Hi-Time 1st Annual Rum Tasting

[Edward Hamilton]

The good guys and gals at Hi-Time (http://www.hitimewine.net) in Costa Mesa are putting on their 1st Annual Rum Tasting, July 26th, 2008. Here are some more details (http://www.ministryofrum.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=19&day=2008-7-26&c=1).

And you'll get a discount if you read details.

[forrest]

1 PYRAT CASK 1623 RUM
2 PYRAT PISTOL
3 PYRAT PLANTERS XO
4 COCKSPUR 12 BAJAN
5 COCKSPUR FINE RUM 5 STAR
6 MOUNT GAY EXTRA OLD
7 MOUNT GAY RESERVE
8 MOUNT GAY RUM
9 MOUNT GAY RUM SILVER
10 MOUNT GAY SUGAR CANE
11 LEBLON NATURAL CANE CACHACA
12 MAE DE OURO CACHACA
13 BELEZA PURA
14 YPIOCA CACHACA CRYST
15 YPIOCA CACHACA OURO
16 YPIOCA CACHACA PRATA
17 RON CENTENARIO ANEJO ESP
18 RON CENTENARIO CONMEMORATIVO
19 RON CENTENARIO XX ANJOS
20 PRICHARDS RUM AMBER
21 BATAVIA ARRACK
22 ST ELIZABETH ALLSPICE DRAM
23 RON BARCELO IMPERIAL
24 RON MATUSALEM RES
25 VIZCAYA CASK 21 VXOP RUM
26 WESTERHALL RUM
27 RON BOTRAN 18 YR
28 RON BOTRAN ANEJO ORO RUM
29 RON BOTRAN ETIQUETA BLANCA RUM
30 RON ZACAPA 23YR
31 EL DORADO 15YR
32 LEMON HART 151 DEM
33 LEMON HART 80 DEM
34 BARBANCOURT 15YR RUM
35 BARBANCOURT 4YR
36 BARBANCOURT 8YR
37 BARBANCOURT PANGO RUM
38 BARBANCOURT WHITE
39 APPLETON 21YR RUM
40 APPLETON ESTATE V/X RUM
41 APPLETON EXTRA EST
42 APPLETON SPECIAL GLD
43 APPLETON WHITE
44 SEA WYNDE POT ST RUM
45 CLEMENT LIQUEUR CREOLE
46 CLEMENT BLANC PREMIERE
47 CLEMENT VSOP RHUM
48 DEPAZ RHUM AGRICOLE
49 LA FAVORITE RHUM AGRICOLE AMBRE
50 LA FAVORITE BLANC
51 LA FAVORITE VIEUX
52 NEISSON AGRICOLE BLANC
53 NEISSON AGRICOLE ELEVE SOUS BOIS
54 NEISSON RESERVE SPEC
55 ST JAMES AMBER
56 ST JAMES EXTRA OLD
57 ST JAMES HORS D'AGE
58 FLOR DE CANA 18YR
59 FLOR DE CANA CENTENARIO
60 RON DEL BARRILITO 2S
61 RON DEL BARRILITO 3S
62 10 CANE RUM TRINIDAD
63 ANGOSTURA 12YR 1824
64 ANGOSTURA 8YR 1919
65 THE SCARLET IBIS RUM 98PF
66 ZAYA 12 (The new one!!!)
67 DIPLOMATICO ANEJO RUM
68 DIPLOMATICO RESERVA
69 DIPLOMATICO RESERVA EXCLUSIVE
70 RON ANEJO ANIVERSARIO PAMPERO
71 SANTA TERESA 1796
72 SANTA TERESA ARAKU RON y COFFEE
73 SANTA TERESA ORANGE
74 ENGLISH HARBOUR 5YR -Antigua
75 TORTUGA BANANA RUM
76 TORTUGA COCONUT RUM
77 TORTUGA LIGHT RUM
78 CASTRIES PEANUT RUM LIQ

These aren't all of them, and some of these may flip (inventory, representation...etc.).
Soooooo, i'll keep you posted.

Along with that Zubies will be throwing down the Rum Munchies ( i heard about clams, and calamari, and shrimp, and veggies, and cheese, and WATER!!, and bread-- you get the idea....)
We are still trying to confirm some details, but this should help a little;)

That is right. Zaya lands and then comes to Zubies on the 26th.
-f

[RumBarPhilly]

oooooh.... If only Hi-Times Costa Mesa was actually a suberb of Philadelphia...

[Dood]

Well that pretty much seals it. I'm going.

[bluewave6]

Darn I will be in SoCal from the 19th to the 26th but will be flying out that morning...wish I could have made it. Hopefully I will be able to make next years. Regardless I will be stopping by to pick up a few hard to find rums. Hope to say hi to you, Forrest!

[forrest]

I will be stopping by to pick up a few hard to find rums. Hope to say hi to you, Forrest!

Well let me know if you have any free time... maybe your free time and mine could line up a drink or something.

[forrest]

We just got the whole Rhum JM Line, The whole Plantation line up will be there, and El Dorado 5 and Golden Rum Cream were added (they used all of 21 at Ed's tasting, i guess;) )

When the list is dialed i'll post it.

We may cut some stuff to make room....

[forrest]

Anguilla
1 Pyrat Pistol 375
2 Pyrat Planters XO

Barbados
3 Cockspur 5 Star
4 Cockspur 12 Bajan
5 Tommy Bahama Golden Sun
6 Tommy Bahama White Sand

Brazil --Cachaca
7 Beliza Pura
8 Germana
9 Leblon
10 Mae De Ouro
11 Ypioca Crystal
12 Ypioca Prata
13 Ypioca Ouro

Cayman - Importer/Bottler
14 Tortuga Banana
15 Tortuga Coconut
16 Tortuga Light

Costa Rica
17 Ron Centenario Anejo
18 Ron Centenario Commeritivo
19 Ron Centenario XX

Dominican Republic
20 Ron Barcelo Imperial
21 Vizcaya Cask 21 VXOP

France - Importer/Bottler
22 Plantation Barbados 1995
23 Plantation Guyana 1990
24 Plantation Jamaica
25 Plantation Nicaragua1998
26 Plantation Panama 1997
27 Plantation Trinidad 1996

Guatemala
28 Ron Botran Etiqueta
29 Ron Botran Oro
30 Ron Botran 18 Year

Guyana
31 El Dorado Rum Cream
32 El Dorado 5 Year
33 El Dorado 15 Year
34 Lemonhart 80
35 Lemonhart 151

Haiti
36 Barbancourt Pango
37 Barbancourt White
38 Barbancourt 4 Year
39 Barbancourt 8 Year
40 Barbancourt 15 Year

Jamaica
41 Appleton V/X
42 Appleton Estate
43 Coruba
44 Wray & Nephew Overproof

Mixed - Piebald
45 Batavia Arrack
46 Castries Rum Cream
47 Sailor Jerry Spiced
48 Westerhall
49 Mojito Island Mixers

Martinique-Rhum Agricole
50 Clement Creole Shrubb
51 Clement Premiere Canne
52 Clement VSOP Rhum
53 Clement Cuvee Homere
54 Clement XO Rhum
55 Depaz Blue Cane
56 La Favorite Rhum Blanc
57 La Favorite Rhum Ambre
58 La Favorite Rhum Vieux
59 Neisson Rhum Blanc
60 Neisson Eleve Sous Bois
61 Neisson Special Reserve
62 Rhum J.M. Blanc
63 Rhum J.M. Gold
64 Rhum J.M. V.S.O.P.
65 Rhum J.M. Vieux 1997
66 St. James Amber
67 St. James Extra Old
68 St. James Hor d' Age

Nicaragua
69 Flor de Caña Centenario
70 Flor de Caña 18

Scotland -Importer/Bottler
71 Murray McDavid 10 Year Nicaragua
72 Murray McDavid 11YR-93 Trinidad
73 Murray McDavid 13YR-92 Guyana

Trinidad
74 10 Cane
75 Angostura 1919
76 Angostura 1824
77 Scarlet Ibis Rum

Venezuela
78 Diplomatico Reserva
79 Pampero Anniversario
80 Santa Teresa 1796
81 Santa Teresa Rhum Orange

There will be at least 6 others being poured that we had to leave off of the list for various reasons.
And perhaps some surprises???

[Edward Hamilton]

I wish I had known about this before I committed to be in Chicago this weekend, I'd like to meet the people attending almost as much as to taste some of these rums again, almost.

But the best part of this tasting is that you'll be able to go around the corner to Hi Times and buy almost everything you taste, which is a rare in this industry. On the other hand, if you're planning on buying some of your favorites, go early.

[forrest]

But the best part of this tasting is that you'll be able to go around the corner to Hi Times and buy almost everything you taste, which is a rare in this industry. On the other hand, if you're planning on buying some of your favorites, go early.

Thank you for the kind words Ed, we are sorry that you were previously committed also (but have fun, there will be others-- and you will always be an honored guest)!!

On the purchasing tip... there will be a 15% discount on everything the day of the tasting, which i am not sure if i have mentioned....

[RumBarPhilly]

On the purchasing tip... there will be a 15% discount on everything the day of the tasting, which i am not sure if i have mentioned....

I think I am about to alter my travel plans. California isnt too much of a detour when heading south to Florida, is it?

[RobertBurr]

Adam, it kills me to know someone is tasting fines rums without me. I hope you have the opportunity to be there. If not, there's still a lot of rum in South Florida.

[Michael]

We wish that we could be there. We trust that a wonderful time will be had by all and hope to attend the next occurrence. cheers.gif

[Dood]

Thank you for the kind words Ed, we are sorry that you were previously committed also (but have fun, there will be others-- and you will always be an honored guest)!!

On the purchasing tip... there will be a 15% discount on everything the day of the tasting, which i am not sure if i have mentioned....

*faints dead away*

[forrest]

Adam, it kills me to know someone is tasting fines rums without me. I hope you have the opportunity to be there. If not, there's still a lot of rum in South Florida.

Robert, you know that your presence will be felt there, and i will have one in your honor... i will let you choose which one even :)

[Dood]

I just wanted to say that this tasting was great! I had a wonderful time, tasted a lot of great rum, got to meet Forrest so that I actually knew who he was, and then gave him half of my life savings for my order. I couldn't pass up the savings! Plus, who really needs to eat EVERY day? ;)

Thanks for hosting the tasting Forrest. It was a blast.

[forrest]

I just wanted to say that this tasting was great! I had a wonderful time, tasted a lot of great rum, got to meet Forrest so that I actually knew who he was, and then gave him half of my life savings for my order. I couldn't pass up the savings! Plus, who really needs to eat EVERY day? ;)

Thank you for the kind words!! Trayce and i (and the whole gang) were really excited about the concept, and we were all pretty please with our first rum tasting.
Dood, i was psyched to meet you, i wish we could done some tasting together, but maybe next time.

[rumdog007]

forrest, what a fun event! Thank you, Trayce, Ryan, and all for a great evening. Also, my hat is off to all of the vendors/presenters which made this possible.you rock.gif

[Dood]

Thank you for the kind words!! Trayce and i (and the whole gang) were really excited about the concept, and we were all pretty please with our first rum tasting.
Dood, i was psyched to meet you, i wish we could done some tasting together, but maybe next time.

Definitely next time. I was on a short schedule yesterday. I was at ComiCon in San Diego in the morning, the tasting in the afternoon, had a dinner appointment immediately thereafter, and then had tickets to see the Dark Knight in IMAX, followed by cocktails at my place and then sleep.

Had a blast though, and even ran in to a few people from Tales there and then in the store today (I needed Passion Fruit Liqueur and Sazerac Whiskey).

[forrest]

forrest, what a fun event! Thank you, Trayce, Ryan, and all for a great evening. Also, my hat is off ot all of the venders/presenters which made this possible.you rock.gif

It was a fun night, good rum, good food, good friends in a hospitable convivial atmosphere- fantastic.

RD007 i'm glad you got there early so we could work on the Murray McDavids together-- a highlight for sure...

You are the best.

[forrest]

Definitely next time.

I'll look forward to it!

SOUNDS LIKE A BUSY DAY;)

I saw The Dark Knight today and it was great.

[eas]

wish I coulda been there! See y'all soon in Costa Mesa!!!

[forrest]

wish I coulda been there! See y'all soon in Costa Mesa!!!

What is up Eric?!?!?

You would have been an honored and welcomed guest also!!

i think i am going to make an Orangutan now that you got me thinking of Batavia Arrack..

We all look forward to seeing you (i love the new liqueurs--- AMAZING!!).

[Carbon]

Damn if only I'd found this forum earlier I would have known about this. It's only about an hour away from where I was this summer, and would have proved to save me a lot of money slowly buying bottles of different things. Oh well, I'll have to try and make it next year.

[forrest]

I'll have to try and make it next year.

It was fun, but next year will be better!!

It will be great to see you there!!

[EssentialSpirits]

Forrest,

Please add us (essential spirits alambic distllieris, service AT essentialspirits.com) to your contact list for next year... we would love to get our hawaiian rum into the tasting.

Im sorry i didnt find out about this sooner, see you next year.

I have already spoken with Trayce about getting some more of our products on your shelves.. i believe you already carry our Classick , The original American Biershcnaps