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J. Mattingly 1845 to Purchase Founder’s Ownership Equity
July 1, 2025
J. Mattingly 1845 announced that it is purchasing the equity ownership of its founder, Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling...
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Rum
Librarians Love Rum
June 5, 2017
Standing behind Rum Curious stacks and Plantation Rum, I observed a line wrap around Quarto’s book trailer. They carried bags,...
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News
No, Rum is Not Vodka
May 5, 2017
When this pitch came across my desk, my blood started boiling. “Island Company Rum is a new ultra-premium liquor that was created to...
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Rum
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum Review
April 11, 2017
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum Pure Pot Still, 57%, less than $30 No additives About the rum: Distilled at...
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Bourbon
For Rum’s Sake, An Open Letter to Bourbon Drinkers
February 26, 2017
Dear Bourbon Drinker: Lend me your angst, palate and general disgust toward brand marketing. Take this age statement-dropping hate boiling...
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