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- Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:46 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Review: Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31096
Re: Review: Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
Probably reserved some of the older stocks for the 1703 or increased production due to high demand required changes. This happened to Angostura 1919 as well.
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:35 am
- Forum: Whiskey Cellar
- Topic: St. Louis Homeowner Gets Surprise During Home Renovation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18982
Re: St. Louis Homeowner Gets Surprise During Home Renovation
Thanks for the post and welcome to the forums.
Below is a link to some more info on the subject as well as pictures: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... l?ITO=1490
Below is a link to some more info on the subject as well as pictures: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... l?ITO=1490
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:06 am
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Legacy by Angostura - $25,000 RUM
- Replies: 0
- Views: 29213
Legacy by Angostura - $25,000 RUM
http://www.refinedvices.com/images/articles/angostura/legacy/legacybyangosturat.jpg Angostura has released for auction one of the most exclusive blends of rum in the world. With only twenty 500ml bottles available worldwide, Legacy by Angostura is expected to go for AUD$25,000 within the next few d...
- Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:51 am
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum
- Replies: 2
- Views: 26795
Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum
http://www.refinedvices.com/newsimages/appleton/ae50yot.jpg Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum is proud to announce the release of a world first in Rum, the very rare Limited Edition Appleton Estate 50 Year Old Jamaica Rum - Jamaica Independence Reserve In 1962 just before Jamaica received its independenc...
- Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:50 am
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Kentucky distilleries sued for ‘whiskey fungus’ damage
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28175
Kentucky distilleries sued for ‘whiskey fungus’ damage
A group of Louisville residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Kentucky distillers Diageo Americas Supply, Brown-Forman and Heaven Hill for allegedly damaging nearby property and homes with “whiskey fungus” or “Angel’s Share”. The whiskey and bourbon distilleries and warehouses are accus...
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:17 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: A new tasting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20805
Re: A new tasting
I've heard of this rum but I haven't tried it. What do you generally mix it with?
- Mon May 21, 2012 12:47 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Caroni Trinity - single cask rum
- Replies: 2
- Views: 22414
Re: Caroni Trinity - single cask rum
Just purchased two bottles of this rum and will post my notes once I get it to Australia. It looks very interesting and if the quality is anything like the previous Caronis I've tried I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
- Sat May 19, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Bacardi Wins the Battle for Havana
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28379
Bacardi Wins the Battle for Havana
http://www.refinedvices.com/newsimages/rum/havana.jpg U.S. courts allow Puerto Rican rum to be sold under Havana Club brand. Rum producer Bacardi has won its battle to sell "Cuban" rum made in Puerto Rico in the United States. On Monday (May 14) the Supreme Court refused to hear arguments from riva...
- Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Tobacco infused rum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 46604
Re: Tobacco infused rum
Has anyone ever tried this? Jade Liqueurs' Perique Tobacco Liqueur was released in 2006 following many months of careful development. Louisiana Perique is the rarest and more precious tobacco in the entire world. Early French settlers learned the secrets of Perique cultivation from the native people...
- Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:59 am
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Win a bottle of rum! - Havana Club Añejo 3 Años
- Replies: 0
- Views: 29502
Win a bottle of rum! - Havana Club Añejo 3 Años
http://www.refinedvices.com/images/rotm/havanaclub/hc3at.jpg Ladies and Gentlemen, for the first time ever Refined Vices is proud to present to you the Rum of The Month competition featuring the very special Havana Club 3 Años yet to be released in Australia! Those of us who were lucky enough to ma...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:46 am
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Mexican Distillers Fight Over the Word ‘Agave’
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28479
Mexican Distillers Fight Over the Word ‘Agave’
Who owns the word “agave”? A select group of tequila and mezcal producers would if a controversial piece of legislation in Mexico wins approval. Both tequila and mezcal — tequila’s older, smokier cousin — are made from agave, a breed of succulent that has been grown and distilled in Mexico for cent...
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:35 am
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Growing a herb garden
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28084
Growing a herb garden
Of course said herbs will be used as ingredients in cocktails... Does anyone here or know of anyone growing their own herbs for the purpose of using them in cocktails and drinks? I recently planted a two types of mints one of them which unexpectedly sprouted new life. The mint that I planted from se...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:00 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Show off your rum collection
- Replies: 68
- Views: 140494
Re: Show off your rum collection
Thought I'd revive this thread with a new update. I've moved houses again and even purchased a new shelf for my rums. Majority of my collection is still in Finland but my Australian collection is slowly increasing. I might have to buy a new shelf or get rid of the books on another shelf I have. So t...
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:15 pm
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Bacardi Celebrates 150th Anniversary
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20325
Re: Bacardi Celebrates 150th Anniversary
I won't be able to afford the 2000 dollar price tag anytime soon but I'd be very interested in trying out this Cognac cask finished rum. I'm not sure they've previously produced a Cognac cask finish?
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:11 pm
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Bacardi Celebrates 150th Anniversary
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20325
Bacardi Celebrates 150th Anniversary
http://www.refinedvices.com/newsimages/bacardi/bacardivintaget.jpg In 2010 Bacardi celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Bacardi Daiquiri, which also marked the launch of the Superior Heritage Limited Edition Rum produced to commemorate the event. Now the spirits company has declared 2012 to be i...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:53 pm
- Forum: Other liquors and beverages
- Topic: Licor 43
- Replies: 3
- Views: 24334
Re: Licor 43
Nice review Colonel, I haven't tried this but you make it sound good. Have you tried mixing any cocktails with it?
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:36 am
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Toasts
- Replies: 32
- Views: 61237
Re: Toasts
Cheers Cobbie and welcome to the forums!
- Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:13 pm
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Price of Angostura Bitters set to skyrocket?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 27783
Price of Angostura Bitters set to skyrocket?
A lawyer friend of mine (yes, it is technically possible) asked my opinion back in August for a document he was preparing to challenge a proposal to lift the exemption from excise duty on Angosura Bitters. Angostura is actually 44.7% ABV, so it technically a booze, but since 1970 it has been exempt...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:11 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Forum updates!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 37986
Re: Forum updates!
Hello everyone! Simple updates again but I'm sure you'll find it more pleasing to the eye. Forum header updated. The forum background is now rich brown suede (or leather) instead of the old solid brown background. I felt the old background was bit stale. I've done the same update for the frontpage. ...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Feedback & Help
- Topic: Internet Explorer 6 and 8
- Replies: 1
- Views: 33627
Re: Internet Explorer 6
IE6 is no longer supported. If anyone is still using IE6 I recommend you update it to IE9 or download Firefox or Chrome for optimal website experience.
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- Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: Other liquors and beverages
- Topic: Tequila info
- Replies: 2
- Views: 19248
Re: Tequila info
I've always been fascinated about tequila but unfortunately in the regions I've lived in the selection has always been so small, not exceeding far beyond Sierras or Cuervos basic selection, it has not really been an awarding experience for me. Here in Australia the selection is significantly larger ...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:04 am
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Happy New Year!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20192
Re: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Jimbo and thanks for your continuous support! While the forums have remained quite slow we are growing in another front at facebook where regular updates are posted almost on a daily basis: http://www.facebook.com/refinedvices Having said that I do wish to get the old fire going here ...
- Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:54 pm
- Forum: Whiskey Cellar
- Topic: Master of Malt Releases (double bill)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28871
Master of Malt Releases (double bill)
http://www.refinedvices.com/newsimages/rum/thumb/glenrumt.jpg Master of Malt recently participated in the increasingly popular Movember charity event by not only growing a handsome moustache, but by launching special edition bottlings including the Glenfarclas Movember 2011 bottling with £10 from t...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:14 am
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: RumXPs sweep Golden Barrel Awards in UK
- Replies: 2
- Views: 21029
RumXPs sweep Golden Barrel Awards in UK
http://www.refinedvices.com/newsimages/rumxp.jpg Members of the International Rum Experts Panel (RumXPs) dominated the nominations and the social media awards given out recently at the annual dinner ceremony that is part of the RumFest UK experience in London. All the outstanding social media sites...
- Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: The right glass?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22040
Re: The right glass?
I generally prefer the smaller style tulip shaped glass or a copita style glass and recently I've been drinking from Glencairn glasses. I haven't really been drinking out of those huge cognac balloons so I can't say what the difference is compared to the other ones apart from the more convenient siz...
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:48 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Which Rum should I to try next?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 33319
Re: Which Rum should I to try next?
I wouldn't say the 5 year old English harbour is lighter in flavour than the 10 year old, in fact I prefer it over the 10 year old. I find it's more vibrant. Matusalem 15 is a solera aged rum so it is not actually 15 years old but contains some 15 year old rum in it. Having said that it is one of my...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:58 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Which Rum should I to try next?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 33319
Re: Which Rum should I to try next?
Hi Ricky, welcome to Refined Vices! Your friend picked a very nice rum to introduce you to the world of rum! I also like the 15 year old El Dorado very much, which is one of the heavier style rums out there. I could recommend English Harbour 5 year old, Plantation Rum Barbados 5 year old. Ron Pamper...
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:51 pm
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: The lost Book of Alchemy Released
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18448
Re: The lost Book of Alchemy Released
Unless your trinket is capable of producing rum or whiskey I think you're wasting your time here.
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:39 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: October is a RUM and WHISKEY fuelled month!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 44979
October is a RUM and WHISKEY fuelled month!
If you haven't seen them already, I've put up a few banners on rotation on top of the page advertising some of the hottest rum and whiskey events coming this October! So What's On? October 2011 is filled with tons of fabulous events for the rum and whiskey connoisseurs alike who can't wait to dip t...
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:33 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Review: Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31096
Re: Review: Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
Well that is good. The price here for a bottle of XO is about 50 bucks, which I think is very good considering the high tax rate on alcohol. Most other spirits aged less than XO have a beginning price of 80 dollars. Bear in mind that the AUD is stronger than the USD at the moment. :cry: However if I...