Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum (22%) - Review

Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum (22%)- Review

Rum Info:

Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum

On my recent visit to Spain, I stumbled across a particular bottle of rum. Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum! I first spotted this bottle in a Supermercat (i.e. Spanish for Supermarket) and it immediately caught my attention. I managed to grab a bottle at the duty free in Girona, if the price is to go by at €8.90 I was a bit sceptical as to whether or not this rum would be any good. Based on the bottle description, Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum is made with sugar cane alcohol and honey, resulting in a 'sensational exotic drink'. You can tell when the marketing team has got their hands onto something. Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum is made in Spain, "elaborate en Espana". So to summarise it's cheap and Spanish, I guess thats's a good start if you're looking for a bit of fun… but I'm not so sure about when it comes to rum?

I think it's about time to pour myself a glass…

Description:

The rum has a fresh smell of bubble gum, yes bubble gum! Like the ones you get in a roll, Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape! Oh and it tastes like bubble gum too! This is a very sweet rum and with only 22% alcohol (low for a real Rum). I think you will catch diabetes before you get drunk, or even taste rum.

It's too sweet for my pallet. I couldn't see myself drinking much of this, even less likely with our patented coke with three limes.

come to think of it I know exactly what this rum is like: Flossy's. Cheap, Spanish and smells like Bubble Gum. If you don't know what Flossy's are, they are Spanish plimsolls that come in a variety of different colours (See my personal collection below). I assume they get their name from the smell, Bubble Gum/ Candy Floss. Well when you first get them that is… However, most importantly, they are extremely comfortable. At about the same price as the Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum I think I know what I would rather buy. Anyone out there with the same opinion, would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.

Flossy's Rainbow

Serving Suggestion:

According to the bottle the best serving suggestion is with coke, lemon juice or Pina Colada mix. However you would have to be mental to have it as a base spirit. or just obsessed with sugar. This drink needs a lot of sour citrus to combat the sweet taste. its best chance is as a flavouring to a Tiki cocktail or create a Honey Mint Julep. Shot and a half (37.5ml) of good aged rum (suggest Diplomatico Añejo), 1/2 shot (12.5ml) of Ron Miel Tobacco Honey Rum, dash gimme and 10 pressed mint leaves. Stir the above gradually in a Boston Tin with ice then poor over crushed ice into a Julep cup or rocks glass.

Rating:

1 out of 5 Limes

(try to) Enjoy!

Created by: O.W. Lodge

Brugal Añejo Superior Rum (38%) - Review

Brugal Añejo Superior Rum (38%) - Review

Brugal Añejo Superior Rum - standing proud

Rum Info:

This beautifully bottled gold rum is produced in the Dominican Republic. Brugal Añejo Rum has passed through five generations and spanned over 125 years of quality distillation. founded by Don Andres Brugal, a Spanish national who migrated to the Dominican Republic after picking up a few tricks or two on making rum when in Cuba. This brand now has a variety of white and aged rum within its portfolio and is one of 'The Three B's' which represents two other rums that are exported out of these islands. Brugal Añejo Rum is aged in old whisky barrels and blended with rums aged between 3 to 5 years.

Brugal Añejo Superior Rum - Glugging away

Description:

This lovely golden coloured rum really catches the light. The whole experience of pouring Brugal Añejo is so different to other rums. The bottle is loosely wrapped with a string net and the nozzle of the bottle is semi blocked, creating a slow pour and a delightful, glugging noise. The strong smell is aromatic, refreshing and has a hint of chocolate. To taste the hint of chocolate comes through along with a rich woody oak. Brugal Añejo is a very smooth rum with a minimal kick that lingers in the mouth.

Brugal Añejo - neat with O. Lodge

Best Serving Suggestion:

This is a very flexible rum and can easily lend itself to our patented Rum and Coke with 3 wedges of Limes. For the more adventures try shaking with 2 shots of Brugal Añejo, 1/2 shot of Grand Marnier, 3 wedges of limes, half a crushed mango and topped with a dash of grenadine and pineapple juice.

Rating:

4 out of 5 limes - JUST!

Find out more:

http://www.brugal.es/

Written by Chris. H and O. Lodge

Bacardi Reserva (40%) - Review

Bacardi Reserva (40%) - Review

Bacardi Reserva - Enjoying the sun

Rum Info:

Bacardi! The most recognized brand of rum in the world. Bacardi has a number of aged rum and flavours, with Reserva being described as “a fairly rare golden rum.”

Description:

Not a great start though, a disappointing aroma, with near non-existent flavor coming through. A slight hint of citrus that is completely consumed by the very strong smell of alcohol, which could easily be mistaken for paint stripper. The potent taste of pure alcohol matches the smell. Split views between the RumWithThreeLime drinkers of tasting pure alcohol verses some smokey oak notes. Nevertheless, the after burn is harsh and the rum is very thin. The whole drink from bottle to taste is quite disappointing.

Best Serving Suggestions:

Tricky one! Due to the nature of the rum this really needs to be accompanied by stronger flavours to bring it to life. A tiki punch would fit that bill.

Ratings:

2 out of 5 limes

The most recognised rum manufacturer in the world wont be talking up this one to much.

Written by Chris. H, Soren. R & Oli. L