Temptryst Cherrywood: A Review

[Dood]

Well, I finally got my blog up and running and today I published my first review of a rum: Temptryst Cherrywood (http://www.tehdood.com/archive/2007/10/15/rum-review-temptryst-cherrywood.aspx).

I feel like I've learned just about everything that you see in that review here, and I had a blast writing it. So thanks to everyone here for helping to broaden my horizons, and thanks to Daniel for the rum!

[Count Silvio]

Good review. I have to remember to keep an eye open for it next time I travel.

[Scottes]

I gave a little rum tasting to about 15 people in NYC on Sunday night. Out of the 15, 11 were not rum drinkers, and certainly not neat! They "suffered" through a couple lesser rums to get some idea of tastes to come, then a couple good rums, and then I sent out 15 tastes of the Cherrywood Reserve.

It was unanimous - every single person there loved it. Every single person.

They also tasted the El Dorado 21, Santa Teresa 1796, Zaya, Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva and many others. At the end, everyone kept talking about the Zaya and the Cherrywood Reserve. Sure, they liked the 1796 and most like the ED21, but they were forgotten in favor of the Temptryst and the Zaya.



I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel at RumFest in NYC, and we talked about rum among other things. I introduced Nicole, from the tasting, to Daniel and her face lit up and the two of them discussed scorpion infusions for many minutes. It was quite interesting, to say the least.

I have to go back and give the Cherrywood a full and proper review, but I have to say that it was great to see so many people enjoy it, unanimously.

[Dood]

So far, amongst my family and friends that have never been "rum drinkers", Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva and the Temptryst Cherrywood have been the favorites, with Zaya, Ron Zacapa 23, and El Dorado 21 rounding out the top 5.

[bluewave6]

Where can one get this Cherrywood Rum at? I would love to add some of this to my collection. Thanks!

[Dood]

Where can one get this Cherrywood Rum at? I would love to add some of this to my collection. Thanks!

Unfortunately for the world, it's not on the market yet. You're going to have to wait at least a year to find it in stores from what I've heard. :(

[angelsword]

Thanks to all for the great words! Sounds like I have more work to do gearing up ASAP.

But personally I still prefer the Temptryst Mesquite.

[Dood]

Thanks to all for the great words! Sounds like I have more work to do gearing up ASAP.

But personally I still prefer the Temptryst Mesquite.

*begins making plans to raid angelsword's stash of unavailable rum*

[Scottes]

*begins making plans to raid angelsword's stash of unavailable rum*
*ties Dood's shoelaces together so I can raid first*

[Hank Koestner]

I am a native New Yorker, and I know "people", even in Texas...........:rolleyes:

We need to aquire these rums!!

[angelsword]

The blending of a batch of Temptryst Hickory is scheduled for next week.

[Hank Koestner]

Last night I had the pleasure of my first taste of Temptryst Cherrywood and Mesquite Rums. Absolutely wonderful offerings.:D So far, the first observation noted is the unique flavor of these two different woods used for aging.
Very unique, especially compared to the many offerings we get with oak. I would like to spend more time with these rums, to get to know them a little better. When they become commercially available, they will always have a spot on my shelf. I look forward to future offerings from Temptryst. More on my experience later..........:)

[Edward Hamilton]

There are a lot of interesting things coming out of Texas, the different woods are only the beginning. Dan is bringing a refreshingly new approach to America's oldest spirit and I forward to drinking the results.

[Dood]

I spent some time with the Mesquite on Friday night.

Wonderful rum that really seems to open up with some time to breathe. I'll have a full review posted this week.

[Milicent]

I must confess to being jealous of reading reviews like this. Several of you have the fine fortune of sampling this rum while the rest of us have to sit here, read your glowing comments, and regret our unfavored status as being outside the loop. I look forward to seeing Temptryst on local shelves.

Until then, I can only suggest that Angelsword will consider packaging samples in 50 ml bottles and sending them out as Christmas presents. It will do the rest of us a world of good.

[Edward Hamilton]

At least you're in Texas which is a lot closer to the source than most of the rest of us, though I'm going to be spending more time in Texas next year.

[Hank Koestner]

Here is some of my notes (finally):
Very clear orange yellow hue, those ballet dancer legs again.
Many sensations on the nose, honey, a hint of vanilla, mint, butterscotch,
and floral notes.
Very different taste, I imagine this is the Cherrywood. Nice - The wood comes through, as does a citrus aspect. A note of licorice and butterscotch.
A beautiful light body, with a ton of flavor.
Not much heat, a nice tingle on the tongue. On the finish the wood flavor is what stays with you.
A very well balanced rum with great unique flavors. I must say that given an absolute choice, I would prefer the Mesquite, but not by much. Another excellent rum.
I look forward to trying the Hickory and Lemon Wood, and any other offerings that our resident Mad Scientist distills for us!