Posted on 09/11/2003 1:30:19 PM PDT by John H K
I figure that hurricanes are Mother Nature's way of showing that she can create a bigger windbag than Hillary...
Aha! So The Weather Channel was right.
I read a fascinating story recently about how most of the public doesn't know about premium AGED Rum. It's supposed to taste incredible. However, it isn't sold in regular liquor stores. So where to get it?
They do. But there is less land area to be impacted. The NW coast of Australia gets hit, as does Madagascar and the SE coast of Africa.
They do. But there is less land area to be impacted. The NW coast of Australia gets hit, as does Madagascar and the SE coast of Africa. Here is a summary of Southern Hemisphere cyclone activity:
South Indian Ocean. Over the waters west of 100ºE to the east African coast, an average of 11 tropical cyclones (tropical storms and hurricanes) form each season, and about 4 reach hurricane intensity. The season is from December through March, although it is possible for a storm to form in any month. Tropical Cyclones in this region usually form south of 10ºS. The latitude of recurvature usually migrates from about 20ºS in January to around 15ºS in April. After crossing 30ºS, these storms sometimes become intense extratropical lows.
Southwest Pacific and Australian Area (including the Southeast Pacific). These tropical waters spawn an annual average of 15 tropical cyclones (tropical storms and hurricanes), 4 of reach hurricane intensity. The season extends from about December through April, although storms can form in any month. Activity is widespread in January and February, and is in these months that tropical cyclones are most likely to effect Fiji,Samoa, and the other eastern islands.
Selected Fine Aged Rums Appleton Estate Extra (Jamaica, 40 percent alcohol) Formerly known as VX, this rum is exceptionally fruity, reminiscent of a well-oaked apple brandy such as Calvados. Its robust style carries through the woody, brandylike flavors to the long finish. Appleton Estate is the oldest sugar plantation and distillery in Jamaica; rum production is documented on the estate back to 1749. An excellent value at $17.
Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Rum (Jamaica, 43 percent alcohol) The 12-year-old offers a voluptuously fruity bouquet mingling apple and marmalade scents. It's dry but very mellow, with an appealing spiciness. The mouthfilling flavor lingers delightfully. A superb after-dinner drink at $20 to $27.
Bacardi 8 Años Reserva Superior (Bahamas, 40 percent alcohol) Scents of vanilla and caramel dominate the nose in this mellow, sweet rum with luscious toasty oak, caramel and vanilla qualities. $25.
J. Bally Rhum Vieux Agricole 1979 (Martinique, 45 percent alcohol) An extraordinary distillate with a toffee-scented bouquet reminiscent of an old Madeira, this vintage-dated rum is spicy and rich, with a dry unctuousness on the palate and a lengthy finish. $55.
J. Bally Rhum Vieux Agricole 1982 (Martinique, 45 percent alcohol) Sweeter in style than the 1979, the 1982 is a full-bodied, luscious and creamy after-dinner drink, with a prodigious bouquet mingling orange peel, vanilla and toffee scents. Exceptional quality. $50.
Barbancourt Estate Réserve 15-Year-Old (Haiti, 43 percent alcohol) All the Barbancourt rums possess an unusual mint-resin quality that may come from the oak aging. In the 15-year-old, this quality combines well with the rum's full, ripe flavors of pineapple, brown sugar, toffee and spice. This brandylike rum is unctuous on the palate and has a long finish. An exceptional, distinctive after-dinner tipple at just $30.
Ron del Barrilito Three-Star (Puerto Rico, 43 percent alcohol) The most distinctive Puerto Rican rum, Barrilito is available only on its home turf and on the West Coast, but it's worth seeking out. Aged six to 10 years in oak, this highly aromatic distillate yields up a cornucopia of aromas, from molasses to dried fruit to toffee. It's exceptionally creamy and smooth on the palate, with a lush butterscotch character and a long finish. $27.
Brugal Añejo Gran Reserva Familiar (Dominican Republic, 40 percent alcohol) Brugal Añejo is made from rums that are aged for two to six years in Kentucky Bourbon barrels. It has an amber color, a bouquet redolent of melted, buttery caramels, a suave butterscotch flavor and a dry finish. An excellent value at $15.
Mount Gay Extra Old (Barbados, 40 percent alcohol) This dark rum has an appealing toffee-molasses bouquet and mellow, vanilla-scented flavors. A repackaged product was introduced this fall at 43 percent alcohol. $35.
Myers's Legend 10-Year-Old (Jamaica, 40 percent alcohol) A heavy, dark rum with a tarry scent and intense flavors of molasses and roasted coffee, this will be an acquired taste for most people. (I'd spoon it over coffee or vanilla ice cream.) $40.
Saint James Rhum Agricole Extra Old (Martinique, 42 percent alcohol) A tawny-colored, fruity style of rum with delicious aromas of spiced apples, butter and marmalade. On the palate, it's redolent of toffee and vanilla extract. $25.
Saint James Rhum Agricole Hors d'Age (Martinique, 43 percent alcohol) This old rum drinks like a fine Armagnac, with a discreetly woody, chocolaty bouquet, suave flavors and a long finish. $40.
R.L. Seale's Finest Aged (Barbados, 43 percent alcohol) Open a bottle of this 10-year-old rum and its bouquet hits you, mingling aromas of pineapple upside-down cake, brown sugar and spices. The smooth, round flavor is full of toffee and roasted-coffee notes. $45.
Costs provided are approximate retail prices for 750ml. bottles and vary from state to state.
I'll let you know what I find!
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