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Hi, this is a blog I put together quickly so that my girlfriend and I could post our thoughts on some of the things we drink. Right now, this is heavily centred around alcoholic beverages, but it might some day even encompass other beverages we enjoy, such as tea and coffee. Of course, the opinions expressed here are our own and may very significantly differ from yours (it's all a matter of taste, isn't it?), but, whether you agree or disagree with us, I hope it will be useful in some way, if only to introduce you to drinks or brands you didn't know existed. If you should have any comment on what you read here, please feel free to drop me a note at smassy at sdf dot lonestar dot org. For context's sake, know that we are currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we arrived from Montreal in August 2005; hence, when we refer to something as local, it more or less means NS or, at its broadest, the Atlantic provinces. It also means that all prices reported here are in Canadian currency, unless otherwise specified. Price are also non-inclusive of taxes (15% in Canada), once again, unless otherwise specified. But that's boring stuff… Click on any category or subcategory to read entries more relevant to your interests and tastes. Happy drinking! Saturday, January 07 2006
The smell is the first indication of something special: tobacco. I haven't come across something like this with another rum--it's light, but it's there without a doubt, followed by a stronger scent of flowers and a combo of cinnamon and sugar. In the beginning the body is medium and the texture silky, becoming lighter with a bit of dryness before it reaches the hatch. The taste at the front is a fusion of all the smells mentioned; this is the climax--I'll say no more, just trust me, drink it, you'll see. At the back of the tongue you get something like a dark chocolate, nearly smoky, which I'm guessing has something to do with the barrels. And the sugar-on-top finale is a handful of golden raisin for the nose, very mellow, very Mmmmm...! I've tried this only twice. The first time, my boyfriend's family had, that evening, returned from Costa Rica, after living there for six months and brought back with them memories, life changing experiences and several beautiful bottles of Abuelo, to pour them out with and to drink them back in. As a gift, they gave a bottle to my boyfriend and we shared it over several nights. Many memories… Buy me a bottle, and if I've drunk enough, I might tell you more. Until then, at least get yourself one, and enjoy one of the most elegant things to come out of Panama. |
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