One more from the cabinet. I have to admit, I was hesitant with this one, seeing it more as "an old man's drink" so the first sip was not completely neutral.However, I was pleasantly surprised that it tasted quite good, in fact much better than the recent bottle of Captain Morgan's we finished off last week. It has a more 'raw' flavour than some of the other Rums we've tried.
Lambs started officially in 1865 and became more visible after Alfred Lamb established his cellars alongside the river Thames in 1849, the windjammers still had to out run the pirates to deliver the precious spirit to London. On the 10th and 11th May 1941, Alfred Lamb & Son were bombed out of their London permission on Great Tower Street, White, Keeling Rum Merchants were also bombed out of theirs during the Blitz that summer. So this rum blend has proven the tests of both the Navy and the many years since it started.
Thinking ahead, this is a rum that will feature occasionally in a smaller bottle in Shoestring's cabinet, mostly I'm ashamed to say due to the 'image of the brand'. Afterall, Havana Club is far more trendy, (but a bit more expensive).
Rating: 7/10 Price: £11.99 70cl average
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