Howdy from Los Angeles

[Paul C]

Just wanted to say hi - I'm just getting started on my rum tasting career - it all started with a bottle of St. James Amber given to me by a friend and then this weekend I had a flight at Ciudad near downtown LA after drinking a couple of Pyrat mojitos (they are very good at Ciudad). The flight was Flor de Cane, Pampero Aniversario, and another I can't remember (not due to excess exhuberance)

After that I found this board and am looking forward to putting together my first flight for a party I have coming up.

Here's what I am thinking of (let me know what you think):
Prichard's Crystal
St. James Amber
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Yr

Plan on serving neat with simple syrup, lime wedges and ice cubes to add as needed.

Cheers

pbc

[Edward Hamilton]

Welcome to the forums. Ciudad is a great place and the bartenders are very proud of their mojitos.

If you liked the St James Ambre you owe it to yourself to find a bottle of La Favorite Ambre or Neisson ESB. There's nothing like a ti' punch with rhum agricole.

[Dood]

Welcome to the Ministry!

We should really consider doing a get-together of some sort for the SoCal Ministry members.

[Paul C]

Cool guys - thanks for the welcome. I am going down to Beverage Warehouse to grab my rum and they have these two agricoles in stock so I'll check one of them out.

I live in Echo Park so it's very close to Ciudad - lucky me!

Dood - that sounds cool. Let me get some sea legs under me regarding rum appreciation and then let's have some sort of tasting/party. How many SoCal folks are on this board?

pbc

[tym2relax]

Originally Posted by Dood

Welcome to the Ministry!

We should really consider doing a get-together of some sort for the SoCal Ministry members.

Welcome to the Ministry Paul. Lots of rum info and great folks here!

Dood, there is the rum tasting in Costa Mesa next month.... are you going?

[Paul C]

Thanks for the welcome t2r. Where and when in Costa Mesa? I am interested and not far from there.

pbc

[Dood]

Originally Posted by tym2relax

Welcome to the Ministry Paul. Lots of rum info and great folks here!

Dood, there is the rum tasting in Costa Mesa next month.... are you going?

I hadn't heard...I've been really busy lately and this somehow got past me.

When?

[Paul C]

A happy note: I stopped in at the liquor store just down the street from me and they have dramatically increased their rum selections:
Ron Zacapa 23yr
Pyrat XO
Flor de Caсa
etc...

Pretty cool.

pbc

[tym2relax]

Originally Posted by Dood

I hadn't heard...I've been really busy lately and this somehow got past me.

When?

Hey, Dood check here. It's confirmed!

[forrest]

Originally Posted by Paul C

Thanks for the welcome t2r. Where and when in Costa Mesa? I am interested and not far from there.

pbc

Here is the info: Hi Time Wine Cellars

Cordially invites you to a

Rum Tasting


This event will take place at
Zubies Chicken Coop
414 Old Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, Ca. 92663
Saturday, July 26th 4PM to 8PM
949-645-6086

We will be sampling over 50 different rums and also enjoying delicious appetizers courtesy of Zubies

The Cost is $45.00 per person

Reservation Are Required.

Ask for Trayce or Forrest (me) to save your spot. 1(800)331-3005

It should be fun!

peaces,

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