Category Archives: – Other Spirits
Tequila 30-30, 100% Agava, 40%
Last week there was a Twitter tasting consisting of 3 tequilas and one mezcal. I was compelled to join in since I like Elise, who hosted it. Also, I had never had tequila before, ever. Only in cocktails where the … Continue reading
Mount Gay, 12 years old, 53.7% – Duncan Taylor
The last in these four rum reviews. I don’t know why I put them in this order, but this one as a last one seems right, since it’s the youngest. Young spirits tend to have a lot of impact, although … Continue reading
Bellevue, 14 year old, 52.3% – Duncan Taylor
Another rum from another country. Bellevue distillery is located on the isle of Mary Galante in Guadeloupe which means not a lot, but it could be (it doesn’t say) that this is a ‘rum agricole’. That means that the rum … Continue reading
Hampden, 22 year old, 52.9% – Duncan Taylor
Hampden you say? There is no such distillery in the known whisk(e)y world! That is correct. Hampden is a rum distillery in/on Jamaica. Duncan Taylor made this blend out of their product with the youngest ingredient being 22 years old. … Continue reading
Caribbean Blend, 1996, 16 years old, 46% – Duncan Taylor
Recently Karen Law from Duncan Taylor asked if I was willing to receive samples for review and after my confirmation and address details she told me a bunch of rum samples were in the mail. That was unexpected! Both the … Continue reading
The Little Green Book of Absinthe – Paul Owens & Paul Nathan
This little book was picked up in San Francisco, after visiting the St. George Distillery in Alameda. The visit sparked my interest in Absinthe and I wanted to know more about it. Then we found a truly kick-ass book store … Continue reading
Malt Fascination 