Rum Malternatives
Episode 3 of the Whisky Snobs of Lower MoCo podcast, hosted by Whisky Snobs of Lower MoCo, titled "Rum Malternatives" was published on September 22, 2019 and runs 41 minutes.
September 22, 2019 ·41m · Whisky Snobs of Lower MoCo
Summary
Scotch and bourbon drinkers are exploring the fascinating world of rum in droves. Rum is a compelling malternative… it has a great history, enjoys diverse production methods, and can have a flavor profile as complex as high end whisky, but without the same buying hysteria and ever increasing price point. In this episode, we jump right into tasting Haitian, Jamaican, and Fijian rums. Join us for a lively discussion about molasses, rhum agricole, hogo, dunder, muck, and more! This episode’s drams are: Clairin Le Rocher, 46.5% ABV 2011 Habitation Velier "Hampden - LFCH", 60.5 ABV Plantation 2009 Fiji, 44.8% ABV #clairin #haitianrum #jamaicanrum #hogo Dram in good health!
Episode Description
Scotch and bourbon drinkers are exploring the fascinating world of rum in droves. Rum is a compelling malternative… it has a great history, enjoys diverse production methods, and can have a flavor profile as complex as high end whisky, but without the same buying hysteria and ever increasing price point. In this episode, we jump right into tasting Haitian, Jamaican, and Fijian rums. Join us for a lively discussion about molasses, rhum agricole, hogo, dunder, muck, and more!
This episode’s drams are:
- Clairin Le Rocher, 46.5% ABV
- 2011 Habitation Velier "Hampden - LFCH", 60.5 ABV
- Plantation 2009 Fiji, 44.8% ABV
#clairin #haitianrum #jamaicanrum #hogo
Dram in good health!
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