Post #745195 by AceExplorer on Fri, Jun 19, 2015 7:45 AM

Jeje, in a way, you are fortunate that flavored rums are hard to find in your country -- the American market is flooded with many low-grade flavored rums. But we do have a good selection of high-end rums. And we appreciate the excellent beers which originate in your country.

I don't know what Whaler's Vanillie Rum tastes like, but it is fairly easy to find in the United States. I do have a couple thoughts for you:

1. Yes - consider putting TWO vanilla beans in a good bottle of rum (Pusser's comes to mind because it also has a very good aroma) and after a couple of days or weeks you may get something quite good even if not entirely similar to Whaler's.
2. Bacardi produces Seven Tiki (origin: Fiji) which is a spiced rum which is heavy on the vanilla. If this is available, and before you try making your own vanilla rum, you could acquire a small bottle of this product and try it.
3. You may find Whaler's by mail from online liquor sellers in other European countries, although a quick search just now did not turn anything up, so deeper searching is required.

Another thought -- you may also look up the Zen Tiki Lounge podcast web site and find "Sunshine's Spiced Rum" recipe. You will find pretty good directions on flavoring rum with vanilla beans.

I'm not sure that helps you, but I do send best wishes for success with your quest!