Capn Jimbo's Rum Project Forum

I would imagine that you would mix them as late as possible to get the most control of the final taste you want.

He was telling me that he is aging his rum for 3-4 years now. Also, his bourbon was started when he started the distillery (so I think he said 10 years?). He was saying that a lot of newer distillers who are using the smaller barrels are not aging their spirits enough. I think he would say that 2-4 ...

I don't understand why the CARIFORUM is dragging it's feet on this issue. They should be going ahead full force as nothing is going to change unless they do. In fact things are just going to get worse for the CARIFORUM, the longer they take to resolve this issue, there are more chances of some of t...

It's been a while since I did a news update. I'll get to it, I promise. I did see this one which I thought was important:


USVI appeals to CARIFORUM in rum dispute

I'm putting this link explaining the cover over program. Again 60-70 cents of every bottle of rum sold in the US is getting put into Diageo, Cruzan, and Bacardi's pockets. The Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over: Legislative History and Current Issues (.pdf) Under current law, the excise tax on rum is $13.50 ...

Well I went today. He was very gracious as I interviewed him. I taped 40 minutes on a wide range of topics from rum categories, history of his distillery, barrels, bourbon, cost of molasses, the micro-distillery movement, and the rum cover over tax. I brought a copy of the petition to him and he sai...

Quick question for the Capn: The top rated rums that you reviewed on this site that are currently availble are Wray and Nephew Overproof, Mount Gay Black Label, and Prichard's Fine rum. They each get a 8.5 rating. If you were to only choose one to sip, which one? which one would you consider "t...

Ok, so we know that all rum produced sold in the U.S. is taxed at $13.50/gallon. $13.25/gallon is then given to the USVI and PR. This amounts to $2.15/750ml of 40 proof, of which $2.11 goes back to these territories. In 2011, Puerto Rico had an income of $449 million from this program and the USVI h...

What about Flor de Cana? Either their 12 or 18?

Or for that matter Ron Barcelo? I actually have both and should compare them sometime.

There are a number of decently reviewed rums in the Demereran section.

I've just entered this information into a document in Google Docs. It's easy to just print it out in 2 or 3 pages. I print out a couple of copies of the first two pages (double sided) and keep them in my car to refer to when I go shopping. (I try to keep at least one extra to hand out). Here is the ...

Thankfully, no I have not experienced it. I'd hate to plop 30 down on a rum that I couldn't drink.

I don't know why he is here, but I just got his itinerary from the distillary: Michael, this is the schedule that I was given. 3/19...4:00-6;00 approx..World Wines & Liquor 8760 Mentor Ave. Mentor,Oh 3/20 12;00-2:00 Giant Eagle..New Store..#921 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, Oh 3/20 2:30-4:30 Giant Eag...

I stopped by one of the grocery stores tonight to pick up some Prichard's rum. Unfortunately the Liquor department was closed, but they were announcing that Phil will be there doing bottle signings on Wednesday.

It's the Legacy Village Gian Eagle from 2:15 to 4:00.

Welcome!

While a few of us brew or have brewed, I don't know if many have distilled. There is a great knowledge of distilling here, but maybe more theoretical than practical. Anyways, I look forward to you sharing your knowledge with us.

Well I can get the Knappogue 12 here for $40, much more affordable. Unfortunately, since you say that Bushmill's produces it, I won't get it because Diageo owns Bushmills.

Any other Irish Wisky to try that won't break the bank?