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Rum Balls
Grand Member (7 years) 
Joined: Oct 04, 2004
Posts: 828
From: Portland, OR
|  Posted: 2009-09-05 7:10 pm Permalink
Can any of the liquorati shed any light on this rum? Picked up a bottle of today in Oregon for $17 (state says it's a "limited listing").
As you can see by the picture, it's light-colored, but not white. BevMo has this description: "This incredibly complex, aged rum is best enjoyed in a snifter, unheated, as an after-dinner digestif."
I had a quick taste at home, and found the Special Reserve surprisingly smooth for a light rum. Definitely worth my $17.
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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
| Posted: 2009-09-05 8:15 pm Permalink
Special Reserve is a US only product that was commissioned by a buyer many years ago and no I spoke to at Mount Gay seems to remember who it was anymore- they just keep making it. It's got a slightly higher pot still component than Eclipse and uses no caramel color.
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Rum Balls
Grand Member (7 years)
Joined: Oct 04, 2004
Posts: 828
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2009-09-05 8:17 pm Permalink
Interesting story...thanks Martin!
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Tiki Kaimuki
Grand Member (4 years) 
Joined: Sep 25, 2006
Posts: 813
From: OAKLAND, baby
| Posted: 2009-09-11 08:17 am Permalink
I really didn't expect much from this rum when Martin served it at his Oasis seminar. But when I tasted it I was surprised by it's depth. I usually don't find that in light rums. The price makes it a great buy. Now I just need to find it...
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