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Book Review: Rum Curious by Fred Minnick | Alcohol Professor

: Using a 100-point scale, the author provides tasting notes for a wide array of rums, ranging from common brands like Captain Morgan to obscure premium bottles. Analysis of Minnick’s Perspective Rum Curious: The Indispensable Tasting Guide to...

The book also touches on darker aspects of the industry, including worker abuse and kidney disease among sugarcane harvesters, though critics suggest these topics could have been explored in greater depth. Book Review: Rum Curious by Fred Minnick |

: Minnick traces rum's evolution from its origins in sugar plantations and slavery to its role in nation-building and modern commerce. He includes trivia such as the impact of the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée on rum production. He includes trivia such as the impact of

Written by Fred Minnick , a renowned whiskey authority, Rum Curious serves as a bridge for spirits enthusiasts—particularly those coming from the world of bourbon—to understand the vast and often misunderstood landscape of rum. Published in 2017 by Voyageur Press , the 240-page guide deconstructs the category’s history, production nuances, and tasting methodology.