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How long ago did I get this bottle? Was it 15 years ago? Senator, I do not recall. This was an interesting product—a company in the Netherland bought up seven different types of rums —including a 10-year old form Barbados—
There is something very satisfying about having a go-to drink. After a long day of work and kid care, a glass of whiskey is very welcome. The Kosar house bourbons include Four Roses Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Weller 12-year (and Special
In short—we love it. We love the color, and we love the rich vanilla, toffee, and molasses flavors. This is a rum you can sip straight from the bottle neat with nary a burn in your throat. We also love
The last time we wrote of this cocktail (here), we encourage the use of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. While this is a splendid choice, there are other options. Maui Dark Rum, made by Haleakala Distillers, is a terrific option. (Rating ****1/2)
AlcoholReviews.com had the pleasure of sitting down with Richard Foss, author of Rum: A Global History (Reaktion, 2012). Naturally, we met in a bar, the classic Tune Inn on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Foss clearly enjoys tasting new rums,
Editor’s note: We’re republishing this review from June 2006 as part of a reorganization of the site’s content. What a delicious rum! It’s a robust (92 proof), deep copper colored, and oozes flavor….Lots of vanilla and berries. It is a