On your knees Dept: Preacher comes clean. Sorta.

[Capn Jimbo]

Tell me now we haven't succeeded...


Some of you are simply not gonna believe this...

It goes without saying that the Preacher has long been known for originating the "it's all good" monkey mantra. For years he has steadfastly refused to accept the notion of "styles" and "alteration". Intelligent posters who challenged him were "liberated" with little ado - these included JaRiMi, da'Rum, Dai and a few others. As for Moi, I simply deleted my posts and resigned.

But catch this: in a thread discussing "styles" and tastes, the annointed one finally admitted the obvious: (most) rums are altered, and "authentic" rums aren't...

Prophet:

"Our tastes change as our palate and experience evolves. On the other hand, I'm seeing more sweet, vanilla-flavored rums coming to the market masquerading as authentic rums without additives. It doesn't take a lot of experience to discern these rums and if you like that kind of thing, by all means, go for it."

There's an old saying "When you're getting run out of town on a rail, get in front, run and pretend you're leading a parade". Is this admission that of a Grand Arse? You decide...

[Capn Jimbo]

Only one monkey cared to answer, and his comment...

"The sweet seems to be winning the battle. Even adding caramel to run is a peccato for me. Fortunately some rums like Cacique Antiguo, Pampero Aniversario and Santa Teresa Bicentenario are keeping away from hiding the real rum taste.

"

My how times change. It wasn't that long ago that posters were thrown off the Shillery for less. Looks like our unceasing attention to this issue is finally being reflected by even the monkeys, and accordingly by the Preacher, who has quickly jumped to the fore to avoid losing respect.

[Capn Jimbo]

Curiouser and curiouser...


Let's face it. The Preacher was for all practical purposes, the originator of the "...it's all good" approach to rogue rum, a completely expected position for the guy who long ago was the self-designated Intergalactic Platinum Ambassador of Rum.

He absolutely refused the notion that rum was altered, and challenged any poor soul who raised this obvious question. I don't know if I was the first, but I was hardly the last to persist in questioning rum's purity. Those who like me, were the least bit critical were openly challenged, and typically kicked off his hallowed Shillery website.

In particular I remember the challenge to JaRiMi, who'd engaged in some PM's to the Annointed One, wherein the Preacher challenged him to "Prove it!", and shortly thereafter "liberated" our good friend. Of course later when the several government databases became public, and became that "proof", the Preacher simply withdrew.


And what is the surprise?

When for the first time EVER, the Preacher is caught publicly posting a statement that makes clear that alteration is not only done, but that altered rums are clearly distinguishable from rums he - yes, he - calls "authentic", you'd think the monkeys would go ape, don't you think? I do. But nary a murmur. The thread got one lone monkey response, and simply lies dormant, as though this were common knowledge rather than the honestly earth-shattering admission that this surely was.

What I find even more surprising is the seeming lack of interest by those of us who were insulted and liberated by this grand arse. Keep in mind that we all have long fought for such an admission - with or without apology - and now that goal has so unexpectedly and openly reached...

Nada. Whassup, my brothers?

[Capn Jimbo]

And yet another monkey falls...


And this time? None other than the Frozen Furry One who in posting about a new 3-year old "white" (filtered) Canadian Whiskey finally admitted what he's been denying for years...

"The resulting mixed drink was very nice with a refreshing tartness that I appreciated. (This tartness is a good indication that sugar has not been added to the spirit as is often the case with vodka or white rum.)"

(Emphasis added)

I won't soon forget the incredible denial that this Junior Arse promoted, namely his stubborn denial that his super high-rated, penultimate Diplomatico Reserva - a well known sugar bomb - was altered. Like the Grand Arse Preacher, his dare: "Prove it!". And again like his butt buddy mentor, once the obvious has become widely accepted (thanks to all here), his tactic?

To speak of the whole affair as if it never was in question. Dolt.


Flat Ass Bottom Line

All here have worked hard I'm sure to spread the word. And when you get a quarter million views a month, the repeated word finally gets out. Whether it's about the notion of "styles" or the unlabelled adulterants like sugar, the truth will out.

Thanks to all, keep the faith and carry on...

[JaRiMi]

In particular I remember the challenge to JaRiMi, who'd engaged in some PM's to the Annointed One, wherein the Preacher challenged him to "Prove it!", and shortly thereafter "liberated" our good friend. Of course later when the several government databases became public, and became that "proof", the Preacher simply withdrew.

All I can say is that we have proven that

A) Rum manufacturers alter rum with additives without telling about this part of the process to anyone.

B) This is intentionally kept quiet, and the practice is widespread.

C) I for one will continue to educate audiences about this, and hope one day rum will be more readily available "as is" - authentic, real and tasty.

D) Mr. Hamilton and many others who viciously attacked my integrity in a most ungentlemanly way will never be welcome to any rum festival I have anything to do with. Charlatans and con artists have little to do with true friends of Rum.