In the world of rum, spiced rum doesn’t always get a fair shake. We love to mix with white (un-aged) rums and we love to sip dark (aged) rums, but sometimes we aren’t sure what to do with spiced rum.

Spiced rum has always had wide appeal, apart from among the most curmudgeonly of purists. Its gentle sweetness and spiciness draws in drinkers who might find regular rum a bit too challenging, as well ...

Apple cakes abound in the fall and I am usually the first one to jump on that bake, but this year I was inspired by two ingredients to make something a little different—pears and a new spiced rum.