Enjoying Rum: A Tasting Guide and Journal

This informative reference meets tasting journal teaches spirit enthusiasts how to deeply appreciate drinking rum of all kinds.

From classic to new-generation rums hailing from countries around the world, this book gives you the information you need to enjoy rum with knowledge. Whether you are a straight-up sipper or a frozen-with-an-umbrella-drink type, Enjoying Rum offers a hands-on guide and reference to the world of rum and its many varieties and tastes.

With the growth of rum distilleries worldwide, this spirit is surpassing its reputation as just a spirit to mix in an island cocktail. The days of Captain Morgan’s being the only option are long gone and savvy spirit aficionados are developing a newfound respect and love for this once-swashbuckling spirit. There are now subtle and distinct flavor variations and nuances in rum options that hail from diverse regions around the globe. The premium rum market is growing fast as a segment of the spirits market both in the US and abroad.

Enjoying Rum offers insight into the growing world of this versatile liquor—with its complex flavors tastes and classic cocktails that are synonymous with relaxation. With this book in hand, you may be inclined to make rum your spirit of choice as you:

• Discover rum's dry, sweet, rich, and mellow variations
• Choose from a collection of classic cocktail recipes
• Follow tasting notes on a full range of rums

Enjoying Rum is the perfect gift for your rum-loving friends (or just for yourself!)—no matter what flavor path they choose.

Frank Flannery is a writer living on the New Jersey coast. A lifelong spirit enthusiast, the booming alcohol industry is among his favorite topics to explore.  He writes to share his formidable and growing knowledge on a wide variety of spirits and distillers, from artisanal small batches to nationally distributed classics.