Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

[Jett129]

@Tago-Mago They’re ridiculously hard to come by in the States,specifically the NYC area. It’s definitely my special occasion rum and since you’re drinking some,that’s special enough for me!

[goosehd]

@Jett129 Is it something I can find in Jamaica? I’m heading there next month for our 25th wedding anniversary and want to bring back a good/great rum for the occasion.

Any recommendations?

[Jett129]

@goosehd Foursquare is from Barbados,so I don’t know if you’ll find it in Jamaica. I’ve enjoyed some of the older Appleton Rums,and this one is pretty good.

[Tago Mago]

@goosehd besides @Jett129 's recommendations you could try Hampden if you want something to sip. If you're looking for a mixer Wray & Nephew

[goosehd]

Definitely looking for a sipping rum and appreciate the recommendations. I’m hoping they have a decent duty free on the trip back with a good selection. When we left Turks and Caicos we didn’t buy anything due to us having a layover in the States that would have caused us to pay taxes on it when we got back…

[pechelman]

I'll add another vote for anything Hampden being one of my favorite rums. But most Jamaican rums are also my favorite right next to agricole from Martinique.

[Tago Mago]

Not from Jamaica but if you're in the market for some crazy shit I'd go for a Clairin from Haiti. Also +1 for the rhum agricole mention

[denim-dawg]

Manhattan with Vermouth (Chazalettes della Regina), orange skin and ice.. it’s a groundhog drink to me

[Jett129]

@goosehd Where in Jamaica will you be? Depending on your locale,you might be able to visit a local liquor store and get a few bottles to put in your checked luggage. I usually bring some bubble wrap with me if I’m going somewhere,like Louisville, where I expect to bring some bottles back with me.

[goosehd]

@Jett129 I’m going to be in Negril for about a week and thanks for the idea with the bubble wrap!!!

[Jett129]

@goosehd Highly recommend Rick's Cafe. Just looked it up and you might need an advance reservation to get in. Cool spot for drinks and the sunset.

[goosehd]

@Jett129 Really appreciate that tip and we’ve been looking at it as a something to do. I might even try doing a cliff dive.

Wasn’t sure if it was worth it or not…have you been to the falls near there?

[Jett129]

@goosehd The only falls I was ever at were in Ocho Rios,maybe Dunns River Falls. Haven't been to Jamaica since 1982.

[GraemeE]

Not sure if it's possible to order outside of the state /country but I've eally enjoyed the bottles I've had from this distillery in my corner of the world
https://freelandspirits.com/

[Jett129]

@GraemeE Went to their website,looks interesting. Being 70% corn and also being rested in wine barrels,I would expect it to be sweet and maybe fruity. They don’t say anywhere how long it’s been aged for. I would like to try it. Keep my eye out for it.

[GraemeE]

@Jett129 the bourbon I'm having tonight is only 6 months in pinot barrels but it's fairly smooth without being overly sweet
Not quite bonded strength but 47% has a satisfying bite

[endo]

@goosehd IMO it's always worth looking at Plantation Rum. There is also one from Jamaica.

[Tago Mago]

@endo Good recommendation. We once had a Guatemala XO matured in ice wine casks from Plantation. Really nice

[mclaincausey]

Might’ve gone a little overboard

[endo]

cheers guys, have a great weekend