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Toffee Negroni
There's no toffee in this "Toffee Negroni" in the same way there's no coffee in the "Coffee Cocktail" yet both drinks are aptly named and delicious
Peter McCarthy
21st March at 01:09
Hey John, you seem to be a big fan of rum, so I'm curious which one(s) you'd recommend for a drink like this. (Currently trying to decide what to purchase for recipes calling for "Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years"...) Thanks!
14th November at 07:48
Hi Peter,
It’s been a while since you asked, but maybe this is still useful:
For blended aged Caribbean, my go-to is Appleton 8 y/o - it’s blended pot and column, affordable, and very flavourful. Also because I like Jamaican rum.
However, I don’t necessarily use that in recipes like this that call specifically for (Cuban) Havana Club 7. In those cases I use HC7 or maybe Diplomático Mantuano, because these are more oak forward and with less fruity/ pot-still character.
It’s been a while since you asked, but maybe this is still useful:
For blended aged Caribbean, my go-to is Appleton 8 y/o - it’s blended pot and column, affordable, and very flavourful. Also because I like Jamaican rum.
However, I don’t necessarily use that in recipes like this that call specifically for (Cuban) Havana Club 7. In those cases I use HC7 or maybe Diplomático Mantuano, because these are more oak forward and with less fruity/ pot-still character.
14th December at 07:19
Since HC7 is unavailable in the US, I'll have to pick up a bottle of Diplomatico Mantuano and give that a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
21st March at 02:51
I tend to stay away from Puerto Rico and Virgin Island rums. They are light with marginal flavour (same with Cuban rum). If you get into rums you can try the more wild such as Jamaican or Martinique. Many rums are sweetened with additional sugar. I stay away from these. While they drink easily they are like drinking a soft drink sugar wise. Enjoy. Rum has some wonderful nuances. Find the one you like.
21st March at 02:19
I like Hamilton Florida Rum Society, Doorly's XO, and Mount Gay or Stades from Barbados