My Rum Diary # 9

Where all the white women at?  I mean, white RUMs.

Well I got a couple.

Stopped by the Cap N Cork on Prospect and Hillhurst.  Foursquare has it listed as CapNCork, Jr. which I found kind of hilarious.

There is, however, nothing Junior about their selection.

I don't particularly like the guys who work there and they don't really know what they're talking about, at least in terms of rum, but there is a *lot* to choose from and mostly over-priced.

The clerk I asked for help kept trying to steer me towards the most expensive bottles, but I ain't no eeedjit.

I decied again on two moderately priced bottles instead of one super expensive one.  I do have a crew to lubricate after all. *ahem*

Anywhoo, here's Bottle # 5 and Bottle # 6.  Both are whites and both will be in mah Belly soon enough!

Yum!

My Rum Diary # 8: Up Spirits! All for me Grog!

Would you like to know the history of Grog or how I came to know the recipe for such delicious Bumbo?

(I do have  a secret ingredient you'll never make me divulge.  Yaarrr.)

For some history of the drink that kept navies going til Black Tot Day in 1970 have a look at that link!

My Rum Diary # 7

On Wednesday I had the opportunity to stop by Topline Wine & Spirits.

A friend turned me on to this place and let me tell you, that if you need help finding something cool and unique, then this is the place to go!  So great.

The owner has been there for 26 years and really knows his stuff.

It's tucked back in a little industrial looking strip off San Fernando between Glendale and Burbank, but don't let the humble location fool you.  If you're looking for something special, this is the place!

There were so many great options, but I finally decided to go for two moderately priced RUMs instead of the one expensive sweet one.

I got Barbancourt Reserve Speciale the Five star version of this Hatian RHUM.  It's supposed to be more of a brandy flavor.  Looking forward to trying it.

And for the win I also got a bottle of Grande Reserve Plantation Rum from Barbados.  It's aged five years and supposed to be a sweet little treat.

These will add a little variety to my experience next weekend.

*licks chops*

My Rum Diary # 6

I stopped by the Pink Elephant just South of Franklin on Western.  It's not a great store. Not much selection and the guys who run it can be a bit assy, but I love the name and they *do* deliver liquor.  Just thougth I'd see what I could get my grubby little mitts on.

I found this.  Bottle # 2

Don't judge.  I had to.

My Rum Diary # 5

First Virtual Rum courtesy of Dr. Sohl.

Enjoy your reading:

http://badassdigest.com/2012/05/20/cocktails-with-mad-men-the-daiquiri/

My Rum Diary # 4

Threats of a Bottle of Sailor Jerry from Miss Wiggle.

Let's see what happens.

*rubs grubby paws*

My Rum Diary # 3

Bottle #1

My Rum Diary # 2

Some "facts" about RUM!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum

My Rum Diary # 1

As many of you know, my birthday is in 24 days.

I will be old.  Perhaps even middle-aged as my family tradition goes.

I have decided to celebrate by going to Buccaneer Days on Catalina Island.

That happens 10/5, 6, 7.

Only a handful of fellow scalawags will be able to actually be there
with me, so I’ve decided to help you with your feelings of loss.

Here’s what I want for my birthday.

RUM.

I want you all to give me Rum.

Any kind of Rum will do.

Real Rum. ShamRum.  Virtual Rum.  Rum gift certificates.
Your favorite recipes involving Rum.  Pictures of you and others drinking Rum.
Pouring Rum on your naked parts.  Feeding Rum to derelicts and animals.
To small children.

Whatever you think.

If you want to literally give me Rum, I’ll send you my mailing address.
And I'll love you forever.  Srrrrrsly.

Try to get it to me by 10.4 as I want to take it to the island.

Or I can give you my paypal and you can tell me what kind of Rum
I must buy once I receive your booty.

I just want Rum and I want you to decide what kind of Rum I should have.

I want all kinds of Rum.

I’m going to start buying bottles so I have a vast array.
Cheap.  Expensive. Good.  Bad.  Light.  Dark.  Spiced.  Straight.

Whatever.

Just give me the Rum.

(Oh but no Rum with Coconut.  Not that Malibu shit  . . .





Okay, I’ll drink whatever.  Who’re we kidding!?!)

Also, if you want to have some Rum with me and aren’t on
the crew of the Confusion, i.e. going to BD, just stop by after
4p on Thursday 10.4 and help me get my sea-legs on for the
weekend.

Super Casual, but you better have Rum.

If you’re good I may even mix up some Bumbo!  Yep.

By Sunday 10.7 I want to be marooned and screaming about
the Rum being gone.

But that only works if we have lots of Rum.

The first bottle I bought is the first picture below.

I’m going to keep buying bottles.  Every day I can.

And I'll take pictures.  Rum porn.  *licks chops*

Other suggestions are heartily welcomed, especially from
my Boricuan amigos!

Ay yi yi!

Onwarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrddddddddddddddd!!!

Quartermaster Dibbs

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