Capn Jimbo's Rum Project Forum

I've written quite a few haiku reviews for you to peruse in these forums. Others have written poetry about rum, and I just found out that others have written haikus to review movies, but I might be the first and only to do it as a rum reviewer. A quick online search seems to confirm this historic fe...

Just picked up a liter of "Gold" from 2012 (the date sticker on the price label from my dusty liquor store)... I found the long-lost golden city of El Dorado! I've only had ED12, ED151 and Lemon Hart 151 from Guyana. Pretty good. A little sweet. I need some more time with this one.

I skipped Royal Oak this year (so I ent try it as yet), but I came to a revelation: Angostura 5 year is probably better than Vat 19. It might be the best value. 1824 is my first choice at an all inclusive fete. Vat 19, 7 year and 5 year might be in a 3 way tie. It's worth noting that duty free in th...

Ron Zecapa 23 Haiku Review NOT twenty three years, AND it's overpriced and fake. Don't believe the hype I haven't had this in a long time. It was one of my first relatively expensive rums I bought. I liked it, but I moved on when I learned that it was altered. There are unaltered rums that are cheap...

1 Barrel Haiku Review

Don't buy 1 Barrel,
even if you're from Belize.
Pancake syrup rum

I saw a bottle of this yesterday at my local funky liquor store that has lots of unusual and dusty bottles hidden in the shelves. A lone bottle of Margaritaville Silver was on sale for $10. Who knows how long it's been there. Why not celebrate Mr Buffet's ode to escapism through alcoholism with a ni...

This was the first bottle of rum that I spent more than $20 on. I felt like a big shot. It was enjoyable, and easy to drink. To show where my taste was at the time, I also bought Mt Gay Eclipse for the first time, and it seemed a little harsh to me in comparison. In hindsight, I would not buy Zaya a...

Dr Bird Haiku review Doctor Funkenstein. Pungent; Tequila and Scotch Appleton seems tame. ___________________ Wow. This one... what can I say? I like the bottle. It looks like patent medicine. It's overwhelming in aroma and flavor. i'm trying to think what it compares to or how to mix it. I just put...

Sipping S&C straight isn't a good idea unless you're already used to overproofs... and even then it's not the best idea. I still like sipping it. Appleton 12 or a big bottle of appleton v/x is around the same price point. Find what you like at that price. Jamican Rum and Ginger beer is the ultim...

Anax, I had a lot of white oak in Tobago. Since I can get it in the US, I decided to skip it. If I had royal oak, I don't remember it, but I plan on buying some at piarco next time. You know a good place to get rum in POS? Jimbo, Old Oak was Angostura... here's some old labels and their respective d...

Havana Club Haiku Drink Havana Club The State Department Won't Care As long as you share ... By the way, the way you could authentically drink cuban rum is straight from the bottle with friends on the street or in a party. Pour a small amount in your mouth, and don't get saliva on the bottle. Pass i...

El Dorado 151 is a clear alternative to Lemon Hart 151 (Pun intended). It would be interesting to try them head to head.

JaRiMi, I think I would have to visit 1787 with a more skeptical attitude next time. I probably won't buy it again, mostly because of the price, but if I see it at a fete, I'll give it a shot (pun intended). What's your favorite rum that can be purchased in T&T? Caroni and Scarlet Ibis don't see...

Doorly's 5 year Haiku review

There is no reason
For you to not have this rum
on you at all times

Lemon Hart 151 Haiku Review

Long-lost Tiki rum
It will hold you in its arms
burning with sweet soul