Exploring Rum. Inside the Distilleries. Beyond the Glass.

The Global Glug is a rum-focused platform dedicated to distillery visits, in-depth rum reviews, and the people behind the spirit. From Caribbean icons to emerging producers like Colombian rum distilleries, we explore how rum is made, where it comes from, and why it tastes the way it does.

Latest Articles

Interviews
Gunpowder Proof Rum: The Explosive Myth That Never Happened
From bars to bottle labels, the ‘Gunpowder Proof’ legend claims sailors tested rum with explosives....
Interviews
Beyond Molasses: The Secret of Paraguayan Rum & The Rise of...
When we think of premium rum, our minds usually drift to the Caribbean: Jamaica, Barbados,...
Interviews
From Contraband to Cultural Heritage: The Legal and Ethical Revolution of...
For centuries, Viche was Colombia’s forbidden spirit—persecuted, stigmatized, and hidden in the Pacific jungle. Today,...
Interviews
The Accidental Return of Sugarcane to Sicily – A Conversation with...
A pandemic detour, forgotten agricultural history, and two varieties of sugarcane. The story behind Alma...
Interviews
Anna Ostrowski: Distilling Terroir from Guadeloupe to Sicily
Explore Anna Ostrowski’s journey from Italian grappa to Guadeloupe agricole rum, examining AOC Martinique regulations,...
Interviews
Bahari Rum: Crafting Africa’s Spirit Identity — An Interview with Cyril...
Discover how Bahari Rum is redefining African spirits — from Kenya to South Africa —...
Interviews
Charanda: Michoacán’s Denomination of Origin and Mexico’s Other Cane Spirit
In Michoacán, far from the global spotlight of tequila and mezcal, a centuries-old cane spirit...
Interviews
From Champagne to Barbados: Laurent Cosson, Mount Gay, and the Long...
In this in-depth conversation with Laurent Cosson, Global Brand Director of Mount Gay, we explore...
Distillery Visits
River Antoine Distillery, Grenada: A Journey into One of the Caribbean’s...
Discover River Antoine Distillery in Grenada, one of the Caribbean’s most traditional rum producers. Using...