So, a local shop had this for $39 - Rhode Island pot still rum. I didn't buy it, what's the deal? Their website http://thomastewrums.com claims it's a pure pot-stilled, single barrel rum. The distillery was established in 2006, with the first rum sold in 2008. I'm hoping this is an unaltered rum, but it's awfully dark for something aged an apparent two years (per this article: http://www.rumpundit.com/2009/06/24/tho ... sland-rum/). Very dark amber/brown color....
Anyone tried it or know any details?
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A nice link...
Since the company was founded in 2006, they have had enough time to age rum since then. Like all new distilleries they are forced to find creative ways to sell new and/or young make, but most such operations hope to also set aside stock for future sales.
A very tough and expensive decision based on estimated growth and future sales. One advantage this company had apparently was a dedicated key group of local investors. They also first established a successful brewery and visitors center in a known tourist destination.
The rum business was an add-on but an interesting one. I'll leave it to Hass to communicate with the company about the rum seeking the usual information:
1. raw material (molasses?)
2. yeast used and length of fermentation
3. pot still - was the column used, number of runs
4. source and type of barrel (oak, ex-bourbon), first or later use
5. caramel coloring and type
6. any other additives of any kind
7. filtering
8. age of rums, age of rum on labels
Interesting, but not available here.
Since the company was founded in 2006, they have had enough time to age rum since then. Like all new distilleries they are forced to find creative ways to sell new and/or young make, but most such operations hope to also set aside stock for future sales.
A very tough and expensive decision based on estimated growth and future sales. One advantage this company had apparently was a dedicated key group of local investors. They also first established a successful brewery and visitors center in a known tourist destination.
The rum business was an add-on but an interesting one. I'll leave it to Hass to communicate with the company about the rum seeking the usual information:
1. raw material (molasses?)
2. yeast used and length of fermentation
3. pot still - was the column used, number of runs
4. source and type of barrel (oak, ex-bourbon), first or later use
5. caramel coloring and type
6. any other additives of any kind
7. filtering
8. age of rums, age of rum on labels
Interesting, but not available here.
Last edited by Capn Jimbo on Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
