Marekv8 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 My first go at Privateer… expectations aren't super high after nosing it while replacing the cork damaged during shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 The Cayman Reef is my new “best bang for the buck" rum-- hard to beat a 5-year aged stated unadulterated rum from Barbados for $14.99. You even get a real cork stopper and a Michter’s 10yo bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 9:36 AM, Marekv8 said: My first go at Privateer… expectations aren't super high after nosing it while replacing the cork damaged during shipping. Let us know the thoughts on Privateer I’ve heard mixed reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, PhantomLamb said: Let us know the thoughts on Privateer I’ve heard mixed reviews. Even with my low expectations it was a tedious disappointment. However, the K&L Tres Rivieres and LRP Chairman’s Reserve Cask #50 that followed made up for it in grand style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 14 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Even with my low expectations it was a tedious disappointment. However, the K&L Tres Rivieres and LRP Chairman’s Reserve Cask #50 that followed made up for it in grand style. That's what I've heard as well, thanks for sparing me the disappointment . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On 7/12/2021 at 7:16 PM, Marekv8 said: Even with my low expectations it was a tedious disappointment. However, the K&L Tres Rivieres and LRP Chairman’s Reserve Cask #50 that followed made up for it in grand style. I found that one the best of their regular line up. It's ok. I did enjoy some of the SE (for lack of a better term) bottles of Queen's Share, but for the most part, good to maybe very good was as good as it got. If you don't like that one... Edited July 14, 2021 by Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Nomad said: I found that one the best of their regular line up. It's ok. I did enjoy some of the SE (for lack of a better term) bottles of Queen's Share, but for the most part, good to maybe very good was as good as it got. If you don't like that one... I'll give it another go this weekend-- hate to totally rule it out. I'd like to try the Habitation Veiler Privateer un-aged release from earlier-- just to get a good grasp of the distillate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I feel like much of their stuff is too oak forward, so that could be the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 7:16 PM, Marekv8 said: Even with my low expectations it was a tedious disappointment. However, the K&L Tres Rivieres and LRP Chairman’s Reserve Cask #50 that followed made up for it in grand style. That LRP Chairman’s Cask 50 is some unique and very good Rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Made a run specifically for the new Hamilton Zombie Blend and things got a little out of hand... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Marekv8 said: Made a run specifically for the new Hamilton Zombie Blend and things got a little out of hand... Ya’ reckon? What else is new? Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Made a run specifically for the new Hamilton Zombie Blend and things got a little out of hand... That Ercole Barbera is a great little wine for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 13 hours ago, lcpfratn said: That Ercole Barbera is a great little wine for the money. Good to know-- I actually bought it as a gift (super cool pack design), so I'll pick one up for myself next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I didn’t buy it, but I’ve never seen any cask finished variants of the revered Revelation Rum. Interesting... from a dusty joint in DC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Picked these up for a friend during my trip to the Motherland, last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Got this last night, not stellar but not bad either. Opens up with some air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 22 hours ago, Marekv8 said: I didn’t buy it, but I’ve never seen any cask finished variants of the revered Revelation Rum. Interesting... from a dusty joint in DC. Oh wow it would be hard to pass on the Revelation rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 2:58 PM, Marekv8 said: Made a run specifically for the new Hamilton Zombie Blend and things got a little out of hand... Was just going to ask about if anyone’s tried and has details on the Zombie blend. I’d buy it for the name alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, HoustonNit said: Was just going to ask about if anyone’s tried and has details on the Zombie blend. I’d buy it for the name alone. We were drinking it at the liquor store— quite a nice and punchy blend. I figured it would be a 1L bottle due to its purpose as a cocktail component. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Havana Club 3, 5, 7, and Seleccion de Maestros for $84 total OTD. Looking forward to trying them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 58 minutes ago, PhantomLamb said: Havana Club 3, 5, 7, and Seleccion de Maestros for $84 total OTD. Looking forward to trying them. You must be overseas and someplace cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBadley Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Bought an Impex Long pond 13yo. They had a bottle of the Clarendon also but I decided to try the LP first. It's pretty good. Some funk but not over the top. It requires a bit more airtime, but is showing well after 10 minutes in the glass so far. Lots of interesting aroma notes. I'll have to get back to it soon, but so far a valid purchase. Anybody have any thoughts on Clarendon as a producer? It's also a 13yo Cheers, RW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBadley Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Actually, the reason I bought the Long Pond was because it wasn't Clarendon- which is a very large producer and quite hard to know what version of their juice would be in the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 4 hours ago, RWBadley said: Actually, the reason I bought the Long Pond was because it wasn't Clarendon- which is a very large producer and quite hard to know what version of their juice would be in the bottle. I’m assuming you mean bottler? I’ve heard 50/50 things on Clarendon. What year was the LP and proof? From my understanding, everything high proof coming out of LP before plantation got their hands on it was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 7 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: You must be overseas and someplace cheap! Yessir down in Colombia this month visiting my in-laws. Will post thoughts tonight on the 3/5 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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