Boozy & Newsy: Bareksten Gin

If you need any further proof that most of Europe (and the rest of the world for that matter) has gone completely gin mad, look no further than one of Norway’s contributions to the category, Bareksten. The recipe features 26 different botanicals, 19 of which are locally sourced, bringing a bit of Scandinavian terroir to…

Boozy & Newsy: Rum Malecon

The aging game is strong with Rum Malecon, the Panamanian molasses-based spirit brand with 13-, 18- and 20-year-old and other expressions available. The brand reps are quick to point out that their rum is not solera-aged; when the label says “18 years” it means that all of its contents have been in the barrel for…