Here are brief descriptions and tasting notes on five rums the IWSC judging deemed essential for a home bar and the perfect base for rum cocktails.

Although classified as a dark rum ... says it’s a brand that’s helping bring prestige back to Barbados for rum production. “This 12-year-old Bajan might be the best value in the rum world ...

Be sure to use a high-quality brand, no matter which type of ... When making mamajuana, it’s best to use a dark or gold rum to complement the other flavors in the drink. The age of the rum ...

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the only premier trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits ...