Category: Barbados

Velier tasting 2 @ RumFest 2016

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Unfortunately all RumFest tasting sessions run late and today is no exception. Ian Burrell’s rare rums talk overran although it was a great tasting so that’s not a problem. I’m quite excited as this is my first Velier session at Rumfest. I’ve long been a fan of Velier’s bottlings…I’ve just bought two bottles of the… Continue reading Velier tasting 2 @ RumFest 2016

St Nicholas Abbey

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Blackadder Single Estate Rum Barbados Foursquare 2004- 10yo

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Blackadder Single Estate Rum Barbados Foursquare 2004- 10yo Barbados 64.4% €43.50 (200ml, £39 October 2016) (Equivalent of €152.25 / £136 for a 700ml bottle) Single Blended Rum – a blend of only pot still and traditional column still ABV Hydrometer Test: 64% ABV @ 20° * B Either the Scottish Whisky industry is struggling or… Continue reading Blackadder Single Estate Rum Barbados Foursquare 2004- 10yo

Foursquare ECS III “2004”

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Foursquare 11 Year Old 2004 Barbados 59% £45 Single Blended Rum – a blend of only pot still and traditional column still ABV Hydrometer Test: 59% ABV @ 20° * B My first encounter with Fourquare and R. L. Seale was at my first Rumfest back in 2010. The first rums I tried were at… Continue reading Foursquare ECS III “2004”