about Jo Blogs rum
Jo Blogs Rum is all about the average person (Jo/Joe), enjoying and talking about rum.
Jo first discovered rum in her Uni days (or at least, what she then understood to be rum!). When working in London years later, she would try new rums she saw in pubs and bars.
Following this interest led her to her first rum fest, rum masterclasses, rum shows, rum distilleries and connecting with rum fans across the globe.
She has since taken part in rum tasting panels, discussions on X and Facebook and shares her thoughts on Instagram, being nominated as “Social Media Influencer of the Year” in 2023 and 2025 (Ultimate Awards). Jo is also a judge with rum awards in the UK and abroad.
With an ethos of ‘share what you enjoy’, Jo shares her thoughts on social media and here, too. Join her on the journey!
Awards Jo has judged with
Appreciating that awards play different roles for different producers, Jo has been keen to support the growth of quality rum. To this end, she’s judged with awards including:
- International Spirits Challenges (ISC) (2024, 2023)
- Paris Rhum Fest Awards (2024)
- World Rum Awards (2024, 2023)
In pursuit of good rum
Jo shares what she enjoys and sees value in. She is independent and unaffiliated and as such, reviews are honest and unbiased.