Comments on: Rum & Ginger, Part 1 http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/ A blog reviewing rums, and things about rum. It delves into tiki drinks, rum comparisons, drink comparisons, and other stuff centering around rum. Fri, 04 May 2012 17:34:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Scott Steeves http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/#comment-389 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:42:37 +0000 http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/#comment-389 Interesting observation. V/X was always my chosen rum for years, mixed with Coke of course. But this was many years ago, long before I gained a true appreciation for rum. I will try the Extra based on your comment, when I get to more typical ginger ales. Maybe the barrel/smokiness just doesn’t play well with Stirrings’.

]]> By: Adam http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/#comment-380 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:51:25 +0000 http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/#comment-380 You wondered if the Appleton Extra’s smokiness would work better than Appleton VX, Ill have to say yes. Both the Extra and the Reserve work wonderfully with ginger and a splash of lime.

Ive noticed from experience than the Appleton VX is very hard to play with. Its a good gold rum, but doesnt work that great near, doesnt work great with cola or ginger. It does make a decent mojito though!

]]> By: Dood http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/#comment-370 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:47:24 +0000 http://scottesrum.com/2007/11/13/rum-ginger-part-1/#comment-370 My experience has been that the Appletone V/X can’t really stand up to exceptionally strong flavors, and the Stirrings – as you mentioned – is incredibly strong in the way of the ginger. You’ll probably find a similar result with an Appleton V/X and Reeds Ginger Brew unless you add some weak to it in the form of water or soda. That’s been my experience at least.

I find that the Appleton V/X needs something more on the sweet and light side like your more typical ginger ales.

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