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What is High Ester Rum? The Complete Guide

What is High Ester Rum? The Complete Guide

High ester rum is one of the most exciting and enigmatic categories in the world of spirits. For enthusiasts and…
Grand Arôme Rum Explained — A Rising Category in Premium Spirits

Grand Arôme Rum Explained — A Rising Category in Premium Spirits

As the spotlight in the rum world has often focused on Jamaica’s bold, “high ester” style, there is another equally…
Cairns Rum: Australia’s New Distilling Frontier

Cairns Rum: Australia’s New Distilling Frontier

Cairns is fast emerging as Australia’s most compelling rum destination. Nowhere else in the country brings together such a potent…
High Ester & Grand Aroma Rums: A Shared Heritage, A New Australian Chapter

High Ester & Grand Aroma Rums: A Shared Heritage, A New Australian Chapter

Rum is a spirit of extraordinary diversity. From molasses-based styles of the Caribbean to the cane-juice traditions of the French…
Barreling and Maturation – Our Approach

Barreling and Maturation – Our Approach

Oak: The Heart of Spirit Maturation Oak has long been the chosen wood for aging fine spirits, thanks to its…
All About Rum – History, Rules & Legacy

All About Rum – History, Rules & Legacy

Ever wonder where the spirit in your glass really came from? The answer might surprise you. Rum is one of…
The Cairns Rum Company – We Only Make Rum

The Cairns Rum Company – We Only Make Rum

In an industry filled with distilleries producing a mix of gin, whisky, vodka, and liqueurs, The Cairns Rum Company stands…
The Fission Mission: Why We’ve Rejected the Global Standard for Rum

The Fission Mission: Why We’ve Rejected the Global Standard for Rum

At Cairns Rum Co., we don’t follow conventional rum production. We’ve deliberately stepped away from the global standard and built…
Chill Filtering – Why We Don’t Do It!

Chill Filtering – Why We Don’t Do It!

In the world of spirits, chill filtering is often seen as a mark of refinement — a way to make…
Light vs Heavy Rum – Understanding the Spectrum of Style

Light vs Heavy Rum – Understanding the Spectrum of Style

Not all rums are created equal. From crisp, delicate white rums to deep, aromatic heavy rums, the category spans a…
Light vs White vs Dark Rum:  Colour, Craft and Clarity

Light vs White vs Dark Rum: Colour, Craft and Clarity

A Rum can be clear, golden, or dark — but colour alone doesn’t define its character. One of the most…
The Art of Tasting Rum:  How ABV shapes Flavour, Aroma & Experience

The Art of Tasting Rum: How ABV shapes Flavour, Aroma & Experience

When it comes to fine rum, strength matters — but not in the way most people think. A rum’s alcohol…
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