-25 Update
26-08-2016 Hits:3050 Site updates Administrator
Hello there... My guess is that nobody will read this. The site has been down for a looong time by now. Both due to lacking time and interest on my part...
Read moreSamtse Distillery / Army Welfare Project
02-02-2015 Hits:5791 Bhutan Administrator
Samtse Distillery / Army Welfare Project Year established: 1981 Year closed: Owner: Armed Forces of Bhutan Web page: http://www.awp.com.bt/ Mail address: awpho@druknet.bt awpsam@druknet.bt Type of still: Production capacity: 10 million cases per year Location: Samtse History: The Army Welfare Project was established in 1974 with the aim...
Read moreTotpak
02-02-2015 Hits:4277 South Africa Administrator
Totpak Year established: 1990 Year closed: Owner: The Henning family Web page: http://www.totpak.co.za/ Mail address: totpak@iafrica.com Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Ventersdorp History: Products: Coral Island Cane Spirit Vol. 43% sold in plastic sachets Fletchers Rum 43% Made from molasses and sugar cane juice Fletchers Spiced 35%...
Read moreStan Mullett
02-02-2015 Hits:4197 South Africa Administrator
Stan Mullett Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Mullet's Special Reserve 43% alc vol
Read moreSedgwick Tayler Limited
02-02-2015 Hits:3260 South Africa Administrator
Sedgwick Tayler Limited Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Mainstay
Read moreRicardo Dominion Rum Company
02-02-2015 Hits:3276 South Africa Administrator
Ricardo Dominion Rum Company Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Stellenbosch History: Ricardo Dominion Rum Company was incorporated in South Africa on June 25, 1942. Products: Copperband Original Rhumba 23% vol
Read moreRed Heart Rum
02-02-2015 Hits:3105 South Africa Administrator
Red Heart Rum Year established: Year closed: Owner: Pernod Ricard South Africa Web page: http://www.pernod-ricard.co.za/brand/red-heart-rum Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Cape Town History: Red Heart is the leading premium dark rum on the South African Market. Red Heart is double distilled...
Read moreMontego Bay Rum Company
02-02-2015 Hits:3089 South Africa Administrator
Montego Bay Rum Company Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Montego Original Blended Dark Rum
Read moreMainstay International
02-02-2015 Hits:3078 South Africa Administrator
Mainstay International Year established: 1954 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.mainstay.co.za/ Mail address: Type of still: Continuous column still Production capacity: Location: History: It was created in the cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal and originally known as 'gavine' or 'mystery liquor'. As the name...
Read moreHalewood International South Africa
02-02-2015 Hits:2939 South Africa Administrator
Halewood International South Africa Year established: 1999 Year closed: Owner: Halewood International Holdings PLC (UK) Web page: http://www.halewood.co.za/ Mail address: info@halewood.co.za Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Benoni History: Halewood International South Africa (Pty) Ltd was established in 1999 when Halewood International Holdings PLC (UK)...
Read moreGlendale Distilling Company
02-02-2015 Hits:3199 South Africa Administrator
Glendale Distilling Company Year established: Year closed: Owner: Illovo Limited Web page: http://www.illovo.co.za/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: In 2012, Illovo is Africa’s largest sugar producer and has extensive agricultural and manufacturing assets in six Southern African countries...
Read moreGilbey Distillers & Vintners
02-02-2015 Hits:4817 South Africa Administrator
Gilbey Distillers & Vintners Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Squadron A Blend of local spirits and Jamaican Rum 43% Alc Vol
Read moreEdward Snell & Co. LTD, Durban
02-02-2015 Hits:2980 South Africa Administrator
Edward Snell & Co. LTD, Durban Year established: 1848 Year closed: Owner: Family owned Web page: http://www.esnell.co.za/ Mail address: info@esnell.co.za Type of still: Production capacity: 2.5 million 9 litre equivalent cases Location: Production facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town History: Edward Snell & Co. Ltd was...
Read moreRhum Charrette
02-02-2015 Hits:3037 Reunion Administrator
Rhum Charrette Year established: 1972 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.rhum-charrette.com/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Reunion Island rum is now a stylish, sophisticated drink. A concentration movement has taken place over the years, there were 31 rum...
Read moreIsautier
02-02-2015 Hits:3170 Reunion Administrator
Isautier It is the island’s smallest and oldest distillery. This family business was set up in 1845 and is now run by the 6th generation of owners. The distillery has a...
Read moreGIE Rhums Reunion, Saint Denis
02-02-2015 Hits:3332 Reunion Administrator
GIE Rhums Reunion, Saint Denis Year established: 1972 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.rhum-charrette.com/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Rhum blanc Charrette Rhum traditionnel 49% Rhum Charrette Rhum Pour Cocktails 40% Rhum Special long drinks, punches et cocktails 45% vol Vieux...
Read moreEstablissements Rocroy
02-02-2015 Hits:2825 Reunion Administrator
Establissements Rocroy Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Rhum Rocroy 50°
Read moreDistillerie Societe J. Chatel & Cie…
02-02-2015 Hits:3798 Reunion Administrator
Distillerie Societe J. Chatel & Cie, Saint-Denis Year established: 1907 Year closed: Owner: Family owned Web page: http://www.groupechatel.com/ ttp://www.chatelboutik.com/ http://distilleriechatel.com/ Mail address: contact@distilleriechatel.com Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Sainte Marie, Ile de La Réunion History: 1907 Chatel, over a century of family tradition. Rue Juliette Dodu in Saint...
Read moreDistillerie Riviere du Mat (SORACO), Sai…
02-02-2015 Hits:3130 Reunion Administrator
Distillerie Riviere du Mat (SORACO), Sainte-Suzanne Year established: Year closed: Owner: Groupe Quartier Français Web page: http://www.rdm.gqf.com/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Saint-Benoît, Reunion History: A subsidiary of Groupe Quartier Français, Distillerie Rivière du Mât is located in the Beaufonds...
Read moreDistillerie du Quartier-Francais, Ste. S…
02-02-2015 Hits:2948 Reunion Administrator
Distillerie du Quartier-Francais, Ste. Suzanne Year established: 1923 Year closed: 1982 Owner: See below Web page: http://www.gqf.com/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Ste Suzanne, La Réunion History: Built in 1875, the sugar mill Quartier Francais was one of the most productive...
Read moreDistillerie de Vue Belle S.A.
02-02-2015 Hits:2995 Reunion Administrator
Distillerie de Vue Belle S.A. Year established: 1990 Year closed: Owner: Distillerie Jean Chatel Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: 1998 Acquisition of the Vue Belle distillery by Distllerie Jean Chatel. Products: Casse Coco - Punch coco 18% Vol. Dame Noire Dame...
Read moreUnited Spirits Producers Ltd., Bambous
02-02-2015 Hits:2736 Mauritius Administrator
United Spirits Producers Ltd., Bambous Year established: Year closed: Owner: Medine Sugar estates Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Compounded Spirit Cascavelle Special vintage 40% Delice de Canne a sucre 36% Liquor Grand Port 38% Rum Mon Plaisir 40%
Read moreRhumerie de Chamarel
02-02-2015 Hits:2842 Mauritius Administrator
Rhumerie de Chamarel Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.rhumeriedechamarel.com/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Route Royale, Chamarel, Ile Maurice History: Ideally located in fertile valley which enjoys nice weather all year round, the sugar cane fields are...
Read moreSaint Aubin
02-02-2015 Hits:2984 Mauritius Administrator
Saint Aubin Year established: 1918 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.rhumsaintaubin.com/en/ http://www.saintaubin.mu/ Mail address: info@saintaubin.mu Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Saint Aubin Ltée, Rivière des Anguilles, Mauritius History: Saint Aubin Plantation Located at southern Mauritius, the fields of Saint Aubin have been under sugar cane...
Read moreNew Goodwill Co. Ltd., Port Louis
02-02-2015 Hits:3163 Mauritius Administrator
New Goodwill Co. Ltd., Port Louis Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: ngwill@intnet.mu Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Royal Road, Tombeau Bay History: Products: Rum of Mauritius 40% Goodwill of Mauritius 40% Goodwill Rum Black Horse
Read moreMedine Sugar Estates Co.
02-02-2015 Hits:2682 Mauritius Administrator
Medine Sugar Estates Co. Year established: 1911 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.medine.com http://www.bluebayb.com Mail address: communications@medine.com Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Port-Louis, Mauritius History: Medine Limited owns and operates luxury resorts in Mauritius. It also engages in the cultivation of sugarcane. The company...
Read moreInternational Distillers (Mauritius) Ltd…
02-02-2015 Hits:2791 Mauritius Administrator
International Distillers (Mauritius) Ltd. Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.africanrum.com Mail address: info@africanrum.com Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Starr African Rum is one of the first companies to embrace the New Partners for African Development (NEPAD). In 2002...
Read moreGrays & Co., Beau Plan
02-02-2015 Hits:3902 Mauritius Administrator
Grays & Co., Beau Plan Year established: 1935 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.grays.mu Mail address: grays@grays.mu Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Beau Plan, Pamplemousses History: Established in 1935 and employing more than 400 persons, Grays Inc. Ltd is the pioneer of the...
Read moreE.C. Oxenham
02-02-2015 Hits:3021 Mauritius Administrator
E.C. Oxenham Year established: 1932 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.oxenham.bz/ http://www.oxenham.mu Mail address: eureka@intnet.mu Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Phoenix Mauritius History: In 1932, first-generation Mauritius-born Edward Clark Oxenham founded E. C. Oxenham & Cy. Ltd. and started producing wine from imported raisins...
Read moreDomaine Les Pailles
02-02-2015 Hits:2982 Mauritius Administrator
Domaine Les Pailles Year established: 1758? Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: The Domaine les Pailles have developed from a sugar estate into theme park and center of cultural and heritage. The estate...
Read moreVidzar de Nosy Be, Dzama
02-02-2015 Hits:4487 Madagascar Administrator
Vidzar de Nosy Be, Dzama Year established: 1981 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://dzama-international.com/ http://www.dzama.mg/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: No info, site under construction Products: Dzama 52% Dzama Blanche Cuvèe Prestige Dzama Cuvee Blanche 40% Dzama Cuvee Noire 43% Dzama Cuvee Speciale Donia 42% Dzama...
Read moreNorth of Hell Ville
02-02-2015 Hits:3521 Madagascar Administrator
North of Hell Ville Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Being a subtropical region Nosy Be has got a lot of sugar cane. Hence the idea was formed in 1930...
Read moreMelvino, Antananarivo
02-02-2015 Hits:2709 Madagascar Administrator
Melvino, Antananarivo Year established: Year closed: Owner: STAR Brasseries together with CASTEL from South Africa Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Ranomahery Rhum special
Read moreChu Sai
02-02-2015 Hits:3085 Madagascar Administrator
Chu Sai Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products:
Read moreUDV Kenya Ltd
02-02-2015 Hits:3405 Kenya Administrator
UDV Kenya Ltd Year established: 1962 Year closed: Owner: East African Breweries Limited (EABL) 46% / DIAGEO 54% Web page: https://www.eabl.com Mail address: info@eabl.com Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Nairobi History: UDV Kenya Ltd led sales in Kenya 2012 largely thanks to its brand...
Read moreUnited Distillery Group / Al-Ahram Bever…
02-02-2015 Hits:2724 Egypt Administrator
United Distillery Group / Al-Ahram Beverages Company Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Zottos Rhum Superieur Original Cubana Superior White Rum Alc. 40% vol
Read moreThe Nil Egypt Co.
02-02-2015 Hits:2640 Egypt Administrator
The Nil Egypt Co. Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Solever Superieur
Read moreDistillerie Zottos & Co., Alexandrie
02-02-2015 Hits:2833 Egypt Administrator
Distillerie Zottos & Co., Alexandrie Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: It was produced by Egyptian Vineyards Co., a state-owned company that was the only licensed distiller of spirits in...
Read morePelourinho
02-02-2015 Hits:2679 Cape Verde Administrator
Pelourinho Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products:
Read moreMaria Filipa Amado, Soc. Uinp. Lda
02-02-2015 Hits:2899 Cape Verde Administrator
Maria Filipa Amado, Soc. Uinp. Lda Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Praia Santiago Cape Verde History: Products: Monte Negro Rum Grogue Original
Read moreJoao A. Monteiro & Filhos, LDA., Cam…
02-02-2015 Hits:3776 Cape Verde Administrator
Joao A. Monteiro & Filhos, LDA., Campinho Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://www.caboverde.com/pages/211597.htm Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Aguardente de Santo Antao 40% vol Aguardente Nova Santo Antao 40% vol Aguardente Velha de Santo Antao 40% vol Ponche...
Read moreElisen Tolentino, Santo Antao
02-02-2015 Hits:2647 Cape Verde Administrator
Elisen Tolentino, Santo Antao Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Tolentino@cvtlecom.cv Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Established in 1508. <-------------Must check what they mean by that... Products: Aguardente Velha de Cana Sacarina 40% vol
Read moreFortaleza
Fortaleza Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products:
Eduino Santos Oliveira, Campo de Cão Paúl - Santo Antão
Eduino Santos Oliveira, Campo de Cão Paúl - Santo Antão Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Campo de Cão Paúl - Santo Antão History: Products: Tropicana Grog 43% Tropicana Grog Extra Special 43% Tropicana Rum Grog Tropicana…
From seed to sip – how rum is made
How does your rum go from a straw of grass to an expensive top shelf rum? It all begins with the tropical grass called saccharum officinarum or sugar cane. It…
History of rum
This is a very early version of this section, it's still in it's fact finding stage so just consider it a collection of notes. I am curious about the pre…
The close (and not so close) relatives of rum
Rum has a lot of relatives in the world, some are closely related and others not. Some are more or less pirate copies with the only thing making it a…
Overseas Ltd., Cotonou
Overseas Ltd., Cotonou Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Pepita Rhum Grand Arome 47°
African Distilling Company, Yaounde
African Distilling Company, Yaounde Year established: 1989 Year closed: Owner: Web page: http://adic-spirit.com/ Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: Bonabéri, Douala History: The Company was born in 1989, the main production is located in Bonaberi, Douala. The processing plant is located…
Convento
Convento Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products:
Al-Masria Al-Alameia Co.
Al-Masria Al-Alameia Co. Year established: Year closed: Owner: Web page: Mail address: Type of still: Production capacity: Location: History: Products: Superieur King Rum
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