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The History and Science of the Barrel - Printed Course
You can purchase the high resolution, printed version of this excellent course. Learn about the transformations of rum inside the barrel, including the effects of different oak varieties, toast/char levels and aging cellar temperature.
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The Rum University developed a series designed to help you make your very own rum liqueurs, rum aphrodisiacs and even aftershave! This is a compilation of each recipe. This edition is available for purchase.
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Purchase The Rum Biography - Printed Edition
The rum industry owes its present success to many people who, through their vision, wisdom, ingenuity and/or dedication, were able to innovate or improve existing processes.
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Purchase Rum Aging Science Volume 2 - Printed Edition
The material in this course was first published in “Got Rum?” magazine between January 2021 and December of 2021. This edition is available for purchase.
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Purchase Rum Aging Science Volume 1 - Printed Edition
Explore the physical and chemical changes that rum undergoes as it is aged for 12 months in a White American Oak, ex-Whiskey barrel.
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Purchase Ideas That Changed The Rum World - Printed Edition
Welcome to Ideas That Changed The Rum World! The material in this course was first published in “Got Rum?” magazine between June 2016 and December of 2017. This edition is available for purchase.
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Purchase Fermentation Primer - Printed Edition
The contents of this series first appeared in “Got Rum?” magazine, published as monthly installments between January and December of 2019. This edition is available for purchase.
The History and Science of the Barrel- Lesson 12: Choosing the Perfect Barrel for your Rum
Welcome to Lesson 12 of 12 of the Rum University’s latest course!You can find previous lessons of this course by visiting the Archives page on www.GotRum.com.
The History and Science of the Barrel- Lesson 11: Soleras, Single Barrels and Specialty Barrels
Welcome to Lesson 11 of 12 of the Rum University’s latest course!You can find previous lessons of this course by visiting the Archives page on www.GotRum.com.
The History and Science of the Barrel- Lesson 10: Oak Alternatives, Unacceptable Shortcuts
Welcome to Lesson 10 of 12 of the Rum University’s latest course!You can find previous lessons of this course by visiting the Archives page on www.GotRum.com.
The History and Science of the Barrel- Lesson 9: Rum Transformation Inside the Barrel
Welcome to Lesson 9 of 12 of the Rum University’s latest course!You can find previous lessons of this course by visiting the Archives page on www.GotRum.com.
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