mamajuana,
this is not exactly relevant but the single cask perspective might include different translations..
See the following link regarding some Whisky single casks from myannoyingopinions:
http://myannoyingopinions.com/2014/02/1 ... ngle-cask/
Not a fan of plantation or other such rums. But sadly they have misdirect people towards sweet tooth rums.
Myths and rumours Dept: "Single Cask" demystified
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In the world of Scotch (and Irish I gather) whisky, no law or rule that I am aware of bans recasking. This can also be done due to a faulty cask - a leak springs up, or upon checking someone notices something not going right in the maturation - so the whisky is whisked into another cask. Also on occasion a number of casks are combined into a new one.
" The chief takeaway, though, for me, is that the Scotch whisky industry needs clearer and more transparent and consistently used definitions for the terms distilleries use. Whether it be “Cask Strength” or “Single Cask” or a reference to a cask type, consumers should know what these terms mean and they should not find out that the common sense meaning is not the one the industry uses. Otherwise this could lead to a sense of suspicion even where one is not warranted. And, again, it seems likely that the practice is far more widespread."
Here I had to chuckle, not because I would not agree with this, but because in rum, we are still not even knowing where the taste comes from, or is it in fact even Rum in the bottle - or just spiced-up alcohol, made to look & taste like rum, with a nice story linked with the product.
In comparison, whisky industry is EXTREMELY transparent. Look at the answer the blog writer got from GlenDronach - would one get such a lengthy and detailed explanation from the Bacardi's and Diplomatico's of this world? I dare suggest not. One would get some nice marketing bu%%#@t instead.
" The chief takeaway, though, for me, is that the Scotch whisky industry needs clearer and more transparent and consistently used definitions for the terms distilleries use. Whether it be “Cask Strength” or “Single Cask” or a reference to a cask type, consumers should know what these terms mean and they should not find out that the common sense meaning is not the one the industry uses. Otherwise this could lead to a sense of suspicion even where one is not warranted. And, again, it seems likely that the practice is far more widespread."
Here I had to chuckle, not because I would not agree with this, but because in rum, we are still not even knowing where the taste comes from, or is it in fact even Rum in the bottle - or just spiced-up alcohol, made to look & taste like rum, with a nice story linked with the product.
In comparison, whisky industry is EXTREMELY transparent. Look at the answer the blog writer got from GlenDronach - would one get such a lengthy and detailed explanation from the Bacardi's and Diplomatico's of this world? I dare suggest not. One would get some nice marketing bu%%#@t instead.If there are issues with whisky with the single cask classification (which arise from normal concerns like wear etc), I am sceptical when i hear NAS single casks in rum.
It would be fantastic if they provided info on:
-If it is the 1st/2nd/etc use of the casks.
-What were the previous uses (and duration)
-Where was it stored
-Temperature/Humidity extremes /average
It would be fantastic if we had so much detail (ok perhaps most is not useful) but at least it allows you to make conclusions about what you like or not.
It would be fantastic if they provided info on:
-If it is the 1st/2nd/etc use of the casks.
-What were the previous uses (and duration)
-Where was it stored
-Temperature/Humidity extremes /average
It would be fantastic if we had so much detail (ok perhaps most is not useful) but at least it allows you to make conclusions about what you like or not.