# News **URL:** https://community.rumx.com/c/general/news/34.md [Latest](https://community.rumx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.rumx.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the News category](https://community.rumx.com/t/about-the-news-category/45)
**Author:** [@RumX](https://community.rumx.com/u/RumX)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [NEWS: Oli goes YouTube 💥](https://community.rumx.com/t/news-oli-goes-youtube/32481)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/news-oli-goes-youtube/32481 "2026-10-25T09:03:06Z")
Hey zusammen, ein wiederkehrendes Feedback in den RumX Surveys war, dass ich mich zu sehr im Hintergrund “verstecke” und ihr mehr “Oli” auf RumX haben möchtet. Auf dieser Basis ist in den letzten Wochen dann der Geda… --- ## [Upcoming rum releases](https://community.rumx.com/t/upcoming-rum-releases/76)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 6782\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/upcoming-rum-releases/76 "2026-10-24T18:31:32Z")
The number of new releases is constantly growing. What are the highlights you’re most looking forward to? I’m really excited about the 3 new releases Rum Artesanal will be bringing out this summer and the Habitation Vel… --- ## [Toxic Love - Rhum Vieux Marie Galante BLLE 2008](https://community.rumx.com/t/toxic-love-rhum-vieux-marie-galante-blle-2008/35049)
**Author:** [@RobBauer](https://community.rumx.com/u/RobBauer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/toxic-love-rhum-vieux-marie-galante-blle-2008/35049 "2026-10-22T21:24:38Z")
For fourteen years now, I have been blessed to share my life with the person I love. In that time, we have gathered an extraordinary treasure of emotions, felt and lived together. Anyone who has ever loved knows these s… --- ## [💥 Our community just unlocked one of Savanna's finest casks](https://community.rumx.com/t/our-community-just-unlocked-one-of-savannas-finest-casks/29597)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/our-community-just-unlocked-one-of-savannas-finest-casks/29597 "2026-10-22T20:01:48Z")
Hi RumX community, I’ve wanted to write this for a while. Not sure I’ll nail it. But here goes. 2018. My apartment in Stuttgart. Late nights programming after my day job. I built a little app called Rum Tasting Notes. … --- ## [CROWDFUNDING: Let's Build Europe's Biggest Rum Distillery 🚀](https://community.rumx.com/t/crowdfunding-lets-build-europes-biggest-rum-distillery/25430)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/crowdfunding-lets-build-europes-biggest-rum-distillery/25430 "2026-10-18T20:03:18Z")
Today, Mænnerhobby is launching a crowdfunding campaign to build Europe’s largest rum distillery – equipped with an original Forsyths Pot Still. Supporters can secure exclusive rewards: from limited edition bottles and… --- ## [Shop the RumX Merchandise Store](https://community.rumx.com/t/shop-the-rumx-merchandise-store/7509)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/shop-the-rumx-merchandise-store/7509 "2026-09-16T16:53:13Z")
Attention all RumX enthusiasts! :rotating\_light: :tumbler\_glass: :partying\_face: We are thrilled to announce the launch of our very own merchandise store, as well as a major milestone: the addition of the 15,000th ru… --- ## [NEW RumX Co-Bottling + Your Interview Questions for Nicolas 🎙️⚡️](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-rumx-co-bottling-deine-interview-fragen-an-nicolas/33142)
**Author:** [@BananaJoe](https://community.rumx.com/u/BananaJoe)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-rumx-co-bottling-deine-interview-fragen-an-nicolas/33142 "2026-09-01T06:40:48Z")
What's this all about @Oliver --- ## [Last call: Corman Collins closes its online shop on Monday 🇧🇪](https://community.rumx.com/t/last-call-corman-collins-closes-its-online-shop-on-monday/33603)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/last-call-corman-collins-closes-its-online-shop-on-monday/33603 "2026-08-22T14:53:58Z")
Some sad news from Belgium: Corman Collins, our partner from Battice, is closing its online shop on Monday. Their bottles have been on RumX since November 2024. Many of you know them from their own C’RHUM casks. This wee… --- ## [Bacchanalia Serie Swell x Rob Bauer](https://community.rumx.com/t/bacchanalia-serie-swell-x-rob-bauer/33558)
**Author:** [@RobBauer](https://community.rumx.com/u/RobBauer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/bacchanalia-serie-swell-x-rob-bauer/33558 "2026-08-21T14:29:24Z")
Nächste Woche erzähle ich euch ein bisschen was über meine neue, kleine Serie BACCHANALIA mit Swell De Spirits. Ich hatte mal die verrückte Idee, eine komplett neue Flaschenhaptik zu schaffen, in welcher wir die komple… --- ## [The RumX Advent Calendar 2024 – Registration Open! 🎄](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-rumx-advent-calendar-2024-registration-open/18518)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-rumx-advent-calendar-2024-registration-open/18518 "2026-07-26T16:46:11Z")
Dear RumX Community, We’re thrilled to announce that the new RumX Advent Calendar 2024 is ready to roll out – created by the community, for the community! Like last year, this special project is organized by the RumX… --- ## [Explosion at Montebello](https://community.rumx.com/t/explosion-at-montebello/32968)
**Author:** [@TheRhumHoe](https://community.rumx.com/u/TheRhumHoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/explosion-at-montebello/32968 "2026-07-25T11:11:49Z")
There was apparently an explosion at the Montebello Distillery this friday . The distillery is closed until further notice. The link is in French and says apparently the heating system blew up and caused severe damage, i… --- ## [🔬 NEW: Diplomático Deconstructed – What's Behind RumX's Most Popular Rum?](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-diplomatico-deconstructed-whats-behind-rumxs-most-popular-rum/29836)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-diplomatico-deconstructed-whats-behind-rumxs-most-popular-rum/29836 "2026-06-22T22:09:46Z")
Dear Community, We’re launching something new today: Deconstructed – a deep-dive series where we take popular rum brands apart, piece by piece. Real production facts, real community data, zero marketing fluff. And who … --- ## [Five new limited bottlingsThe Royal Cane Company](https://community.rumx.com/t/five-new-limited-bottlingsthe-royal-cane-company/32059)
**Author:** [@RichardBlesgraaf](https://community.rumx.com/u/RichardBlesgraaf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/five-new-limited-bottlingsthe-royal-cane-company/32059 "2026-06-18T07:44:39Z")
With its latest release, The Royal Cane Cask Company once again reaffirms its reputation as a bottler of exceptionally old and rare single-cask rums. The Dutch label scours the globe for unique casks with a fully traceab… --- ## [NEU: Wagemut PX Cask Strength 🐘](https://community.rumx.com/t/neu-wagemut-px-cask-strength/31483)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/neu-wagemut-px-cask-strength/31483 "2026-06-03T15:04:04Z")
Nicolas hat den Wagemut PX-Cask zum ersten Mal in voller Fassstärke abgefüllt. Gleiche Rezeptur, gleiche Foursquare-Basis, 10 Jahre tropische Reifung, gleicher PX-Sherry-Finish. Nur ohne Wasserzugabe vor der Abfüllung… --- ## [🌍 The Community Member Map. Find rum lovers near you](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-community-member-map-find-rum-lovers-near-you/30675)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-community-member-map-find-rum-lovers-near-you/30675 "2026-05-01T05:04:18Z")
Hey community, For a while now I’ve been hearing the same thing in your survey replies: “I love high-quality rum, but nobody around me does.” Tatsing rum alone is fine. Drinking rum with someone who actually wants to ar… --- ## [Exclusive RumX pre-sale of the new Appleton Hearts Collection Edition 💥](https://community.rumx.com/t/exclusive-rumx-pre-sale-of-the-new-appleton-hearts-collection-edition/30449)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/exclusive-rumx-pre-sale-of-the-new-appleton-hearts-collection-edition/30449 "2026-04-26T10:12:45Z")
Something we’ve been quietly working on for some weeks is live right now: Spirit Academy gave us an exclusive window on one of the most anticipated Velier releases: The brand new Appleton Estate 1999 Hearts Collection 20… --- ## [Hurricane Melissa](https://community.rumx.com/t/hurricane-melissa/26491)
**Author:** [@Quent187](https://community.rumx.com/u/Quent187)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/hurricane-melissa/26491 "2026-04-23T17:51:27Z")
It seems this might be a big one. Alexandre Gabriel sent this message : Our friends in Jamaica are literally in turmoil right now, as a Category 5 hurricane is tearing across the island with great ferocity (apparently… --- ## [Never pay too much again: The new price alert is here 🔔](https://community.rumx.com/t/never-pay-too-much-again-the-new-price-alert-is-here/29930)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/never-pay-too-much-again-the-new-price-alert-is-here/29930 "2026-04-06T13:13:29Z")
Hey everyone, this was actually one of the most requested features over the past few months. I’ve received countless emails from you about it. :see\_no\_evil\_monkey: And after a few late night programming shifts, it’s fin… --- ## [Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell is set to launch JAGRICOLE](https://community.rumx.com/t/global-rum-ambassador-ian-burrell-is-set-to-launch-jagricole/29858)
**Author:** [@HPVIE](https://community.rumx.com/u/HPVIE)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/global-rum-ambassador-ian-burrell-is-set-to-launch-jagricole/29858 "2026-04-01T19:50:39Z")
--- ## [Introducing the RumX Review Widget: Show Community Ratings on Any Website](https://community.rumx.com/t/introducing-the-rumx-review-widget-show-community-ratings-on-any-website/29503)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/introducing-the-rumx-review-widget-show-community-ratings-on-any-website/29503 "2026-03-18T07:44:08Z")
I’m excited to share something we’ve been working on for a while: the RumX Review Widget, an embeddable card that displays our community ratings, top reviews, and tasting guidance on any website. What it looks like T… --- ## [🆕 Introducing Live Auctions on RumX](https://community.rumx.com/t/introducing-live-auctions-on-rumx/20273)
**Author:** [@BananaJoe](https://community.rumx.com/u/BananaJoe)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/introducing-live-auctions-on-rumx/20273 "2026-02-16T08:18:26Z")
Hab gerade entdeckt, dass es jetzt auch Live Auktionen in der App gibt. Bisher aber wohl nur die von Rhumauction. Sind hier auch andere Plattformen geplant? Finde ich ein ziemlich gutes Feature, auch wenn es meinem G… --- ## [Growing together: Help us welcome your favorite shops to RumX 🥃](https://community.rumx.com/t/growing-together-help-us-welcome-your-favorite-shops-to-rumx/27926)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/growing-together-help-us-welcome-your-favorite-shops-to-rumx/27926 "2026-02-03T22:49:03Z")
Hi RumX community, One of the things we value most at RumX is the collective expertise of this community. Many of you have a “local gem” or a specialized online shop that you’ve trusted for years—shops that often fly… --- ## [Spirit Gallery - 3 upcoming releases - Join the journey with us!](https://community.rumx.com/t/spirit-gallery-3-upcoming-releases-join-the-journey-with-us/27128)
**Author:** [@TheJackDrop](https://community.rumx.com/u/TheJackDrop)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/spirit-gallery-3-upcoming-releases-join-the-journey-with-us/27128 "2025-12-03T17:37:14Z")
Fellow rum lovers, As you know, I am a huge fan of Independent Bottlers, and I try to help them shine through our great community. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that Spirit Gallery will release 3 new bold rums in a f… --- ## [💥 New Shop Partners: Spirit Academy, Excellence Rhum & Absolutely Nuts Spirit](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-shop-partners-spirit-academy-excellence-rhum-absolutely-nuts-spirit/21648)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-shop-partners-spirit-academy-excellence-rhum-absolutely-nuts-spirit/21648 "2025-11-14T17:13:19Z")
We have BIG news: Our RumX marketplace just got bigger and better! We are proud to welcome three new major shop partners: Spirit Academy: One of Italy’s top spirits retailers, known for its link to Velier’s legendar… --- ## [The Sins Sloth RRL 2012 - RumX Allocation](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-sins-sloth-rrl-2012-rumx-allocation/25877)
**Author:** [@RobBauer](https://community.rumx.com/u/RobBauer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/the-sins-sloth-rrl-2012-rumx-allocation/25877 "2025-10-08T11:41:33Z")
Hi RumX-Fellas, I’m happy to announce that I’ve managed to convince Distilia to secure a little allocation just for the RumX Community! Price: 550€ (0,7l). It will be released tomorrow, 03.10.2025 around noon and will… --- ## [🇷🇪 Exclusive Savanna Tasting Event – the perfect kickoff to Whisky Live Paris!](https://community.rumx.com/t/exclusive-savanna-tasting-event-the-perfect-kickoff-to-whisky-live-paris/25295)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/exclusive-savanna-tasting-event-the-perfect-kickoff-to-whisky-live-paris/25295 "2025-09-27T10:49:56Z")
Following the great success of our Savanna Masterclasses “The Art of Blending” and “High Ester”, our journey with Savanna continues. :rocket: The eve of Whisky Live. 8 exclusive bottlings. Some you always wanted to t… --- ## [Rum Stylez shop presentation & personal notes](https://community.rumx.com/t/rum-stylez-shop-presentation-personal-notes/23969)
**Author:** [@TheJackDrop](https://community.rumx.com/u/TheJackDrop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/rum-stylez-shop-presentation-personal-notes/23969 "2025-09-11T19:16:25Z")
Hi everyone ! Got 2 times in a week at Rum Stylez shop in Belgium, and it was so cool that I made a full article presenting David and his haul in a blog article : Rum Stylez – Dans l’antre du rhum, à Courtrai - The Jack… --- ## [🚀 New RumX Website Search is Live!](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-rumx-website-search-is-live/25070)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.rumx.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/new-rumx-website-search-is-live/25070 "2025-09-06T20:34:29Z")
Dear RumX Community, We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new search function is now live on the RumX website! :tada: Here’s what’s new: :high\_voltage: Ultra fast results – find your favorite rums in an instant … --- ## [🤖 Cheers to RON our new AI-Rum Assistant - What?!](https://community.rumx.com/t/cheers-to-ron-our-new-ai-rum-assistant-what/23672)
**Author:** [@RobBauer](https://community.rumx.com/u/RobBauer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.rumx.com/t/cheers-to-ron-our-new-ai-rum-assistant-what/23672 "2025-08-04T17:00:00Z")
Dear Community! AI is everywhere right now – everyone’s talking about it. Many of us use ChatGPT daily, and the classic “let me Google that real quick” is pretty much a thing of the past (even though Google is putting u… [Next page](https://community.rumx.com/c/general/news/34.md?page=1)