Rum options in a good Whisky Shop

[@jakelockhart2308]

Loved this Ralphy. I’m a whisky drinker and wasn’t keen on rum at all. Married to a Jamaican so you can imagine how that goes down with the in-laws. But your channel has helped me get on to rum. And now I do love it as a change and can quite happily drink it with friends and family. So thank you.

[@brian6x]

I love these on-location videos! Why don't you lay out all your collection along the walls of the bothy? That would be awesome to see all the time!

[@anthonylambert4523]

I've been a Rummy rascal since my Army days back in the early 80's.Pussers Admiralty strength was standard in the mess. My rum collection has built up since then.Doorlys 12+14 are superb.I love Appleton 18+21.Eldorado has upped it's game since they dropped/lowered the sugar content.Hampden is a glorious funky Jamaican tot. And of course Pussers Gunoowder proof and the new 15 year old are still favourites !! Up spirits Ralfy.👍🥃

[@eivindkaisen6838]

For rum, the rules governing the age statements are not as uniform or stringent as for Sctottsh whisky. The age does not necessarily rewfer to the youngest in the blend; it CAN be the oldest one or even an average age. Also, as whisky lovers know, barrel influence of one year in a barrel in the Carribbean is not the same as one year in Scotland.

[@jtf2dan]

Bought my first Four Square rum while in Halifax this past summer (havent opened it yet).....never seen it on the shelf in Ontario or Quebec yet...I have 2 bottles of Barbancourt Agricole rum, the 4 year old and 8 year olds...found them both on the shelf in Quebec.

[@BA-hk3ct]

I know a bit about aged dark rum. Never knew the clear stuff can have complexity. Thank you

[@alexmil002]

Awesome video, Ralfy. That's a lovely selection they have there. As a rum rascal in the USA, I can say the rum scene is improving here with the diversity of products being offered. More and more indies are popping up with quality offerings. Take care. Alex

[@BlueRidgeCove]

The annual House releases of Hampden in Jamaica is one of my favorite spirits of any kind. Love the muck and Dundee of the high ester Jamaican rums. Thanks Ralph.

[@BlueRidgeCove]

Of course, I meant “dunder” not Dundee.

[@BlueRidgeCove]

Also meant Ralfy not Ralph. Auto correct is causing me problems.

[@vladi7441]

Ralfy please tell me what you think of Don Papa Rum, saw it on the shelf behind you and i was very impressed by it even though they say they add sugar/other flavourings in it!

[@mythscion]

It would be nice to see Bundaberg Rum appear on your channel or Patreon extras. It comes from the town of the same name in Queensland, Australia, and is probably the most famous rum in Australia.🇦🇺

[@kevinnordby4808]

I started exploring rum because of Ralfy…..the first thing I picked up was Hampden 8 (46%) and yeah it’s the Laphroaig of rum and is weird and wonderful. Next I went to Foursquare and literally anything bottled above 48% is wonderful. Go for the Doorly’s 14 it’s great. Thanks Ralfy! I’ll keep exploring.

[@emtcubby]

Great info as always. Just started getting into rum a few years ago. But my go-to after scotch has always been brandy.

[@murduk88]

Thank you so much for doing a rum video. You turned me onto Foursquare years ago, and I recently bought a bottle of Hampden 8-year-old, and between them I think over and over how perfect they are for us whisky sippers. Cheers!

[@Fireslingerpirate]

Very interesting video as always. The Rum Fire from Hampden is also a gem. It is a huge hogo bomb like most Hapden offerings. It is definitely in a similar neighborhood as the Rivers Royale Grenadian Rum and is simply delightful. It is somewhat similar to Wray and Nephew Overproof but different on the nose. Highly recommend trying it sometime in the future. Not sure how common agricoles are in your travels but, Duquesne Blanc and Neisson are two of the best blanc agricoles out there. Great video!

[@ahpadt]

That 5yo 'white' doorlys has actually been coal filtered to strip out colour after being matured. A curiosity. Intended for cocktails I believe.

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

Interesting!

[@jamesmorgan9695]

Just saying, if your new too white Rum I would grab the Wray & Nephew & good luck looking back 😊P.S I did notice some good value bottles of rum at Aberdeen Whisky I grabbed a few from Barbados but off the more adventurous sips are still on sale. Cheers Nick I will be back for that Kentucky Owl.

[@John-iq4cj]

You got me interested in that 29 year old Brandy, Ralfy! What a good price!

[@andrejbezak1522]

Me too but they don´t send to my country. :(

[@michaelgonzalez347]

Very informative. Little by little, I'm starting to look for good rums. I still have a lot to learn and know what to look for, but this is a good helpful start. I need to go shopping with Ralfy. Actually these are good location videos. Maybe a few times a year, Ralfy can take us shopping with him

[@mrdavidlopan]

I've had a lot of rums in my time and have three mainstays.... 15yr Barbancourt, 15yr Pussers and 12yr Rum Sixty-Six (from Foursquare).

[@christinecamley]

Wow super interesting and fabulous rum options Ralfy! Thank you! Excellent thoughts. I am appreciative! I value my neighbourhood spirit store so much! Trusting the people who own the store for good options in what I am looking for is wonderful! So valuable! Love the Barbancourt and this Hampden Rum! This store looks lovely! Cheers!

[@barryhamilton7845]

I was in the Good spirits this morning Ralfy and had a taste of the Glenlivet 16,so I just bought a bottle,seeing as how you've been an Inspiration to me over the last few years since watching you.The Ardnamurchan was sold out.

[@kevinmrn]

I was in Glasgow a couple of months ago and picked up a 16yo Good Spirits bottling of Foursquare rum, which is amazing. I can't remember the exact price, but it was very reasonable. I really have to hold myself from finishing that bottle to0 quickly.

[@prestonw3878]

Love a good malternative. I love Buckwheat whisky from the Catskill Distillery from New York. Cheers!

[@togi68]

Thank you Ralphy for your effort . Great info for us. Take care 🥃🥃🥃

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Excellent alternatives dear Ralfy. Thanks 🙏 for sharing these. Kindest regards, S.

[@Hotlog69]

Need to get a bottle of that Plantation O.F.T.D. It stands for Oh F*ck, That's Delicious!

[@skulikiii]

I believe that in the hand rolled cigar smoking community there is a tradition of sipping rum while smoking. A Caribbean thing?

[@SaltyCuban]

I have had and still own an old bottling of Barbancourt 8 yr old I received as a gift from a Haitian client from my work and I bought the colorful 15. I must say the 8 is more unique, very earthy. The 15 reminds me somewhat of El Dorado 15 but not as sweet and has a touch of bitterness perhaps from the oak. I’ve also accumulated a bunch of bottles of Cuban rum from friends that have brought them back from the island after their travels. Ranging from the white 3 yr old and 8 yr to regional special releases. I’ve opened only a few. I also have an old Brugal siglo de oró reserve centenario 1888 in a blue ceramic bottle my dad gave me years ago as a gift. Can’t find much info on that one. Regardless of the type I find myself going through the rum bottles very slowly and other than gifted bottles I don’t plan on buying any in the future.

[@ItalNico]

Great stuff Ralfy.

[@CrimeVid]

I only like the old fashioned “black” rums, Lambs navy, Pussers, Woods 100 etc, not many left now. I drink rum neat normally, but black rum and bottled coca-cola has been known !! PS I never have liked Demerara rum, seemed to be a Scots taste in my memory, what was it now ? Old Vatted Demerara ?

[@daveinbv8387]

Have you ever tried R.L. Seales?

[@tweezerjam]

In my early twenties I used to drink Captain Morgan like it was lemonade. I can’t stand the stuff now. Probably contributed to my type II diabetes 😲. I’d love to see you do a “review” of CM. Or at least bring it up in a rant. 😂

[@zachhats]

Ralfy I disagree, save yourself the agony of drinking spiced rum 😂 (tweezerjam like you I drank quite a lot of captain in my youth so you're not alone :P)

[@tweezerjam]

@@zachhats what were we thinking? I think i was subconsciously subdued by their marketing. They don’t have a big ad campaign any more but in the 00s they were pushing that spiced sugar spirit everywhere. Captain and diet sprite was how I went to sleep for years. sorry for the wordy reply, I’m pretty stoned (my other vice…)😂

[@greatestytcommentator]

Ralfy rates it.... the price goes up! 😅

[@tonylastname6468]

Smith And Cross. Check them out. Crazy journey. Crazy!

[@userperson5259]

Dammit. There is no Foursquare anything in Idaho...or Utah.

[@MarcelBergmeester]

Ralfy, A simple question, but not a simple answer I presume… How does one drink a rum with a high alcohol content? In the past you mentioned not to put much water in a rum? I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Marcel

[@welshtoro3256]

Just drink it like you would whisky. Feel free to add water until it's good for you.

[@duckyguy1147]

It's the same for me. First malternative to whisky.

[@neilriley4912]

Hi ralphy, I have purchased a bottle of the 29 yo brandy after watching your video.Why doe's it not qualify as a cognac? Love your videos, I'm learning a lot about good quality spirits Warmest regards Neil

[@thewhiskybothy]

. . . not bottled in France.

[@neilriley4912]

​@@thewhiskybothycheers 😊 thank you

[@cantbendknee]

Did you open it? Verdict?

[@neilriley4912]

@cantbendknee no, Christmas day bottle, but at least I know what it is, i.e., 29 yo COGNAC 🤗

[@oscars4107]

With winter soon coming upon us I wish I good get some good affordable whiskey recommendations.. I do have 1 or 2 personal favourites but would be nice to get some more suggestions. Anyone have any favourites that I don't have to take a mortgage out on ?

[@thomasedward9065]

Hi Ralfy I'm doing the nc500 from today can you recommend and unique distilleries on the route thankyou

[@gustavobibiloni871]

Try to find Rums from Puerto Rico !!🥃🥃

[@ADSCP]

Hi Ralfy were there any rums from Madeira and do you know any in particular?

[@ironsoul80]

Smith & Cross jamaican rum

[@robfut9954]

Of all world spirits, rum offers the BEST quality and the best price/availability. I can get 20 year old rums for less than 10 year scotch malts I would rate as lesser quality but cost $70.

[@ahpadt]

Not all age statements in rum are to the whisky standard. Those who for example claim to be 23 year old for example zapaca, will just claim it because the solera vat has -some- 23yo old in it. The youngest rum in the mix is probably much much less old.

[@robfut9954]

@@ahpadt you’re correct, I’m aware. But I’ve been able to find true aged rums that disclose luckily

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

@@ahpadt Yeah, there's a LOT of true age statement r(h)ums out there, aswell. And Solera doesn't always mean crap, aswell - just as a NAS single malt (with e.g. a little 20+y/o casks blended with 6, 10, and 15y/o casks of the same single malt) can be nicely rounded and isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[@greatestytcommentator]

I'm keen ... but nervous to pick my first quality rum... 😮

[@DARK_NRG]

Start with something like Diplomatico's Reserva Exclusiva, a blend of copper pot still rums that have been aged in oak barrels for 12 long years. It has a beautiful sweet nose, notes of fruit cake, vanilla ice cream, cocoa, toffee and sweet spices for £34.99. Rums like whiskey, some can blow your socks off, some are overly sweet, some dry and spicy and some a bit harsh, but it's all about try, try and try again until you find your level.

[@jimcook5707]

I'll throw my two penneth in and recommend Appleton 12 year old, it is a fantastic introduction to the Jamaican style of rum with some funk but not enough to put anyone off and it's a great sipper.

[@DileepB]

just bought a 15 year Rum from Panama that is aged in oak barrels

[@Fisklina]

Next time you visit the shop Ralfy, pick up a bottle of that Compagnie des Indes on the top shelf. They put out amazing stuff.

[@EmsThaBreaks441]

Expect to see 30% minimum increases on everything Ralfy recommends.

[@razumov22]

Rivers is serious business!

[@brian6x]

I went to their distillery once in Grenada. Beautiful, old, retro, rustic, open-air, walking on sugar cane peels and mosquitos flying over the vats. I loved it.

[@alphahoss1947]

If you want a flavorful arse kicker of a rum try the 8 year Angostura 1919 rum and also Angostura No.1 series of rums.

[@brownwaterboys8304]

discarded is a great rum from what i've heard. they use bananas peels in the making of it

[@cantbendknee]

Did they let you try the 29 year old Brandy Ralfy?

[@greatestytcommentator]

Have you tried Nemiroff (Немирофф) Vodka? I was incredibly blown away by how creamy and excellent it is.. I was very disillusioned with vodka over the last few decades... The "High End" stuff was just... meh.

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

I recommend Koskenkorva! Great stuff, lots of variety available!

[@michaelwood3203]

Just decided to get a bottle called Black Tot bottled in Scotland by Elixir Distillers at 46.2% with a ‘marriage of Guyanese and Jamaican rums. £34 Waitrose. It sounds like it might be interesting. Anybody know it?

[@jimcook5707]

It's a dark navy rum, plenty of molasses flavour with a sweet edge without it being cloying. I like it as a blended rum for sipping. Hope that helps.

[@michaelwood3203]

@@jimcook5707 thank Jim. It is a speculative purchase but given it is non chill filtered and uncoloured with a raised abv I thought it might be up to Ralfy’s standards!

[@richardamiro8266]

Informative

[@simonsherratt1484]

A late upload for you Ralfy!

[@sourdubb755]

we here for flavor 40 pour it malty complesity

[@greatestytcommentator]

Were you actually joking, when you said.... spirit is as good as mouth wash before going to bed? Or...?

[@Pytchblend]

Please let us see your stash on your shelves

[@Hereward47]

Honestly I don’t see how it’s a ‘malternative’ when you have to pay a lot more money to get something decent when compared to Whisky.

[@riccardo5281]

The fuck are you talking about

[@DanteRising]

Ralfy mate, you are looking a bit rotunde

[@pomster226]

First!

[@greatestytcommentator]

First ... What?😂

[@pomster226]

@@greatestytcommentator it's an old tradition on Ralfy's channel to comment first and for him to confirm it.

[@evanhayes5891]

​@@pomster226It's everywhere, for better or for worse.

[@pomster226]

@@evanhayes5891 indeed it is, but I only would do it on Ralfy's channel personally, out of tradition... Well for those of us who have been around Ralfy's channel long enough anyway.