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TikiTacky
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Joined: Nov 23, 2010
Posts: 1283 |  Posted: 2013-10-14 9:23 pm Permalink
Definitely the Smith & Cross!
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AdOrAdam
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Joined: Jun 16, 2013
Posts: 386
From: Wolverhampton, UK
| Posted: 2013-11-08 7:43 pm Permalink
Chairmans Reserve rum.
IMO: Neat at first it feels a bit more mixer than sipper. Adding a bit of water or ice doesn't change it much for the better. If you mix it 'too much' the flavour disappears (eg 3 mins stirring in a old fashioned) & you might as well use something straight column distilled. If you 'lightly' mix it, its quite good (eg in an old fashioned with 30 second stir). It worked well with Peychauds bitters making me think that Rum Sazeracs could be in order.
To compare it to other 'english' style rums, it's got a pot stilled flavour neat with a little smokey / woody aftertaste ~ it's light but has some 'fuller' characteristics. Definately not an Appleton, for me it sits a slight step up from El Dorado 5 & Mount Gay, slightly below Angostura 1919.
Cheers all!
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Wayfarer
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Joined: Jun 03, 2009
Posts: 300
From: Italy, but not by choice
| Posted: 2013-11-12 10:35 am Permalink
Kraken. Always more Kraken.
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tabuzak
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Joined: Apr 07, 2005
Posts: 276
From: New York City
| Posted: 2013-11-12 10:49 am Permalink
Some Hamiltons...
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djmont
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Joined: Aug 03, 2011
Posts: 313
From: Potomac Falls, VA
| Posted: 2013-11-12 3:17 pm Permalink
I got 4 Hamiltons, too, although I haven't opened the package yet. And some Cockspur overproof.
The Cockspur 130 is good. Definitely recommend it.
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tabuzak
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Joined: Apr 07, 2005
Posts: 276
From: New York City
| Posted: 2013-11-12 3:26 pm Permalink
Which Hamiltons did you get, David? I hear that the cask strengths are disappearing.
I was able to snag the 7 year and 5 year cask strengths. They were sold out of the 9 (cask strength).
Just ordered some of the 8 (cask strength) with fingers crossed.
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djmont
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From: Potomac Falls, VA
| Posted: 2013-11-12 3:36 pm Permalink
I got the Jamaicans, and the 7 year and 9 year St. Lucia, both regular strength.
I suppose I should have got the cask strength ones... But I opted for the regular instead. They're still high enough proof for me. 
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hang10tiki
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Joined: Jul 18, 2010
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From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2013-11-12 7:51 pm Permalink
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tabuzak
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Posts: 276
From: New York City
| Posted: 2013-11-13 05:39 am Permalink
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On 2013-11-12 15:36, djmont wrote:
I got the Jamaicans, and the 7 year and 9 year St. Lucia, both regular strength.
I suppose I should have got the cask strength ones... But I opted for the regular instead. They're still high enough proof for me.
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Really tasty and unique (I think, for what is available in our stores) rums. The Jamaican has a wonderful molasses aroma.
It looks like Hi-Time will be getting more in.
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Sunny&Rummy
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Joined: Jun 13, 2013
Posts: 445
From: Melbourne, FL
| Posted: 2013-11-13 09:12 am Permalink
Anybody know if Total Wine will be stocking the Hamilton bottlings?
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djmont
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Joined: Aug 03, 2011
Posts: 313
From: Potomac Falls, VA
| Posted: 2013-11-13 10:22 am Permalink
They're currently only available in a few states. You might need to reach out to the distributors (and your local retailer) to light a fire.
http://caribbean-spirits.com/distributors.php
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tabuzak
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Joined: Apr 07, 2005
Posts: 276
From: New York City
| Posted: 2013-11-13 10:34 am Permalink
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On 2013-11-12 15:17, djmont wrote:
I got 4 Hamiltons, too, although I haven't opened the package yet. And some Cockspur overproof.
The Cockspur 130 is good. Definitely recommend it.
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Hey David,
May I ask where you found the Cockspur 130?
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djmont
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Joined: Aug 03, 2011
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From: Potomac Falls, VA
| Posted: 2013-11-13 11:33 am Permalink
It was a sample from the PR person. I'm not sure if it's made its way into stores yet or not.
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djmont
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From: Potomac Falls, VA
| Posted: 2013-11-13 1:35 pm Permalink
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djmont
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Joined: Aug 03, 2011
Posts: 313
From: Potomac Falls, VA
| Posted: 2013-11-14 08:42 am Permalink
I reviewed the new Cockspur overproof:
Cockspur 130 Overproof Rum
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