The man and I are very poorly educated where rum is concerned. We only have experience with a garden variety of bottles which are over-proof or mainly used for cooking purposes.
The other evening, we had a conversation with the knowledgeable friends about premium rums. Now that we realize there's a variety of premium rums out there, our interest is piqued.
We previously had shots of an 8 y.o Angostura 1919. That was my first taste of premium rum. It bowled me over. Full of cocoa sweetness, there wasn't a hint of anything fiery in there. A magic potion sorta, indeed! I can so imagine sipping this on a beach in the Caribbean. Ahhhhhh. This is one drink that I won't add mixers to it. Although this sort of rum will be beautiful in cocktails too, I like it on the rocks.
The lovely friends gave us a bottle of premium rum- a 12 y.o. Angostura 1824. I love the wax seal. We're keeping it sealed for a bit more. The man's off to look for recipes to cook dinner to complement the rum. Can't wait to open this bottle at dinner with the friends!
7 comments:
Salivating over here, girl!
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
Eeek.... I think one of the challenges of reading your blog (which I love btw) on a regular basis is refraining from "upgrading" my alcoholic tastes. From beer to wine to multiple malt whiskeys to single malts and now Rums... haha
i developed severe allergy to alcohol about 4 years ago, and have not been able to sip a drop of anything but i remembered the rich sweet tackiness of good flavoured rum. so MANY to sample and enjoy! so enjoy!
kachunknorge: Pirates and RUM! Hi HO!
coolinsider: heee! i must share the info! i always direct the friends to your links for info on social media and branding concerns!
sinlady: then NO alcohol for you now. don't even sniff. alcohol smells aren't usually very good. :p
Rum.. I am really trying to recall.. what I've put rum in. Tiramisu I think? Or was it Coca cola? I am confused.
courtesy comment.. i have deleted my blog. i would love to continue to read you though. all the best.
-misti
jomel: you know lah! rum in tiramisu! but it's gotta be good rum, otherwise it'll spoil the your efforts of making a good tiramisu.
misti: oh! :( can't read you for now! let me know if you decide to start up a new one!
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