The Rum Diaries Parts VIII and IX

Don't be fooled into thinking that just because there has been a lull between Rum Diary entries, it means we haven't been drinking rum. Rather we've been revisiting old friends (Abuelo, Flor de Caña), who although being very tasty, do not qualify under the strict terms applied to rum research.

Carta Vieja (Puerto Rico)

Martijn discovered this on our last day in Bolivia, as we wandered the streets of Copacabana seeking ways to part with the last of our Bolivianos. Carta Vieja was smoooooth like Barry Manilow, and despite having just 35% alcohol content, was deemed drinkable by Martijn.

Ron Cartavio 3 Años (Peru)

What do you know?? Peruvians can make rum!! The 3 Años gets a definate thumbs up and has prompted much discussion as to whether trying the 5 year and 12 year varieties constitutes rum research and development....or merely alcoholism.