Up Spirits! A new Navy Rum book is coming soon!

Muster up for a new book on the deep and inspiring history of British Royal Navy rum and London Dock rum, from renowned author and rum wonk Matt Pietrek!

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In 2019, rum historian and educator Matt Pietrek was sent on an international journey, at the request of Alexandre Gabriel, master blender of Planteray Rum: A daily ration of Navy style rum has long been enjoyed by many around the globe, but its history and production techniques have been a mystery. Determined to delve into the true nature of this iconic spirit, the authors embarked on a four-year adventure filled with surprising discoveries and unexpected connections.

The production of Planteray's new Mister Fogg Navy Rum, released in the U.S. at Tales of the Cocktail in July 2024, is directly based on the historical research on Royal Navy and London Dock rum that Matt Pietrek undertook, using original sources from the 1600s to the 1900s. Concurrent with the new rum's debut, Planteray released a limited-edition book, Exploring 300 Years of Royal Navy Rum and Its Techniques.

Demand for the Planteray limited edition book has been huge, so Wonk Press is crafting a new book that will be made available here! This new edition incorporates the earlier material, plus new content and recently uncovered historic imagery. This new book (final title still TBD!) will be available in Fall 2024.

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Cheers and up spirits!