Archive for January, 2010

ABV 02: Coconut Rum Cocktail Test

Coconut rum cocktail competition, which tastes better?

January 30, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

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ABV 01: Coconut Rum Tasting

Coconut rum tasting: Malibu, Don Q, Parrot Bay and Cruzan. Which tastes best to us?

January 25, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: video

What is ABV, Alcohols by Volume?

“Alcoholic proof is a measure of how much alcohol (i.e., ethanol) is contained in an alcoholic beverage. The measure is commonly used in the United States, where it is defined as twice the percentage of alcohol by volume. Alcohol by volume (abbreviated as abv or ABV) is a standard measure of how much alcohol (ethanol) [...]

January 25, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: blog

The Rating System

As we prepare to launch our first real episodes (you can find the first three light rum tasting pilot episodes online now!), we wanted to break down our spirit rating and review system going forward. We’re going to break through different show segments and some will not have full ratings, but for those that do, [...]

January 25, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

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Light Rum Tasting 3

Bacardi vs. Cruzan and 10 Cane, who will win in the round 3 blind rum tasting!?

January 25, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: video

Light Rum Tasting 2

This time Bacardi takes on two new competitors in the name of Don Q and Brave Spirits. Winner?

January 25, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: video

Light Rum Tasting I

This is our first pilot episode for our next show, Alcohols by Volume, there will be more to come!

January 8, 2010 by Derrick Schommer

Filed Under: video