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Rum Appreciation in the 21st Century
For many years we kept hearing from distillers, importers, wholesalers, retailers and on-premise staff about the lack of rum information, courses and books. With those concerns in mind, we set out to create a course that would take a student from knowing nothing about rum, to being well-versed on the subject.

Rum Appreciation In The 21st Century

Lesson I - Origin of Rum: A Brief History
Lesson II - Exploring the Foundation of All Rum: White Rums
Lesson III - A Matter of Proof: A Volatile Subject
Lesson IV - Distillation Methods Part I: Pot Still Rums
Lesson V - Distillation Methods Part II: Column Still Rums
Lesson VI - French Rhums: Agricultural vs. Industrial Methods
Lesson VII - Black, Dark and Spiced Rums: A Taste For Every Palate
Lesson VIII - Premium Rums Part I: From the Early Years to Maturity
Lesson IX - Premium Rums Part II: Separating Men from Boys
Lesson X - Beyond Premium
Lesson XI - The Perfect Rum Bar: Putting It All Together
Lesson XII - From Humble Origins to Works of Art: Closing Remarks

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The Classifications of Rum

Part 1 - Classifications based on raw material
Part 2 - Classifications based on fermentaiton method
Part 3 - Classifications based on distillation method
Part 4 - Classifications based on aging
Part 5 - Classifications based on blending method
Part 6 - Classifications based on style
Part 7 - Classifications based on flavoring and alcohol strength
Part 8 - Classifications based on color and marketing

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The History And Science Of The Barrel

Lesson 1 - The Art of Cooperage
Lesson 2 - Why Oak?
Lesson 3 - Physical Properties of Oak
Lesson 4 - Chemical Properties of Oak
Lesson 5 - Understanding Tannins
Lesson 6 - Coming up June 2012
Lesson 7 - Coming up July 2012
Lesson 8 - Coming up August 2012
Lesson 9Coming up September 2012
Lesson 10Coming up October 2012
Lesson 11Coming up November 2012
Lesson 12Coming up December 2012


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Rum Blending (Hands On)

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