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01-20-2008, 10:18 PM
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Porfidio Single Barrel Anejo Rum
Anyone seen this Mexican Single Barrel with a palm tree inside?
My first impression of Porfidio Single Barrel Anejo Rum: this rum is for tourists, with a palm tree inside the bottle, but I don't recall any other single barrel rums from Mexico. It was about $12 for a 750 ml bottle in the duty free in the Turks and Caicos Islands, but I've seen it online for more than $50.
I wondering if I should crack open the bottle or leave it intact as a curiosity.
If you've ever tasted it, let me know.
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01-20-2008, 11:50 PM
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Location: Orlando, Fl
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Have not tasted it, but did see it online. I was very curious, but I would have to know more before paying the $50.
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01-21-2008, 01:06 AM
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Location: Sicklerville, NJ
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I didnt think any mexican rums imported outside their country...?
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01-21-2008, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
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We have the Porfidio here, and I've tasted the barrel proof. It's pretty disappointing considering the price point here in the UK. It reminds me of a cuban style aged rum - quite sweet with a very caramelly almost toffee finish, but not particuarly recommended.
Outstanding bottle though, it looks really handcrafted
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01-21-2008, 12:26 PM
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Location: Smuggler's Cove SF
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RumBarPhilly
I didnt think any mexican rums imported outside their country...?
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We get the the D'Aristi rums from Mexico- The silver and gold are forgettable mixers, but the Especial Reserve is a nice rum, if a little one-dimensional. They also make some interesting and (useful for cocktails) honey liqueurs.
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01-22-2008, 08:29 PM
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Location: Seattle, WA
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Oddly enough Washington State had some bottles of this rum for sale prior to Christmas. I only remember because of the packaging, namely the palm tree you mention. My thought was the same as yours when I saw it; interesting bottle but what's inside?
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01-23-2008, 01:58 AM
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#7
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open the plam tree rum
I suppose I need to open that bottle and give it a taste.
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02-24-2008, 01:55 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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Nice collection in your avatar, Lew!
Lew, is there a bigger picture of your rather sizable collection of rum?
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02-24-2008, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Chico, California
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Hey martincate,
I am in California and also have been curious on the D'Aristi Especial Reserve and was wondering how it stacked up seriving it neat?
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02-24-2008, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Smuggler's Cove SF
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Not bad on the rocks.
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