Hello friends,
Going back and forth from the tiki bar to the turntable all night long really makes you work up a mean, mean thirst!
Tonight we're taking a break from record reviews and instead we're focusing our attention on one of the world's most delicious (and misunderstood) libations-- RUM.
Described by Marco Polo in the 14th Century as "very good wine made of sugar", the history of rum is as interesting and complex as the drink itself. The story of Rum is the story of slavery, of pirates, of Navies, of the New World, of exploration, colonization, capitalism, rebellion and of course, hot, drunk college girls on Spring Break!
YO HO HO, indeed!
APPLETON ESTATE V/X
Country: Jamaica
Proof: 80
Size: 750 ml
Description: A blend of Rums of at least 5 years of age, matured in smaller oak barrels before marriage in casks.
Ned Tugent says: "Sweet & peppery. Hints of vanilla & caramel. Nice spice; medium bodied. Balanced. Great on its own; even better in a Hurricane! Grade: B+"
Tiki T says: "Smoky. Cedar. Pretty smooth but I wish it had a little bit more of a fruit/citrus component. Grade: B-"
A very good, very reliable Jamaican Rum. Big fruit flavors with a little bit of bite. Makes a fantastic mixer!
Ms. Joy Spence is Appleton's Master Blender-- she also has the distinction of being the first female master blender in the spirits industry! Joy seems like our kind of gal! Here's the Appleton's website.
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