What are you drinking right now?

[KarlHungus]

How is it? Hasn't cracked my bottle yet.

Pretty tasty, deep dark notes as you'd imagine based on the barrels used. I've taken to adding a bit of water to mellow it out while sipping. First real foray into sipping rum, and frankly I still find sherried scotch at this price point more to my palate but will give it more time.

 

[tdes81]

Pretty tasty, deep dark notes as you'd imagine based on the barrels used. I've taken to adding a bit of water to mellow it out while sipping. First real foray into sipping rum, and frankly I still find sherried scotch at this price point more to my palate but will give it more time.

For the higher proof stuff water does go a long way in bringing out some nice notes. But I feel like all the foursquare ECS are very bourbon/whiskey adjacent and you don't get too many "rum" notes out of them (good gateway drug I guess). If you want a wild ride pick up some higher marque Hampden. Hampden the Younger or the 2022 Great House are a great starting point to see what sipping rum can really offer IMO. And the younger is an awesome deal at around $50.

 

[KarlHungus]

For the higher proof stuff water does go a long way in bringing out some nice notes. But I feel like all the foursquare ECS are very bourbon/whiskey adjacent and you don't get too many "rum" notes out of them (good gateway drug I guess). If you want a wild ride pick up some higher marque Hampden. Hampden the Younger or the 2022 Great House are a great starting point to see what sipping rum can really offer IMO. And the younger is an awesome deal at around $50.

You might be right -- maybe what I need is to just jump into the rum deep end. Thanks for the recommendations

 

[Matthew Joe Mallory]

Remy Martin 1738. With a Montecristo White Series.

 

[Omega Male]

You missed a finger?

 

[tdes81]

You might be right -- maybe what I need is to just jump into the rum deep end. Thanks for the recommendations

Esters are to rum as hops are to IPA. Once you get that itch...

 

[RedLantern]

You missed a finger?

just sprezz, my boi

 

[venividivicibj]

For the higher proof stuff water does go a long way in bringing out some nice notes. But I feel like all the foursquare ECS are very bourbon/whiskey adjacent and you don't get too many "rum" notes out of them (good gateway drug I guess). If you want a wild ride pick up some higher marque Hampden. Hampden the Younger or the 2022 Great House are a great starting point to see what sipping rum can really offer IMO. And the younger is an awesome deal at around $50.

Hampden the Younger is amazing for the price.

Speaking of which, using it for a daiquiri right now

 

[Matthew Joe Mallory]

Took that one off when I got divorced.

 

[Omega Male]

 

[Fueco]

Here’s one from last night while camping at Turquoise Lake near Leadville, CO.

 

[Kappelan]

Some recent drink and cigar pairings.

 

[cocostella]

 

[venividivicibj]

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Lagrimas! Thats a new one from Cascahuin - supposed to be pretty good. and the '3' Anejo as well. Nice job man

 

[edinatlanta]

@edinatlanta apparently the angolada has a full 1.5oz of bitters? Goddamn

Yeah there are a few tiki drinks I've made with 1.5 oz of bitters. They are actually quite refreshing.