Just a side note, well two, Bacardi started in Cuba, so the style technically was similar for a long time. The reason they survived the revolution was they had expanded their operation to Puerto Rico to increase production. The family that owned the Havana Club brand fled the country, but the Cuban HC factory kept producing rum. It was only recently that the Bacardi folks worked with the surviving HC family in the US to produce the HC brand in the US
That is great info! Thank you for adding to the conversation. We're calling these "Welcome to Rum", rather than "Rum School", because we are enthusiasts, and not experts. If someone else brings me a bottle of the Bacardi Havana Club, I'd love to try them head to head.
Could you also in your presentation show us in what part of the country they are available....as sometimes its a loss for us in the middle of the country to hear about a great rum if we cannot even obtain it. Love the show start...keep up the good work as it makes me want to seek out these rums....I just have to be real about if they are obtainable.
Your best bet is to talk to the stores and see what they can get through their distributors, especially if you have access to a big box store with a national presence, like a Total Wine & More. Some stores may have more ordering power, depending on your location, and laws. Larger chains sometimes have search functions on their websites to help you find what you're looking for.
@@jasoncraig9059 we have tabc and talking to them about getting stuff here is just about useless...as tabc won't allow distribution of said want here....it's sad and keeps slot of good liquor out of our state
@@ErickTiki is that TX? I haven't lived in TX since I got more into Rum. I was near Houston, and remember Spec's being some of the bigger stores then. I haven't been back in about 8 years though.
I have been thinking this for a while now, but there is a definite need for a modern 'rum runners society'. Are there any traveling sales people or long haul truckers into tiki?
Cuban rum > Bacardi all day & every day. We often hear a lot of “Bacardi is really Cuban but made in Puerto Rico” nonsense but something comes from where it’s made. End of. Different sugar cane, different water, different country. If my auntie had wheels she’d be a bicycle..
Viva la revolucion!! This made me want to buy some bottles of Havana Club 7 anos
Havana Club 7 is one of my favorite rums!!
Volume drinker! Fantastic. Love this guy.
I'm a volume drinker too. Lol
Rum The essence of island life 😎👍👍👍
Yes it is.. :-)
This is a fantastic addition to the Tiki show! I can't wait to see the different style rums and hear the history.
Stephen Alexander Thank you! There will be many more episodes to come.
Joel is my spirit animal!
Bet that man is a legend in a party
He knows how to party!
Just a side note, well two, Bacardi started in Cuba, so the style technically was similar for a long time. The reason they survived the revolution was they had expanded their operation to Puerto Rico to increase production. The family that owned the Havana Club brand fled the country, but the Cuban HC factory kept producing rum. It was only recently that the Bacardi folks worked with the surviving HC family in the US to produce the HC brand in the US
Thanks for that information!
That is great info! Thank you for adding to the conversation. We're calling these "Welcome to Rum", rather than "Rum School", because we are enthusiasts, and not experts. If someone else brings me a bottle of the Bacardi Havana Club, I'd love to try them head to head.
I love this. Want more.
Stay tuned... :-)
Good idea using a Tiki to cover the microphone. Keep up the great work guys!!
I need a mic that's shaped like a Tiki then all my problems will be solved! :-)
Haha, Hackensack NJ....live 2 towns over
Well, there is Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. in Fairfield, NJ and Silk City DIstillers in Clifton, NJ, both of whom produce rum.
Great episode!
Could you also in your presentation show us in what part of the country they are available....as sometimes its a loss for us in the middle of the country to hear about a great rum if we cannot even obtain it. Love the show start...keep up the good work as it makes me want to seek out these rums....I just have to be real about if they are obtainable.
Your best bet is to talk to the stores and see what they can get through their distributors, especially if you have access to a big box store with a national presence, like a Total Wine & More. Some stores may have more ordering power, depending on your location, and laws. Larger chains sometimes have search functions on their websites to help you find what you're looking for.
@@jasoncraig9059 we have tabc and talking to them about getting stuff here is just about useless...as tabc won't allow distribution of said want here....it's sad and keeps slot of good liquor out of our state
@@ErickTiki is that TX? I haven't lived in TX since I got more into Rum. I was near Houston, and remember Spec's being some of the bigger stores then. I haven't been back in about 8 years though.
I have been thinking this for a while now, but there is a definite need for a modern 'rum runners society'. Are there any traveling sales people or long haul truckers into tiki?
Smuggler's Cove says that aged rum may be clear due to charcoal filtering
And then you tell us you can't buy it in the states...grrr...BUT I have fresh limes comin on, so daiquiri it is...good show...!
If you have a friend vist Cuba, have them bring a bottle back for you!
@@RayWyland Or Canada! Or Cruise ship port visits? Rum tourism is a thing.
Cuban rum > Bacardi all day & every day. We often hear a lot of “Bacardi is really Cuban but made in Puerto Rico” nonsense but something comes from where it’s made. End of. Different sugar cane, different water, different country. If my auntie had wheels she’d be a bicycle..
You can taste the difference between bad vodka from good vodka. Just sayin'.
This is true. Especially in a Martini
Absolutely! The more premium the Vodka, generally, the less the "flavor" and "burn" of it.