Rum Thread

Murf993 · 11-23-2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IRNM3

It's good but a little heavy on the vanilla. I prefer it still mixed with something and not letting it stand on its own

Same here.

Murf993 · 11-23-2021, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IRNM3

Gave this a try based on the thread. Definitely a fan but for the price I prefer diplomatico

I love Kirk & Sweeney. The bottles are too nice to throw away.

Lady Jane · 11-23-2021, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IRNM3

It's good but a little heavy on the vanilla. I prefer it still mixed with something and not letting it stand on its own

Having a dram and you are correct regarding the heavy vanilla taste. A bit sweet put goes down without burning your mouth. Just a nice warm feeling in the tummy.

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UncleWede · 11-23-2021, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf993

I love Kirk & Sweeney. The bottles are too nice to throw away.

I give them to my (adult) niece, and she makes artsy-shit with them.

I have yet to convince her to get the bottle up front though, and just let me empty it for her

Murf993 · 11-23-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I give them to my (adult) niece, and she makes artsy-shit with them.

I have yet to convince her to get the bottle up front though, and just let me empty it for her

It's a dirty job and you get to do it my friend.

Murf993 · 11-23-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

I just found a big bottle of Bacardi Rum in our secondary pantry in our garage. I'd guess it's about 12 years old. Is it still any good?

If it's not been open and sitting in the sun have at it.

Murf993 · 11-23-2021, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IRNM3

Gave this a try based on the thread. Definitely a fan but for the price I prefer diplomatico

Bang for the buck, you can't beat the Diplomatico.

UncleWede · 11-24-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf993

Bang for the buck, you can't beat the Diplomatico.

Wait, weren't you just talking Kirk/Sweeney, or was that jus the rum talking?

ShopVac · 11-25-2021, 08:03 AM

Picked up a couple bottles in Bonaire last week. The Rom Rincon on the left is their local...I got this for my brother.

The Plantation...these hybrid country ones are phenomenal. This on is a 17 year Jamaican. Little pricey at $97 a bottle...but so good.

Murf993 · 11-25-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Wait, weren't you just talking Kirk/Sweeney, or was that jus the rum talking?

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Alfisti · 11-25-2021, 09:55 AM

Rum is interesting, I am a fan and intend to experiment first.

First question, I find EXTREMELY different take on rum from the UK and AUstralia. Bundy rum for example, is COMPELTELY different from anything I have had in north america/cuba/etc.

Murf993 · 11-25-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Rum is interesting, I am a fan and intend to experiment first.

First question, I find EXTREMELY different take on rum from the UK and AUstralia. Bundy rum for example, is COMPELTELY different from anything I have had in north america/cuba/etc.

Rum differs from whisk(e)y significantly in that the distillation is done very differently from island to island and distiller to distiller. It's actually quite interesting.

Alfisti · 11-25-2021, 10:04 AM

Every brown rum I have had here has a certain taste to it, i note the difference but I have had maybe half a dozen and there's a certain undertone. If I go home and have a Bundy or say Pusser's rum, it is TOTALLY different. The latter are MUCH stronger, not alcohol but flavour, almost unrecognizable from the other brands. TBH I prefer what we get here, i go home and get offered a bundy and man, can smell it across the room.

Lady Jane · 11-25-2021, 11:43 AM

I was just out shopping at lunch time and picked-up those two on special. The Bumbu is only 35%.

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Alfisti · 11-25-2021, 11:47 AM

WHat does booze cost over there, here it is all controlled by the government which is just unbelievable.

Murf993 · 11-25-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

WHat does booze cost over there, here it is all controlled by the government which is just unbelievable.

I love the fuckin' government and the government loves fuckin' me.

Lady Jane · 11-27-2021, 11:34 AM

Having a wee sip to start the day. Okay...maybe two.

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Murf993 · 11-27-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Having a wee sip to start the day. Okay...maybe two.

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It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Lady Jane · 11-27-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf993

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Yes it is. In Ireland.

I'm currently sipping on the Plantation. Meh... Bar Rum. ( Based on my extensive experience as a teenage barmaid)

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Murf993 · 11-27-2021, 05:04 PM

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Yes it is. In Ireland.

I'm currently sipping on the Plantation. Meh... Bar Rum. ( Based on my extensive experience as a teenage barmaid)

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Diplomatico is an excellent choice, great bang for the buck.

Bongoxxx · 11-27-2021, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Having a wee sip to start the day. Okay...maybe two.

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I like those “wee” sips

Lady Jane · 11-27-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf993

Diplomatico is an excellent choice, great bang for the buck.

I'll see if I can find one this week and get back to you. So far, the Bumbu ticks all the right boxes.

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Alfisti Brigadier General 7013 Rep 3,313 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Every brown rum I have had here has a certain taste to it, i note the difference but I have had maybe half a dozen and there's a certain undertone. If I go home and have a Bundy or say Pusser's rum, it is TOTALLY different. The latter are MUCH stronger, not alcohol but flavour, almost unrecognizable from the other brands. TBH I prefer what we get here, i go home and get offered a bundy and man, can smell it across the room.
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