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Posted by Arctic Wolf on March 28, 2010
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is a new spiced rum from Proximo Spirits. It is an imported black rum from the Caribbean, reputedly infused with 11 secret spices. The rum is named after the legendary sea monster which is claimed to have attacked sailing ships in the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries. This is a 94 proof black spiced rum.
Here is an excerpt from my review:
“…The rum is very dark with what looks like a kind of dark brown and plum colouration. A moderate amount of legs are apparent when I swirl the glass, and a mildly spicy licorice, cinnamon and molasses rise into the air. I catch faint wiffs of cloves, plum preserves, and black cherries as well…”
Please read the full review here:
As well I have went out on limb and designed a new cocktail for this rum which I playfully call, My Pet Squid. Enjoy!
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Posted by Arctic Wolf on March 25, 2010
The McClelland’s Single Malt Islay Whisky brand is has been distilled and constructed to represent a particular region, or maybe I should say style, of Scottish whisky, the Islay style. This whisky brand is owned by Morrison Bowmore Distillers, and their Islay whisky has been distilled in the Islay region of Scotland and selected to represent the character and essence of that particular whisky region.
I was able without much difficulty to determine the Islay Scotch whisky in a blind taste test. Of course anyone should be able to discern a typical “Islay” malt in a blind taste test.
You may read more of the review here:
I also constructed an Islay cocktail which I chose to call, The Smokey Carburetor, I hope you like it.
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Posted by Arctic Wolf on March 21, 2010
This is the last review in the series of reviews I am doing for the Crown Royal Family of Whiskies. My previous reviews were for the regular Crown Royal Whisky, The Crown Royal Reserve, and The Crown Royal Cask No. 16. I missed the Crown Royal Limited Edition but that’s the way things go sometimes, and unless I receive a sample bottle for review it shall remain omitted, as I think everyone can get a good feeling for the Crown Royal family based upon the four completed reviews.
Here is an excerpt from the latest review:
“…The XR has a rich oak filled nose with a definite bourbon flair accented by vanilla and toffee scents. A swirl of my glass reveals all kinds of legs. An army of long skinny legs first trails quickly back into the glass followed by fat droopy legs which gather as droplets on the sides of the glass…”
You can read more here:
Please enjoy the review and the premium cocktails provided!
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Posted by Arctic Wolf on March 18, 2010
The McClelland’s whisky brand is comprised of four main expressions, each associated with a particular region, or maybe I should say style, of Scottish whisky. The Brand is owned by Morrison Bowmore Distillers, but each whisky in the line up is distilled separately in the region for which it is named. For example, the McClelland’s Highland Single Malt Whisky, is distilled in the Highland region of Scotland and selected to represent the character and essence of that particular whisky region and style.
In this respect the McClelland’s Single Malt Whiskies have been constructed very well as in a blind taste test I was able without much difficulty to determine the Scotch whisky region each bottle represented.
Over the next several weeks I shall be examining the McClelland range of whiskies doing a separate review for each regional whisky. Here is an excerpt from the first review for the McClelland Highland Single Malt Scotch:
“The whisky is somewhat of a pale orange/gold colour in the glass. When I swirl the glass I notice only a light oil and very skinny legs on the sides of the glass. I receive distinct floral notes combined with laid back malty sugars . Rising up immediately after wards are scents of elderberries…”
The complete review may be read here….
Please enjoy the review!
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Posted by Arctic Wolf on March 16, 2010
Highwood Distillers of High River, Alberta was created as Sunnyvale Distillers in 1974. The distillery has seen moderate growth since its initial start up which has increased during the last several years as Highwood has began to assert itself as a major player in the Canadian Distilling Industry.
Although primarily known for their whisky, I have found that Highwood produces a quality rum. Momento Amber Rum from Highwood Distillers is a Demerara blend of rums aged in charred oak barrels at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. The rum itself, is imported from the world famous Demerara County in Guyana, which has a 300 year tradition of producing top quality rums. Here is an Excerpt from my review:
“…A light honeyed brown sugar aroma with spicy accents rises into the air after I swirl my glass. Long skinny legs trail quickly back into the rum. A vague hint of anise and orange peel oils drift into the merry little breezes. Finally a nice imprint of vanilla and oak set themselves into the aroma as well. Everything in the nose is light and clean. This is very nice and bodes very well for what comes next…”
You may read my full review here:
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Although this rum is a nice sipping rum, I have included three “forest Approved” cocktails for your enjoyment. Please enjoy the review!
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The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
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