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This is my Rum Reviews Channel. Here you'll find my Rum Reviews and Rum Tastings...and the odd UK Distillery Tour. I will split my reviews between British Scratch Rums to showcase them and then the big famous Global Brands too. All with the central them of Rums under £50/$60/€60 and how they work in Cocktails.
If you want Rum Education, head over to my Main Channel @stevethebarmanuk or if you want Rum Cocktails and Spiced Rum, then check out @stevethebarmanextra
If you want Rum Education, head over to my Main Channel @stevethebarmanuk or if you want Rum Cocktails and Spiced Rum, then check out @stevethebarmanextra
Tasting the WORLDS BIGGEST Selling Rums - Do you know what they are?
Do you think you know what the worlds Best Selling Rums are? Do you want to know what they taste like? well in this video, I'll be showcasing the Top 10 Rum Brands in the world, then giving their premium Upgrades a little taste.
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*ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS*
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*COCKTAIL GARNISH*
🍍 Frona Dried Fruits - www.drinkstuff.com/products/frona.asp
*BAR EQUIPMENT*
➡️ Barfly Boston Shaker - amzn.to/42UyXeD
➡️ Barfly Fine Mesh Strainer - amzn.to/4bKHswV
➡️ Barfly Teardrop Barspoon - amzn.to/3wtxXSt
➡️ Barfly Lined Jigger - amzn.to/4bOg8Oh
➡️ Barfly Stepped Jigger - amzn.to/3STtBMb
➡️ Tom Dyer Spirit Pourer - amzn.to/48EbHTy
🥤 Hamilton Beach DrinkMaster - amzn.to/439AEoN
🥤 Buffalo Milkshake Mixer - amzn.to/3SRH2w2
🧉 Stainless Steel Straws - amzn.to/3ww7T9s
*INGREDIENTS*
🍉 Funkin Passion Fruit Puree - amzn.to/49zzC7W
🍋 Funkin 100% Lime Juice - amzn.to/3uEWofo
🌶️ Bobs Bitters Store - amzn.to/3SWcdGq
*ICE*
🧊 3cm Square Ice Cube Tray - amzn.to/3wEBa1x
🧊 Giant Ice Cube Tray - amzn.to/3uBszfK
🧊 Nugget Ice Cube Tray - amzn.to/3wnhajV
🧊 Ice Crusher - amzn.to/4aSFfhD
*COCKTAIL BOOKS*
📘 Smugglers Cove - amzn.to/3IcoXUj
📙 Tropical Standard - amzn.to/3uOyHRM
📕 Beachbum Berry Remixed - amzn.to/49LFY3F
📗 Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails - amzn.to/3OYVsJE
📒 Potions of the Caribbean - amzn.to/3wEABEX
*GLASSWARE*
🍹 Libbey Tiki Bamboo 16oz Hiball - amzn.to/49KvQIn
🍹 Libbey Tiki Rocks 16oz Glass - amzn.to/3OTMEEM
🍹 Libbey Tiki Pineapple Glass - amzn.to/42PrNs9
🍸️ Teardrop Nick & Nora Glass - amzn.to/3UToq16
Links to the products above are Affiliate Links. While they don't offer you a discount, they do pay me a small commission, which helps me create more videos.
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DRINKSTUFF - youtube.com/@drinkstuff
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*TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 Introduction
02:42 What are the Top 10 Rums
05:25 Sponsor
06:00 What am I tasting
06:47 Tanduay Double Rum
10:22 Bacardi 8yo
13:03 Captain Morgan Private Stock
15:07 Havana 7yo
19:53 Barcelo Imperial
24:20 Appleton 8yo
27:32 Summing Up
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*ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS*
⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anAJAY
*COCKTAIL GARNISH*
🍍 Frona Dried Fruits - www.drinkstuff.com/products/frona.asp
*BAR EQUIPMENT*
➡️ Barfly Boston Shaker - amzn.to/42UyXeD
➡️ Barfly Fine Mesh Strainer - amzn.to/4bKHswV
➡️ Barfly Teardrop Barspoon - amzn.to/3wtxXSt
➡️ Barfly Lined Jigger - amzn.to/4bOg8Oh
➡️ Barfly Stepped Jigger - amzn.to/3STtBMb
➡️ Tom Dyer Spirit Pourer - amzn.to/48EbHTy
🥤 Hamilton Beach DrinkMaster - amzn.to/439AEoN
🥤 Buffalo Milkshake Mixer - amzn.to/3SRH2w2
🧉 Stainless Steel Straws - amzn.to/3ww7T9s
*INGREDIENTS*
🍉 Funkin Passion Fruit Puree - amzn.to/49zzC7W
🍋 Funkin 100% Lime Juice - amzn.to/3uEWofo
🌶️ Bobs Bitters Store - amzn.to/3SWcdGq
*ICE*
🧊 3cm Square Ice Cube Tray - amzn.to/3wEBa1x
🧊 Giant Ice Cube Tray - amzn.to/3uBszfK
🧊 Nugget Ice Cube Tray - amzn.to/3wnhajV
🧊 Ice Crusher - amzn.to/4aSFfhD
*COCKTAIL BOOKS*
📘 Smugglers Cove - amzn.to/3IcoXUj
📙 Tropical Standard - amzn.to/3uOyHRM
📕 Beachbum Berry Remixed - amzn.to/49LFY3F
📗 Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails - amzn.to/3OYVsJE
📒 Potions of the Caribbean - amzn.to/3wEABEX
*GLASSWARE*
🍹 Libbey Tiki Bamboo 16oz Hiball - amzn.to/49KvQIn
🍹 Libbey Tiki Rocks 16oz Glass - amzn.to/3OTMEEM
🍹 Libbey Tiki Pineapple Glass - amzn.to/42PrNs9
🍸️ Teardrop Nick & Nora Glass - amzn.to/3UToq16
Links to the products above are Affiliate Links. While they don't offer you a discount, they do pay me a small commission, which helps me create more videos.
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*MY OTHER TH-cam CHANNELS*
MAIN CHANNEL (Yellow) - youtube.com/@StevetheBarmanUK
RUM REVIEWS (Blue) - youtube.com/@StevetheBarmanRumReviews
BRANDY, COGNAC & CALVADOS (Black) - youtube.com/@brandycognaccalvados
DRINKSTUFF - youtube.com/@drinkstuff
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*TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 Introduction
02:42 What are the Top 10 Rums
05:25 Sponsor
06:00 What am I tasting
06:47 Tanduay Double Rum
10:22 Bacardi 8yo
13:03 Captain Morgan Private Stock
15:07 Havana 7yo
19:53 Barcelo Imperial
24:20 Appleton 8yo
27:32 Summing Up
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Will PLANTATION XO still remain my favourite Rum after this?
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In this video, I blind taste 7 longer aged sipping rums to see if Plantation XO Rum will still remain my favourite Neat Sipper Rum. These are definitely the most popular premium sipping Rums on the market. Some of the rums that are featured include El Dorado 12yo Rum, Havana Rum, Dictador 12yo and RL Seale 10 which is a Barbados Rum. How has my palate changed over the last few years? Lets find ...
This is why I’ve stopped using Appleton Rum!
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In this video, I compare Appleton Signature Rum from Jamaica to three other Jamaican Rums, including Worthy Park and Kingston 62. Is Appleton Estate still the best Jamaican Rum for Cocktails, or can you do better? Join me for this Budget Jamaica Rum Tasting and Review. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS* ⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anA...
Can I pick the $150 Rum? - Expensive vs Cheap SHOWDOWN
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In this Rum Tasting video, I am BLIND TASTING 4 Rums. 2 well over $100 and 2 around the $50 mark. Can I tell the difference?! Will the 2 expensive Rums be worth the money? Many people believe that you need to pay a lot of money to get really good rum, but is that really the case, can a £50 Rum make a really good Sipping Rum?! 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHA...
I believed this LIE about AGRICOLE Rum for years - what do I really think now?
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In this video, I am blind tasting Agricole Rums that I last had in the summer of 2023. These Agricole and Cane Juice Rums didn't score that highly back then, but 6-8 months later, has my mind been changed. Are any of these Rums, Rums that you should buy now?! 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS* ⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anAJAY *BAR E...
Blind Tasting some of the worlds BEST AGED RUMS - What do I really think a year on?
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In this video, I'm blind Tasting 7 Aged Rums that I haven't had in quite a few months. Have my perceptions and feelings of these rums changed? Are these Rums you should buy? or should you ignore them? Join me for this Blind Rum Tasting and Rum Review of some of the biggest Rums on the Market. Which will be crowned the Best Rum. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING C...
Blind Tasting the most affordable Sipping Rums - my favourite will surprise you
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In this video, I have a blind-tasting rum review of the biggest and best 12yo rums in the world. All the big players are in this video. Flore De Cana to Appleton Rum, El Dorado to Doorlys. But my Favourite may very well surprise you. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS* ⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anAJAY *BAR EQUIPMENT* ➡️ Barfly Boston...
The best BIG BRAND $20 Rum is...
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In this video, I'm aiming to find the best cheap rum for $20. I am blind tasting 6 big brand rums, doing a rum comparison, then aiming to hopefully find the best value for money rum on the market. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS* ⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anAJAY *BAR EQUIPMENT* ➡️ Barfly Boston Shaker - amzn.to/42UyXeD ➡️ Barfly F...
Which one of these is worth buying?!
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In this final Dominican Republic Rum tasting, I have Barcelo Imperial, Matusalem 15 and Brugal 1888 Rum in a 3 way Rum tasting and comparison. Which Dominican Rum should you buy? 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS* ⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anAJAY *BAR EQUIPMENT* ➡️ Barfly Boston Shaker - amzn.to/42UyXeD ➡️ Barfly Fine Mesh Strainer ...
Are any of these worth buying?
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In this Dominican Republic Rum review video, I have a Rum Tasting and comparison of Barcelo Granb Anejo, Matusalem 10 and Brugal Extra Viejo. Which Rum of these 3 should you buy, if any. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/hello *ONGOING CHANNEL SPONSORS* ⭐️ Master of Malt - masterofmalt.pxf.io/anAJAY *BAR EQUIPMENT* ➡️ Barfly Boston Shaker - amzn.to/42UyXeD ➡️ Barfly Fine Mesh S...
Surprising results - I was expecting MUCH better
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In this video, I am trying to find the best Gold Rum available from the Dominican Republic. This is the first video in my latest Dominican Rum Deepdive. In this video, I am pitting Barcelo Rum against Brugal Rum and Matusalem. Which will be the best Gold Rum for a Rum & Coke? 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/ebook (UPDATED JANUARY 2024) 📔 MY OTHER TH-cam CHANNELS; youtube.com/@S...
What is the BEST White Rum from the Dominican Republic?
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In this video, I am trying to find the best White Rum available from the Dominican Republic. This is the first video in my new Dominican Rum Deepdive. In this video, I am pitting Barcelo Rum against Brugal Rum and Matusalem. Which will be the best White Rum for a Daiquiri? 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/ebook (UPDATED JANUARY 2024) 📔 MY OTHER TH-cam CHANNELS; youtube.com/@Stev...
I couldn't believe the Difference - WHICH DID I PREFER?
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In this video, I have the That Boutique-y Rum Company Signature Rums. I have both versions, the 42% version and the brand new 59% versions. As they are the same Rum, so they Taste the same? Are they wildly different? Join me to find out for this Rum Comparison Video. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/ebook (UPDATED JANUARY 2024) 📔 MY OTHER TH-cam CHANNELS; youtube.com/@StevetheBa...
What is the Best Dark Rum YOU SHOULD BUY - The Ultimate Test!
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In this video, I have the ultimate Dark Rum Battle. It's the video many of you asked for after the Bounty Dark Rum video. You wanted to know how it stacked up against Plantation OD Rum and Myers Dark Rum. So here is the video, the ultimate Dark Rum comparison. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/ebook (UPDATED JANUARY 2024) 📔 MY OTHER TH-cam CHANNELS; youtube.com/@StevetheBarmanUK ...
TASTING and COMPARING ALL 3 Admiral Rodney Rums from St Lucia
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In this video, I have a Rum Review of all 3 Admiral Rodney Rums which is from St Lucia. Should you buy these rum if you can find it, or ignore it? This video features Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa, Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak and Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable. 📔 DOWNLOAD MY FREE RUM EBOOK; stevethebarman.com/ebook (UPDATED MAY 2023) 📔 MY OTHER TH-cam CHANNELS; youtube.com/@StevetheBarmanUK yout...
Should you ditch all your Barbados Rum for this?! Chairmans Reserve 1931 Tasting
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Should you ditch all your Barbados Rum for this?! Chairmans Reserve 1931 Tasting
Chairmans Reserve Forgotten Cask Rum Review
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DEFINITELY A RUM YOU NEED TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION - Chairmans Reserve Legacy Rum Review
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DEFINITELY A RUM YOU NEED TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION - Chairmans Reserve Legacy Rum Review
Is THIS the Overproof Rum YOU SHOULD be using in your Cocktails?! Let's find out...
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Is THIS the Overproof Rum YOU SHOULD be using in your Cocktails?! Let's find out...
WOW! This is BETTER than Myers Dark Rum! - Bounty Dark Rum Review from St Lucia
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WOW! This is BETTER than Myers Dark Rum! - Bounty Dark Rum Review from St Lucia
Does the WORLDS BEST SPICED RUM have a new competitor... from the same Distillery?!
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Does the WORLDS BEST SPICED RUM have a new competitor... from the same Distillery?!
Should YOU BUY the BUDGET Bounty Gold Rum, instead of Chairmans Reserve Original?
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Should YOU BUY the BUDGET Bounty Gold Rum, instead of Chairmans Reserve Original?
Is Chairmans Reserve WHITE RUM an upgrade to Bounty White Rum? Which should YOU buy?
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Is Chairmans Reserve WHITE RUM an upgrade to Bounty White Rum? Which should YOU buy?
My 4 ALL STAR Rums of 2023 - The Boxing Day BLOCKBUSTER
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My 4 ALL STAR Rums of 2023 - The Boxing Day BLOCKBUSTER
The GRAND FINALE and possibly YOUR new favourite DAIQUIRI WHITE RUM
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The GRAND FINALE and possibly YOUR new favourite DAIQUIRI WHITE RUM
The BEST Spiced Rum you've (probably) NEVER Tasted! RUMBULLION NAVY STRENGTH Rum Review
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The BEST Spiced Rum you've (probably) NEVER Tasted! RUMBULLION NAVY STRENGTH Rum Review
Tasting one of the US Biggest Scratch Rum Brands... Should YOU try it? BAYOU SELECT Rum Review
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Tasting one of the US Biggest Scratch Rum Brands... Should YOU try it? BAYOU SELECT Rum Review
BARGAIN BASEMENT for the Quality - BUT Should YOU buy it? JANNEAU XO Cognac Review
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BARGAIN BASEMENT for the Quality - BUT Should YOU buy it? JANNEAU XO Cognac Review
The MOST EXPENSIVE "DARK RUM"...But is it worth the money? GOSLINGS FAMILY RESERVE Rum Review
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The MOST EXPENSIVE "DARK RUM"...But is it worth the money? GOSLINGS FAMILY RESERVE Rum Review
$39 for Epices Creole in Massachusetts, US! Thanks for the review!
Great vid, thanks a lot.
if u wanna try a great white rum, try white oak from trinidad and tobago. Great with a splash of cold water or on the rocks
I love Myer's in Hurricanes and in a weekday Jungle Bird
"It's not that sweet"??? Maybe they make different bottles in the UK because this was always one of the sweetest rums to me.
Good evening. thank you for taking the time to compare, found your tasting very interesting. Although I use Appleton signation with Myers rum as topper, I love Clement Rhum for single Rhum Mia Tia. I mix from scratch, Trader Vic's recipe. Always fresh fruits and mint (lucky I live in Florida and grow my own mint). You are right the 8 year old is much more fruity and I am Scotch/Whiskey drinker, the 12 year old and up are much more as you said Toffee oaky taste. Thank you for your review. FYI I also like to use Hamilton 86 and St Johns Gold when I can get them, especially St. John's. are they still in business?
If you just learn to speak clearly you got many more viewers. I dont understand what the fuck you saying
I love Smith and Cross for tiki cocktails. I usually add Hamilton Rum’s as well, they have fantastic imports for all things tiki in the USA. Their worthy park Jamaican golden rum blend is crazy, overripe bananas for days.
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Holy 💩. Enough with the 500 flavors pantone™️! Just say if it’s good! BTW it’s delicious, this bloke loves his spiced rums Glue?! 🤣🤦🏻♂️ Sniffing too much my man
I am a whiskey bourbon drinker but lately I have been craving rum so I went out and bought Flor De Cana 7, 12, 18, I still haven't opened any of them yet.
$29 USD in Houston, TX
Just has a look and the 46% real mccoy is now only £39.74 and the 40% is now £39.45
Can’t believe there’s so many 8 fans. I feel like Hamilton blows it out of the water as a sipper and a mixer. Might as well be drinking whiskey because that’s all I taste
What rums (and why) would you recommend for a boozy chocolate cake?
Fruitcake. Just paid $18 for this in SW Ohio. Old favorite and great with Coke.
I feel like Appleton is a really nice rum but it lacks that Jamaican “Hogo” you love so much. I’m lucky that my interest in alcohol and rums coincided with me moving to New York where any bottle I want is available, albeit at a premium. Whereas the 750 is available at $26 at Astor Wines, Warehouse sells the 1L for only $1 more. Given what a great entry it has been for Jamaican rums, I definitely see Appleton having a permanent place on my bar. That said, I might upgrade to the 8 or 12 year if im looking for a bit more “hogo” but even so, it can be cut with smith and cross, which I also like to drink in a daiquiri, or perhaps even with the Coruba, which I have not yet tried.
Hey steve
New to the channel. What about any Foursquare ecs?
Can you stop saying funk that means a bad smell
El Dorado 12 is very easy to distinguish, it has a dry aftertaste, it leaves a dry effect after drinking it. Plantation XO is distinguished by a thicker texture, it is more oily. All 3 are excellent rums. My favorite is Dictador 20, then Plantation XO, this from the price range up to 50 euros. For Cuba Libre I prefer For de Cana 7. Good luck!
to spell terroir just do this : ter like in terronova and oir like in wanna do it
Overpriced but a good rum
Austria, 38 Euros - love it!
Hi Steve, not long subscribed to your channel as wanting to dip my toes into the fascinating world of rum and enjoying the content your providing for this! Do you still have your discord channel? Can’t seem to find the link for it
Its a proper funky tasting one i love it.
My go to. $37 at my local stores.
I prefer the FDC 12, the 7 is good for cocktails.
Hey Steve, you struck a nerve with me on this one and I couldn't let it go for a while... Well, I had like 4oz of Doorly's 12 left in a bottle and decided to make a daiquiri with it to lay it rest. 1oz lime, .5 oz simple, 1.5oz Doorly's, clear pour. My impressions (which could be clouded with your influence on me!) - while drinkable and not bad, the rum overpowers the lime. I would have to say that I may use this rum elsewhere, but not in a daiquiri. I have another unopened bottle, it is perfectly drinkable on its own as a cognac, and I may use it in other cocktails. I can get on sale for about $28.
I bought a 1litre of 12yr old at duty free for $6400 Guyanese dollars around £24 pounds
FDC18 is $50 in LA, personally prefer FDC12
FDC18 here in Australia man 😢 $140AUD-$200AUD or $90 US
@@PaulyIker That's a big difference! Have you tried FDC12? It might be a better deal.
Just discovered Bacoo and made killer Mojitos a few weekends back. What is your opinion about it?
RL Seals 10 year is $27.99 all day long in Texas where the Plantation is around $59.99. RL Seals is the best bang for your dollar at this time between the two!
So the double retort holds wash, vinegar and heads in the main tank, early tails in the first retort, and late tails in the second retort. Making good rum from molasses is HARD!
Tip from a French speaker: As long as you visibly make an effort, your charming enthusiasm will way outweigh any judgment we would have about your accent. Love your channel.
Damn! Just ordered the 12 year old on Amazon for 37€.
I’m betting these days you would probably recommend a St Lucian rum over these?
Just paid $21.99 in California
I ordered a bottle directly after watching this video. That, and a Selección de Maestros. I'm really a whisky sipper but thought it would be nice to have a summery alternative not too complicated for a beginner.
Mixing with Mount Gay XO is a hard call for me on price ($90-100 CAD). I reserve it for sipping (maybe a Corn n' Oil or Rum Fashioned wouldn't feel as wasteful idk). I use the Eclipse for highballs and punches. I think it works really well for those and it's super affordable at $33 CAD (under £20). Then there's the double cask, the Black Barrel, at $60-70 CAD. That's a harder one to mix with at that price, but maybe it's cheaper for you. That's the one you can sip neat much more easily than the Eclipse, standouts in cocktails better like the XO. It is more barrel forward, more oak and none of the cognac of the XO, but that's both a matter of preference and question of whether or not that will show thru in a cocktail. In any case, while you might be looking for one bottle (maybe the Black Barrel is that), the core range exported from Mount Gay is less than $200 CAD (£110) to stock three bottles that each bring something different to a drink or for sipping. If they exported the unaged Silver, I'd say you could probably get away with just having those 4 bottles in your bar and you'd be set! 😂 Edit: I know in more recent videos, you've said your palette has really dried out. I would be curious to see you compare Planation XO and Mount Gay XO again given how much sweeter that Planation/Planteray is.
Very engaged review. And exactly the puzzle I am trying to solve: which Jamaican rum to bring with me on Holiday for a great Mai Tai. I already have a bottle of Clement Canne Bleue. I will go for the Worthy Park 109. But am afraid to miss out on the SC banana funk I so much love.
Myers and o.j. the go to drink. Not sweet and the o.j. cuts the sweetness even more. Why would anyone go looking for bananas in a sugarcane drink? If you want banana put one in and make a cocktail. Just saying.
Rums and Cigars from Cuba are so good that even the cheap ones are better than some expensive foreign brands. The Communist Gov prioritize the quality of this business and they pay well their engineers if not they will leave the country; I have bought this Santiago de Cuba Rum and is superb! My respect to you Sr, great review!
just bought the black tot master reserve 2023, cant wait to taste it!
You left out Siboney 1920 and Red Label
Is the 'Finest St Lucia Rum' (with a mostly white label) the updated version of the 'Original'?
I started out on the Original and really liked it. When I tried the legacy I enjoyed it so much that I have found it hard to drink the original now for some reason. The taste seems different now when trying the original. Maybe my tastes have changed since trying new rums but I definitely would buy the legacy with no hesitation
I absolutely love the Doorly’s 12. It sips like a really smooth bourbon. I love Foursquare, so I need to try Real Mccoy as well. I am down to try ANY brand from Foursquare. Cant go wrong with any brand from them. 🥃
U.S. here... MGXO is $70 where I'm at. But my town is a desert for rum, paid $45 for Appleton 8-year yesterday
Hey Steve. This was my first rum purchase in the US for $20! I came in to Total Wine & More to get Appleton Estate Signature. They were doing tastings and I got to try this and it was on sale. So I saved a few bucks and I’m happy!