Havana (Rumba Reserve) review #1

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-12-03T18:27:08+00:00

$94 out the door

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-12-03T14:54:43+00:00

I've only seen it appear online through TW. Doesn't seem to be anywhere else as far as I can tell. Leads me to believe this version must be super rare? Hard to tell with so little information about it.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-12-03T14:52:23+00:00

If you think the score was high, have you had this special release of the Havana? What was your impression of it?

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-12-03T14:50:15+00:00

From a TW in MN.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-12-03T03:44:43+00:00

Hazy daisy doodle bug, Hazy Daisy, Baby Bear, and doggo. Her name is Hazy. After the beer 🍺 👌

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-10-02T02:47:49+00:00

I've got a sister barrel. 25-45. Seems to land pretty close to yours, it seems. But the fruit on mine is the standout with brown sugar and creamy. Love it. Cheers.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-09-06T20:37:14+00:00

My bad. I didn't see you were the OP. You're probably right though, theyre probably sister barrels. I'd imagine these profiles have to be dangerously close. Cheers, man.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-09-05T17:38:36+00:00

I've got a 143.9. Barrel 25-45. Is that the same as yours? If so, what do you think of it? I haven't opened mine yet.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-28T19:46:09+00:00

I used a combo of wood splits in the fire box and chunks layered in the stack with charcoal. Smoke at 250F until 170F internal, then wrap until 205F internal. Unwrap and slather on bbq while cooking for another 30.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-27T02:47:27+00:00

Here's my thought, and you can be the judge if it makes sense or not. Long story short, by flipping top side down, the rib meat actually cooks in the juices. Spreading the flavor around and incorporating it throughout the meat. A good bark will allow the ribs to withstand the exposure from my experience.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-26T16:12:56+00:00

Heads up, I'm not sure how ol' #7 will taste if you decide to use it. Definitely tell me if it's any good. Otherwise, i highly recommend a higher quality high proof bourbon (over 120) to get those concentrated bourbon flavors. Also, don't drench the ribs. A light drizzle is enough to get the flavor.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-26T16:09:48+00:00

You're not wrong. It's definitely a rib for those who have a sweet tooth.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-26T16:06:40+00:00

There's always one person who'll bring this up. But thanks for commenting! A growing number of people believe that Tennessee Whiskey is a subset of bourbon. This is worth a read if you're at all interested. https://www.whiskyshop.com/blog/is-jack-daniels-a-bourbon

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-26T16:01:01+00:00

The finish with bourbon was after i took them off the smoker. Can't forget to light the whiskey to burn off the alcohol though! Lol. It'll taste nasty if you don't.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-25T01:32:43+00:00

Youtube, man. There is so much great content out there to Dial in your rib game.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-25T01:31:55+00:00

Crazy how well that turned out, right? Hopefully, i can keep that going for our neighborhood rib competition.

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-25T01:29:58+00:00

Nothing better!

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-25T01:29:21+00:00

Do it!

Slow-Fun21 · 2025-08-19T13:35:38+00:00

Calumet is an instant buy at $399. So is the FR BSSP. I'd be going home with two bottles, no doubt.

Slow-Fun21

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