AUTHOR: Paul Senft
Paul Senft is a freelance spirit professional and writer who loves sharing details of his exploration of sugarcane based spirits. He is the founder of RumJourney.com and he travels the Americas and the Caribbean visiting rum companies & distilleries to find out more about their production. He holds multiple certifications from The Rum University and his writing has appeared in online outlets as well as several print magazines.
Recent Articles
The Rise of the Zombie
From a tiny room in 1934 that once housed a tailor shop, a Tiki classic was born
Rum Stories: The History of the Hurricane
Born out of necessity, the Hurricane cocktail quickly became a New Orleans classic
Rum and the Sea: The History of the Grog
Beer goes bad. Water grows algae. Brandy supplies are limited. What to do?
Rum Stories: Tale of the Scorpion
Fire, ice and rum; get the scoop on this classic tiki cocktail
Island Hopping with Caribbean Rum Drinks
Enjoy a summer vacation from the comfort of your own home
Jet Age Cocktails: A Look Behind the Test Pilot and Jet Pilot Tiki Drinks
Prepare for liftoff as we breakdown three tiki cocktails inspired by aeronautical innovation.
Gin in Your Tiki Mug
Uncovering the Tiki world’s secret love affair with gin
Rum Stories: The Cuba Libre Cocktail
With a history dating back to the 1800s, this cocktail has a story to tell.
The Art of the Daiquiri
Tracing the origins and evolution of this classic cocktail
The Havana Club Trademark War
Inside a battle between two of the spirit industry’s largest corporations