Hi my name is Mike (duh).
I am a fan of rum, love the taste and best of all it has an ample amount of that one little ingredient that makes me like it. I became a rum junkie when we lived in Boca Raton. My wife would always pick up a bottle of Appleton's Special when we had a hurricane warning so I could have my own hurricane party. The selection of rums in south Florida is way better than Knoxville TN.
I have worked in the wine and spirits business off an on for quite a few years. I have been on both sides working for wholesalers and retailers.
I am currently employed at the largest by volume package store in east Tennessee. Most of the people I work with have an area of expertise in various wine and spirits. I consider myself the store's rum guy. But I do realize there is always more to learn. And more rum to try.
new from east Tennessee
new from east Tennessee
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Unfortunately I have never met Phil.
I have met and drank with his son. In addition to their rums they have a product called Sweet Lucy Cream. He sampled me with it. Heavenly stuff, but I am not so sure I can drink it regularly. If you are looking for a Bailey's type product I would recommend the Sweet Lucy Cream.
They do distill all their spirits in TN. I believe they are the fourth largest distiller here.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
I have met and drank with his son. In addition to their rums they have a product called Sweet Lucy Cream. He sampled me with it. Heavenly stuff, but I am not so sure I can drink it regularly. If you are looking for a Bailey's type product I would recommend the Sweet Lucy Cream.
They do distill all their spirits in TN. I believe they are the fourth largest distiller here.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
Pain or damage don't end the world. or despair or fucking beatings. The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man... and give some back. -Al Swearengen (Deadwood)