122: 2024 Favorites: Our Top Rums, Distilleries, and Bottlers of the Year

Click here to watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our channel!Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.Happy holidays and New Year (in advance), everyone!In our fifth (!) annual Year in Review episode we take a look back at our favorite rums of the year in the following categories:Unaged molasses rumUnaged cane juice rumAged rum (5 years or less)Aged rum (Over 5 years)“New to me” rumBest value rumMost surprising rumOverall rumPlus, we each throw in picks for Distillery of the Year and Bottler of the Year, along with another round of "Am I the a**hole for being lower on this rum?" and another classic rum-themed holiday tune from John Gulla.Have a listen, and let us know your favorites in these categories from the past year! Also, what did we miss? What were we too high or low on? We'd love to hear your takes.The List (Spoilers Ahead!)...........Unaged Rum (Molasses):Will: Pelée’s Fury Martinique Grand Arôme Rum from Raising GlassesJohn: Pelée’s Fury Martinique Grand Arôme Rum from Raising GlassesUnaged Rum (Cane Juice):Will: Alambique Serrano — Cartier 30John: Alambique Serrano — Cartier 30Aged Rum (5 Years or Less):Will: Hampden Estate Great House 2024John: Ghana 2020 from Down Island SpiritsAged Rum (Over 5 Years):Will: Fiji 2012 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & VelierJohn: Cambodia 2016 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & Velier“New to Me” Rum:Will: O Reizinho Limited Edition White RumJohn: The category of UK RumValue Rum:Will: Shakara 12-YearJohn: Shakara 12-YearMost Surprising Rum:Will: Unaged Rum from Line 44 DistilleryJohn: Ten To One Five Origin Select“Am I the A**hole?" Rum:Will: El Dorado High Ester BlendJohn: El Dorado High Ester BlendOverall Rum:Will: Alambique Serrano Blend #3: MatadiabloJohn: Fiji 2012 Flag Series Rum from La Maison & VelierDistillery of the Year:Will: Krassel Family Distillery (Alambique Serrano / Cañada)John: Krassel Family Distillery (Alambique Serrano / Cañada)Bottler of the Year:Will: Raising GlassesJohn: La Maison & Velier