# 🥃 The Rum Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Food and drink\ **Created:** [14 October 2017 19:46 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440 "2017-10-14T19:46:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/saint-or-sinner/32/64280_2.png) [@Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Saint-or-sinner)\ **Post date:** [20 December 2017 20:11 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/101 "2017-12-20T20:11:35Z")
The after taste predicts it will be less than rare from here on in my house. Imagine expecting your 25 year old Laphroaig and getting teachers. £33 for a bottle that’s only fit for mixing. I’ve been done. Suppose i should have known better than expecting tesco to supply a good rum. ---
**Author:** ![Map-Of-Tasmania](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/map-of-tasmania/32/1298_2.png) [@Map-Of-Tasmania](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Map-Of-Tasmania)\ **Post date:** [20 December 2017 20:39 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/102 "2017-12-20T20:39:31Z")
If the 25 Laphroig is like Teachers, i will be weeping for a long long time - I will report back after its opening on Christmas day ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [20 December 2017 20:57 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/103 "2017-12-20T20:57:01Z")
Rum No. 20 is El Dorado 1993 Enmore rare collection which is currently retailing at £180 a bottle :lou_surprised: Anyway it is fabulously rich, although at 56% had me running for the water. If this was normal strength, it would possibly be the best spirit I have ever drunk ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [21 December 2017 21:49 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/104 "2017-12-21T21:49:41Z")
Diplomatico single vintage 2002 this is the bollocks fin ---
**Author:** ![Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cobham-saint/32/99252_2.png) [@Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Cobham-Saint)\ **Post date:** [21 December 2017 21:56 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/105 "2017-12-21T21:56:21Z")
So, what are you going to do after Crimbo day then @cb-saint ? :lou_wink_2: ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [21 December 2017 22:13 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/106 "2017-12-21T22:13:40Z")
Betty Ford’s ---
**Author:** ![PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/philippinesaint/32/3978_2.png) [@PhilippineSaint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/PhilippineSaint)\ **Post date:** [22 December 2017 07:56 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/107 "2017-12-22T07:56:30Z")
I have just got off of one of those they are not good for your mental health ---
**Author:** ![Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/goatboy/32/167_2.png) [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Post date:** [22 December 2017 08:57 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/108 "2017-12-22T08:57:09Z")
On my christmas list. I have tried it and yes, it is the nuts. If it doesn’t appear on xmas day I will be buying it on boxing day. :lou_lol: ![](https://discourse-sotonians-uploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/a/8a40363ed86c070302c01bb2f10e04c16b0a6fe4.jpeg) [treat yourself!](https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/diplomatico/diplomatico-single-vintage-2002-rum/?utm_content=diplomatico/diplomatico-single-vintage-2002-rum¤cyCode=GBP&utm_source=database&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=mom_base_1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9_LRBRDZARIsAAcLXjejPwCTOlxsohMjWo2wMjA_IKncM22twWEwpiJdp4j3tT0TU4_LvD0aAjlGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [22 December 2017 22:30 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/109 "2017-12-22T22:30:11Z")
Duppy Share Tonight. this is a mixing rum - I think I am more into the sipping variety ---
**Author:** ![Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/goatboy/32/167_2.png) [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 00:19 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/110 "2017-12-23T00:19:10Z")
It’s funny how your gift has moved you around the rum world. Top present. Well jealous. ---
**Author:** ![Map-Of-Tasmania](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/map-of-tasmania/32/1298_2.png) [@Map-Of-Tasmania](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Map-Of-Tasmania)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 03:47 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/111 "2017-12-23T03:47:54Z")
Like sailing the seven seas? ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 08:06 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/112 "2017-12-23T08:06:43Z")
I only really got into good rum a year ago after a trip to Grenada, hence my penchant for Westerhall. The Ayatollah thought that this would be a (relatively) cheap way to try lots of different rums. Now to start building a collection. ---
**Author:** ![Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/saint-or-sinner/32/64280_2.png) [@Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Saint-or-sinner)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 09:52 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/113 "2017-12-23T09:52:19Z")
I suggest that once you have opened the last door, give her a big kiss, tell her it’s the most thoughtful gift anyone has ever got you, then slip the list of your favourites into her hand and remind her that she might save some money if she buys them in January. Wonderful gift. I’m particularly jealous of the Enmore. ---
**Author:** ![Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cobham-saint/32/99252_2.png) [@Cobham-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Cobham-Saint)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 10:16 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/114 "2017-12-23T10:16:32Z")
To be fair I always thought rum was just a mixer for Coke. Turns out it isn’t. Funny what you learn on Sotonians. I’m even tempted to try one or two myself. Who can suggest a good"entry level" one that won’t have me running for the Coke bottle (or waste my money if it doesn’t unleash my inner pirate)? ---
**Author:** ![Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/saint-or-sinner/32/64280_2.png) [@Saint-or-sinner](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Saint-or-sinner)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 10:28 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/115 "2017-12-23T10:28:34Z")
El Dorado 12 year old is a very nice demerara rum. £33 in M&S. Goat and CB will have a few good suggestions no doubt, but El Dorado is my favourite. ---
**Author:** ![Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/goatboy/32/167_2.png) [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 12:17 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/116 "2017-12-23T12:17:01Z")
[Diplomatico Exclusiva Reserva £36](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0090I3YSS/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2S26B01BFIXIY&colid=360MUNDGSMV2W&psc=0) [Dead Man’s Fingers £24.88 plus postage](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M4QY25H/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2VSRCM05VOLZF&colid=360MUNDGSMV2W&psc=0) [El Dorado 12 year old £33.99](https://www.amazon.co.uk/El-Dorado-Year-Old-Gold/dp/B004EAHKYG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1514031359&sr=8-1&keywords=el+dorado+12) ---
**Author:** ![Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/goatboy/32/167_2.png) [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 12:19 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/117 "2017-12-23T12:19:32Z")
Amazon is a pretty good place to start. Also recommend The Drink Shop and Masters of Malt for online rum shopping. I normally have a wish list on the go on Amazon and buy a bottle when it’s reduced (which happens pretty regularly). ---
**Author:** ![Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/goatboy/32/167_2.png) [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 15:56 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/118 "2017-12-23T15:56:44Z")
Tried the Elements Eight Exotic Spiced at the Rockstone today. Nice drop that. Star Anise, orange and pepper hints. Or Glade room freshener according to SO5. ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 18:16 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/119 "2017-12-23T18:16:09Z")
Masters of malt sell 30ml samples of just about everything - ---
**Author:** ![CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/user_avatar/www.sotonians.com/cb-saint/32/95251_2.png) [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Post date:** [23 December 2017 22:31 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440/120 "2017-12-23T22:31:52Z")
The penultimate rum. my heart sank when the window revealed a white rum. we have a Botran Reserva Blanca. This is a golden rum that has been charcoal filtered to leave a white rum but leaving the taste of a golden rum. bit too much alcohol heat to enjoy neat but this is the mother of all cocktail bases. [Previous page](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440.md?page=5) [Next page](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-rum-thread/440.md?page=7)