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95: Dispatches from UK RumFest and Beyond, with Chris Hassan Francke, Owner of The Green Zone

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In this episode, we got a full report of all the exciting happenings and new bottles showcased at UK RumFest, Whisky Live Paris, and other events across Europe from Chris Hassan Francke, owner of one of Washington, DC's premier spots for rum, The Green Zone. Chris took us deep into the rum festival scene in Europe from the perspective of both a rum fan and bar owner. We discussed:

First impressions of new releases like the El Dorado High Ester Blend, Worthy Park Overproof, Foursquare's second edition of LFT, and more

Other standout bottles from all events

The differences between these events and typical rum festivals in the U.S.

Noticeable absences from UK RumFest

His impressions of the many UK-made rums showcased at the event

UK RumFest vs. Whisky Live Paris — which is better for rum geeks?

Tasting Bacardi from 1905

The types of rum he most wishes existed for his bar

The new 100% rum bar concept he's working on in DC

The underground Richard Seale t-shirt economy

And much more!

Whether you're interested in upcoming releases, which rum events to attend, or designing a rum bar, there's a little something for everyone in this interview.

And as we mentioned in the intro, send an email to [email protected] to let us know what some of your favorite rums of 2023 have been!

P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

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In this episode, we got a full report of all the exciting happenings and new bottles showcased at UK RumFest, Whisky Live Paris, and other events across Europe from Chris Hassan Francke, owner of one of Washington, DC's premier spots for rum, The Green Zone. Chris took us deep into the rum festival scene in Europe from the perspective of both a rum fan and bar owner. We discussed:

First impressions of new releases like the El Dorado High Ester Blend, Worthy Park Overproof, Foursquare's second edition of LFT, and more

Other standout bottles from all events

The differences between these events and typical rum festivals in the U.S.

Noticeable absences from UK RumFest

His impressions of the many UK-made rums showcased at the event

UK RumFest vs. Whisky Live Paris — which is better for rum geeks?

Tasting Bacardi from 1905

The types of rum he most wishes existed for his bar

The new 100% rum bar concept he's working on in DC

The underground Richard Seale t-shirt economy

And much more!

Whether you're interested in upcoming releases, which rum events to attend, or designing a rum bar, there's a little something for everyone in this interview.

And as we mentioned in the intro, send an email to [email protected] to let us know what some of your favorite rums of 2023 have been!

P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.

  continue reading

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