International Rum Council Flag, Imbibe Magazine & Rhum J.M The Coterie Room Bar Hot drinks featuring Rhum J.M was the theme of our Contest and the cocktails were a blazin'! Considering several of the rhums used were 100 proof, this may or may not be a surprise. The bar at The Coterie Room set the stage as the finalists prepared and the crowd gathered around the Macouba Punch bowl to refill their cups just prior to showtime. The panel of judges gave the sign and the first contestant was called. What were the cocktails, who won and  ..read more

One of Martinique's most celebrated rhums is about to spill out of its typical 'Ti Punch role into the realm of hot toddies, warmed punches and coffee drinks. That's right, Rhum J.M is breaking away from its historic mold. Wait, what? Aren't rhum agricoles just for making 'Ti Punch? Perhaps, but not if we have something to say about it! Just as other lesser-known spirits have come to achieve over time, rhum agricole will expand out of its traditional cocktail like tequila to the Margarita, cachaça to the Caipirinha and pisco&nbs ..read more

Rhum J.M blanc and sugar cane: The Harvest Less than 48 hours in Martinique and intoxicated by its nature and the spirit of Agricole it yields, quite literally, I begin again. Today, we were off to see the harvest at Rhum J.M; those robust agricole legs viewed inside my glass last night, now, firmly underneath me. The journey up north is post card perfect; spectacular cliffs and ocean views to your right, long sugar cane stalks blowing in the wind to your left. The truth is, Martinique views demand a leisurely journey and suggest tha ..read more

  It's about that time of year when the weather is cold and hot cocktails are all the craze. This harvest season we celebrate with a cocktail competition. Yeah, that's right. The Rum Collective is holding a contest to see who in Seattle can make the best hot cocktail with Rhum J.M. Seattle likes to pride itself with some of the best bars, bartenders, cocktail writers and spirits' enthusiasts in the country, but does Seattle know rhum agricole served hot? Any Seattleite can enter and every Rhum J.M expression is fair game. There are a few rules ..read more

Home >> Seattle Rum Drops: Tacoma Cabana's Sea Quest Of The Unknown Hippocampus Sea Quest Of The Unknown Hippocampus Tacoma Cabana The morning chill is present and rain falls from the sky; but one must recall, Summer doesn't officially end for another two weeks. A double check of the calendar confirms it is still September and despite recent memories of warmth, the sun has forgotten to shine here in the Northwest. No problem, as they say in Jamaica, for another sort of tropical heat is now being served at our favorite lo ..read more

Home >> Five of the Hottest Tiki Haunts from Seattle to Tacoma and A Chance to Win $250! Sea Quest of the Unknown Hippocampus by Jason Alexander, Tacoma Cabana Ready or not, the Tiki scene is taking hold of the Northwest. Yeah, it's a thing; but knowing where and when to get your Polynesian-themed, rum fueled celebration on is important. Authentic Tiki drinks are thoughtful and delicious, best enjoyed with friends and thankfully, are now within arm's reach at select bars. Here's our list of ..read more

Summer is officially here, but given Seattle's recent weather, the forecast calls for more Rum. If you're local, you know it's Junuary, and that means an unpredictable mixture of rain, clouds or Sun-filled skies with temperature ranges wide enough to give your mother's hot flashes a run for their money. Have no fear Seattleites, there is relief! Rumba offers up awesome under the umbrella of their new drink menu featuring a most fittingly named cocktail: Hot Mess Swizzle. Hot Mess Swizzle Bradley's Kina Tonic ..read more

Denizen Aged White & Merchant's Reserve Rums Leavenworth, WA It's true, Denizen Rums are now stateside, Washington State side that is and it's about time. These two lovely blends of the E&A Scheer are an answer to a time past, but not lost and most definitely not forgotten. In fact, after tasting them, you might likely begin to question any previous ideas of using (or making) overly distilled rums, which have very little to no detectable flavor or that lack substance, well, like vodka. Sorry, not sorry! Each of Denizen's exp ..read more

Rum Fire at Liberty Drink by Andrew Friedman Rum is not dead. In fact, it's just starting to catch fire, particularly in Washington State. A new arrival has just hit the market with much to do; it's called Rum Fire. Those of you who like that funky, hogo character in their rum are in for a treat. Straight out of Trelawny, Jamaica, in the Overproof (63% ABV) category, this rum, like its label, does not lie. No, we aren't talking flavorless, neutral, 151 proof formulations here folks, we are talking about mouth full of flavor, Jamaican pot still ru ..read more

Meeting Event at Liberty Dictador is not your typical rum from Colombia, nor was this meeting typical for The Rum Collective. Several weeks after we explored a full line of rums from Peru, we continued this South American tour into Colombia. Now, Colombia is well-known for many of its quality exports, but rum, and definitely gin, are not among them. So, what was so different, you ask? Instead of a full range of rums, from unaged to aged expressions, we tasted only well-aged, mature rums and a pair of&nbs ..read more