This is a Vintage Selection from 2006

The Banter

The Guys assert that in addition to the arts, one of the keys to revitalizing cities is al fresco dining…but close the doors if it’s sultry.

The Conversation

The Restaurant Guys gather intel from expert Ed Hamilton who spent time studying the spirit. Ed discusses the different processes, labeling and deceit in the rum market. Most importantly, Ed shares some of the best ways to enjoy rum. Cheers!

The Inside Track

The Guys have learned a great deal from Ed’s research; they are appreciative of his obsession…or should they say passion.

Francis: You have a kind of an obsession with rum. Why rum?

Ed: Well, I would call it a passion, not an obsession.

Mark: That's 'cause you haven't met you, Ed.

Francis: All obsessed people called their obsessions passions.

Ed: Yeah. And all my friends are characters except me.

Bio

Ed Hamilton is a leading authority on rum and the founder of the Ministry of Rum, a trusted resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike. A former merchant mariner turned rum advocate, Ed has spent decades traveling the Caribbean to document distilleries, traditions, and styles of rum. He is the author of several definitive books on the spirit.

Ed has been instrumental in introducing authentic Caribbean rums to broader markets through his Hamilton Rum portfolio. His Ministry of Rum Lost Voyage Rum was named Rum of the Year at the Bartenders Spirits Awards 2024.

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