The New Rum
A Modern Guide to the Spirit of the Americas
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Publisher Description
Nine countries, forty producers, and ten classic cocktails
Rum, traditionally relegated to cloying cocktails or tropical- themed novelty drinks, is undergoing a global renaissance. In bars and distilleries across the world, rum is being defined as a dynamic, complex, and versatile drink. New to the scene of connoisseurship, rum is a spirit of possibilities, inviting imaginative bartenders and mixologists to leave their marks on this burgeoning movement.
In The New Rum, award- winning drinks author Bryce T. Bauer charts the historical and cultural journey of the spirit of the Americas from its origins in the Caribbean, to its long- held status as a cheap vacation drink, to today’s inspiring craft revival. This rum-spiked travelogue also includes a producer- focused drinks guide, covering dozens of the world’s most innovative and iconic producers, making everything from Martinique rhum agricole to long-aged sippers from Barbados and the Dominican Republic.
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Bauer (Gentlemen Bootleggers) delivers a lively and informative study of rum and its production. After a spin through the 400-year-old spirit's history and its geographical diversity it's been distilled in, among many other places, Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, Colorado, and Georgia Bauer embarks on a wry and witty tour of the rum brand spectrum, ranging from Bacardi, the "light and cheap" spring break staple, to the citrus- and oak-tinged Richland Rum, a craft rum produced in the tiny town of Richland, Ga. Bauer doesn't skimp on details about production, outlining the types of stills used as well as the way that barrels and other containers affect the aging process and taste of the liquor. Bauer includes a tempting rum cocktail recipe at the conclusion of each chapter, generating a diverse list that includes the El Dorado Mai Tai, a sophisticated version of the tiki bar standard, and the Rabo de Calo, a lesser-known blend of two types of rum and sweet vermouth. Perhaps the most humorous part of the entire tale is the author's adventure in mixing, with Appleton Estate, a rum producer, his own brew ("that won't be appearing on liquor store shelves near you... ever"). Fast and funny, this offering is like a craft cocktail delightfully conceived and executed.
