42: Diving into Boston Apothecary, the Internet's Deepest Rum Rabbit Hole (w/ Stephen Shellenberger)

42: Diving into Boston Apothecary, the Internet's Deepest Rum Rabbit Hole (w/ Stephen Shellenberger)

 

In this episode, Stephen Shellenberger takes us on a deep dive into Boston Apothecary, his rum and spirits-focused blog that has become one of the largest digital repositories of historic research on rum production.

We discuss:

  • The origin story of Boston Apothecary

  • The historical significance of Rafael Arroyo, and why Stephen is so fascinated with his work

  • What’s the deal with “rum oil,” the aromatic body that Arroyo prized above all others

  • Stephen’s presentation on grand arome rums at Lallemand and WIRSPA’s Alcohol School conference in Jamaica

  • Fission yeast in rum

  • And a whole lot more!

Relevant Links:

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43: The Making of Foursquare's New High Ester Rum with Richard Seale

41: All Aboard the Transcontinental Rum Line with Johann Jobello

41: All Aboard the Transcontinental Rum Line with Johann Jobello