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Books, Rum, And Then Some

Javaun Francis

Book & rum talk. The two intersect often (call it a double). A splash of variation every now and again.

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Corn whiskey

Published in 2014.

I covered the origin of corn spirit in my last piece, American Whiskey’s early days. Treat this current article as a supplement to the mashbill. Will rum ~~of the corn~~ come up again? It must. But only because cane spir...

15 days ago
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American Whiskey’s early days

I know what you’re thinking: how dare I talk about another spirit? Rest assured, rum is #1. However, I’ll never balk at a glass of corn whiskey, preferably of the high rye variety.

Ol’ reliable, welcome home.

My taste preferences aside, w...

22 days ago
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Rum Rotation (May 2026)

Sipping tips: When you pick these up, I implore you to chew your food before swallowing. Most spirits taste harsh if you down them immediately (shots): you’re blasting your taste buds with high-proof alcohol. Take a small swig, let the liqu...

a month ago
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Colonial experiment gone rogue

Published in 2008. If you’re wondering why a Scottish flag appears on a cover about New Orleans, Louisiana, that is a valid concern. Remember the name John Law? He also appeared in my piece, Studies on Black Colonial Louisiana. It’ll all ma...

a month ago
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A good life or a full life?

Answering the question upfront to ground us in the same language.

By definition, a full life encompasses more than a good life; one who has lived more fully can categorically say that they have seen & felt more, irrespective of what t...

2 months ago
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    Rum, books, Louisiana. Oh, and always listen to music. Promise it’ll be fun. Cheers & rum responsibly.

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