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Archive for the ‘Spiced Rum’ Category

Review: Diablesse Clementine Spiced Rum

Posted by Arctic Wolf on July 10, 2023

According to the Diablesse Caribbean Rum website their Clementine Spiced Rum is produced in Guyana at the Diamond Distillery using locally produced sugar cane molasses which has been distilled in both traditional pot and column stills using methods which stretch back in time for over 100 years.

This is an all female owned Rum Company, and  their rum, Diablesse Clementine Spice Rum, is named for a feminine figure from Caribbean folklore. Once human, Diablesse’s vanity causes her to give her soul to the Devil in return for eternal youth. Unfortunately, this deal also transforms her into a demon with a hideous face and one leg that ends in a cow’s foot. By hiding her face with a wide brimmed hat and her foot by walking with one leg on the grass, she retains the power of seduction over male victims who she lures into the forest to be killed. (That’s quite a backstory for a spiced rum!)

Here is a link to my full review where you can learn the rest of the story:

Review: Diablesse Clementine Spiced Rum

“… The spices are sort of aggressive indicating the rum will have a bit of bite in the delivery. The overall effect however is pleasant as the flavour and spice mixture seems to be nicely balanced. In the background we notice hints of alcohol, not surprising as the rum is bottled at full strength …”

Please enjoy my review which includes my cocktail suggestion, The Boxcar.

Chimo!

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Review: Langs Banana Rum

Posted by Arctic Wolf on June 26, 2023

Gavin & Alexander Lang were wine and spirit merchants based in Glasgow Scotland in the 1860’s. They originally produced Scotch whisky; however, they also began to experiment with rum producing recipes that expanded their portfolio after being influenced by the imported goods arriving at the Clydeside docks from the Caribbean.

Today, Langs Banana Rum is produced by Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd who are Registered In Scotland. This is a flavoured rum with a Jamaican base spirit produced from both unaged and aged molasses based, pot and column distilled rums. The portion that is aged was matured in ex-bourbon American white oak casks. The blended Jamaican spirit is infused with banana flavour when it arrives in Scotland.

Here is a link to my completed review:

Review: Langs Banana Rum

“… Obvious ripe banana (real banana!) aroma with building butterscotch/toffee and hints of baking spice (vanilla and cinnamon). Maybe a touch of orange peel and hints of pineapple …”

I hope you all enjoy this review, I have a few more rums in the queue so stay tuned through the summer.

Chimo!

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Review: 8Track Spiced Rum

Posted by Arctic Wolf on June 5, 2023

Upbeat Spirits is a company that tries to live up to its name. It was founded by two friends, Matt and Jem, who champion and support unsigned musicians, the independent music scene and of course their 8Track Spiced Rum. The name of this rum pays homage to their love of music using a moniker that was inspired by the iconic recording kit from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

8Track is sold as a premium Spiced Rum which, according to their website, begins with a Caribbean rum distilled from sugar cane molasses which is then blended with an 8-year old vintage rum from Barbados. The blended rums are infused with natural ingredients and spices, namely Seville oranges, vanilla, cloves, ginger and cinnamon.

Here is my review of the Upbeat Spiced Rum:

Review: 8Track Spiced Rum

“… The spices are comfortable and seem to grow as the glass sits. Vanilla, Ginger and Orange Peel seem to be the dominant, but the cloves and cinnamon leave a positive impression as well. My thought at this point is that we have a comfortable spiced rum which is perhaps a little more aggressive than the Captain, but not so aggressive that it loses its way …”

Chimo!

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Review: Lamb’s Spiced Rum 

Posted by Arctic Wolf on June 22, 2022

This year I have been going through the Lamb’s Rum line-up from Corby. This brand traces its history all the way back to 1849 when Alfred Lamb opened his wine and spirits business in London, and it is one of the most popular brands of rum in Canada.

The Lamb’s brand was licensed for North American production to Corby Distillers in 1952 and since that time Lamb’s rum has been part of the Corby portfolio of spirit brands. (Halewood Artisanal Spirits hold the license to bottle the brand in Europe, Africa and Asia.)

In Canada, the main portfolio of Lamb’s Rums includes, Lamb’s Classic White Rum, Lamb’s Spiced Rum, Lamb’s Palm Breeze, and Lamb’s Navy Rum (which is sold both at 80 proof as well as an overproof 151).

Here is a link to my full review for Lambs Spiced Rum  sold at 40 % alcohol by volume:

Review: Lamb’s Spiced Rum 

“… When sipped, Lamb’s Spiced rum carries flavours profile of vanilla and caramel within the construct of a young amber rum. I say young, because even with the added vanilla and sweetness we notice a light alcohol astringency in the delivery. There is a touch of grassiness, hints of orange peel, and a mild indication of baking spice (cinnamon and ginger) as well …”

Please enjoy my review which concludes with my cocktail suggestion, the Flying Machine.

Chimo!

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Review: Compass Distillers Spiced Rumb

Posted by Arctic Wolf on April 17, 2020

is located in Halifax Nova Scotia, where Graham, Josh, and David began their distilling journey with a belief that they could create world-class spirits locally. Their artisan Craft Spirits are not imported, they are not blended with generic ingredients, nor are they pumped out of a factory; Rather, they are made from scratch, with locally sourced ingredients.

Compass Distilled Spiced Rumb is crafted with Crosby’s Molasses and Brown Sugar that is fermented and distilled in small batches. In Canada, Rum must be aged for one year in oak barrels. The Rumb which is produced by Compass Distillers is bottled without aging and so to differentiate the spirit from legal rumin Canada which must be aged for at least one full year, the product is called rumb.

Here is a link to my full review with tasting notes:

Review: Compass Distillers Spiced Rumb

“… the initial nose brings light butterscotch and vanilla aromas combined with scents and smells which seem to have an association with gin-like spices. I checked with the producer and learned that the rum is constructed from unaged rum distillate and spices which any gin enthusiast would recognize: cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla bean, orange, licorice root …”

Please enjoy my review which includes my suggested serving, The Flying Machine.

Chimo!

(Note: in the USA and many parts of the Caribbean there is no aging requirement for rum, and thus this product could be labeled as rum south of the border.)

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