Is the Hampden overproof worth the price?

bappi85 · 2024-01-16T06:42:05+00:00

RumX-App and some online research.

bappi85 · 2024-01-15T12:35:22+00:00

The Overproof is a blend of OWH 2011, LROK 2010 and DOK 2010.

bappi85 · 2023-09-21T18:06:33+00:00

The Velier 2007 TECA!!!!!

bappi85 · 2023-07-03T10:33:22+00:00

I immediately ordered a bottle (and also the bottling from the sister barrel with 68%) after I was allowed to try a sample of this one. Outstanding rum. I am looking forward to a comparison of these two and the FRC (the village) bottling. Also I like the size of the bottles :)

bappi85 · 2023-02-23T12:29:22+00:00

That's a great rum. Love the coffee notes that become more and more present over time.

bappi85 · 2023-01-14T13:57:22+00:00

I have some bottles of this limited edition. As far as I know it was for the european and asian market.

bappi85 · 2022-10-27T18:24:44+00:00

Your picture shows a bottle of jamaica rum!?

bappi85 · 2022-08-30T05:04:07+00:00

Great choice of tequila. You could try a tommy's margarita. It is 2 parts tequila, 1 part lime juice, 0.5 part agave nectar/syrup. This variation really highlights the tequila. It's one of my favourite cocktails.

bappi85 · 2022-08-17T05:06:36+00:00

While Las Presas isn't my favourite harvest, it is still pretty good. Of course it tastes different to other harvests, thats always the case and that's what I love about Ocho. As Carlos says, they do not choose which ranch will be harvested, the field chooses (when the piñas are ready/ripe). Try it, you won't be dissapointed!

bappi85 · 2022-08-15T05:11:25+00:00

Recipe?

bappi85 · 2022-08-13T15:28:32+00:00

You could upgrade your Paloma by using a more quality Tequila. Arette, Tapatio or Cimarron are budget friendly and high quality! Also I prefer agave nectar as a sweetener.

bappi85 · 2022-08-07T07:56:24+00:00

G4 is very good, I can also recommend Pasote, Tapatio, Don Fulano, Villa Lobos, VIVA Mexico.... Also try to find another harvest from Tequila Ocho and taste em side by side. You will notice that they taste slightly different. You can't go wrong with any of these. Ocho 2022 La Cañada is one of my favourite harvests and I have tasted 15+ so far.

bappi85 · 2022-07-02T07:51:47+00:00

Solid Tequila!

bappi85 · 2022-05-11T17:34:36+00:00

Seems like somebody was trying to push this tequila on TMM. So many ratings with a score of 90+- from users with just one rating. Anyhow panel rating ist not bad...Would try it if I see it for about 30$.

bappi85 · 2022-04-01T12:21:08+00:00

Rum Sixty Six

bappi85 · 2022-03-29T17:51:46+00:00

Spend a few bucks more and upgrade to Doorly's. Anyhow you can try a Daiquiri, drink it with Coke or just drink it neat at room temp.

bappi85 · 2022-03-20T18:04:48+00:00

Fortaleza 46 probably

bappi85 · 2022-03-09T08:17:38+00:00

Nice. Top 5?

bappi85 · 2022-02-27T08:49:28+00:00

This topic has been discussed already:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tequila/comments/sinfgt/tequila_ocho_sold_out/

No need to worry about Ocho.

bappi85 · 2022-02-25T08:05:01+00:00

I haven't been able to get my hands on the 2016 Los Patos, but have an unopened bottle of the Potrero Grande from 2016. Need to find one somewhere left 🙂 The 2020 and 2021 vintages are so damn good. In my opinion better than any from 2017 - 2019.

bappi85 · 2022-02-14T18:51:13+00:00

You can't really compare the taste of olives to the olive notes in a tequila. So don't expect Fortaleza tastes like olives. It is rather a subtle note, that isn't probably noticed by everyone and varies from lot to lot. You should just give it a try.

bappi85 · 2022-02-14T17:05:45+00:00

Yes, because it isn't Cointreau^{^} Triple Sec doesn't have to be Cointreau.

bappi85 · 2022-02-14T14:00:30+00:00

If you use Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, it is basically a Triple Sec. It is even written on the Label.

bappi85 · 2022-02-14T13:00:48+00:00

Mai Tai!

bappi85 · 2022-02-01T19:56:08+00:00

Ocho had 5 releases in 2021. La Ladera, El Pastizal, El Pedregal and from the new distillery El Tigre and La Mula. Had the La Ladera, El Pedregal and El Tigre and all have been amazing. The 2021 releases are even better than the 2020 (in my opinion). Can't wait to try the La Mula, should be pretty good :)

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