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by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:16 am
Forum: Rum Cellar
Topic: Review: Angostura 1919
Replies: 14
Views: 12682

Dear Count. Do not be too quick to dismiss your own perceptions. One man's "candy" is another man's "floral". The object of tasting is not to find what others did, rather to find what the rum speaks to you. Can you describe "floral" further? Was it a green leafy smell? or a flowery aroma like a rose...
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:40 am
Forum: Rum Cellar
Topic: Review: Angostura 1919
Replies: 14
Views: 12682

Dear Count. A splendid review. You have illuminated wonderfully on this Rum. You have done a wee bit of work on this one! Compliments to you!
by Rum Runner
Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:57 am
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

I concur. Well done Count! No apologies needed..Let the reviews come in due time.
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:36 am
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Cork vs Screw Cap
Replies: 24
Views: 55411

given that I tend to decant my wine and spirits into a different container than they originally came in; the concept of corked, stoppered or capped isn't a real concern for me. I think that to most, the idea that a cork slightly flavors the wine different is simply silly, since the cork, after expo...
by Rum Runner
Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:45 am
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

With anticipation..I look forward to the Count arising!
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:01 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Dear Count. I stand at your side as your process of evaluatation proceeds.
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: News Repository
Topic: News: Remarkable cache of rare Jamaica Rum found
Replies: 3
Views: 5223

Dear Count. You will excuse my abesentedmindedness in not viewing the "Front page".
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Brandy Cellar
Topic: Brandy Recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 22879

Re: Brandy Recommendations?

I love most things about cognac - except its price. I have no qualms about drinking armagnac just because it's not cognac. Simply put, I appreciate a good brandy. I would say that smoothness is my primary concern closely followed by complexity. And I prefer sweet to dry. An ultra smooth but boring ...
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Feedback & Help
Topic: Solved! Cognac? Calvados? Brandy?
Replies: 4
Views: 20413

We can certainly help with the cognac discussions. It's another passion of ours.... Dear Sir. Your participation is most welcome. May I suggest you repost the above in the "Brandy forum" to gain some response. On the side, What marque of vehicle is Mr Steed driving nowadays? And whatever became of ...
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: News Repository
Topic: News: Remarkable cache of rare Jamaica Rum found
Replies: 3
Views: 5223

Dear Count. What a find! I wonder where you found this post? I would love a link to it. Back in the early '80's when I was still teething on spirits whilst living in the Colony, I came a cross a stockist named Daryll Corti, of Corti Bros. in Sacramento, California. He remains a brilliant taster and ...
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

To give more range I've considered: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum awards. Platinum given only to the most exquisite of rums. Although I'm not sure if I should have one more lower category as some products don't deserve even bronze. if it is poor, why not just have a "No Reward Given" instead of...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:59 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Introduce yourself.
Replies: 115
Views: 169194

My what well to do company..... Alas, my humble upbringing ill prepares me for the witty and verbose exchanges in this club, but I feel a warm sense of belonging, united as we are by our passion for all things rum related and my weakness for anything labelled a vice. Welcome Sir..I think you are qu...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:42 am
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Introduce yourself.
Replies: 115
Views: 169194

AngelSword wrote:
lady ermenegildo zegna wrote:it would be distasteful for one to comment on the course tone this gentleman is using in company.
Of course my dear. But perhaps the course tone is related to the instructive nature of the comments. Whereas a coarse tone would certainly be abrasive in such genteel company.
Point Sir!
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

I'd just like to say that I've been thoroughly enjoying this thread as I've slowly worked through it during the work-day (been a busy day today). Lots of great information and ideas here. My wife and I are actually in the very early stages of trying to set up a rum tasting evening with some friends...
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Dear Count. I think your idea of awarding Gold, Silver or Bronze (when appropiate) in your reviews is excellent!
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Scottes and Count. Both of you have ample experience and very good palates. The keys to quality assessment are consistency and discipline. And both of you display those keys. Scottes...I liked it in your "blinfold" blog when you commented "This shit ain't easy!" Exactly! Blind tasting forces one to ...
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Dear Count. I have re-read your rum reviews and find them very enjoyable. If I were to want for anything more it would be to see a bit more attention paid to the appearance of the spirit in the glass and then to a more detailed conclusion on the overall quality assessment. Otherwise a fine job. You ...
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:33 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Scottes. As far as tasting classes or groups, I'm long out of the loop on what's going on in your neck of the woods. I'd check with the better wine/spirit shops. They usually know of tasting groups in and out of the trade. If you have the means you may want to start your own tasting group with a few...
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Scottes. I'm glad to hear that my outline has given some food for thought. The concept of "blind" tasting is important to a critical assessment in my opinion. It's also important in the learning process. It helps to train the senses and memory. I understand that it may not be usable in the body of y...
by Rum Runner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:30 am
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

I find myself speechless infront of your expertise. Scottes you have made excellent points and I've changed my mind on a few things, very informative and helpful post. RumRunner , a very detailed tasting process. If taken all these phases of tasting into account it seems like a hard task to give a ...
by Rum Runner
Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:41 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Rating system
Replies: 45
Views: 74041

Re: Rating system

Help me create a rating system for my rum/whiskey reviews. I care about the bottle but it is not significant. I care about the aroma but it is not as important as the flavor which matters most. The aftertaste is perhaps a little more important than the aroma. I also take smoothness into considerati...
by Rum Runner
Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: Cocktails
Topic: rum drinks of yore lore
Replies: 7
Views: 23868

It is, in a way, since its based on the Bombo - just with modern ingredients. "If I was going to raise a glass to America, it would contain grog or a rum flip or the mixture of rum, water, molasses and nutmeg that buccaneers used to call a bombo." The bombo doesn't sound too exciting. Dildo's Bumbo...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:37 pm
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Introduce yourself.
Replies: 115
Views: 169194

Oh my, a fedora! Mr Runner, you are indeed quite dashing and stylish, too. ;) I am quite delighted to be in the company of fine gents, such as yourselves. Whilst I have a tendancy to merely observe, I hope that you do not mind if I partake in your conversation from time to time. I do not possess th...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: Cocktails
Topic: rum drinks of yore lore
Replies: 7
Views: 23868

Scottes wrote:Dildo's Bumbo

Dear Scottes. Thank you for a very detailed and indivdual recipe! I wonder if it is a drink of "yore" though?
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Cocktails
Topic: rum drinks of yore lore
Replies: 7
Views: 23868

Dear Lady Emenegildo. A wonderful post on a long lost concoction. I too, came across a recipe favoured by the American colony.. It's called a "Shrub". I think this may have come from the Motherland or possibly up from a colony in the Caribbean. It consists of macerating fresh whole berries in vinege...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: The Humidor
Topic: A good cigar on a budget
Replies: 8
Views: 25264

Re: A good cigar on a budget

Anybody can walk to the cigar store and pick out the most costly cigar and no doubt enjoy it, but what are your suggestions for reasonably priced good cigars? Something from Honduras is always a good bet and Cuesta Rey Centenario (Dominican) are OK value for the quality. Good day Lord Sterling. The...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: Brandy Cellar
Topic: Brandy Recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 22879

Re: Brandy Recommendations?

I love most things about cognac - except its price. I have no qualms about drinking armagnac just because it's not cognac. Simply put, I appreciate a good brandy. I would say that smoothness is my primary concern closely followed by complexity. And I prefer sweet to dry. An ultra smooth but boring ...
by Rum Runner
Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: The Humidor
Topic: Siglo VI - A tale of aromatherapy
Replies: 6
Views: 22581

I took the liberty of fixing the formatting in your most recent correspondence as I could not find your words amidst mine. I am quite aware that Ruby is a style, my sentence was merely a play on words. Had I chosen Graham I would have addressed the bottle as him. In general I'm particular to Tawny ...
by Rum Runner
Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:23 am
Forum: The Drawing Room
Topic: Introduce yourself.
Replies: 115
Views: 169194

it would not do to enter into conversation without being formally introduced good sirs. it certainly will not do to introduce oneself. i find myself to be in quite a bothersome situation. My sincerest apologies Milady! Please forgive us for wherever are our manners. :poppin: Allow me to escort you ...
by Rum Runner
Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:57 am
Forum: The Humidor
Topic: Siglo VI - A tale of aromatherapy
Replies: 6
Views: 22581

Dear sir. I am encouraged by your obvious taste in cigars. However, I think you may have missed my point in the Port selection. Ruby is a style. Graham, Dow, Niepoort, Taylor Fladgate are producers. Vintage is distinct from ruby or tawny or late bottled vintage. Ruby Port is fine with a farmhouse c...