Capn Jimbo's Rum Project Forum

Canadian Whisky really takes me back a bit. I have not had any in a few years, that last being a bottle of Crown a boss bought me at Christmas a few years ago. Being on the boarder that may sound odd. I did drink my share in college when cash was tighter. I still remember my all time favorite. Black...

I do find this rather odd. Why not make an age statement? Unless the previous one was fake to being with. I was not a huge fan of the 12 and 18 year expressions that I bought from the older style bottling. I jumped on the newer bottles already long ago before really considering much. I can say I tha...

There are rather slim pickings for US Caroni bottles. These are all the US releases of Caroni since 2010 that are stated on the bottle. AD RATTRAY caroni single cask 13 year - 2010 release - 50.00 / sold out AD RATTRAY caroni single cask 16 year - 2014 release - 99.00 Berry's 15 year Caroni 46% - 20...

I think they bring up a really good point here. I have many rums with no age statement. While I disagree that quality over quantity is better for the wallet, at least in the rum world. I will also admit there are many rum's I enjoy with no clear age statement or vintage on the bottle. One of my ever...

I have to disagree strongly on the 73% being anywhere similar to the 40% variety which was double aged in cognac barrels. The Cognac finish is very evident on the 40% its got a completely different flavor profile, does not taste remotely similar. Please water down the 73% to 40% and do a comparison...

I have to disagree strongly on the 73% being anywhere similar to the 40% variety which was double aged in cognac barrels. The Cognac finish is very evident on the 40% its got a completely different flavor profile, does not taste remotely similar. Please water down the 73% to 40% and do a comparison ...

This may sound odd to some here but one of my go to mixers if I'm ever mixing which I know from your posts is your main drinking preference is Plantation 73% Over Proof rum from Trinidad. Its flavor is incredible in mixed drinks. This rum is also not "double aged" They simply ship the rum...

I got around last weekend to making my bag of St. Lucia Local spice rum. I used a fizzy decanter from a 1.5L Mateus Rose wine bottle. An excellent choice if a do say. I first tested the rum to be used. I decided on a Caribbean light white rum, as called for by all St. Lucian variants I have encounte...

I noticed I was given 3 different sized of Hydro's, I have 5 total in 10% increments from 30% to 80%, I may get a 80-90% and 20-30%. My largest would not even fit in a 100ML cylinder. I used a large test jar, but the hydro is massive and super accurate I can test to the nearest .5% ! I can't find a ...

They have it at Astor wines and Spirits in NYC I believe they may also ship to your Local. Unfortunately not. PA doesn't allow for outside shipping. Only State Store purchases. very frustrating sometimes Well does this not include another Country? I checked and PA was not a restricted shipment Stat...

You know Duncan Taylor has some nice Caroni bottles state side worth a shot. They have a 17 year Cask strength Caroni bottling. They have it at Astor wines and Spirits in NYC I believe they may also ship to your Local. This may sound odd to some here but one of my go to mixers if I'm ever mixing whi...

Yeah, if it's rare expensive it may be worth the 50 dollar shipping roughly on a few bottles. Americans are not subject to VAT either and are not charged in on their website when ordering making things somewhat cheaper but after a few bottles the shipping cost and customs start taking a bigger bite....

Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas! Don't get too shitfaced over the holidays!

This rum was initially provided by foursquare distillery. They barreled it in their own casks after receiving it. They now produce their own rum in a small pot still. Anything older than 5 years is foursquare distillate. They recently released their own 5 year aged rum and have a nice white rum they...

One of the topics I was interested in while visiting St. Lucia recently was their "under the counter rums." Referred to in St. Lucia mainly as locally spiced rum. I tried quite a number of them while down there. Ranging from not great to excellent. The identifiable ingredients I saw used i...