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Rumfest Recap – Part 2 – Pyrat XO
What more can I add to my compatriot’s initial comments. This was our first trip and I am certain it will not be our last. The sights and aromas that greeted us were simply astonishing, and I cannot...
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Rumfest Recap – Part 3 – Appleton Estate White Rum
I was a little reticent about this as my previous experience of white rum has been limited to another well-known brand (coughBacardicough), but I was feeling a little adventurous so I took the plunge...
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Appleton Special Jamaican Rum
Appleton Special is a blend of full-flavored traditional pot still rums and lighter character modern column still rums. Aged separately in oak barrels and afterwards hand-blended to produce a fine,...
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My Rumtopf Recipe
Traditionally part of German Christmas celebrations, rumtopf is a winter food that requires a little patience, as the process starts in summer. I have a very vivid memory of my grandfather having this...
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More Rumfest – Brugal Ron Añejo
This stand at Rumfest 09 seemed very lively, and since I’m not exactly the shy retiring type, I felt compelled to see what all the fuss was about. The Brugal staff were friendly and enthusiastic, with...
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Merry Xmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the dark rum blog. Share and Enjoy:
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Newcastle Rum Club
A rum club opened last month in Newcastle upon Tyne and looks to be well worth a visit. Newcastle Rum Club takes place at “Tiki-O” at Tokyo (Google Map) on the last Tuesday of every month. The Rum Club...
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R. L. Seale’s Aged Rum 10 Year Old
We have another writer for The Dark Rum blog, he will be drawing from his experience as a relative newcomer to aged rum and rum in general. I hope he has been as thoroughly bitten by the bug as I have...
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Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Year Old Aged Rum
This marks the first time that Ross and I have collaborated on a review. Just so you know who is who: Graeme is speaking like this. Ross is speaking like this. Although when we get together for a rum...
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Rumfest 2011
It’s over, and was absolutely fantastic. I’ll post my thoughts on the rums I tasted there this week. It’s been too long everyone, glad to be back. Share and Enjoy:
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