Most people think of rum as the main ingredient to popular cocktail such as the Mojito, Cuba Libre and many other tropical concoctions. To most rum is seen as a mixer and not thought of as being in the same echelon as fine spirits such as scotch or cognac. However, this preconception that rum is an inferior spirit that is best used for mixing is a complete fallacy. There are a countless number of fine aged rums on the market that are designed to be enjoyed straight, just like scotch or cognac. In-fact, aged rum can be an utter epiphany on the palate, capable of standing its ground against the finest whiskeys the world has to offer. However, rum does all this at a fairly modest price-point compared to today’s currently bloated single malt scotch prices. For the price of an in expensive single malt you can purchase a wonderful aged rum! Also for all you cigar lovers out there, rum can be an excellent compliment to your fine stogie as well. The two pair up beautifully and why wouldn’t they? They both are derived from tropical climates, so it is only natural that they would go hand in hand. The following rums are some personal favorites of mine: Continue reading Discovering Rum
Category: Liquor
On Colonial Spirits of Acton’s liquor blog page, you will find posts from our team of liquor and spirits experts. Topics range from trends in the liquor industry, appreciation for and personal recollections of whiskey, bourbon, and gin, and debates on what makes the best cocktail. You can also jump over to our beer blog if brew is your thing. And if wine is your preferred beverage check out our wine blog for thoughts and opinions on all things wine. Whatever topic in the liquor industry interests you, Colonial Spirits wants you to join the conversation. Post here or contact us with questions, suggestions, and comments. Or feel free to come in to meet us at one or our weekly alcohol tasting events. Leave the computer behind and talk to us face to face about your favorite spirit, while sampling new and exciting liquors our vendors are stopping by to show off.
Sake?
OK I have a confession to make…I consume other beverages other than wine! Shocking, I know, but there is a place in my heart for all types of brew as well as cider and even some liqueurs. However, I have become interested in sake over the past few years. Sake is not simple however, & let me tell you that I have struggled to understand the brewing process of sake as well as the subtle differences between a bottle marked ‘Namazake’ or ‘Junmai Ginjo.’ I recently had the opportunity to meet a sake specialist who was so incredibly helpful that I have invited him to teach myself and others about how sake is made. He will also help clarify what the all those names on the bottle mean. He will teach how to taste sake with the following sakes… Continue reading Sake?
