Capn Jimbo's Rum Project Forum

OK, thanks to Señor Tot, I was able to side-by-side the new Demerara 151 against the original LH 151 and the Mosaiq one. Both the original and Mosaiq ones are no more than half full and have been for quite some time, so bear that in mind. After a while open, the Mosaiq one doesn't hold a candle to t...

101 is where it's at. I don't like bourbon (or rather, I don't dislike it, but in my view it is the most boring of all aged spirits), but I love some WT 101. Old Grand Dad (OGD) 100 or better yet 114 is also a rock solid, value priced firewater (in the best way possible) I'm also of the opinion that...

Just tried it for the first time last night. I'd give it an easy 7, verging on 8. It remind me a LOT of, say, a MG Eclipse with a small splash of Appleton Reserve. Clearly on the lighter English style akin to Bajan rums: very elegant and light but with murmurings of fruity pot still funkiness. Good ...

The Fat Rum Pirate wrote:(I may be wrong but I think they are even putting the Rum Howler logo on the boxes now)

Dear God, has it come to that?

Now that tests have shown the 12 has no added sugar, does anyone have a review to add? I'm curious...

I looked on the master list and didn't see any Flor de Caña tested. I don't have any, but I'm trying to compile a list of "easily available if not ubiquitous unaltered rums" So far I'm at: Appleton Mount Gay Chairmen's Reserve the younger Brugals and that's about it. I'd add Cockspur but I...

Over here in the UK there is an Appleton that isn't part of the Appleton Estate range. Called simply Appleton Special (white or gold) it comes in a standard bar bottle and retails even cheaper than the V/X. At its price point it is hard to find another authentic Jamaican rum other than Supermarket ...

Just tried this for the first time today - I almost think I like it more than the 12 - it tastes "rummier" for lack of a better word, and strikes me that it would stand out better in cocktails calling for Jamaican rum (in which S&C might be overkill)

Damnit anyone want to send me some? I'll add extra for the trouble...

Thanks for the alert! I found a place selling it in DC for $67 - will be sure to pick it up.

Yeah, the original Bacardi was supposed to be pretty special, and sounds like the 1909 hits it. I have some insider knowledge, that I probably can't divulge too much of, that Bacardi is still very aware of this and to date still makes some highly flavored distillates, which aren't ever released on t...

I'm also surprised by the Barbancourt. Was it the 8? It doesn't taste sweet at all, and 10g is not insignificant. Are there any other factors that could be looked at? I would say Barbancourt is pretty sweet and smooth. It's almost silky. The website alludes to quite a lot of "Cognac" like...

I'm also surprised by the Barbancourt. Was it the 8? It doesn't taste sweet at all, and 10g is not insignificant.

Are there any other factors that could be looked at?

BTW, I do hope you plan to order some equipment, as the movement to individual and webmaster testing is growing, and I know you have a good collection... I plan on it, once this whole April 15 thing blows away! :? :x and that would be interesting to test some old Barbancourt from the period pre 90 ...

Just for fun... 1. Barbancourt Five Star: roughly 6g (at most) You then go on to say you believe Barbancourt to be free of any adulterants. Is this because of user/equipment error? You do mention it was hard to read. Also, to FRP: Do you have any backup bottles of ED or Pusser's to test? That ABV i...