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Rum Runner

I encourage this kind of discussion so if you had any doubts about such a topic on MoR, you may have leeway here. I think similar restrictions should be applied to "Single Cane Rum" that Single Malts currently have if there was a product like that. Obviously without restrictions the term would not ...

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I have been a fan of Single Malts for a long time, but I am not scholar by any means. I too would presume that a Malt labeled 10, 12, 15, etc., would be entirely of a single year. Of course the Distillery would blend the different casks of that years produce to provide a sastisfactory taste profile ...

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The topic of age statements on Single Malts came up on the Ministry of Rum forum, so I thought I'd bring the topic over here. I am aware that the age stated has to be the youngest in the bottle, and that in theory older Malts can be included in the "blend". In the case of Single Malts that carry a d...

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Technically, I am a Woman of Refined Vices. But I do not object to masculine forms of address. Now sheol (my fiance), he might object... :P My sincere apology for my myopic assumption on your gender. I'm reminded of what happens when one "assumes". Indeed, I consider you a Woman of Refined Vices.

Rum Runner

Amarantha wrote:Thanks for the instruction and apologies for the offence; I am accustomed to rather less refined forums

*edits*

Your edit is well taken Sir. You have shown that you are a Man of Refined Vices!

Rum Runner

Amarantha. Nice to see you join in here. Whilst I am all in favor of engaging in a bit of bawdiness and ribaldry, Even I winced a bit at the last line of your toast. Might you edit that "one" word for the sake of decorum and out of respect to the ladies present on the board?

Rum Runner

I don't consider it a real single barrel because the blend is put into a single cask to mature for a year and then bottled from that single cask. Aren't "single barrels" usually only ever in that one particular barrel? I know understand your point Count. Well taken. I suppose a more accurate descri...

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Thank you. I hope my future reviews will continue to please the readers. Two minor points, If I may. Whilst Cruzan Single barrel is a blend.. It is bottled Cask by Cask... So variations in the bottlings are inevitable. I still don't think it is a "real" single barrel though, if you know what I mean...

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Very good review Count in my opinion. May I be so bold as to say I see an evolution in the quality and substance of your review here. Well done Chap! Two minor points, If I may. Whilst Cruzan Single barrel is a blend.. It is bottled Cask by Cask... So variations in the bottlings are inevitable. Seco...

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I should love to respond here. Alas, I fear being reprimanded. I think we need the Archbishop to weigh in here.

Count Silvio wrote:Has anyone actually ever used a drip ring before? There is one in this household but I've never seen it in use. I usually just use my finger or a tissue to catch the drips.

Rum Runner

Solera is tricky indeed. One does not know if they are following the Spanish and Madhirean traditions. In a solera the blender is acheiving a mark by fractional blending. How much he "pushes" the the solera by drawing from it year to year directly affects quality. RZ 23 may have been started 23 year...

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May you enlighten us as to the reasoning for this practice?

AngelSword wrote:When many distilleries sell an entire cask they will pour in a bottle from another distillery so that it is no longer a single malt.

Rum Runner

Single Malt indeed is from a single distillery and made entirely from malted barley.

Vatted Malt is a blend of Single Malts.

Blended Scotch is a combination of Malt and neutral grain Whiskys.

Rum Runner

"Here's to our horses, our women, and the men who ride them."

Rum Runner

Amen...May all your troubles during the coming year be as short-lived as your New Year's resolutions.

Rum Runner

All the best to you Count and the to the rest of the ladies and gentlemen aboard.

Rum Runner

I think that smoking jackets would be in order. I stand ready festooned in mine.

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A splendid thread and a very nice link by Baron Rupert. I have a first edition of Barnaby Conrad's book on the subject. It's a delightful read. My first introduction to it in writing was a piece by H. Warner Allen in his 1954 collection of essays entitled "Through the Wine Glass". The essay is title...

Rum Runner

The context given to your rating system is a welcome addition Count. Thanks for providing it.

Rum Runner

Dear Count. A pity that the template wouldn't stick here...I had grown rather fond of it I must admit. I must say that this "cool blue" template feels more like filling out a medical insurance form, instead of pulling up the old armchair in a smoking robe. That said, I stand by your side in your eff...

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I think you hit upon an interesting point here Count. The fact that the "Turkey" may be what you're more used to (and prefer) as opposed to the more ellucid EW. The fact that you gave EW such a high mark in your review tells me that you did a nice job and tried to put aside your own preferences in a...

Rum Runner

So, is your conclusion between the two based on the taste profile, or economy?

Rum Runner

Which particular bottling of Wild Turkey are you refering to Dear Count?

Rum Runner

Nice review Count. Always happy here to see that the Yanks can still put up a very nice product.

Rum Runner

Hopefully, "She who must be obeyed" will allow this dalliance in the interest of futhering the appreciation of such a vaunted potable. My wife was so impressed with this exquisite Armagnac, that she took the bottle over to her private shelf!!! So it has left my bar area and gone over to her separate...

Rum Runner

The most succint review I have ever read!

AngelSword wrote:Tonight I am enjoying a snifter of St Aubin Tour de Monde.

Rum Runner

Dear sir. You are wise beyond your years and to be congratulated! You are correct in observing that oxidation does take place. My remedy for this is to decant the contents of a partial bottle into a scrupulously clean container of the correct size. Such as a silver flask, or small crystal decanter....

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It's been quite some time since I tasted this rum. My bottle is long drained now. My notes show that at the time I detected herbal camphor aromas and flavors that reminded me of sage or woodruff. Mind you, a one off tasting is just a "snapshot", and rum blends (and one's perceptions) do change.

Rum Runner

Well done dear Count!

Rum Runner

Thank you Rum Runner. I have to admit I am a bit disappointed in my experience though because it wasn't such a smooth experience most other reviewers have had. They had described it almost candylike which it was at times but none of the reviewers mention the strong floral tones and that had me cons...

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