I love rum. The fact that the rules are so loose is why there are so many great rums at great prices.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

yeah, pricing is not nearly as insane as other spirits.

@olafpayne

5 жыл бұрын

And so much cheap sweet stuff.

@colehartel7206

5 жыл бұрын

I used to make my own rum at home, and many of my friends prefered it to Bacardi. I'd keep an aging blend aside for my own consumption, but most of what I was sharing was less than a week old. I was using a reflux still, so it did come out quite pure with just a light touch of sweetness. Sometimes I would add a little sugar after distillation to make it a bit smoother, but not always, as most people were mixing it with cola anyway. Personally, I think the big commercial brands are at a disadvantage due to the quantities they produce. It would be very difficult to scale up the small batch method I was using to any sort of commercial scale without the cost becoming prohibitive, so they'll simply cheat and make an inferior product. Thanks to the loose rules, they can do what they want.

@oceanaxim

5 жыл бұрын

I am SO glad I don't have friends like you!@Happy McJoyjoy

@crf80fdarkdays

4 жыл бұрын

@Path Finder try Bundaberg rum black, red or over proof it's a beautiful Australian rum made with good sugarcane. Substation 41 is also another good dark rum. It's definetly worth trying a "normal" lighter rum aswell as dark, I prefer dark myself

I've been a rum head since I was 15... yeah, I started a little young. I'm 50 now. I'm surprised I'm not an alcoholic. LOL! Anyway, I'm not a heavy drinker by any means. I love rum but it's more about flavor and the emotion it gives due to my memories growing up. I'm Puerto Rican and having been an avid traveler from main land to island every year, helped me create great memories with people and drink, rum being the choice spirit. I'm a MountGay rum fan. It has tons of flavor and it reminds of the rums of my youth. Rum has changed in the last 3 and a half decades and MountGay seems to have stayed the same. At least, that's the perception. LOL! I also love other rum from Puerto Rico that's hard to get state side. It's called Barrilito. All their blends, be it light or 3 star dark, is off the rails good.

@workinwithme

3 жыл бұрын

You should write more about how things have changed in Rum. I have read a lot but not from someone with that experience. Sounds interesting and old history is always a cool subject as specially with Rum.

This is spot on. Rum is complex and takes research. But once you know it well it is the best. It took me a while to learn all of these points on my own, so this is a great video for those just getting into rum

@cmcocktails

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Idk why I even watched this all the way, seeing as how I hate rum, but I like how knowledgeable this dude is. Keep it up!

I quit drinking in nov '17 due to a cirrhosis diagnosis, but i did enjoy this vid. Very informative. Mind your livers, people! Take days off! My issue was 3-4 rum n diets every day for over ten years.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

everything in moderation, yes.

@bigdaddybry

5 жыл бұрын

@@cmcocktails Yes indeed, moderation is key. Like an idiot, i thought 3 or 4 a day was moderate!

@emh8861

4 жыл бұрын

Hope your getting better. The liver can heal !

@Hey.bekind777y

4 жыл бұрын

my grandfather from Germany has been drinking heavily for the last 49 years. he's currently the age of 93 and kickin. he continues to drink every day.

This is the best content and editing of your videos that I've seen in many years. Derrick, I know you took a turn to do stuff "the way you wanted", but I miss having you on camera without the other people around; this was better and not as silly for me. Thanks for this video, I learned something! Sincerely a +10 year subscriber.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, sitting in front of the camera by myself teaching people was less crazy and more serious. Unfortunately it never got me anything :-) The real issue is, after doing it for 11 years and realizing that most people are just going to take and never give back, it sorta makes you ask "why am I doing this?" I put in many hours of work and lots of editing for it and I really never get anything "for me" out of it. Having my friends help out and have a good time makes it more fun for me to do. And, if that sacrifices some bulk of potential subscribers... I gotta say, all they would have done is taken the content and given nothing back so it's not too huge a loss for me. Now, if it were for ego (to say "I have X number of subscribers") or something, that would be one thing. But, I barely make enough ad revenue to pay my car payment and our donations/support have not been what it used to be so... I do what I wanna do to keep me wanting to do it :-)

Thx for your emails about collecting Rum, you opened my eyes to a few points and I am glad you made this Vid, keep on rocking 👍

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@zhardoum

5 жыл бұрын

Common Man Cocktails would have earned bonus marks for the pretty bottle designs out there 😬

I knew most of this but still learned more depth on what I knew in this video. You've earned my subscription! Love more knowledge!

When i read "Dirty little secrets" i remember my childhood in Puerto Rico, in Catano right next to Bacardi. Even from grade school (40 something years ago), they took us on tours to the distillery and told us the history not only of Rum but of the Bacardi brand. I will only remember when as a child the coolest part of the tour was to guess why they have a Bat in the label, at that moment the guides made us look up and see the bats hanging from the ceiling, above the fermenting barrels, they explained that the bat's poop was in integral part of the process. Years later, the coolest part of the tour was the end when there was an open bar for everyone facing the bay. Gorgeous place, beautiful memories. And the creepy story about the bats pooping on the rum. Cheers.

@crf80fdarkdays

4 жыл бұрын

Bat shit rum 😂 👌🏼

“I’m giving you knowledge, you either take it or leave it. I don’t f..ing care”. Heard that, subscribed.

@cmcocktails

4 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks. Yeah, I've been doing this awhile, I've seen it all. And people that need to tell you you're wrong, too loud, too energetic, "too" anything, can go screw. It's also "too easy" to close the box if you don't want the information, you don't have to feeling share because you didn't get enough love as a child :)

more more about rum just love the drink all the flavors just amazing. also loved this video made me subscribe

Best thing about rum is that it has such a variance. Something dark and spicy just can't be beat

Outstanding information and presentation. Thank you!

Amazing job you did here, mate! Please keep up with your good work. Cheers!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Rum The fun guy at every party 😂

@Hey.bekind777y

4 жыл бұрын

in Spanish its called ron

@scotty2tone

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hey.bekind777y in French it's "rhum"

Just came across your video this morning. Great content and very informative . I look forward to watching all your other videos . Thanks

@cmcocktails

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

this is a great series you have going. would be interested in seeing you keep this up for other spirits.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

already got 3 spirits finished :)

You are the best. So much information so ordering the book. Thanks,

@cmcocktails

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Appreciate the video :). This definitely helps!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

DANG! I just love this channel! Cocktails and drinks everyday baby!

As a sommelier I find these videos incredibly educational! Please keep them up!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Derrick, you fucking rock with these videos. It's always fascinating how the industry works behind the scenes.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Just subbed, great content on the rum whiskey n vodka vids

This is an awesome video! I used to teach cocktail classes. I found your video very informative and my husband was cracking up the whole time your video was playing. Also, I have been to Smugglers Cove and have their book. I am just grateful I don't leave near Smugglers Cove or I would be a total drunk. It is a super fun place. You all do a great job!

Very interesting. I've been meaning to try more rum. Other than the two I use for cocktails (Plantation 3-Star and Plantation Original Dark) I've only tried the usual big names (Kraken, Captain, and Bacardi).

You did a fantastic job Great views , I just subscribe, Thank you

thanks for clearing things up! so much more straight forwards now :P

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

:)

I love Rum so many diffrent flavors that go great with certain Cocktails. Where has the rum gone? Lol

@INDY92500

5 жыл бұрын

Question is "Why is the rum always gone......"

@mszoomy

5 жыл бұрын

Because I drank it all!

Why did the Geneva Convention not address this very serious problem?

@JohnDoe-zb5mt

4 жыл бұрын

You think this is bad, you should look at the addatives they put into wine. Its not a natural product anymore. The lobbyists from the wine making industry have seen to that its perfectly legal to add all kinds of flavor boosters into the wine without having to declare anything

@jamespriyam9362

3 жыл бұрын

My sources say the Geneva Convention is afraid of various Rum- lobbies namely RUM.I.A RUM.J.B RUMOSSAD RU M-15 RU M-16 so on.. ..

This is cool. I’m like you & pretty much like most rums. Last year received as a gift a small bottle of an añejo rum that came out of Venezuela many years ago & have yet to open it. I do like to sip on a neat shot of a darker rum occasionally. Not really concerned with age, etc., but more with the flavor. New to your channel & really enjoying them. Thanks!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

I have a few Venezuela rums, yes, anejo is another way of saying "aged" :)

Best… rum… talk….EVER! Thank you!

Whiskey gets so much attention, and rum doesn't get the appreciation it deserves

@skeetman22

4 жыл бұрын

CJ R I got into whiskey right before it became so popular, however after going on a cruise with free drinks I took advantage of the opportunity to sample different rums.....as my whiskey collection begins to thin out I will be replacing bottles with rums

@newworlddisorder156

4 жыл бұрын

As a Scotsman I hate Whisky but love Rum.

@crf80fdarkdays

4 жыл бұрын

As a australian born and bred in queensland it's my duty to drink rum haha. Bundaberg black is defenitly one to try if you like your dark rum substation 41 is also good. If you like your liqueurs and milk try a "chocolate soldier" kahlua and milk with 30-60 mil of Bundaberg black 👌🏼

@lMoustache1880

4 жыл бұрын

but whiskey is much more appreciated than rum because of this, rum rules are loose and u cant be sure of what are you drinking, whiskey is sooo much strict therefore more "legal", if u pay 100 bucks for a good whiskey u can be secure about your bought, with rum isnt like that, but there are sweet and cool rums ofc EDIT: and u cant say whiskey doesnt deserve the attention it has, bc ofc he deserves it with all that work between years

@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin

4 жыл бұрын

On the bright side that means rum is way cheaper than whiskey, I'm okay with rum staying a "secret"

Hi Derek 👋 it’s been a while. I’m enjoying catching up on your recent videos. Glad to see the CMC logo still holding strong. It’s a nice classic timeless design. ;) Hope you and the family and the guys are well. Cheers!

@Hey.bekind777y

4 жыл бұрын

where is mt. gay?

Love this video, well said!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Epic video!! Love it!!

Great video!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video dude! I’m going to Barbados in August and super excited to bring some rum home.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

sweet

Great video! I'll have to look into getting a copy of _Smuggler's Cove_ for my bookshelves. As with any other spirit, the basic guideline for rum seems to be "try everything until you find something you like at a price point that's comfortable for you".

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Excellent video. So much info. Seems like ultimately you have to go by your own taste buds---but there can be other considerations like price & online reviews. Thanks.

This is exactly why rums are so interesting. Everybody does something different. As long as they're not doing anything legitimately shady to the spirit, I'm good, although I'm still not a fan of the additives and flavorings.

@skalmaa

5 жыл бұрын

Using Brown sugar to colour it to make it look aged. Got to be classed as shady. If not, then i dontk now what is.

@stonechad_squirtle

5 жыл бұрын

@@skalmaa he mentions dark color=/= age....

Thank you for this video. Rum is definitely not a keto drink but it is very interesting to learn about how it’s made.

Love your videos!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Really good informative video! Subscribed

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Amber and dark rums are my favorite. Added sugar don't care just enjoy it!

New subscriber here man. Great videos. Cool to see that you're in New Hampshire. I'm in Pelham, NH.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

hahah, right down the road :) I did 6th grade in Pelham...well for a half a year before we moved. I'm in Hudson

interesting post. I learned much. A sidebar... I go by carb gram count per serving. Has to be zero or very low, under 1 gram. You might say I like a dry rum. Good input, would like to hear more on rums. I am a fan of them.

Love your confidence master

Just watched all your dirty little secrets videos. Awesome information. I was supposed to have them on while puttering around the apartment, not sitting here soaking it all up.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

ha ha, thanks!

Great video I really didn't knew all those details although I drink rum for years!

@cmcocktails

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, and now ya know !

I enjoyed your video and you have a nice selection.I have a lot of these same rums on my bar.This year I found a good one on vacation in ST Lucia called 1931 if you see it give it a try it comes in 80,83 and 86 proof I liked the 83 the best.Cheers

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Ahh! Dunder! I don't remember where I first heard the Term, but now I know somewhat the origin of the insult "Dunderhead"- obviously someone connected with sugar cane or rum processing probably coined the Term🤔 See? I come here to get educated about Rum, and I've serendipitously learned a new etymology. Oh, and as for what rum i drink, i rotate Appleton's (any version, they're all good, mon) Bacardi Gold, and Bacardi "Light". No explanation necessary.😉Oops! Forgot about the Havana club i save for special occasions!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

nice :)

Great stuff.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Pretty good video, you taught me a few things.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Mount gay is my favorite of all he talked about. Kraken isn’t bad, Appleton is nice with a cigar.

@327DeAd

5 жыл бұрын

Mount Gay is an awesome Rum in my opinion. I passed it by for so many years and was very surprised when I finally tried it.

@Varias_Variaveis

4 жыл бұрын

Kraken is a crap

@matthewlauer8530

4 жыл бұрын

I still need to try Mount Gay and Appleton Estate.

@Hey.bekind777y

4 жыл бұрын

idk how many times mt gay distills their product.

The 2 year old aged Cruzan is a great tasting inexpensive rum for mixing at $18 for a 1.75L bottle.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

yep!

@steveskouson9620

5 жыл бұрын

@@cmcocktails, my favorite, is the Cruzan Black. I just wish it was easier to find. That being said, the Costco (Kirkland) spiced rum, at $16 and change a bottle, is pretty good. (I HATE the fact, that they switched over to a screw cap bottle!) steve

@markiangooley

5 жыл бұрын

I often buy it. Pretty reliable and cheap.

He said it Rum tastes better than vodka

@scotty2tone

3 жыл бұрын

That would imply that vodka has a taste

@brego129

3 жыл бұрын

Vodka just makes other drinks alcoholic. People who sip vodka...I don't know...

Wait bacardi is aged, though they just re-bottled paint thinner

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

nope

@markiangooley

5 жыл бұрын

Bacardi smells like it’s contaminated with benzene. I’m sure it’s not. I just dislike it.

@mszoomy

5 жыл бұрын

Guess you've never had the Bacardi 8? Or Reserve?

@MM-qz3eh

5 жыл бұрын

@@mszoomy not neat, only as a zombie

After extensive traveling of the Americas and Caribbean I found my favorite to be Ron Abuelo 7 and 12 year old from Panama. Diplomatico from Venezuela is also very good. There were some rums from the Dominican Republic that we're good also, I just can't the names. I also like Captain Morgan's Private stock.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

not a fan of most dominican rums, Lemba is good, but their big rum in that country (Brugal) is not so great.

@oceanaxim

5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you mention Ron Abuelo, good Panama Ron.

Nice shout out to Smugglers Cove!

haha Ron Zacapa and the Legendary Solera Marketing Trick..still works until today :D i dont know from where they got so much 23years old rum haha. Super Video!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

:)

Once again you blow the roof off of the murky liquor industry! Excellent vid!

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Kamamura2

5 жыл бұрын

It does not really blow anything, the fact rums are heavily doctored are a common knowledge among the rum aficionados - it was a shock when people like Captain Jimbo started his project aimed to making hydrometer readings on many commercial rums, finding out that the highly respected Eldorado 12 contained 42 g of sugar per liter, while before, such notions were dismissed stating that the sugar comes from the barrel, etc, but that was some 10 years ago. So it's not really knew information, and the autor of the video would be polite to quote his sources, but it's slowly trickling through the more popular channels and becoming public knowledge, which is good. It will result in a pressure on the producers to provide quality product.

Great video, reminded me I need to pick up a bottle of Mount Gay

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

that's entirely why I made it :) I figured you wanted to remember.

You have an really good style and deep knowledge...Congratulation

Glad to see the low sugar content in Baccardi white: been diabetic more than 40 years and have been drinking it. Many years ago I drank dark rum - Captain Morgan, Lamb's Navy, Lemon Hart, but switched to Baccardi because it was the same everywhere I went - US, Canada, Mexico. Thanks for the video.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

nice, yeah, it's pretty consistent.

Love your vids... I was always a beer head... but as I've aged (now an old fart), I prefer spirits... you are schooling me, big time. Gratitude. I recently discovered a real cheap vodka that even after a night of revelry, leaves the body and brain unscathed... $8 a fifth...

This was exceptional.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

Sad I don't still live in southwest Florida, where rum is definitely king and the weather is fine enough to sip Cuba Libres, mojitos, and boat drinks (Jimmy Buffett term.)

it's weird how I feel like I know more, yet at the same time know less about rum now. Great vid though, thanks a lot! Subscribed, and will be checking your channel a lot I can tell!

Drunken Sailor is in my opinion one of the best rums on the market. Super smooth and tastes great.

Really good video

Love the vid. I was curious what your views were on Appleton reserve. I got a bottle as a gift from a Jamaican friend and am looking to try it.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

That's one of my go-to bottles for a mai tai, I like to blend that with a Martinique rum (1 oz of each) like Trader vic used to do.

@cmans79tr7

5 жыл бұрын

Zed- Err, umm, ya might wanna let me taste test that 'un afore ye......you can send the bottle to me and I'll let you know for sure...But seriously, to me, Appleton's is best left unadulterated, or at most, use minimal fresh ice. In my humble opinion, this is a rum that is perfect to chillax with and sip "neat", or with one cube of ice in a short glass, and concentrate on thinking warm thoughts... While on vacation and getting ready to go out to dinner, I like to pour a double, and sip it neat while my wife and i are getting dressed in the hotel room getting ready to walk to the restaurant.... Talk about getting 'primed'.😀 And i always try to drink two or three glasses of water for every drink to avoid getting dehydrated. Oh, and BTW you have a nice friend to gift you a bottle of reserve.😁

You deserve way more subscribers, keep up the good work

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks, I don't care about subscribers, I care about views :)

@my_name_ryan

5 жыл бұрын

@@cmcocktails haha then you deserve more views!

Do you recommend any rum that has a good barrel "oak" flavor? I've tried many and found them lacking for sipping rum. Amazingly enough, I liked Mount Gay. It seemed to have a decent flavor and a slight burn - which I enjoy.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

I love Mount Gays barrel aging, how much oak do you want? Try Don Q Signature Releases, they're vintaged, I love them too.

@hateflyy

5 жыл бұрын

@@cmcocktails honestly, just depends, but I love the vanilla and brown sugar notes. I'm a bourbon man, so that might say something. Thanks for the tip!

Superb information pertaining to Rum and its hidden details. Best wishes from your subscriber from India.

@cmcocktails

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Lots of parallels to the wine industry. Great video.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

You are at your best with these educational videos

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks. Unfortunately those video's take a hell long time to research and produce. And, not nearly as fun. I just do them to make a bit of ad money :)

What rum would you recommend for a dark'n'stormy? Recipes I've seen recommend Goslings or Meyers.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

Gosling's is recommended because, by law, that's the only one that can be served in a Dark 'n Stormy. All that aside, uh, well, Goslings. I'd skip on Meyers, ugh. You can also try Plantation Dark, or maybe Kraken Spiced, or anything that's a Black Rum (that's black like oil), those have the body, molasses and boldness used in the dark n stormy ratio.

Barbados Special- best bang for $ I can sip on it with a little ice when I anchor up and disappear

i have a question what a few inexpensive rums that are very high quality in taste? Do you have any personal favorites? I come from the Scotch and the bourbon but I'm looking to expand into other spirits. That was very informative had no idea about rums or the process.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

So, coming from scotch and bourbon that changes what you might define as "high quality in taste" as taste is subjective. So, for you I'd suggest Penny Blue XO, The DonQ Signature Series (they have year vintages), maybe Angostura 1919 (a bit sweeter), Smith & Cross for a Jamaican, Cruzan Double Diamond Dark (I think it's called), Mount Gay Black Barrel (for a Barbados), Don Q Gran Anejo and for spiced, probably Captain Morgan Private Stock.

Great video. What are your thoughts on the Ron Zacapa? Their offerings are by far my favorite sipping rums.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

its fine, but I never really desired to sip it... I actually don't know what to do with it, most of the time I create cocktails I pull something else. Not sure why

Great information. What is in the tall bottle over your right shoulder and who makes it? Edit: I found the bottle, but it looks like a mug or glass in front of it. What is it?

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

the right side or my actual right shoulder? You talking about the galliano? the tall slender bottle with white label?

Loads of info ... thanx ...

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

yep, thanks

That el dorado 12 year is incredible stuff. I almost always have a bottle on my desk.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

yeah, I had 3. I think I have 1 left :)

@Varias_Variaveis

4 жыл бұрын

20g/L sugar

Something I wasn’t aware of until recently, Goslings is Guyana rum that’s been imported to blend and age in Bermuda. edit, a 2011 article by Fortune says it’s a blend of Jamaican, Barbados and Trinidad rums.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

not surprised, as I'd compare Goslings to a more traditional demerara rum. If it comes from Guyana it's probably from Demerara Distillers, Ltd.

@christrotter3052

5 жыл бұрын

Been to their facility in Hamilton. Met the current family member / Master Blender. Fascinating process and crazy interesting guy.

@KB4QAA

5 жыл бұрын

Goslings is my favorite dark rum. I was stationed in Bermuda and love Dark and Stormy's (Black Seal and Ginger Beer). Rum Swizzles are the other Bermuda favorite, but finding a true recipe is nearly impossible.

Very informative. Thank you for this & the dirty little secret of the whiskey industry video.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

and the vodka one too, right? :)

@fasteddylove876

5 жыл бұрын

@@cmcocktails Yes, watched the vodka 'dirty secrets' video afterward. It wasn't in my feed yet when I responded. Thanks again.

Rum is a wonderful awesome fantastic drink we must learn to drink it. Yours lecture is marvelous it's compel us to listen again and again.🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 cheeeeeeers

I just brought back a bottle of Bumbu rum from Jamaica last week. It's the sweetest and smoothest rum I've had. Close to a desert liquor. I wished he'd covered it since I've never heard of it.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

you mean, this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4uO0NKxj6q6kaQ.html :)

@Quintinohthree

4 жыл бұрын

Bumbu isn't from Jamaica, and the reason it's so sweet and smooth like a desert liqueur is that it is. It's only 35% ABV and has 40 g/l sugar. It's not a rum at all. It's a sweetened flavoured spirit made with rums from over the Carribean and bottled in Barbados to my knowledge.

THANKS!

I like rum, it's my favorite alcohol next to scotch. I don't care if it has sugars or coloring, if it tastes good and is sold at a fair price I'm a fan. Ultimately alcohol is a luxury, not something I have often nor am I concerned about my health when I have it since it's unhealthy to begin with. I care only about how it tastes and if It's worth its price. That said I appreciate the breakdown and the info, it's certainly helpful. Knowing more is almost always a good thing.

"It's not lying, it's a technique to bring more flavour into your drink" I'll admit, I was falling into the trap that "adding """fake""" colour means a bad drink" but thanks to rum have begun to realize that's just straight up snobbery.

learned a few things thank you

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

no prob

Wonderful awesome fantastic marvelous video good information well done keep it up 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷cheeeeeeers

@cmcocktails

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Wanted to ask your advice. My favorite Rum is Havana Club Añejo 7 year, but can only get it in duty free shops and haven't travelled abroad in awhile. I live in Los Angeles. Can you recommend something similar?

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

nope, not really, every rum brand is different and has its own special appeal. Cuban rum will be more like Puerto Rican rum...in some respects. So maybe an aged Puerto Rican rum? But, best you can do is try all the aged rum until you find one you like, for me, it's Plantation Original Dark.

@scottnathanphoto

5 жыл бұрын

@@cmcocktails I'll check it out. Thank you. Have you tried Azeo's yet? California distillery made from Molasses. They also make Vodka from Cabernet grapes and apples. Just tried their stuff at an event and liked it.

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

nope, never heard o' em

I'm so much more confused now lol

@AB-gz9yb

4 жыл бұрын

YOSHI B. Ditto

@Chev2k3

3 жыл бұрын

You sound like a student at the back of the class.

Really great series! If buying, for example, a "Barbados" rum in the US and the label just says "imported by [some company]," is it safe to assume it is from Barbados? With the Dirty Secrets whiskey episode, it looked like bottlers went through all kinds of hoops to avoid disclosing where the actual product came from

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

By US law, it is required that a single importer import a single product (and most put their name on the bottle too). There cannot be two importers for the same product. That's a separate problem with the 3 tiered system for making and selling alcohol in the US.

Fucking awesome video. Dense. No bullshit. No filler. I commend you to the maximum sir. Not many people are knowledgable and provide info so well. You're doing gods work. Thank you

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

What do you know about cognac. It is the only spirit I like, but I don't know if I am being sold a lemon

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

they have added sugar and such, but I don't know about all the rules. I really have little interest in cognac myself.

French rums ftw. Best cost/quality ratio, Plantation being such a sweet fruity pure sipping salvation for a poor guy like me. Kinda like a Jameson in the whiskey world.

@matthewlauer8530

4 жыл бұрын

I just tried my first Plantation last week. Original dark. I love it!

Ron Zacapa has been my favorite for years. Now I know why. Sugar.

@oceanaxim

5 жыл бұрын

That's why I have it with my coffee!

@lobitome

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Great stuff. I visit the city where it is aged, stay right next to the aging plant, and the smell is awesome at night.

@CrimFerret

5 жыл бұрын

One of mine as well, especially the 23 year old. Desert in a a glass.

@HenkeEdge

5 жыл бұрын

If you like that one also try Plantation XO 20th, QRM XO, or Diplomatico. Think those four is my top ones.

Great video, Derrick! 6.3 k views in 1 day? seems great. By the way, I love Smith & Cross and Martin Cate's book.........................

@cmcocktails

5 жыл бұрын

thanks