I live in Louisville, KY and teach about bourbon at Moonshine University. I am glad you benefited from my humble pursuit! Would love to see you in the community!
Interesting list of recommendations with the heavy leaning towards Dominican Rums. For folks to get a sense of sipping rums without breaking the bank, I usually suggest El Dorado 12 (Guyana ~$35), Appleton 12 (approachable Jamaican funk ~$50), anything aged from Rhum JM (Martinique Agricole ~$50), and Probitas/Veritas (lightly aged blend of Hampden and Foursquare ~$30 cheesecake in a glass). Haitian Clarins and Mexico cane juice expressions also offer great budget unaged and lightly aged sippers. For 151, it's hard to beat Hamilton Demerara 151 for less than $25. Another overproof that is great is Planteray (formerly Plantation) OFTD (~$35 for a liter). For mixers there is anything mentioned above, plus: Hamilton 86 Demerara, Hamilton White Stache, Rum Fire (used in small amounts by the uninitiated), Coruba, Smith & Cross, and Planteray 3 Star. I tend to avoid using the Puerto Rican and other light tasting Spanish style rums that are used basically as fillers in a cocktail, but if you're looking for a good one, Bacardi 8 is about the best out there.
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Well presented. However, at least in my market, the Kirk & Sweeny aged stated expressions are gone, replaced w/ Reserva, Gran Reserva, Gran Reserva Superior, and XO. All are age ranged, but unfortunately no longer have a fixed age statement. Cheers.
Yes, you are correct. I had some pre-pandemic bottles. Need to update my research. Jump in our exclusive online education platform! Join using the link in the video description! Cheers!
I'm a bourbon dude and know little about rum. I learned a lot from you in this presentation. Thanks!
I live in Louisville, KY and teach about bourbon at Moonshine University. I am glad you benefited from my humble pursuit! Would love to see you in the community!
bourbon drinker? Then my friend, you need to try out Doorly's 14 and El Dorado 15.
@@kemposun Would love to see you in the community!
Interesting list of recommendations with the heavy leaning towards Dominican Rums. For folks to get a sense of sipping rums without breaking the bank, I usually suggest El Dorado 12 (Guyana ~$35), Appleton 12 (approachable Jamaican funk ~$50), anything aged from Rhum JM (Martinique Agricole ~$50), and Probitas/Veritas (lightly aged blend of Hampden and Foursquare ~$30 cheesecake in a glass).
Haitian Clarins and Mexico cane juice expressions also offer great budget unaged and lightly aged sippers.
For 151, it's hard to beat Hamilton Demerara 151 for less than $25. Another overproof that is great is Planteray (formerly Plantation) OFTD (~$35 for a liter).
For mixers there is anything mentioned above, plus: Hamilton 86 Demerara, Hamilton White Stache, Rum Fire (used in small amounts by the uninitiated), Coruba, Smith & Cross, and Planteray 3 Star. I tend to avoid using the Puerto Rican and other light tasting Spanish style rums that are used basically as fillers in a cocktail, but if you're looking for a good one, Bacardi 8 is about the best out there.
Excellent advice. Jump in our exclusive online education platform! Join using the link in the video description! Your expertise would be welcome! Cheers!
Well presented. However, at least in my market, the Kirk & Sweeny aged stated expressions are gone, replaced w/ Reserva, Gran Reserva, Gran Reserva Superior, and XO. All are age ranged, but unfortunately no longer have a fixed age statement. Cheers.
Yes, you are correct. I had some pre-pandemic bottles. Need to update my research. Jump in our exclusive online education platform! Join using the link in the video description! Cheers!
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