The mixed reviews of Sailor Jerry, or why rum tasting is so personal - Tiki Drinks and Food

A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2566	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Mon, Apr 29, 2013 8:26 PM Not sure exactly how you were tasting each of your rums, but just tasting each straight won't do the trick for me. For example, I remember my first experience tasting Lemon Hart 151 straight and it was too strong for me to appreciate. It helped a lot to cut it with some water or ice, and even then, it took some time for me to learn to develop my palate with that type of spirit. So I have learned not to judge new things too quickly, and I experiment several ways before I settle on some sort of personal judgment. But you're right that personal tastes can vary greatly and there is a genetic thing to consider.

Not sure exactly how you were tasting each of your rums, but just tasting each straight won't do the trick for me. For example, I remember my first experience tasting Lemon Hart 151 straight and it was too strong for me to appreciate. It helped a lot to cut it with some water or ice, and even then, it took some time for me to learn to develop my palate with that type of spirit. So I have learned not to judge new things too quickly, and I experiment several ways before I settle on some sort of personal judgment. But you're right that personal tastes can vary greatly and there is a genetic thing to consider.

Post #676006 by AceExplorer on Mon, Apr 29, 2013 8:26 PM