Post #699782 by AdOrAdam on Mon, Nov 18, 2013 12:39 PM

On 2013-11-18 06:29, Swanky wrote:
And he shared it with this idiot???

Bit harsh Swanky!

In fairness to the lady who was lucky enough to try the rum she did describe some flavours rather than saying 'it burnt'. I would have liked to have seen the rum compared to a modern brand we all would know.

Regarding old rums:

The oldest stuff I've tried is some long open bottles from my parents house.

I visited the Merchant Hotel in Belfast where they have a collection that included white Appletons 151, some 30s/40s Bacardi & a distillers sample of barrel strength Wray & Nephews 17.

I recently saw a half bottle of 110 proof agricole from the 50s for sale for £50 at antiques fair - I thought 'do I don't I...'. I didnt but maybe it was a missed opportunity!