Mar 31, 2021NO WOMAN NO CRYI’ve not been feeling myself lately, so I decided to take a week off work and giving myself a little of that, “self-care” I’ve been hearing all about. The weather has picked up this week after two weeks of floods, so I’ve spent some time pottering around my garden in…Rum2 min readRum2 min read
Mar 20, 2021MADE IN AUSTRALIA — Virtual Rum Club MasterclassThoroughly enjoyed my first virtual rum session of 2021 hosted by legend Tom Bulmer and his merry rum distillers from across Australia. First up, @brixdistillers Urban Cane 2020. This argicole-style white-rum style spirit is fabulous! Fresh and grassy on the nose, yet creamy and smooth on the palate with some…Rum3 min readRum3 min read
Sep 8, 2020O REIZINHO 3 YEAR OLD (THAT BOUTIQUE-Y RUM COMPANY) #BATCH1I’ve had my eye on this particular rum for a while. Produced by a small family-owned distillery in Madeira, Portugal, I was instantly hooked by the eye-catching branding and couldn’t put aside my curiosity of trying out an Agricole rum from Europe. I was over the moon when I saw…Rum2 min readRum2 min read
Sep 8, 2020BRIX DISTILLERS SPICED RUMBrix Distillers is an excellent working craft distillery dedicated to rum in the heart of Sydney. Located in my favourite Friday night hunting ground of Surry Hills, this has been such a welcome breath of fresh air for the inner city for a rum fan like myself. The rum I am…Rum2 min readRum2 min read
Sep 1, 2020RUM AND PISTACHIO WHITE CHOC FUDGEINGREDIENTS ○ 395g can sweetened condensed milk ○ 60ml aged rum ○ 100g unsalted butter, chopped ○ 450g white chocolate chips ○ 150g unsalted pistachios ○ 120g dried cranberries ○ 100g glacé cherries METHOD 1. Pop your cranberries and rum in a bowl and allow to soak for an hour. …Kitchen2 min readKitchen2 min read
Sep 1, 2020JIMMYRUM — PREMIUM AUSTRALIAN CRAFT RUM DISTILLERYToday, Kara’s Rum Quest will be reviewing Victoria’s own, JimmyRum. I have been following JimmyRum from the side lines for a while now. They are an Australian based rum distillery, who’s mission is to educate and delight your tastebuds while showing you how diverse, unique and exciting rum can be. …Rum5 min readRum5 min read
Jun 23, 2020TI’ PUNCHI attempt to make a Ti’ Punch, Martinique’s national cocktail. INGREDIENTS 60ml Rhum Agricole 1 bar spoon of brown sugar 1 lime disc (allow a slither of lime flesh) DIRECTIONS Pop your brown sugar in your glass Grab your lime and slice a small disc from the side — cut…Mixology2 min readMixology2 min read
Jun 21, 2020MOJITO TARTFancy something refreshing, zingy and super bloomin’ easy to make? No need to look any further, I gotchu! My delicious Mojito Tart. 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup mint leaves 1/4 cup sour cream 3 tbsp white rum (I used Lord Byron Distillery Silver Rhum) 1 can of sweetened condensed…Baking2 min readBaking2 min read
Jun 21, 2020LORD BYRON DISTILLERY SILVERIf you are looking to support wonderful Australian producers that focus on ethically, sustainably, and locally produced, then Lord Byron Distillery is the one for you. Based in Byron Bay, this distillery is not only an absolute treat to visit, but knowing that this micro-distillery does everything it can to…Distillery2 min readDistillery2 min read
May 30, 2020HOT SPICED BUTTERED RUMINGREDIENTS Hot Spiced Buttered Rum (1 serve): 30ml rum ( I used Dark Matter Spiced Rum) 1 large tbsp of spiced batter mix Boiling water Spiced Batter: 120g butter (room temp) 1/2 a cup of brown sugar 1tsp vanilla extract 1tsp ground nutmeg 1tsp ground cinnamon DIRECTIONSIngredients2 min readIngredients2 min read
