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Old 05-25-2006, 09:29 PM   #1
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Havana Club Barrel Proof

Sitting at the Rome airport. Just picked up a bottle of this instead of the HC7. 45% proof. €38 euro for 1 liter (is that a good price?)

What can I expect? Not sure if this is the right forum but figured if any one knows about this rum they would be here.

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"This rum is patiently aged in extra-old white oak barrels, to shape its amber hue and incredible smoothness. The final blend is then set to rest in specially selected 'finish' casks that give it its character and complexity.

Its blended and aged under the supervision of Maestro Jose P Navarro Campa"
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Old 05-25-2006, 10:51 PM   #2
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Saw it yesterday at a local liquor store at EUR 54.00 per 0.7 litre for the first time ever. Don't know about the rum, but the price seems to be decent.
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Old 05-25-2006, 11:32 PM   #3
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It has been out for a while now. Good stuff and you can find it at EUR42 / liter also ( Jens)
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Old 05-25-2006, 11:55 PM   #4
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It´s very good, more complex than HC 7 (my favourite cigar rum) and maybe a little more hot, but not much. I find that the flaours gets more clear if you splash a little water (approx. 1/4) in the Barrel proof.
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Old 05-26-2006, 04:05 AM   #5
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Nice Rum. Quite smooth. The slightly elevated alcohol level actually accentuates the sweetness. Personally, I prefer it as it pours.
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Old 05-26-2006, 06:01 AM   #6
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Great... one more thing for me to find...
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Old 05-26-2006, 06:38 AM   #7
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Great... one more thing for me to find...
Exactly!
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Old 05-26-2006, 07:21 AM   #8
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i purchased 3 btls when it was first released(thx statos). definately not for the weak,has an initial punch then coats the palate with caramel tastes.
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Old 05-26-2006, 10:47 PM   #9
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Good chit!
Looking for some if anybody knows a vendor who will ship it at a decent price.
The preferred rum at the Deck but all out and need more
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Old 05-27-2006, 09:00 AM   #10
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i purchased 3 btls when it was first released(thx statos). definately not for the weak,has an initial punch then coats the palate with caramel tastes.
Coach,
If you still gots it-- I still wants it. Let me know. Also, are you coming out for So Cal 7???

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