The Rumcast

04/04/2026

Rumcast returns! This episode is something fun we’ve never done before: Kate Perry (La Maison & Velier) and Brett Kozinn (PM Spirits) presented us with 7 mystery samples that are all candidates for the next wave of Flag Series releases for the U.S. market.

We tasted through them together, debated our favorites, and attempted to guess origins before the exciting reveals, all while discussing all the factors that go into selecting rums like this for release. It was a super fun experience, and a cool sneak peek at what’s to come from La Maison & Velier.

Give it a listen and let us know how we did! We’d also love to know which of these rums sounded the most intriguing to you. Send us an email or comment on social to let us know.

08/03/2026

We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Foursquare’s Richard Seale and Ian Burrell, the Global Rum Ambassador.

In this episode, we discussed common misconceptions of the Jamaica Rum GI, including a fascinating deep dive into the history of Jamaican rum aging overseas, media coverage of the story, and what might happen next.

If you missed Part 1 on Richard and Ian’s latest rum project, you can check it out T www.rumcast.com - link in bio!

01/03/2026

In this episode we sat down with the dynamic duo of Foursquare’s Richard Seale and the Global Rum Ambassador himself, Ian Burrell, for a conversation that covered so much ground we broke it into two parts.

In Part 1, we discuss their new project that’s been years in the making, other collaborations on the horizon, the future of Foursquare’s Exceptional Cask Selection series, and much more.

Keep an eye out for Part 2 next week.

P.S. As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are nearing the end of their stock for online orders from our online retailer! Once they are gone, they are gone forever. Check out our links in bio if interested.

Cheers!

27/01/2026

It’s January- and that means it is time for our annual predictions for the rum world in 2026, but this time with a slight format twist. Rather than just making predictions, we also include the biggest rum-related questions on our minds as we head into another year.

What rum predictions or questions do you have for the next 12 months? Hit us up via email or social and let us know!

26/01/2026

You think you’ve got a good rum palate? Here’s you chance to prove it and win some prizes along the way! Come test your skill at Miami Rum Congress 2026 during the Great Blind Taste Off event on Saturday, February 7th (time TBA).

Don’t want to participate? Just come by and watch as others try to guess the rum - and features of it - after it has been blindly poured in their glass. Contestants square off against a fellow rum lover to see who can get closer with their guesses on ABV, Origin, age, and more using a point-based system.

We hope you come by, take in the show between visiting rum booths, and (most importantly) have fun!

24/12/2025

It’s time once again for our annual lookback at our favorite rums of the year! This time, we both select favorites from the following categories for 2025:

Value rum

“New to me” rum

Unaged rum

Aged rum

Blend

Single cask

“Am I the asshole?” rum

Overall rum

Bottler of the year

Distillery of the year

As mentioned during the show, you can donate to the American Friends of Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa relief fund here: https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-disaster-relief-fund

Tune in and let us know your own favorites from 2025!

Thanks, as always, for listening and supporting the show throughout the year. We’re looking forward to running it back with you in 2026.

#2025

07/12/2025

New Rumcast! In this episode we sat down with Trudiann Branker to go inside her role as master blender at one of the rum world’s iconic distilleries, Mount Gay. After taking over for former master blender Allen Smith, Trudiann has played a huge role in shaping the current era of Mount Gay and Barbados rum, from reformulating traditional blends to charting a new course with the estate rum program.

We discussed:

The surprise conversation that led to her becoming master blender

What it was like to create new blends for XO, Black Barrel, and more

The making of a Master Blender Collection rum

The balance between tradition and trying new things

Her philosophy as a blender

Mount Gay’s production process

The future of the estate rum program

Her table tennis skills

And much more!

Don’t forget: if you’re looking to grab one of the remaining few bottles of Rumcast Reserve, now is a great time! Links in Bio.

Also, let us know your rums of the year for 2025. The final end of year Rumcast episode is next up. Cheers!

23/11/2025

Rumcast returns! In this episode, we sat down with Pedro Ferreira, founder and distiller of O Reizinho, one of the jewels of Madeira’s fascinating rum scene. While O Reizinho is one of the island’s smallest distilleries, it’s quickly earning a great reputation among enthusiasts for its distinctive cane juice rums.

We talked to Pedro about:

What sets Madeira rums apart

Evolving his father’s small distillery from a clandestine “friends and family” operation to a commercial producer

The unique challenges of cane cultivation in Madeira

What it’s like to send your rums through the tasting panel that certifies Madeira rum

The pros and cons of operating a distillery from your own garage

The direct-fire Portuguese stills that craft O Reizinho’s rum

Madeira’s quirky age statement rules

Local rum culture

And more!

Have thoughts about Madeira rum? Let us know in the comments!

16/11/2025

In this episode, we discussed something that we’ve somehow never dedicated a show to (but with a twist, of course): assembling a rum bar that would offer a beginner a complete view of the rum world.

The twist, however, is that we have to do it in as few bottles as possible.

Needless to say, it’s a tough exercise! We debated how to define a beginner, catering to different spirits-experience levels, how to possibly represent a category as diverse as rum with just a handful or two of bottles, and a whole lot more.

This is as much as episode for enthusiasts who often recommend rums to beginners as it is for folks who might consider themselves beginners. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!

Cheers!

08/11/2025

After a nearly year-long journey, meticulously documented on the podcast (Rumcast.com), we are proud to announce the first two bottles of Rumcast Reserve (our new premium single cask rum brand) have now officially been released.

Early reception has been super positive, and we’ve pre-sold ~70% of all available bottles in less than two weeks!

Fortunately, you can still order either or both over at https://www.rumcast.com/reserve. Hit the “order now” button to buy it online and have it shipped to 41 states. They will also be available on a few store shelves in limited markets in FL (Orlando), NY, MA, DC, and CA. (Full store list available via the link above)

No additives. Cask Strength. 375ml bottles. Both are truly representative of the Main Rum Company’s expertise in aging fine rums, and of our personal journey to Main Rum’s warehouses in Liverpool as well as every decision we documented on the podcast since that day.

If you’re a rum fan, have interest in high-quality spirits, are looking to explore rum, or just want to support the endeavor, grab a bottle (or one of each) while you still can. Cheers!

Get your bottles of our first-ever single cask selections — online shipping to 41 states + DC!

27/10/2025

Rumcast is back for your daily commute! In this episode we finally caught up with Robert Greaves, founder of Mhoba Rum, the South African cane juice rum distillery that’s pumped out a steady supply of distinctive, high-octane ester bombs over the last several years.

Robert’s been on our list ever since we heard he not only founded the distillery, but also built most of it himself, from the pot stills to the sugarcane press. He also brought his distiller, Shaldon Engelbrecht, along for the ride, who’s behind many of the distillery’s current experiments in high ester rum production.

Completing the guest triumvirate is Eric Kaye of Holmes Cay, who is bringing a handful of cool Mhoba releases to the U.S. right now, both under the distillery’s label and his own.

We discussed:

What it was like to have Richard Seale try the rum in Mhoba’s early days

The unique process behind their “Select” unaged rum

The influence of Martinique and Jamaican production styles on Mhoba

Adventures in extended, high acid fermentations

How their unique new high ester blend “The Shaldon” came to be

The perils and potential of aging rum in peated whisky casks

And much more!

19/10/2025

Central FL rum fans! Come see us, sample the new Rumcast Reserve releases, and hang with the Florida Rum Society members to talk rum at the amazing Aku Aku tiki bar on Tuesday night, Nov 4th. RSVP for Free: https://partiful.com/e/YNaUhSL7ue4IScIVDzk7