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Scottes
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A Little North Of Boston
Joined: Feb 18, 2007
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Cubaney (12 yr, 8 yr, anejo, anejo reserva and white) - Dominican Republic
-- I haven't heard many god things about this brand, but I haven't tried any personally. I won't buy it, based on what I've heard from people I trust.
Prichards (Crystal, gold and cranberry) - Tennessee
-- The Crystal is astounding for the skill of the distiller. So smooth it's incredible, an unbelievable considering that it's not aged. But I didn't find a lot of taste in it. I didn't like it at all, at first, but after tasting many more whites I recognize some serious skill in making this. Almost a sipper, but possibly too good to mix. A conundrum, for sure. The Gold is very good, but not amazing and thus possibly overpriced. But a very versatile mixer. The cranberry I have, but haven't tasted. I've heard non-New Englanders whine about it - so I think you should judge the purchase based on your love of cranberries.
Ron Botran (white, solera 1893, gold, blanco, anejo oro, anejo 8, anejo 12) - Guatemala
-- The better stuff can be amazing for it's very subtle flavors. Some rave over the Solera, but I think it takes some mighty fine taste buds to truly appreciate it. I like it a lot, but would pick many others over it. The Anejo 8 is kinda boring, but it makes for a mixer that will almost disappear in a drink - which isn't always a bad thing if you plan the cocktail accordingly.
Santa Teresa (Rhum orange, grand reserva, 1796 solara) - Venezuela
-- In order: Amazing, amazing, amazing. Run out and buy the Orange and the Gran Reserva, but hold out on the 1796 since it takes some time to truly appreciate (like the Ron Botran above). Pappy, above, is talking about the Gran Reserva, which runs a mere $17 around here. A great rum at a great price. You won't mind sipping this, and at the price you won't mind mixing it either. The orange, well, is simply amazing. Don't expect a lot of rum taste, but you will get one of the finest orange liqueurs on the market. The ST line are all under-priced rums that are damned fine rums.
Tanduay (white and dark) - Philippines
-- No knowledge.
Westerhall (plantation rum) - Grenada
-- I've always heard good things about this, and have had an uncracked bottle for years. My guess is that this is a damn fine mixer that's not too expensive, but not quite sipping quality.
Toucano - Brazil
-- No knowledge.
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