The six rums that may be that includes on the Rum Fest 2016 rum masterclass on Oct 19. photographs: The superstar/Michael Cheang
foodthe place has the rum long past? these days, there were a lot of activities for gin, whisky, beer, and even sake, but rum, probably the most world's most different spirits, has been reputedly unnoticed.
smartly, be hearty, all yer rum-lovers, for The Locker And Loft in Petaling Jaya is at the moment keeping its personal Rum Fest from now until Oct 22, featuring a various range of light and dark rums (and even funky rum), flights and tastings, special rum and tiki cocktails (including the very Malaysian basic cocktail, the Jungle chicken), and even a Rum Masterclass conducted through favourite bartender Joshua Ivanovic, occurring tonight.
listed here are six of the rums you should definitely are attempting on the experience, that will also be featured all over the masterclass.
Cana Brava 3 year historical (forty three% ABV)
Who says white rum is only for mixing drinks? Caña Brava three year historic, produced in Panama by means of the Las Cabras distillery, is a light rum this is respectable ample to drink by itself, AND mind-blowing when utilized in cocktails. Aged for 18 to 24 months in new American o.k.barrels and complete in bourbon and Tennessee whiskey barrels for 12 to 24 months, the rum does indeed style a bit young on the tongue, however there is a brilliant sweet observe that comes through wonderfully on the nostril and in the center of the palate. whereas it's astonishing in classic rum cocktails just like the Daiquiri, it actually holds its personal when taken neat as smartly.
Plantation 3 Stars (41.2% ABV)
a mix of rums from the Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad (the so-referred to as '3 Stars of the Caribbean'), these easy rum is yet yet another convincing argument against the 'easy rum isn't supposed for drinking neat' idealogy. On the nose, there is an attractive gula melaka-like sweetness, with sparkling young bananas and a palate that jogs my memory of the brown coconut goodies I used to have as a child.
Angostura 5 year historic (forty% ABV)
We're going into darkish rum territory now, and here's a superb one to beginning with. Made in Trinidad by means of the identical business who also makes the area-famous Angostura bitters, this blend of easy and heavy molasses-primarily based rums is aged in charred American very wellbourbon barrels for five years, which gives it a vibrant, syrupy coconut and occasional nostril that leads into a mellow coconut and gula melaka sweetness.
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum (40% ABV)
Supposedly one of the vital awarded rums in the world, it is not difficult to peer why. This Venezuelan darkish rum is distilled from molasses in a copper pot still, and aged for an unbelievable 12 years. It has a ravishing, candy coconut-pandan nose with pointers of ripe bananas, a fancy tropical palate of dark fruits, sugarcane, and raisins, and a pleasant lingering pandan conclude.
Ron Zacapa 23 yr ancient (40% ABV)
Like whisky or cognac, one of the crucial most suitable darkish rums are supposed to be savoured neat in order that it is easy to get all the nuances and flavours that include a great aged rum. Ron Zacapa, from Guatemala, makes some outstanding dark rums, and this one in selected, has a little bit of a cola/betel nut nose with soft banana and caramel, and raisin flavours on the palate, and is pretty handy on the palate for the reason that it's a mix of rums from three to 23 years ancient.
El Dorado 15 yr historical (43% ABV)
in case you best drink ONE rum at Rum Fest, drink this one. It won the Wray & Nephew Trophy for surest Rum on the earth at the overseas Wine & Spirits challenge for an remarkable four years running. there is a fine looking fruitcake nose, with candied citrus fruits, raisins, cinnamon, and ripe, ripe bananas, while on the palate you get layers of complicated flavours, together with tropical fruits, honey, and even gingerbread. there's a good looking balance between the sweeter flavours and a somewhat spicy sensation that lingers on long after the finish. in fact first rate certainly.
The Locker & Loft is observed at 40A Jalan SS20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya (Tel: 03-7496 7222). For extra suggestions about Rum Fest 2016, consult with the fb event page: https://www.facebook.com/hobbies/179214125860900/
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