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RumFest 2016: SATURDAY

Posted in Appleton, Banks Rums, Barbados, Don Q, El Dorado, Foursquare, Guyana, Hampden, Havana Club, Ian Burrell, Jamaica, Luca Gargano, Master Blender's Legacy, Mezan, Mount Gay, Puerto Rico, Richard Seale, Ron, Rum, RumFest, RumFest 2016, RumFest Saturday, The Real McCoy, Velier, Westerhall RumLeave a comment

I have added a review for RumFest 2016 SATURDAY. Please see the link below. RUM SHOP BOY @ RumFest 2016 SATURDAY   Also….. RUM SHOP BOY @ Boutique RumFest 2016 RUM SHOP BOY @ Rum University @ RumFest 2016     #Banksrums #Banks_rum #TheRealMcCoyRum #HavanaClub_UK #MountGayRumUK #AppletonRumUK #Foursquare #WesterhallRumUK #Velier #LucaGargano #RichardSeale #DonQ #eauxdevieuk #mezanrum.com… Continue reading RumFest 2016: SATURDAY

Cane Island Barbados

Posted in Barbados, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Cane Island, Foursquare, Rum, Single Blended Rum, West Indies Rum Distillery2 Comments

Cane Island Barbados 40% €30 Single Blended Rum – a blend of only pot still and traditional column still ABV Hydrometer Test: 40% ABV @ 20° * B A new (for me) producer of rums from The Netherlands is Cane Island, from Infinity Spirits. Currently they have bottles from Jamaica, Cuba and the one I… Continue reading Cane Island Barbados

Mount Gay 1703

Posted in 1703, Barbados, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Mount Gay, Rum, Single Blended Rum2 Comments

Mount Gay 1703 (Old Cask Selection)
Barbados
43%
£110
Single Blended Rum – a blend of only pot still and traditional column still

Hampden 2010 LROK Pure Single Rum and Foursquare 2013

Posted in 100% Pot Distilled Rum, Barbados, Caroni, Foursquare, Guyana, Hampden, Jamaica, Luca Gargano, Port Mourant, Pure Single Rum, Richard Seale, Rum, RumFest, RumFest 2016, RumFest Sunday, Trinidad, VelierLeave a comment

Velier at RumFest2016

Mount Gay Tasting: RumFest 2016

Posted in 100% Column/Coffey Distilled Rum, 100% Pot Distilled Rum, Barbados, Black Barrel, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Coffey Still, Mount Gay, Pure Single Rum, Rum, Rum from a traditional column still., RumFest, RumFest 2016, RumFest Saturday, Single Blended Rum1 Comment

  “There’s a time and a place”…..SOMEWHERE 😉 Mount Gay claim the title of oldest rum producer in the world dating back to 1703. But the brand has only actually existed for about 100years. Mount Gay Master Distiller Alan Smith (above). He explained that if you eat enough molasses it puts lead in your pencil… Continue reading Mount Gay Tasting: RumFest 2016

Velier tasting 2 @ RumFest 2016

Posted in 100% Pot Distilled Rum, Barbados, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Coffey Still, Foursquare, Hampden, Luca Gargano, Pure Single Rum, Richard Seale, Rum, RumFest Saturday, Single Blended Rum, VelierLeave a comment

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

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”

Posted in Barbados, Blended Rum (a mixture of column and pot), Exceptional Cask Selection, Foursquare, Rum, Single Blended Rum10 Comments

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”