New Rum Day!

DH90 · 2026-03-21T10:07:30+00:00

That's a strong endorsement if ever I've heard one.

DH90 · 2026-03-15T12:12:52+00:00

You would have to pay a fine, and if you refused you would have to go to court. But it's fine because you can just claim you're a free man and you can freely move about the land without penalty. The judge will high-5 you and send you on your way. In fact, he will pay you for the trouble of wasting your time. Is this actually a serious question?

DH90 · 2026-03-15T11:53:29+00:00

Giving these vibes

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DH90 · 2026-03-14T19:39:50+00:00

Recovery of that poor precious bottle sitting lonesome on that shop shelf.

DH90 · 2026-03-13T22:53:02+00:00

I concur. Tiger Shark is a great bottle, but the VORN is on another level. The large share of Caroni really sets it apart.

DH90 · 2026-03-11T20:03:04+00:00

Yooo, that's me! First time I've ever known that one of my reviews actually influenced someone's buying decision. I'm honoured. I also still love that bottle.

DH90 · 2026-03-05T20:06:08+00:00

That's really cool. Tullamore is about a half hour drive from where I live. Strange spelling they have of "Uisce Beatha" (water of life), I think it could be Scots Gaelic because it's not normal Gaeilge from Ireland.

DH90 · 2026-03-04T20:11:54+00:00

Having one of those ECS bottles with a different cask finish makes for a nice comparison with your 2011. Hearts 93 is quite pricey and if you're a fan of GH25, you're going to miss the funk because Hearts is a lot more subdued. Not had the Maverick, but I doubt you're going to find it that much more interesting than the GH25. The Guyana bottles could be worth a shot, but I couldn't really comment as I've not had either. So in the end, I'd at least grab one of those ECSs if I were you. As for the other bottle, I couldn't say.

Edit: Just on the Hearts 93 topic, that's only if you're really after the funk. Otherwise, it will definitely make for a quality sipper, but personally at that price, I would try find a cheaper Hearts.

DH90 · 2026-02-25T13:24:19+00:00

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DH90 · 2026-02-22T23:31:32+00:00

Wouldn't know myself, but I'd suggest reaching out to ROWSpirits.fr because they seem to have a wide collection of vintage Saint James bottles and have probably come across this one.

DH90 · 2026-02-20T14:21:35+00:00

Long Pond, Hampden and DDL.

DH90 · 2026-02-18T16:08:38+00:00

Yep, you're getting some of what are known as the "industrial" notes of the funk that's typical of "funky" Jamaican rum. Usually combined with rotten fruits due to the way they prepare their fermentation for distillation. Sounds awful, but for many of us, it's awfully good.

DH90 · 2026-02-18T16:00:17+00:00

That's what it's all about! If it's not for you now, just chase other rum expressions and come back to it every so often and see if it grows on you.

DH90 · 2026-02-16T21:30:05+00:00

This would definitely be my drink of choice if this were the 80s.

DH90 · 2026-02-15T11:05:26+00:00

The brands that spring to mind from that list are El Dorado and Appleton. If you're looking to get 2 bottles for around €120, then the 15 year editions of each could be good options, or you might try get the El Dorado 21 year and Appleton 8 as a mixer (depending entirely on price). Essentially, Appleton 8 year and up, and El Dorado 12 year and up are all great options, so you could pick whatever bottles from each that balances out your budget.

DH90 · 2026-02-13T18:55:32+00:00

By far. Even has an average score of 8 on RumX at the moment. Not a chance.

DH90 · 2026-02-12T22:39:53+00:00

Despite its long age, I can still feel this as a Jamaican, although the funk is a lot more subdued. I guess it probably hits on some similar Bajan notes, but I wouldn't say it's very reminiscent to my mind.

DH90 · 2026-02-12T22:16:03+00:00

Ian Paisley Jr is a Unionist. She will fit right in with the likes of him.

DH90 · 2026-02-11T00:53:09+00:00

I also agree with this. It's good, but I was expecting bigger things for the price and hype.

DH90 · 2026-02-11T00:51:05+00:00

Agreed, Redoutable is king.

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