In the pantheon of great Tiki Drink Ingredients, one ingredient that cannot be overlooked is one of the more mysterious: Falernum. Perform a search for the definition of “falernum” online and you’re bound to come upon an avalanche of varying descriptions of flavors, spices, and origins. There are some basic things that can be agreed [...]
It actually went up last week, but I have a post up at the Mixoloseum Blog doing a mini-round-up of the rums from the Caribbean’s easternmost island, Barbados. It is by no means a comprehensive list of the rums that are made on the island, as there are actually quite a few from R.L. Seale, [...]
This coming Thursday, April 9 2009, Thursday Drink Night at the Mixoloseum is being sponsored by none other than Mount Gay Rum. In fact, the theme for the evening isn’t just Mount Gay, it’s Mount Gay Extra Old!The MGXO is one of my favorite rums. It’s delicious, versatile, and smooth. I enjoy sipping it neat, [...]
The other day I was contemplating a drink and found myself near the Appleton section of my rum shelf (yes, there is an entire section dedicated to Appleton rums, just as there are sections dedicated to El Dorado, Clement, Havana Club – you get the idea). I had recently reviewed the Appleton Estate Extra 12 [...]
Also known as Appleton Estate 12 Year Old, the Appleton Estate Extra is easily one of my favorite rums, and thus long overdue for some analysis in this space.OK, perhaps I’m giving away a bit much with such a lead-in, but I can’t help it. I’ve never really kept it a secret that I heartily [...]
Rum is always considered a tropical spirit. Generally when people think about rum their thoughts take them immediately to the Caribbean – to islands like Jamaica, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Rum, however, is a truly global spirit, produced anywhere people have access to sugar cane or its byproducts.Distilled, blended, and bottled by Haleakala Distillers, Maui [...]
I know things have been a little quiet around here lately, but I assure you that these still waters are running deep. In the meantime, another Mixology Monday has come upon us. This month’s theme – “The First Time” – is brought to us by LUPEC-Boston. To wit:This event was inspired by a chance encounter [...]