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Killowen Dark Rum

  • 02-10-2020 4:29pm
    #1
    mik_da_man
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    Anyone familiar with the Irish whiskey scene would most likely heard of Killowen, known for some quality small batch releases.

    They have just launched a new Irish Dark Rum, if the other releases are anything to go by ( realising that they did not distil the whiskey) it should be tasty.

    I'll be grabbing some anyway, anyone else?


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  • #2
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,735 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    I got to taste this yesterday.
    It's a very good rum. Very refined and tasty.
    I really liked it.

    Didn't have it in Bradley's, Cork, though.
    I'd love to get my hands on a bottle. I'd say it'll be pricy, mind.


  • #3
    the beer revolu
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    If I'm not mistaken, it's the first Irish made rum.


  • #4
    irish_goat
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    I'd love to try it but it's just a little outside my price range, especially for a rum. Great to see all the things they are coming out with at Killowen though.


  • #5
    BeerNut
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    If I'm not mistaken, it's the first Irish made rum.
    Black's claims that one, since 2018. Unfairly?

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  • #6
    irish_goat
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    BeerNut wrote: »
    Black's claims that one, since 2018. Unfairly?

    I always thought Íon Distillery in Tyrone got there first.


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  • #7
    the beer revolu
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    BeerNut wrote: »
    Black's claims that one, since 2018. Unfairly?

    Spiced, so not, technically, a rum.
    Don't know if they made the base or not - I think they may have.


  • #8
    the beer revolu
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    irish_goat wrote: »
    I always thought Íon Distillery in Tyrone got there first.

    New one on me. Must check it out.


  • #9
    BeerNut
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Spiced, so not, technically, a rum.
    Is Black's Golden Rum spiced?

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  • #10
    irish_goat
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    New one on me. Must check it out.

    They used to be Pokertree Brewing but switched to distilling. They're not very prominent at all though.


  • #11
    the beer revolu
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    BeerNut wrote: »
    Is Black's Golden Rum spiced?

    It would seem not.
    I stand corrected.
    I haven't tried that one, only the spiced.


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  • #12
    BeerNut
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    irish_goat wrote: »
    They're not very prominent at all though.
    Big blaze of publicity and then silence. I had mostly forgotten about them.

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  • #13
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,926 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    I got to taste this yesterday.
    It's a very good rum. Very refined and tasty.
    I really liked it.

    Didn't have it in Bradley's, Cork, though.
    I'd love to get my hands on a bottle. I'd say it'll be pricy, mind.

    It's getting some great feedback so far anyway.
    I grabbed some, looking forward to delivery.
    65 quid for a 500ml bottle. I'd wager it will fly out with the Killowen fan base.


  • #14
    Black Sheep
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    I got a notice that mine has shipped.


  • #15
    BonnieSituation
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    Black Sheep wrote: »
    I got a notice that mine has shipped.

    Where'd you get it?


  • #16
    Black Sheep
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    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Where'd you get it?

    KMW wine in Newry. Never dealt with them before but prompt shipping etc. No hassles.

    Still haven't opened that rum. Saving it for my Venezuelan friend's birthday.


  • #17
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,926 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Got mine and it's tasty, bit more complex than other rums I've had but I'm no expert.
    Tis hefty at 55% (I think) and the alcohol shows through


  • #18
    the beer revolu
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    How much is it?


  • #19
    listermint
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    How much is it?
    mik_da_man wrote: »
    It's getting some great feedback so far anyway.
    I grabbed some, looking forward to delivery.
    65 quid for a 500ml bottle. I'd wager it will fly out with the Killowen fan base.

    .


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