I’ve been writing professionally about alcohol for almost twenty years. In those years, I have been lucky enough to drink a lot of alcohol. On top of all the rums, gins, bourbons, and random liqueurs, I’ve sampled countless drams of single malt Scotch whisky. I’ve imbibed sherry-matured and finished whiskies, ex-bourbon matured whiskies, and all manner of unique wood aging. Of all the exciting barrels, ex-rum casks are one of my favorites for maturing single malt whisky. If y...
