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In my opinion, the RL Seale is slightly better than the Doorly 12. But I love them both. I'm in the US, and the prices are very close, in fact close enough to make the RL Seale the better buy. Because they are so close, my recommendation is to buy both, decide which you like better, and stick with it. Or, you can do like I do, and keep a bottle of both in my bar because they are so reasonably priced.

Absolutely agree

Simply put, loved it….! I recently tried the SBS 97 skeldon which had a lot more wood and deep fruit flavours which led me back to the 2001 which is really well balanced and an absolute pleasure to drink. Bring on the big bottle of it 👌👊

@@NewWorldRumClub yes! I have 4 bottles of 2001 and a bottle of the 97. I have only tried a sample of the 97 and I was not impressed. But I heard that the sample of the 97 does not taste the same as the full bottle.

Cheers mate, it’s a hobby that I enjoy but struggle to do as much as I like due to other commitments. Explore the rums, have some fun, and if you want to know more then def worth joining one of the Facebook rum clubs

It’s a bit hit and miss. Generally whisky.fr and rhumexcellence have had bottles get through customs without any duties. SpiritAcademy or any of them using dhl normally have a charge and it’s around 20-30% extra on top of the cost of the bottles. Hope that helps…..

I wish. I’ve been lucky enough to try a few of the SBS skeldons which are good but come at a price.

I got them from a large bottler one germany. I’ve tried to find the receipt but it was years ago. I bought about 100+ for gin and ended up using them for rum

that's fine. Thank you for the answer!

If you are interested, I’ll keep searching and find the company, just let me know 😀

I know what you mean as it does restrict the rums that so many people enjoy. To be fair, I do have a few diplimaticos, el dorados, ha can clubs that all have some level of sugar and enjoy them all. Drink what you enjoy and I’ll happily share a rum with you sugar or no sugar as long it were having a laugh and not drinking vodka 😉

Taken from the secretrumbar review: “2021 Great House (orange label), 55%, 2400 bottles 80% LFCH 7yr* 20% C<>H 4yr* *Unconfirmed A change to LFCH for the majority part of the blend, with the monster C<>H picking up the remaining 20%. Should result in the highest overall ester count to date. The drop in abv & bottles available are both, on the surface, a bit disappointing. However let's wait and see the impact on flavour and availability...”

www.secretrumbar.com/post/hampden-great-house-review

Which one are you enjoying most? They’re all so good so well done for getting all three

@@NewWorldRumClub The 08 for sure! 07 is my least favorite but still really good. I did just find a new favorite though, Redoubtable!

I bought a 2009 Cask Strength Mark XXII 120 proof aged in Bourbon Barrels. It's awesome!! My friend Scott tried the one aged in Zinfandel Casks. He didn't like that version, but I really enjoy the one I got.

Good man…!

I’ve not explored so many of the plantation range. I’ve had a single cask from Guadeloupe sheikh was really good, the Fiji was enjoyable but I’ve not ventured into the Guyana ones yet. If you find a good one, be sure to let me know….

@@NewWorldRumClub Hi again, thanks. Meanwhile I've opened the OFTD & like it a lot, highly recommend it, as a sipper (great surprise) while I don't for the Guyana, which is not bad but you can feel the sugar added that is significantly high at least for me (I do for instance no longer drink sugared coke, I can bear only the artificially sweetened one, and I feel sugar when added to Cognac or Rum, and have even sometimes some suspicions about some blended whiskies, while it is supposed to not contain sugar...So yes, OFTD all the way... (the one you can see in some of my live shows, the most recent one)

Cheers again mate. The OP will be coming out at just under 63% I believe. The 75% beast that I had was a special treat 😜. It’s the same rum, wild fermented, just at a more consumable abv. Hopefully hitting the shelves soon for us all to buy.

Thanks Bill and sorry for not responding sooner. Life, job, family took priority which is why I’ve been quiet. There’s a few more Foursquare coming in.2022 which we’re looking forward to. If you want any insights into the single cask offerings from the various independent bottlers then please do shout and I’ll see if I can help. Hope you’re still enjoying the 2009…….

@@NewWorldRumClub Of course I completely understand and thank you for offering your assistance in my Rum journey. Cheers

@@billmonteith1161 tonight I’m really enjoying a glass of hampden lrok 11yo. Not the cheapest but one I have a lot of time for. Hope you’re having something suitably enjoyable

Smith & Cross is a winner although a little younger than suggested. Great value rum for the money but is a bit more prickly than the 8yo. Based on your comments, I’ll get my smith & cross out and do a review on it 👍👍

When it lands you’ll know. Let me know when you try it as it would be good to hear your thoughts on it

Coming from a whisky background does provide a different perspective. Fair play for getting a Hampden, as you keep going back to it you’ll find more and more you like about it. The WP is the sweet spot between the Hampden and the Appleton Estste. There is also Smith and cross 57% but it’s not in the same league if you ask me (others will prob disagree). Keep telling us what you like, don’t like and any suggestions coming from a whisky background as they’ll be many others interested in your rum journey

I do think you’re right there. I’ve even been on with the distillery so should have definitely picked this out. Cheers for the coaching 👍🙂

@@NewWorldRumClub Its an excellent rum . Had a bottle last year

1753 under the ownership of Mr. Archibald Stirling of Scotland. So I think this is Correct and good polite advice Sir Lots to learn about Hampden , Simon is doing a great job for the Family as they bring the product to market in aged form also Aged at the Distillery which is a big change for them under the lovely new owners they Started with Rum Fire as they had next to no Aged Product on site . We are at the beginning of the New Hampden it's a great start !

@@boyse69 it’s quite exciting to Hampden and us rum lovers alike. If this is what they’re producing in the early years, what’s to come should be exceptional

Thanks and good to hear there’s a noticeable improvement. Let’s hope it lives up to the review for you 🤞

If you’re willing to share it, what’s your recipe for your 1944 Mai Tai? If it’s as the link then I’ll look to try it out on the back of your recommendation www.monstercocktails.com/cocktail/recipe/mai-tai-1944-original/13/

@@NewWorldRumClub This is the recipe I use Mai Tai 1944 (Trader Vic) - 2,25 cl Lime Juice - 1,5 cl Orgeat - 6 cl Hampden Estate 8 Years Pure Single Jamaican Rum Batch 2 - 1,5 cl Pierre Ferrand Triple Sec Dry Curaçao But to be truly and authentic to the 1944 recipe you should use 0,75 cl Orgeat & 0,75 cl rich simple syrup, but I prefer my Mai Tai Orgeat heavy. I tested 131 different Mai Tai´s this year (always just changing the Rum). Best for me so far this year. Number 1: Hampden Great House 2020 Number 2: Habitation Velier Long Pond TECA 2005

@@adrianwahl5107 I’ll be getting the necessary drinks to make this cocktail - thanks for the recommendation

So I took your recommendation, went to my local spirits and wine shop, bought some local Orgeat and a nice bottle of triple sec and opened up the tiki bar to 6 friends for this one. It was the first cocktail of the night, batch2 Hampden rum used, 6 smiling happy faces. I used a touch less Orgeat in mine just to reduce the almond influence by a little bit but that’s just my preference. Top recommendation and thanks for putting in all the hard work to find the best recipe 🙌👍🥳👊💪

@@NewWorldRumClub that sounds like a wonderful evening. Really glad you enjoyed it

It took a while for me to find Hampden but now I have, I feel there will be more room in my rum cupboard for the various marques and maturations coming to the market.

Thanks, you and others have highlighted sound issues so I'm glad the mic makes a difference. Aslo, thanks for metnioning the lighting/colour - I'll look into these for the next couple of vids.