Post #737464 by AdOrAdam on Mon, Feb 16, 2015 6:19 AM

On 2015-02-15 16:37, wupput wrote:
My main question here is about the ED 8 vs. the ED 5. I've been using the ED 5 for mixing anything that calls for a Demerara. Though I also picked up some of the Hamilton 80 which is very tasty, even neat, but I'm thinking of saving more for truly Demerara-oriented drinks. My question: Hi Time has the ED 8 for the same price as the ED 5 - $18. I see from the notes above that the 5 is generally recommended for mixing. Is there any good reason to pick up the 8 as well? Anybody prefer the 8 to the 5?

Then there's the 12... I understand this is going to be a nicer sipping rum and at $25 it's not too steep. Would most of you use it in place of the 5, or 8, or do you keep it for special occasions?

And while I'm bugging you all - slightly off-topic - do I need a rhum agricole? For what drinks is it di rigueur? And is there a good one that won't break the bank?

I rate the 8 year much higher than the 5 year - the 5 years more of 'a demerara light' & has far less uses IMO.

I have the 12 year too, I keep it for special occasions (mainly mai tais). Here's a thread that may whet your appetite.

An agricole is a good addition to any bar - I rate Clement VSOP & Saint James Rhum Vieux. Here's another thread that might whet your appetite a little more!