I've covered Master of Malt's "Drinks by the Dram" sets before in a post back in July (If you haven't seen it yet, you can check it out here), so when I was gifted two boxes - See the end of the post on how you can win one of them! - from a family friend and since the previous post was received so well I thought I'd do another post!
What was in my set?
What was in my set?
Sunset Very Strong Rum | Pumpkin Face 23 | Bombo 40 Rum Caramel & Coconut | Dead Man's Fingers Cornish Spiced Rum | Spit-Roasted Pineapple Gin
The Breakdown
Company: St. Vincent Distillers Ltd
Usually, when I see the words "Very" attached to an adjective I often find that they are overreacting and talking a lot of old bull, but this is definitely not the case with this rum. This rum punches in at 84.5% volume and will kick your ass if you aren't prepared for it. I tested it neat, and it sent my tongue into a different dimension (The taste and smell are surprisingly sweet - which is a plus in my books!), so I'd advise you take it with a mixer.
Company: Pumpkin Face
These bottles are just samples and do not come in miniature versions of the bigger bottles that they represent, which is understandable but this miniature doesn't do the pumpkin shaped normal bottle any justice! Click here to see the retail bottle.
The rum itself tastes really good. Fruit plays a major part of the note composition, along with a nutty medium taste note and an oaky lasting taste. This rum is 40% and aged for 23 years.
Company: Bombo
Straight off the bat, you will taste the syrupy caramel, flavour that lingers and then subtly makes way for the coconut notes that are there right at the start but are more prominent at the end. This is a 40% rum and is great to drink neat over ice - do not dilute that flavour with a mixer!
Bombo also makes Caramel & Spices and Caramel & Banana variants of this rum so I will be trying these ones in the future.
Company: Dead Man's Fingers
I actually had this one on my wishlist for a while and always see it on Twitter, so getting this one in my set was a great surprise.
Aged for 3 years, this rum is 37.5% and for me, and my partner Elyse (Sweet Elyse Blog), feel it has a very nice Cola taste accented with vanilla, caramel, nutmeg and cinnamon. I really enjoyed this smooth, yet rich-tasting rum and will more than likely be purchasing a full-size bottle soon!
Company: That Boutique-y Gin Company
This was a surprise as I don't usually drink gin, but then again, I'm game to try anything at least once. This gin does not make me think about the traditional gins that you might find in the shops or at the pub, it's something completely different and unique. If you are a fan of pineapples then this is a no-brainer, the taste is very sweet and is heavy on the charred pineapple, with notes of caramel, honey and cinnamon. Consider me sold on it!
All of these samples were excellent and were great to try out, so much so that I will be buying the bottles in the future.
On a footnote, did you know that Master of Malt has Drinks by the Dram advent calenders? How cool is that? Have you tried Drinks by the Dram? What did you get? Please let me know in the comments!
Also, keep scrolling to find out how you can win this exact tasting set....
On a footnote, did you know that Master of Malt has Drinks by the Dram advent calenders? How cool is that? Have you tried Drinks by the Dram? What did you get? Please let me know in the comments!
Also, keep scrolling to find out how you can win this exact tasting set....
GIVE AWAY
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The perfect gift for my Boyfriend! And I wouldn't mind a sip or two either! I'm more of a whisky drinker but I'm learning to love the rum!
ReplyDeleteim a vodka or rum drinker not sure why though ive just always drank it
ReplyDeleteA good malt whisky on our house
ReplyDeletea nice drop of Malt Whisky
ReplyDeleteLove a drop of Whisky, i enjoy a glass with my dad something social to do
ReplyDeletelove a drop of rum!
ReplyDeleteA G&T because it's so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI like gin and tonic x
ReplyDeleteBarbados rum, I live the island and their drinks :)
ReplyDeleteHas to be a nice rum and coke tastes lovely and so refreshing
ReplyDeleteI like a nice G&T now and again but usually I like to relax on a friday with a nice chilled glass of white wine
ReplyDeletelove a drop of spiced rum - Leanne W @leabana1
ReplyDeleteI'm a rum or whiskey drinker usually :)
ReplyDeleteCognac, it's just so comforting and gives you a cosy glow.
ReplyDeleteI love a gin and tonic.
ReplyDeleteI do love a vodka coke
ReplyDeleteI like a rum and coke, just love the taste
ReplyDeleteJust discovered Chocolate Baileys & have to say I love it! Never really drank before.
ReplyDeleteI love neat rum
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the Pumpkin Face Rum!
ReplyDeletehighland park is a favorite, would be good to taste these ones
ReplyDeleteI love Bailey's. It's the taste and the texture.
ReplyDeleteGin is my favourite as it's so versatile and you can have so many different drinks with it, and it doesn't feel too heavy. Favourite gin cocktail is the clover club :)
ReplyDeleteGin it's so versatile
ReplyDeletei love rum x
ReplyDeleteMy favourite tipple is a baileys on Christmas day with my mother in law! I do quite like a captain morgans spiced rum though when it's cold!
ReplyDeleteI love spiced rum! Currently loving Kraken, but that Dead Man's Fingers spiced rum is seriously calling to me.
ReplyDeleteI love a good rum and amaretto with coke. They give me a nice warm tummy a loosen me up lol I like a whiskey on the rocks at Christmas with my step dad.
ReplyDeleteMalibu so I can make pina coladas.
ReplyDeleteA big glass of champagne as always makes everything feel like a celebration
ReplyDeletelove a Baileys on ice - especially at christmas
ReplyDeletemy fave is Bailey's over ice, I find it creamy, cool and tasty.
ReplyDeleteCampari and orange
ReplyDeleteWe both enjoy a good bourbon but i also like a gin now and again
ReplyDeleteDead Man's Fingers Cornish Spiced Rum sounds a good one to try i think. merry xmas xx
ReplyDeleteSpiced rum 🎄
ReplyDeleteDefinitely gin, its a very refreshing drink, love it served with slimline tonic and plenty of ice
ReplyDeleteI love a good international beer!
ReplyDeleteMy Husband and i both love a wee dram of a good whiskey, bringing back fond memories of Christmas's gone by :) x
ReplyDeleteA shot of whiskey, fantastic for kicking colds
ReplyDeleteA drop of rum xx
ReplyDeleteI do love rum :D xxx
ReplyDeleteI love ameretto especially at Christmas time, as I love the taste and it gets me in the Christmas spirit
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