Charlutz Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I found two bottles of batch 2 in a store. 99 proof, 25 or so years old. Price was $100 per. I’m assuming this is significantly above retail. Reviews seem positive. Anyone who has had it care to weigh in? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Revelation certainly has many fans here, including me. It's very flavorful yet balanced between the molasses, fruit, and funky notes. You're correct that $100 is above retail (it can be found in the $65-$70 range) but based on quality I think it's worth $100/bottle. Astor W&S has it for $64.99 though and I think they ship to MD: http://www.astorwines.com/SearchResultsSingle.aspx?p=2&search=33325&searchtype=Contains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshleffar Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Huge fan but, yes get it shipped cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Definitely a bit tame to me for a Jamaican Rum but really good none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Excellent! Thanks fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Yes, it's like the Basil Hayden of Jamaican rum. The Barrell Batch 001 is a bolder expression for similar dollars and more proof to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshleffar Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Sure, its not an obscenely funky jamaican, but it is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Yes, it's like the Basil Hayden of Jamaican rum. The Barrell Batch 001 is a bolder expression for similar dollars and more proof to play with. I know I’m splitting hairs but I’d say Appleton 12yo is more like the BH of Jamaican rum. But you’re right, Revelation is not a funk bomb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 13 hours ago, Kpiz said: I know I’m splitting hairs but I’d say Appleton 12yo is more like the BH of Jamaican rum. But you’re right, Revelation is not a funk bomb. I'm going to piss in the Kool-Aid here and say that if there is a BH of Rum it's probably Real McCoy 12, Appleton 12 brings way more to the table than old Basil, while RM12 is a bit neutered to me and goes for a more premium price. Either that or go with Plantation 20th to cover the unremarkable bourbon in "upscale" packaging requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 56 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: I'm going to piss in the Kool-Aid here and say that if there is a BH of Rum it's probably Real McCoy 12, Appleton 12 brings way more to the table than old Basil, while RM12 is a bit neutered to me and goes for a more premium price. Either that or go with Plantation 20th to cover the unremarkable bourbon in "upscale" packaging requirements. Isn’t the qualifier ‘Jamaican’ rum and isn’t RM12 a Seale product? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Upon further reflection, I think there may be better "Basil" candidates… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 23 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Upon further reflection, I think there may be better "Basil" candidates… Certainly nails the proof and packaging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Charlutz said: Isn’t the qualifier ‘Jamaican’ rum and isn’t RM12 a Seale product? Missed that he said Jamaican there, guess my blind love for Appleton was in my eyes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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