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Rum vs. Scotch

Started by Merlin, January 07, 2011, 04:06:55 PM

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Merlin

#45
March 09, 2011, 07:09:57 PM
OK.... going to get some rum this weekend. I'll carry 2 flasks.... 1 rum.... 1 single malt !

Looking for a rum to sip... not mix... prolly gonna get a dark rum of some brand
Anál nathrach- Breath of serpent
Orth' bháis 's bethad- Spell of death and of life
Do chél dénmha- Thy omen of making

Gauwyn of Bracknell

#46
March 10, 2011, 05:39:17 AM
Quote from: Merlin on March 09, 2011, 07:09:57 PM
OK.... going to get some rum this weekend. I'll carry 2 flasks.... 1 rum.... 1 single malt !

Looking for a rum to sip... not mix... prolly gonna get a dark rum of some brand

We just this past weekend purchased and "tasted" some Kracken - maybe give it a shot (or 2 or 3 or ...)
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Gauwyn of Bracknell

Merlin

#47
March 11, 2011, 03:57:37 PM
OK.... just got home with a bottle of Kraken,

Let's try it.... *pouring a bit into the snifter.
*swirl*

Nice chocolate color....

*sniff*

OH MY GOD ! ! The bouquet is fantastic ! !


Now for the sip.... (don't let me down... they didn't have small bottles so I had to get a big bottle)

A RUSH of flavour.... a bit strong at first.... VERY warm on the way down.
Still warm in the chest..... discerning the flavours.... I detect chocolate... a bit of spice ..... and it finishes off with a hint of vanilla.

Leaves very little after taste.


Going back for sip #2 now....

WOW ! !


OK.... I could see me getting sick on this stuff.
It has such a wonderful flavour that you just want to keep chugging it. This would make SUCH a great cold weather, by the fire, snow outside drink.

OK.... on a 1-10 scale...
I give it.... a hardy 8.
This is fantastic ! !


Thanks for the suggestion.... it will definitely make it to Scarby. I may need 3 flasks !
Anál nathrach- Breath of serpent
Orth' bháis 's bethad- Spell of death and of life
Do chél dénmha- Thy omen of making

DonaCatalina

#48
May 06, 2011, 11:01:32 AM
Here's hoping for some decent scotch at the tasting this weekend at the Rose & Crown garden
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Merlin

#49
May 06, 2011, 11:56:25 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on May 06, 2011, 11:01:32 AM
Here's hoping for some decent scotch at the tasting this weekend at the Rose & Crown garden

He said they plan on having all the best...or my faves at least...
Laphroaig
MacAllan
Balvenie
Highland Park
Glenmorangie

If I can talk my wife into taking the keys...I'm doing this.
Anál nathrach- Breath of serpent
Orth' bháis 's bethad- Spell of death and of life
Do chél dénmha- Thy omen of making

eloquentXI

#50
May 06, 2011, 02:16:36 PM
Quote from: Merlin on March 11, 2011, 03:57:37 PM
OK.... just got home with a bottle of Kraken,

Let's try it.... *pouring a bit into the snifter.
*swirl*

Nice chocolate color....

*sniff*

OH MY GOD ! ! The bouquet is fantastic ! !


Now for the sip.... (don't let me down... they didn't have small bottles so I had to get a big bottle)

A RUSH of flavour.... a bit strong at first.... VERY warm on the way down.
Still warm in the chest..... discerning the flavours.... I detect chocolate... a bit of spice ..... and it finishes off with a hint of vanilla.

Leaves very little after taste.


Going back for sip #2 now....

WOW ! !


OK.... I could see me getting sick on this stuff.
It has such a wonderful flavour that you just want to keep chugging it. This would make SUCH a great cold weather, by the fire, snow outside drink.

OK.... on a 1-10 scale...
I give it.... a hardy 8.
This is fantastic ! !


Thanks for the suggestion.... it will definitely make it to Scarby. I may need 3 flasks !

The Kraken Rum is a favorite among the girl aboard my crew and also among many of the men aboard our brethen ship, the Valkyrie's Furi. It is quite tasty by itself, and also mixed.

That being said, it has claimed more than one as falling under it's tasty guise and sent a few to overindulging. The aftermath is never pretty! Lol!
Still Meggers, just a little more grown up now. :)

haleyileaha

#51
May 06, 2011, 08:48:46 PM
I agree I like Kraken rum its tasty for sipping. Plus it comes in a cool bottle which ill admit is why I tried it to begin with but incidentally its tasty as well. 

But my judgement is in know way professional lol so all I can contribute is its Yummy. Lol

Knowing oneself is the start of all wisdom.
~Aristotle

C Dragonworks

#52
May 21, 2011, 11:33:44 PM
Kraken is AWESOME...

So is this one
SANTA TERESA - 1796 - Venezuelan Aged Rum

I am a Rum drinker like I am a Vodka drinker...I do not mix mine...I like it neat or rocks best. I love a good spiced dark So many good ones...  If you like Vodka but not the aftertaste with cheap stuff RAIN is my first choice! I do not like flavoured rums...too much SWEET! Scotch is SMOOOOOOOTH stuff!!!YUM!

DonaCatalina

#53
May 22, 2011, 04:37:33 PM
I added a new Scotch to my favorites list thanks to Paul. Lagavulin. The closest you will get to a Christmas cookie in a Scotch....cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger......
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Merlin the Elder

#54
May 23, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Was this from the Scotch tasting at Scarby?? Tell me moor [sic]...
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DonaCatalina

#55
May 24, 2011, 12:02:42 PM
Yes it was actually. We had 4 scotches and some Drambuie. I didn't save the whole list but my memory is as follows

Pretty Good- Campbeltown scotches are  ot my favorite.
Excessively smoky highland scotch
Surprising very good Islay scoth- Lagavulin
Something average from Speyside.

Sorry- that's all I can remember.
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Merlin the Elder

#56
May 24, 2011, 02:50:15 PM
If I decide I like good Scotch, do I have to get naked under my robe?
Living life in the slow lane
ROoL #116; the Jack of Daniels; AARP #7; SS# 000-00-0013
I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.
...and may all your babies be born naked...

DonaCatalina

#57
May 24, 2011, 03:12:40 PM
Not that I've ever heard.  ::)  :D
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Lady Kett

#58
May 24, 2011, 08:14:50 PM
But that doesn't rule out that you CAN if you want to, Merlin! :)

Gauwyn of Bracknell

#59
May 25, 2011, 05:49:53 AM
Quote from: Lady Kett on May 24, 2011, 08:14:50 PM
But that doesn't rule out that you CAN if you want to, Merlin! :)

Aren't we all naked under our clothes??
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Gauwyn of Bracknell
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