National Rum Day 2025 — How to Celebrate August 16th the Right Way | The Liquor Connoisseur®
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National Rum Day is August 16th — and rum is the most underappreciated major spirits category in the United States. Crystal and Roger have made the case for premium rum in every review they've done. Here's how to pour it properly.
The Pour That Converts People
Mount Gay Black Barrel. Barbados rum finished in bourbon barrels — vanilla, caramel, tropical fruit. If someone in your life thinks they don't like rum, this is the bottle you hand them. They'll be wrong within one sip.
The Premium Sip
Ten to One Caribbean White Rum. Multi-island Caribbean blend from a Black-owned brand. This is not a mixer — it's a sipping rum that permanently changes how you think about white rum. Crystal and Roger called it one of the most impressive spirits in the white rum category at any price.
The Story Pour
MurMur Rum. Fermented with mango instead of water — a genuinely unique production philosophy that shows up clearly in the glass. Founder Shammah Joy joined Crystal and Roger for the full story. The kind of rum that makes you ask questions.
The World's Best Value Rum
Flor de Caña. Nicaraguan rum aged at the base of an active volcano using volcanic spring water. One of the most decorated rums in competition history. B Corp certified sustainable producer. Crystal and Roger reviewed it and called it essential for serious rum enthusiasts.
5 Things Most People Get Wrong About Rum
1. Dark color doesn't mean better quality — many dark rums use caramel coloring added after aging. 2. White rum is not just a cocktail mixer — premium white rums like Ten to One are serious sipping spirits. 3. Rum doesn't have to be sweet — agricole rums made from fresh cane juice are dry and grassy. 4. Age statements on rum are less regulated than whiskey — '12-year' can mean different things on different bottles. 5. Caribbean islands all produce distinctly different rums — Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad, and Puerto Rico each have distinct regional characters.
Every Rum Crystal and Roger Have Reviewed
→ Best Rums Reviewed — Ranked
→ Rum 101 — The Complete Guide
→ Rum FAQ — Most-Asked Questions Answered
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