Capn Jimbo's Rum Project Forum

I had the opportunity to taste this at a friend's house last weekend. Am I crazy or does it have a taste profile somewhat similar to Sea Wynde? I especially noticed that odd burnt-rubber aftertaste that prevents me from fully loving Sea Wynde - though it is considerably more noticeable here than in ...

I will add that Matusalem Clasico is a close second (a 10-year solera blend) and the Platino is excellent for mixing where a light rum is called for. It's not the only light rum I mix with but ranks in the top two. I had a friend bring me back a couple of bottles of platino from the Atlanta area fo...

I found a place where it is "expected in stock" this month - Total Wine in Atlanta - but it is not cheap, $20 for a 200 ml bottle. Oddly enough I checked the TW in Orlando (where I will be in June) and it does not show up in their inventory. I found it in online inventory at a place in NJ ...

I also noticed at least one person there call Doorley's XO "a decent rum" at the Total Wine price of $15. Of course, relative to their El Dorado 12 yr price of $20 it might be a "decent buy" but compared to nearly any other $15 rum it is an amazing deal. (The Ron Viejo de Caldas ...

I was browsing around the ministry forums and noticed that Myers's dark does not seem to get much respect there. I am never without a bottle for mixing.

Listing found here Interestingly, nary a listing of Jack Daniels in the Tennessee whiskey group...wonder why :? I doubt very much JD would bother to enter, since they are already a household name while hardly anyone has heard of George Dickel (despite IMO it being no contest as far as quality.) Why...

Wow some surprising results across the board this year. In the rum category - bacardi reserva Limitada ($110) barely outscoring their anejo ($19), and well below the 8 yr ($23). Also Prichard's placing so low. Appleton Reserve placing above the 12 year, especially considering the capn's pan of it re...

I have had the Isle of Skye 8 yr, can't say I found it all that interesting, I hope the 12 is better. I would say the Black Bottle NAS is very comparable to two other low-priced blends, teacher's and White Horse. (These are the only 3 under $20 Scotches I like, but they are all good ones.) This make...

So did you say a review of their Mango rum is forthcoming? I really need to get ahold of some Barbancourt pango, it sounds very interesting based on your review, but the only place I have seen it is Hi time in Cali, and I have yet to order from them. ******* Capn's Log : Yank, although I'd bet the M...

I have bottle of many of the "altered" rums you have referred to, both here and elsewhere - Zacapa 23 ($35), Zacapa XO ($49), Zaya 12 ($26), and Angostura 1919 ($31). I much prefer the unadulterated and less expensive Pusser's Blue label ($21) and Scarlet Ibis ($29, which I like more every...

Amazingly enough I was able to read everything you posted by Forrest without having to reach for the dictionary, you must have left out a good portion of the review (I had already looked up "sapid" from one of his reviews in Hi time's flyer, it's his favoritest word ever.) He usually throw...

I have a bottle of the Blackstrap - I agree it is nowhere near as good as it was a few years ago when I actually used to enjoy sipping it (and that was before I got into drinking all manner of spirits neat). It still makes a great mixer when you are in the mood for a lot of molasses flavor. I tried ...

How much did you pay for the BB 10 year? Last time I saw it online, it was going for around $50 and that was almost two years ago.

But don't think I knocked the standard 10YO Glenmorangie, as it is decent....just not my preference, when compared to The Glenlivet, which is more to my taste....or Glenfiddich's Distillery Edition or Snow Phoenix (which is ridiculously drinkable!) Well I said you weren't a fan - if you were, you w...

Uisge wrote:OK, tasting the Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 18, neat using the Celtic Malt nosing glass;

You found the 18 yr for $22? That's an amazing price - I usually see the 15 yr online for around $30, but is $20 at one place in california, which has the 18 for $30.