Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum

Bythefatrumpirate

Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum review by the fat rum pirateRon Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum. I’ve got to say if I was going to introduce a rum brand to the market, I probably wouldn’t call it “Colon”. The meaning in English doesn’t really work that well.

Having said that in the current climate the fact was the Spanish name of Christopher Columbus – Cristobar Colon probably doesn’t help either…..This rum, however is named after the “Colon” which was used as the El Salvadorian currency from 1892 till 2001. When it was replaced by the US dollar.

This rum is produced at Licorera Cihuatan, not one of my favourite rum producers to date. Well I say the rum is produced at Licorera Cihuatan but that is not the full story regarding the rum contained in this bottle.

Ron Colon Salvadoreno is actually a blend of rums from El Salvador and Jamaica. The exact make up is as follows

6 year old column distilled rum from Licocera Cihuatan

Unaged pot still rum from Jamaica produced by Worthy Park, Hampden Estate and Monymusk.

3 year old pot still rum from Jamaica aged for 3 years from Worthy Park

All rums are aged at source (where applicable!)

Ron Colon Salvadoreno currently makes it way into Europe via Proofstrength BV in the Netherlands. The rum is bottled and I assume blended there as well.

The Coffee Infusion used in Ron Colon Salvadoreno is produced from bourbon coffee beans grown in El Salvador. The beans are then transported and roasted in North Carolina by Jags Head Coffee. The beans are given a medium roast before being cold macerated with the base Ron Colon Salvadoreno rum for a period of 48 hours. The rum is non-chill filtered to return the coffee oils and other flavours.

No sugar is added to this rum and I am also informed the base rum has no additives either.

Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum is bottled at 55.5% or 111 proof.

In terms of presentation the design evokes the old “colon” bills and you will also notice the wooden topped cork stopper has a silver “colon” coin in the top. I am informed these can be easily removed and collected – should you wish.

Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum comes in a tall, thin and very sleek opaque bottle. The presentation is sleek and modern but it lacks any meaningful information on the rum. It doesn’t mention anything about it containing Jamaican rum, for example.Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum review by the fat rum pirate

In the UK you can currently pick up a 70cl bottle from Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange for around £35..

So we’ve covered pretty much everything I can think of with this particular bottling, so lets see how it goes down. Should you seek more information then they have a very informative website.

I like coffee, well I much prefer it to tea at least. I also like chocolate, cola etc so the type of flavours I’m hoping to encounter with this flavoured rum shouldn’t be a problem for me.

If you don’t like coffee then I guess you’d probably stay away …….

On the nose, there is a unmistakable coffee aroma. Rich and very nice smelling coffee (even cold). It’s certainly not Mellow Birds that this has been infused with that’s for sure.

Alongside the coffee is a lovely note of quality dark chocolate, vanilla, black tea (oddly enough) and some less surprising cocoa nibs. There’s a fruitiness running through this and definitely doesn’t just taste like a cold coffee.

There is a trace of some gluey Jamaican rum and perhaps a tiny touch of Pineapple Juice and something a bit acidic but its very much in the background. Hard to really pick out. I might just be thinking its there because I know it is……

Sipped, it’s quite smooth and warming with quite an oily mouthfeel. It’s quite easy to sip on despite the ABV, even straight off the bat.

There’s a strong coffee and dark chocolate note on the initial entry but there is a definite “sharpness” to the rum. Some very definite notes of fermenting Pineapple, burnt banana and some sharp lime zest which cuts through it especially on the mid palate.

That said it doesn’t taste all that much like a Jamaican rum that has been infused with coffee. There is a mellower side to it from the El Savladorian rum in the blend. This mellow its out especially towards the finish.

It returns back to the coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla notes on the finish. It’s a nice lengthy finish and is very rich and warming.

Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof Rum review by the fat rum pirateAt the price-point, I didn’t feel too guilty trying this with cola. It works very nicely rather than giving a “cold coffee” kind of flavour that I was expecting. It’s more dark chocolate and a kind of stoned fruits type of taste. It certainly lifts the cola. Beneath this you get a nice rummy hit as well which leads to a very pleasant long drink.

I would imagine that more skilled mixologists could probably find a host of other things to do with this.

That said I’ve thoroughly enjoyed what I have done with this particular infused/flavoured rum over the past few weeks.

Tasty stuff (if you like coffee).

 

 

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    Bythefatrumpirate

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    I do that, as some of you I suspect may be curious or even unaware of the reasons for naming this rum “Millions of Peaches”. If like me you get the reference straight away you will now not be unable to get this 90’s earworm out of your head…….

    If you are still thinking (and probably not for the first time) “What the hell is he talking about?” let me explain.

    “Peaches” was a song released in the mid/late nineties by a (and I am going to be kind here) Comedic Alternative Rock Trio by the name of…The Presidents of the United States of America. Or POTUS for short or SHITE for accuracy…….

    I am perhaps being unfair but they weren’t exactly the greatest band of all time. That said they did produce at least three songs which still can stick in my head upon hearing them for weeks at a time……..

    “Peaches” being one of them……

    Millions of peaches, peaches for me
    Millions of peaches, peaches for free

    Millions of peaches, peaches for me
    Millions of peaches, peaches for free

    Look out!

    Millions of peaches, peaches for me
    Millions of peaches, peaches for free

    Millions of peaches, peaches for me
    Millions of peaches, peaches for free

    Millions of peaches, peaches for me
    Millions of peaches, peaches for free

    Millions of peaches, peaches for me
    Millions of peaches, peaches for free

    Look Out!

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    I got the reference the first time I saw it. That said I wasn’t 100% sure how familiar Outlier Distilling Company were with mid nineties American Comedy Alternative Rock Bands. I concede I am getting on a bit. I did wonder if it was just a coincidence….

    Alas it wasn’t one of the owners of Outlier Ian Warborn-Jones cites POTUS as one of his favourite bands, when growing up. He has also revealed to me that he also once hosted a Death Metal Radio Show.  All I can say is I hope he can distil better than he can hear…………let’s see eh?

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    Not that an alpha male such as myself would ever use such a product.

    Raspberry for me all the way…..much more manly.

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    Bythefatrumpirate

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    Bythefatrumpirate

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    Brugal Especial Extra Dry Rum review by the fat rum pirate

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    Bythefatrumpirate

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    Unlike some of EnThe Antigua Distillery Heavy Traditional Rum review by the fat rum pirateglish Harbour’s other releases this did not worry the hydrometer and came up clean. So let’s move on and see what all the fuss was about.

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    It is a rum which is best left to air for a while and on occasion you may find yourself needing a drop or two water. It’s not so much a “blow your socks off” type of high ester monster but it is quite intense.

    In terms of the nose I would say it is more intense than necessarily complex. It doesn’t have layers of complexity. What notes you get – heavy quite oaky spice, vanilla, milk chocolate and a bit of lemon zest are nice but you won’t be bowled over by the nose. It’s still a fairly young rum.

    Sipped it’s a little sharp at full strength. Very woody and lots of oak spice and zesty lemon. As mentioned earlier there will be days when you may wish to add a little water. It can be a little too dry at times.

    That said when the mood takes me this rum really is very nice. The type of rum that delivers a lot of intense flavour. So each sip is short and you will take a fair bit of time between each sip.

    The intensity of flavour on the sip, which can be a little overwhelming ensures that you get a very long mid palate and finish. The intense and quite dry initial entry is very woody and spicy but the mid palate sees the rum develop further complexity.

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    The finish is long,quite rich – cocoa, raisin and spicy pepper. The woody notes combine nicely with the softer fruitier elements.

    In terms of profile you may find this offering might put you in mind of some of the heavier Foursquare ECS or Velier collaborations. I definitely feel in terms of style English Harbour/The Antigua Distillery have a lot in common with Foursquare in terms of profile. A better fit however due to the slightlier spicier profile might be Sunset Rum from Saint Vincent. In particular their Captain Bligh XO. Which I really enjoyed a few years back

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  • Dead Reckoning “The Bosun’s Persuader” Barbados

    Bythefatrumpirate

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    I would also argue that they have perhaps gained a reputation for bottling the BEST Independently bottled Foursquare Distillery rum. Don’t believe me? Well let me explain……..

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    It is then shipped to Tropical Adelaide rather than Sub Zero Liverpool or the slightly warmer and certainly more picturesque city of Amsterdam.

    “Tropical Dry Ageing” as Justin Boseley the owner of Dead Reckoning terms it then occurs as the rum is matured again in another Tropical Climate. As we have seen from Foursquare’s own Exceptional Cask Series longer tropically aged Foursquare rum is a wonderful thing. Is Justin currently bottling the nearest thing to it on the planet?

    I would say definitely.

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    This is a single Cask Release I am drinking number 94 of just 200 bottles. The rum is bottled at a hefty 61% ABV.

    Dead Reckoning "The Bosun's Persuader" Barbados rum review by the fat rum pirateNo before anyone outside of Australia gets too excited – this rum has now completely sold out. It was pencilled in for a limited UK release but unfortunately due to demand in Australia this will no longer be happening………….

    I don’t often review rum which is “unobtainable” but I had already started my review and notes when Justin informed me it had sold out.

    For the curious amongst you a “Bosun” is a leader or supervisor of the Deck Team on a ship. The term is actually the phonetic spelling of Boatswain and is one of the oldest “ranks” still in use on board a ship.

    So with that explained lets see if this Bosun can be persuaded…………

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    On the nose you get some lovely wafts of vanilla ice cream, Creme Brulee and some slightly sharper winter berries.

    Further nosing reveals traces of gingerbread, shortbread bisuit and some lighter summer fruits to go alongside the darker hints of raspberry.

    At 61% it is an intense but not overpowering nose. The alcohol you might expect at this ABV isn’t as prominent as you might expect.

    It’s a wonderful nose and really does remind me of those ECS releases mentioned earlier.

    Sipped it is very drinkable. Almost dangerously so. It starts with some intense dark fruity notes paired with soft vanilla. You then get a nice warming hit of ginger and white pepper. There is a very nice hit of soft oak and some icing sugar.

    As we move onto the second glass you’ll notice further development. On the mid palateDead Reckoning "The Bosun's Persuader" Barbados rum review by the fat rum pirate especially you will get richer oak and smoky notes alongside some lighter summer fruits. A touch of strawberry alongside the stoned fruits such as Plum and Blueberry.

    There is a lot going on with this rum and its surprising to my palate that this hasn;t been finished in something more exotic than an ex-bourbon barrel. Yes it is fairly “woody” and has a good hit of vanilla that sweet sour Bourbon tang but it also has a lot more going on.

    FInish wise it is long and very satisfying with a lovely balance of warming oak and spice alongside light vanilla and some fruity notes. It is quite a dry finish which sets you up nicely for the next pour……

    This is another excellent bottling from Dead Reckoning. No surprise it has sold out so quickly. With the sales being in Australia its unlikely many will show up on the Secondary Market in the US or Europe but you never know. Keep your eyes peeled you certainly won’t be disappointed.

     

  • Casa Buchmann 12 Anos

    Bythefatrumpirate

    Casa Buchmann 12 Anos cachaca rum review by the fat rum pirateCasa Buchmann 12 Anos. It’s safe to say that is premium and luxury cachaça. As you have probably already guessed from the photos.

    In 2002, Casa Buchmann started their activities. Ageing their cachaça in French oak barrels. Then in 2014 their first batch of 12 year old cachaça – Casa Buchmann 12 Anos was ready. It was bottled in imported luxury bottles from France in 2016. A release of just 1,000 units priced at around R$500 (just under £100).

    Its entry into the consumer market in 2016 was carefully planned. A year after the release Casa Buchmann 12 Anos was awarded a Silver medal in the biggest contest of Cachaça: Expo Cachaça, in Belo Horizonte. In 2018, at the beginning of June, Casa Buchmann received gold medal in the same competition. At which point the brand began to be recognised as one of the stand out cachaca’s.

    Casa Buchmann 12 Anos is bottled at 39.5% ABV. It is produced on Copper Alembic Pot Stills before being aged for 12 years in French Oak barrels. The Casa Buchmann Cachacaria is based in Ivoti, Rio Grande do Sul.

    Presenations wise you get a very impressive decanter style bottle for you money with a very stylish presentation box. It all looks very modern and would certainly fit in amongst “Premium” rum offerings such as Appleton 21 Year old or Havana Club 15 in terms of style.

    The company do have a website but it isn’t full of information – its pretty small to be honest. This article which you may need to translate gives more information than the website.

    So with little else to say about this particular cachaça we may as well just get on with the fun part.

    Poured in the glass Casa Buchmann 12 Anos is a golden to dark brown colour.Casa Buchmann 12 Anos cachaca rum review by the fat rum pirate

    Nosing this cachaça is a very pleasant experience. It is almost cognac like and smells very refined!

    It has an almost toffee like caramel sweetness on the nose which leads into some wonderful candied fruit and some vibrant wood spice.

    Vanilla and custard creams mix nicely with some gentle ginger and milk chocolate. It’s a very complex and very inviting nose.

    Sipped I am not disappointed by the flavours on display. It is quite sweet but not overly so. The interaction with the French oak has given this a real rounded and balanced flavour. It’s very smooth and easy-going but at the same time full of fruity flavour and really well-integrated spices from the oak.

    On the initial sip it is full of freshly mowed grass and caramel. This then leads to some really nice notes of ginger and fruitcake. A little dusting of icing sugar perhaps. Fruity notes of banana peel, lime and some slightly tart plum.

    The finish is very well balanced as well as quite long. This is a really classy, well-balanced spirit with no “off” note at all. A slightly higher ABV might give it a little more heft but for a change I do not feel shortchanged by a spirit at less than 40% ABV.

    Warming notes of ginger and vanilla coat the palate on the finish with just enough spicy bite from the oak to keep things interesting. It fades slowly and the fruitiness returns right at the very end.

    Further sips reveal more of the cachaça complexity with more fruity nots and exotic spices coming with each sip. This really is an excellent cachaça.Casa Buchmann 12 Anos cachaca rum review by the fat rum pirate

    It is expensive and limited. We might not see it in Europe but if you do ever come across it I would highly recommend buying a bottle.

    This is a really well-balanced, well put together spirit and a real treat for a cachaça enthusiast. This is so far away from the slightly harsh grassy white cachaça you might find in cocktails to be almost a different kind of spirit altogether.

    Excellent. I am awaiting further information from the producers so hopefully I will be able to add some background soon.

     

     

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