“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
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Velier tasting 2 @ RumFest 2016
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
Rum University
Me with El Dorado Master Blender Shaun Caleb. Had a lovely tasting of 12, 15, 21, 25 and 50th anniversary rums.
RumFest 2016 (Sunday)
More from RumFest 2016 (Sunday) today. Day three of three for Rumfest Weekend starts soon. The queue has started. Starting the day with some Bacardi and Revolucion de Cuba. Nice chat with George at Pusser’s Rum…lovely tasting especially the 15yo. Really good rum made from Guyana’s wooden pot still. Bayou Rum from Louisiana. New 4yo rum… Continue reading RumFest 2016 (Sunday)
RumFest 2016 (Saturday)
Live blogging from RumFest 2016 (Saturday) One hour till RumFest starts. Going to be a busy day attending several seminars including Ian Burrell’s rare rums, Velier, Mount Gay and El Dorado. Also looking forward to meeting more rum producers and of course tasting new rums. #RumFest #RumShopBoy Rare rum tasting with Ian Burrell Rum… Continue reading RumFest 2016 (Saturday)
Kill Devil: Guyana, Enmore Distillery, 24 Year Old Rum
Kill Devil: Guyana, Enmore Distillery, 24 Year Old Rum Guyana 46% £140 Rum – rum from a traditional column still ABV Hydrometer Test: 46% ABV @ 20° * C Hunter Laing & Co. Ltd’s rum division “Kill Devil” – another Scottish Whisky producer that has branched out into fine single cask rums. This particular rum… Continue reading Kill Devil: Guyana, Enmore Distillery, 24 Year Old Rum
Blackadder Single Estate Rum Barbados Foursquare 2004- 10yo
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
Appleton Master Blenders’ Legacy Rum (MBL)
Appleton Master Blenders’ Legacy Jamaica 43% £80 Single Blended Rum – a blend of only pot still and traditional column still ABV Hydrometer Test: 43% ABV @ 20° * B This a premium offering from Jamaican producer Appleton, drawing from rum stocks aged between 12 and 30 years. Three generations of Appleton Master Blenders have… Continue reading Appleton Master Blenders’ Legacy Rum (MBL)
2 Days till RUMFEST 2016
Two days till the Rum University (Friday 21st), followed by the Boutique RumFest. Three days till RumFest proper on Saturday 22nd. Four days till RumFest proper on Sunday 23rd. RumFest RumFest2015
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