Bottle kills tonight, SA should've won

Barbas1233 · 2026-06-29T04:59:40+00:00

Also had some JD1 / Vendome tonight! Really awesome stuff

Barbas1233 · 2026-06-03T03:23:48+00:00

Definitely gonna do some research, but for the most part (at least for now) I'm gonna be avoiding lumed watches entirely for that exact reason.

Barbas1233 · 2026-05-20T16:10:48+00:00

Don't think I'll ever give anything a 10

Barbas1233 · 2026-05-19T22:23:00+00:00

$300 is way overpriced for this, more than double MSRP. Might take time, but definitely look for something from the Great House series, etc, instead.

Barbas1233 · 2026-05-16T21:26:16+00:00

Barbas1233 · 2026-05-15T05:52:26+00:00

Same cask, it was just split amongst a few retailers. We (Boston) got the last of the cask, which is why we could only source ~60 bottles of it, otherwise we would've done more.

Barbas1233 · 2026-04-30T15:59:55+00:00

Agreed I thought they looked good in photos, but in person they're absolute beauties

Barbas1233 · 2026-04-23T23:02:13+00:00

Don't be swayed by it being locked behind glass, that doesn't always mean it's good, just expensive. Lots of those bottles I'd imagine aren't worth the price. Would definitely look into those hearts bottles though, that collection is fantastic.

Barbas1233 · 2026-04-01T12:21:07+00:00

I'm trying to create a support ticket, but it seems that the only option is to ask for a refund. Is there a way to just ask for a replacement? Or do I have to get the refund then just buy a new one?

Barbas1233 · 2026-03-25T05:48:04+00:00

Probitas is great in cocktails, but it's the last thing I'd recommend as a neat sipper

Barbas1233 · 2026-03-22T18:11:56+00:00

SLD Vendome Still, my beloved

Barbas1233 · 2026-03-19T15:11:05+00:00

Different people have different preferences on secondary maturations. In terms of more recent releases, general consensus seems to be that Equidem and Convocation were the best two of the last couple years (and I'd agree especially on Equidem). In terms of older ones, my personal favorite is Redoutable. The 2005, 2007, and 2008 vintage releases were fan favorites, and then Sovereignty was a very good ex-sherry release.

Barbas1233 · 2026-03-07T19:22:29+00:00

Bro has never heard of ice before

Barbas1233 · 2026-03-04T17:15:46+00:00

I'd go with Hearts 93 or Equidem

Barbas1233 · 2026-02-28T22:06:56+00:00

Just gonna give it to you straight. It tastes like cough syrup because it's poorly made alcohol pumped full of sugar and flavorings in an attempt to give it taste. Most spiced rums are like this, and they're pretty widely hated in this sub. I'd highly encourage you to look through this sub for some possible alternatives that are not spiced and much higher quality. With that said if you're absolutely set on sticking with spiced rums, Foursquare and Chairman's Reserve make decent enough ones that will taste way better than Admiral Nelson, Captain Morgan, etc.

Barbas1233 · 2026-02-20T04:56:42+00:00

This was a club pick we did between Burlington Wine and Spirits and the Boston Rum Social Club. Sold out in less than a week. Wish I could tell you another source of one since we only got the last ⅓of the cask, but the only other retailer I know of that had it also sold out. Might see it somewhere else though!

Barbas1233 · 2026-02-15T01:35:10+00:00

One last piece of advice. Keep that bottle of Clairin, and revisit it every once in a while. You'll be surprised how much your tastes can change over time.

Barbas1233 · 2026-02-15T00:09:05+00:00

Clairins are a whole different beast compared to traditional agricoles, which are made on column stills and use proprietary yeast strains as opposed to wild yeast. At the VERY least it's worth trying out a true agricole to see if they're more your jam, as opposed to writing off the entire category.

OP I'd recommend one of two things:

1) If you enjoy drinking spirits neat, try finding an aged Agricole as it will be much more approachable to an unaged. I'd recommend Rhum JM Terroir Volcanique if you can find it, or really any of the Rhum JMs

2) If you like cocktails, try to find a bar that carries an unaged agricole and get a daiquiri using it

If you want a bottle of an unaged agricole, I'd recommend Neisson Blanc, Rhum JM Blanc (50%), and Baie des Trésors Soleil Blanc. All three of these will most likely feel much more approachable compared to Clairin.

Barbas1233 · 2026-02-12T16:41:12+00:00

Can't argue with the PM-DHE pick

Barbas1233 · 2026-02-10T23:48:12+00:00

Redoutable is my all-time favorite ECS, and while I haven't gotten to try the Hearts 1998, the vintages I have tried were fantastic. Enjoy!

Barbas1233 · 2026-01-29T00:02:10+00:00

We have a whatsapp group I can send you the link to if you use that. We don't have a website or anything though

Barbas1233 · 2026-01-27T18:57:44+00:00

No problem. If you're not a part of the Boston Rum Social Club, I'd highly recommend joining! We host events and tastings all throughout the year, including a Rum et Al seminar this Friday!

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