# Blog **URL:** https://community.rumx.com/c/blog/54.md [Latest](https://community.rumx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.rumx.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Blog category](https://community.rumx.com/t/about-the-blog-category/5147)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/about-the-blog-category/5147 "2022-09-01T11:49:04Z")
Long-form reads from the RumX team and selected community contributors: producer profiles, tasting deep-dives, festival reports, sammler-guides. Comment threads are open, debate is welcome. If you want to pitch a piece, … --- ## [Rum interviews - ask your questions!](https://community.rumx.com/t/rum-interviews-ask-your-questions/32854)
**Author:** [@Florent\_Apl](https://community.rumx.com/u/Florent_Apl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rum-interviews-ask-your-questions/32854 "2026-10-18T21:38:48Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m working on a serie of interviews I would like to conduct with personnalities of the rum world, starting with some independent bottlers. The format would be inspired from Rumporter, with one main differe… --- ## [Vagabond Spirits - a community-driven interview with Nicolas Petit](https://community.rumx.com/t/vagabond-spirits-a-community-driven-interview-with-nicolas-petit/33408)
**Author:** [@Florent\_Apl](https://community.rumx.com/u/Florent_Apl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/vagabond-spirits-a-community-driven-interview-with-nicolas-petit/33408 "2026-08-17T12:47:36Z")
Here’s the first interview of a series dedicated to rum personalities. Unlike most interviews, this one leveraged the RumX community curiosity to come up with highly specific questions, and is aimed to satisfy both ne… --- ## [Rum Collecting for Beginners](https://community.rumx.com/t/rum-collecting-for-beginners/31080)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rum-collecting-for-beginners/31080 "2026-05-15T08:46:04Z")
Part 1 of the RumX Collector Series, drawing on data from over 50,000 registered RumX users. --- ## [Barrel Aged Thoughts is back!](https://community.rumx.com/t/barrel-aged-thoughts-is-back/30729)
**Author:** [@FlorianRedbeard](https://community.rumx.com/u/FlorianRedbeard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/barrel-aged-thoughts-is-back/30729 "2026-05-06T19:46:12Z")
Guten Morgen, seit heute ist die erste Review auf Barrel Aged Thoughts seit fast zwei Jahren online und ich habe mir dazu natürlich direkt einen Kracher vorgenommen, den einige von euch ja auch bereits im Glas hatten: de… --- ## [RumX Awards 2025: Best Spirit Drinks](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-spirit-drinks/27368)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-spirit-drinks/27368 "2025-12-27T16:45:55Z")
Your starting point? https://rumx.com/en/awards/2025/best-spirit-drink Let’s be honest: almost all of us began our rum journey with a sweet or spiced variety. And even today, there are days when just such a “soul soothe… --- ## [🏆 The RumX Community Awards 2025 are LIVE!](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-rumx-community-awards-2025-are-live/27364)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-rumx-community-awards-2025-are-live/27364 "2025-12-22T21:14:33Z")
Dear Community, Hold on to your glasses—the time has come! :tumbler\_glass: After 12 months of tasting, reviewing, and debating, we are proud to launch the RumX Community Awards 2025. Based on 60,670 reviews from 48,… --- ## [RumX Awards 2025: Best Indie Bottlers](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-indie-bottlers/27365)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-indie-bottlers/27365 "2025-12-08T16:03:14Z")
Who do you trust blindly? Independent bottlers are often a matter of trust. You’re not just buying the rum, you’re buying the taste and nose of the person who selected the barrel. So here’s the question for you: Which … --- ## [RumX Awards 2025: Most Popular Rums](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-most-popular-rums/27369)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-most-popular-rums/27369 "2025-12-07T19:28:26Z")
Mainstream or niche? The numbers don’t lie: these rums have moved the masses. Do you agree with this ranking? Are you “Team Botucal” and always have the winner in your house, or are you surprised by the masses’ taste and… --- ## [RumX Awards 2025: Best Classic Rums](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-classic-rums/27367)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-classic-rums/27367 "2025-12-05T21:08:58Z")
Your “safe bets”? https://rumx.com/en/awards/2025/best-classic-rums Not every day calls for a complex single cask tasting and hours of analysis. Sometimes you just want a damn good drink in your glass. --- ## [RumX Awards 2025: Best Blended Rums](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-blended-rums/27366)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 8:27am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2025-best-blended-rums/27366 "2025-12-05T08:27:51Z")
Perfect harmony? Single casks often take center stage among “nerds,” but this year’s winners impressively demonstrate that when a master of his craft blends different components, the result is greater than the sum of i… --- ## [Gesucht Rumclub Private Selektion The Two Worlds](https://community.rumx.com/t/gesucht-rumclub-private-selektion-the-two-worlds/26795)
**Author:** [@Slavko](https://community.rumx.com/u/Slavko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/gesucht-rumclub-private-selektion-the-two-worlds/26795 "2025-11-09T23:00:39Z")
Bin seit längerer Zeit nach der suche Rumclub Private Selektion Edition 7 The Two Worlds Wenn jemand eine Flache übrig hat oder möchte seine zum guten Preis verkaufen einfach melden Wenn Interesse besteht wäre ich bere… --- ## [Navy rum: Everything you need to know](https://community.rumx.com/t/navy-rum-everything-you-need-to-know/25985)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/navy-rum-everything-you-need-to-know/25985 "2025-10-21T18:14:14Z")
From the Royal Navy’s daily “Tot” to the legendary Black Tot Day, navy rum is liquid history. Learn the story, debunk the most persistent myths, and discover the characterful and rare bottles that make this style immo… --- ## [Gesucht: Glasflasche Oslo Apothek](https://community.rumx.com/t/gesucht-glasflasche-oslo-apothek/25762)
**Author:** [@Chrischi78](https://community.rumx.com/u/Chrischi78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/gesucht-glasflasche-oslo-apothek/25762 "2025-09-24T13:12:55Z")
Hi, brauche mal das geballte Wissen dieses Forums. Wir planen die Abfüllung unseres eigenen Apfelbrandes von unsere Streuobstwiese und dafür suchen wir die Glasflasche „Oslo Apothek“ in einer Stückzahl von ca 100 Stck. … --- ## [🏆 RumX Awards 2024: Best rums of the year](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2024-best-rums-of-the-year/20069)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2024-best-rums-of-the-year/20069 "2024-12-25T13:03:39Z")
Welcome back to the second part of our RumX Awards 2024: --- ## [Blog: How to taste rum?](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-how-to-taste-rum/10148)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-how-to-taste-rum/10148 "2024-12-22T12:00:29Z")
Stepping into the RumX community is like opening the door to a world where the magic of rum takes center stage. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or dipping your toes into the waters of rum appreciation, understanding… --- ## [🚨 Exciting Pre-Order: Swell de Spirits' New Rums on RumX](https://community.rumx.com/t/exciting-pre-order-swell-de-spirits-new-rums-on-rumx/15445)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/exciting-pre-order-swell-de-spirits-new-rums-on-rumx/15445 "2024-11-13T14:52:49Z")
Hello RumX Community, Get ready to pre-order some exceptional rums from Swell de Spirits, renowned for their unique offerings showcased during our last RumX Masterclass. Dive into the details of these exclusive spirits,… --- ## [What's the best Caroni of all time? 🏆](https://community.rumx.com/t/whats-the-best-caroni-of-all-time/14406)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/whats-the-best-caroni-of-all-time/14406 "2024-03-31T19:44:54Z")
Can you remember the feeling of excitement before trying your favorite rum for the first time? Or how about the amazing moment when you finally got to taste that rare rum you’ve been hunting for? We’re excited to see … --- ## [Exploring Cuban Rum with César Martí](https://community.rumx.com/t/exploring-cuban-rum-with-cesar-marti/12075)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/exploring-cuban-rum-with-cesar-marti/12075 "2024-01-24T22:48:16Z")
César Martí, a renowned Cuban rum master, shares insights into the creation of Eminente’s Gran Reserva Edition N°1. Martí discusses his Cuban heritage and the traditional techniques used in crafting this exceptional r… --- ## [RumX Awards 2023: Best rums (+ win a sample set 🎁)](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2023-best-rums-win-a-sample-set/12700)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2023-best-rums-win-a-sample-set/12700 "2024-01-24T14:08:03Z")
Welcome back to the second part of our 2023 RumX Awards, our yearly roundup of the most notable rums as experienced by our community. These awards represent an extensive analysis of the data collected from reviews sub… --- ## [RumX Awards 2023: Most tasted](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2023-most-tasted/12842)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2023-most-tasted/12842 "2023-12-18T18:18:33Z")
Welcome to the final part of the RumX Awards 2023, where we broaden our horizon beyond the ultra-premium segment and explore the current big picture in the world of rum. This part aims to provide a comprehensive overv… --- ## [RumX Awards 2023: Best independent bottlers](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2023-best-independent-bottlers/12617)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rumx-awards-2023-best-independent-bottlers/12617 "2023-12-11T14:57:14Z")
As 2023 comes to an end, it’s time for something big in the world of rum – the RumX Awards 2023! We’re doing it a bit early this year, right in December’s festive season, perfect for trying out rums. Get ready to chec… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: September 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-september-2023/11259)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-september-2023/11259 "2023-10-30T20:17:41Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: July 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-july-2023/10014)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-july-2023/10014 "2023-10-09T22:23:34Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: August 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-august-2023/10472)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-august-2023/10472 "2023-10-09T22:21:12Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: June 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-june-2023/9373)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-june-2023/9373 "2023-07-16T12:43:33Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: May 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-may-2023/8827)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-may-2023/8827 "2023-06-13T08:11:26Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: April 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-april-2023/8510)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 7:24am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-april-2023/8510 "2023-05-18T07:24:46Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: March 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-march-2023/7893)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-march-2023/7893 "2023-04-14T16:42:44Z")
What were the hottest new rum releases in the past month? Which rums received the highest scores from our community? And where did most of the tasting take place? We are back with our Monthly Recap and will give you t… --- ## [Blog: RumX Monthly Report: February 2023](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-february-2023/7439)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/blog-rumx-monthly-report-february-2023/7439 "2023-03-11T21:57:09Z")
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