ralfy review 972 Extras - Perspective on rum in 2023

[@cruzadasolidarista7537]

Sir Ralfi I'm a producer of rum, located in the Mexican coast in the Gulf. I watch your page frequently. And we learn a lot from you. God bless you! Memo Martin

[@TheRealJoseramirez]

I'm surprised and disappointed that Ralfy's not responded to your comment. I can only assume that he's not seen it yet. I feel sure he'll provide encouragement when he does.

[@silasmoser301]

What's the name of your distillery? What town is it in?

[@thewhiskybothy]

@@TheRealJoseramirez . . . I have responded, with a like.

[@jamesyoung0666]

Apologies for not introducing ourselves. We were in the Good Spirit's company in Glasgow. I am James, and my good lady is Caroline. Thanks for taking the time to speak to us and giving us useful and informative information.

[@thewhiskybothy]

. . . you're most welcome, and it was lovely to see you there 😊👍

[@GlennForbes20]

Prohibition in the US not only wiped out most distilleries, it destroyed thousands of brandy distilleries. Brandy was the first uniquely American spirit, and peach brandy became the first drink made by the colonists they couldn’t get back in the old world. Fruit brandies are making a small comeback, but it’s disgusting how the self righteous puritans imposed prohibition. It’s still hard to find good peach brandy, but Catoctin creek makes an amazing one. It’s not complex, but it smells like a peach orchard in the morning, and tastes like peach cobbler.

[@Kinshasa9200]

With an unlimited budget, what peach brandy (from anywhere in the world) would you recommend?

[@CharlesOffdensen]

"Brandy was the first uniquely American spirit" - well, they have been making fruit brandy in the Balkans (Bulgaria more specifically) since the 13. century. That doesn't mean that US brandy isn't better though.

[@richardbostan4286]

I am wondering if you know what the word "uniquely" means. To be "uniquely American" would mean that brandy, at the time, wasn't being made anywhere else in the world. It was certainly being made in France and Spain, at very least. Rye whisky may have been the first uniquely American spirit, preceding bourbon by about 150 years, but even that might be incorrect, since some historians contend German farmers were turning rye grain into distilled spirit before it happened in the English colonies in America. If rye whisky doesn't count, bourbon certainly does count as uniquely American, and the name "bourbon whisky" to this day is "geographically protected," meaning it can only be made in the US and labelled as "bourbon."

[@CharlesOffdensen]

​@@richardbostan4286 Yes, I am indeed confused. What do you mean by "uniquely American"? "brandy, at the time, wasn't being made anywhere else in the world. It was certainly being made in France and Spain, at very least." - this is wrong. Fruit and wine brandy was made at that time and before in all Balkan countries. Brandy production started there in the Middle ages and never stopped. Brandy is made even in Turkey, and has been made for centuries.

[@richardbostan4286]

@@CharlesOffdensen-- Why are you addressing me? I certainly didn't say anything "wrong."

[@donhanley1339]

Hi Ralfy great to find your channel again, I have been a Rum drinker for most of my life, brought up in a public house in Comber Co Down. From the age of three I could only reach the Rum optic in the bar which was dark rum from Guyana, but, this taset has followed me all my life resulting in a good collection of Rums from around the world Totaling 60, my house tipple being Appleton 8 year old mixed with equal measures of Coke or coconut. Most of my collection are supplied by Master of Malt as there selection is fantastic .Continue with my education as I do with friends who can sample my taste and enjoyment.

[@peatbull3426]

Such a fantastic another tale, life lesson. Most things you talk about i personaly know but hearing it from you is a extra value. With age we more and more apreciate quality and you reminde us about this every week. Priceless. Thank you for that. Cheers Ralfy. 😁🥂🙋🏻‍♂️

[@darrenflanigan2567]

Rum was my initial tipple before getting into single malt scotch. I have to confess it was spiced rum and cola 😂however I began my “proper” rum journey a few years ago, I continue to enjoy bottlings from four square, the Doorlys range particularly the 12 and 14 year old, el dorado 12 YO. I love when you do a rum review. Your knowledge is second to none. On a side note , it was your passion for scotch whisky that got my journey with single malt started when I stumbled across your channel a few years ago. Thank you Ralphy 👍🏻

[@jtf2dan]

So glad to see you enjoying a dram of a good rum and keeping your mind open to other things.(besides scotch wink wink)....I thoroughly enjoy your videos, long may you reign!

[@rocketeer.]

If you think Scotland is grey, cold, damp and dreary try North Dakota. They have 3 seasons, ice, mud and dust. And the winters drop below -25. Yikes! Makes Scotland look good!

[@johnw1597]

Great video Ralfy (as usual). Now, I've started branching out from single malts to 'good quality rums'. Managed to get hold of an independently bottled 14yo worthy park (bottled by Thompson Bros.) and I cannot wait to try it. This will be my first 'proper' rum, and have big hopes! Anyway, cheers mate, take care.

[@salimufari]

Hello Ralfy, The rum of choice I've had a hard time beating is Pampero Aniversario. I've enjoyed Pusser's as well as Smith & Cross lastly Cruzan aged. All fine choices but Aniversario is my hands down favorite.

[@robfut9954]

America has the advantage in rum varieties and prices at the moment. Anyone in the US should be taking advantage, this era will not last more than another 10-15 years before it’s ruined like the whisky scene has been (by high prices).

[@toddoframsgate1393]

Hi Ralfy. I got lucky with Rum, I tried a few, not too keen on the over strength type Navy or the lighter Mount Gay type rums. I do really like the OVD (Old Vatted Demerara) and the Trawler and Demerara Rums from Taylor's. These 3 rums are some of the cheapest out there which suits me. Thanks for your videos mate.

[@PeterTea]

Thanks for all the years of great spirit content Ralfy. I'm looking forward to see what you pull out for your millennial milestone show and cheers to the start of another milleninum of your fireside chats. PSI don't think I've ever seen your first vlog, way back in the mists of time. If you still have it around consider reposting it. It would be fun to watch and see what a decade plus in the barrel has done to you. ;)

[@CarlyonProduction]

Great conversation on this one!!!

[@jamesmorgan9695]

Cheers Ralfy & all, been picking up a few Rum's from small craft Distilleries in England along with their latest releases. I'd like to give a shout out for White Peaks Cask aged rum small batch (02/23) Agricole style. Who would guess Derbyshire could do so well : )

[@justincase5124]

A you tube channel called Different Spirits specialises in rum, rum agricole, mezcal etc... awesome channel

[@sundowner62james69]

Your extras are always great t watch! Thank you Ralfy.I like your expert 'accent '. ;)

[@martindouwe6099]

I always use my 1920’s Blenders Glass for Rum, Cognac and Armagnac. Improves nosing immensely. Not for CS.

[@WhiskyLock]

Excellent little rum chat! I do enjoy rum. Probably more so than many styles of non Scotch whisky. Cheers 🥃

[@TheOneGlassMan]

Cheers Ralfy. Diplomático single vintage or Santa Teresa 1796 are my favorite rums at the moment (both from Venezuela)

[@robfut9954]

Santa Teresa is a great rum and where I am is at most $35 and stands up to scotch whiskies Ralfy would mark 88+.

[@CharlesOffdensen]

Barbancourt, Hatian rum, was recommended to me on another youtube channel. I am currently sipping 17 single cask Barbancourt. It is the perfect rum for a whisky drinker, I would say.

[@panagisantipas764]

Hampden from Jamaica is a top quality run. Also many bottlings coming from Velier Italy are top notch.

[@bhavish216]

Hello Ralfy!!!i just want to thank you for all the good advices and would like to suggest La Favourite flibuste. Is the only Independent Martinique rhum. Cheers

[@bjornbose9702]

Thanks a lot for the great lesson. During my journey I avoided pretty soon those (for my taste) awfull sugar-bombs. An affordable high quality rum I allways love is “Charman's Reserve Legacy from Santa Lucia.. A great sipper for me. And on sale for absolutely stunning 25 EUR in Germany available.

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Thanks dear Ralfy for useful information on fine Rums. I thoroughly enjoyed your imitation of the obnoxious scientific commenters 😂 😂 well done! Thanks 🙏 kindest regards, S.

[@RichardHowells1234]

Wow...Mocca at the end at the end ralfy...good fount of knowledge there Br. Glasspharms in UK medical cannabis apparently. Mushrooms 🍄 yeh😘

[@RichardHowells1234]

Up the workers!

[@31446963048]

The Brits expanded taxation to all exports to the colonies, they were nickel and diming the colonist. When they hit the ships in the harbor they ended up tossing bales of tea leaves into the harbor. Hence the name.

[@superodfx]

Australian ‘inner circle’ rum 75.9% 5 yr old mixed with a little of their 10 yr old. I want to visit the distillery here one day and hopefully get a bottle of the 10. I’m disappointed at the bottling strength of most rum😢

[@Mikego55]

I sip rum. It’s a whole new ballgame. And of the 50 or so I’ve sipped there are some real gems…and a boatload of expensive clinkers out there.

[@SteveHB59]

Ralfy, just wondering if you’ve been to Australia and tasted our range of Rums here?

[@thewhiskybothy]

. . . have tried a few.

[@zachhats]

I'm pretty sure he tried one on the channel... Been Leigh?

[@thisffinguy]

Last time I asked you is there ever a time to get drunk- yo said no - but getting peshed is a part of life - even Noah got drunk - I truely enjoyed your videos about how to drink - but - maybe you can give a scenario- where it’s ok to get bottoms up and let loose . How can a gentleman as we are leave this hard world behind for a moment- life is to be enjoyed

[@thewhiskybothy]

. . . life should be enjoyed

[@applecrow8]

Hey Ralfy, you know where all those know it all's get their water? From the well, actually.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

You make me reconsider my rum snobbery regarding added color. Maybe I shouldn’t hold it to the same standard as whiskey in that respect.

[@TasmaniaIsAHole]

Added sugar aka "dosage" is a far worse sin with rum.

[@VagaBohn]

Correct again on the last name! Cheers

[@windybum1223]

Plantation do some excellent bottles with zero dosage and no added colouring. Always on the look out for your rum reviews

[@djscottdog1]

I didnt know they were natural colour

[@travisguide4516]

I found the age statements on rum to be such a lower price compared to scotch in my town there will be a 20-23 year rum for $40 scotch practically unattainable in that age

[@stephenvanwijk9669]

I avoid Bayer muck. I avoid anything from Diageo.

[@RichardHowells1234]

What's better to burn? 🔥 🤔 A lump of coal, or a lump of hash(hemp🤭)btw, a lot better yeh HalleluJah ✅️

[@brian6x]

Rum til I die, Is rum til I die. She tell meh she don't love me and that's the reason why

[@mendipfox1650]

👻 Duppy Share 👻

[@travisguide4516]

anyone looking for good rum look no further than meyerss in the platinum white or special dark hard to beat

[@alexk3088]

Actually, very easy to beat - any real rum beats it 😁 About as easy as beating anything from Bacardi.

[@travisguide4516]

Nah nah take it back

[@godirectwildlandfire6077]

Zacapa 23 is excellent. A solera rum from Guatemala.

[@alexk3088]

Ralfy, love the glyphosate rant! After these 3 years and counting, the terms "science" and "scientists" just no longer command the authority they used to have. Well earned, too. Scientists are easily bribed, their careers depend on it. It takes real courage to go against the big science establishment.

[@robfut9954]

I for one, would prefer my sugar cane without pesticides and cancer causing agents…