bone
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Most wouldn't shut down for months like the newer non-major network shows, but I think it was pretty common for them to take 3-4 weeks around the holidays and a week or two in award season.
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Most wouldn't shut down for months like the newer non-major network shows, but I think it was pretty common for them to take 3-4 weeks around the holidays and a week or two in award season.
tardigrade81
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Actually I e never tried. I usually get captains dark. I’ll have to give that a try? Just a brand name or does it have quite a different taste?
Duke74
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It's a brand name. Drivesaitl actually provided a good description of how it classifies as Amber rather than Dark. I didn't know there was a difference.
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Oilhawks
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Totally forgot about Old Port. I remember it being great for the price especially. Do you find the recent batches are as consistent? I'll have to pick some up, brought back an Anejo of Santiago De Cuba, which is an amazing rum, very smooth and flavourful, pairs perfectly with a cigar. It's an amber rum. Unfortunately it's not available outside of Cuba.
Drivesaitl
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Totally forgot about Old Port. I remember it being great for the price especially. Do you find the recent batches are as consistent? I'll have to pick some up, brought back an Anejo of Santiago De Cuba, which is an amazing rum, very smooth and flavourful, pairs perfectly with a cigar. It's an amber rum. Unfortunately it's not available outside of Cuba.
Wow, few people other than tasters or East Indian people tend to know about Old Port. Yes, the older bottles were better, and rated as high as 92/100. They were just better, smoother, more complex. That was circa 2005-2012 they were producing those and I was still finding the odd older stock bottle on shelves up till 2014. They're all gone now and its all the new version. Still a very appealing Rum but not as good as the old one. lol, I had a stock at one point of several of the old bottles as it was common wisdom they were better. heh, I exhausted the supply. Still the newer Old port still rates around 88 on most sites. But yeah, inconsistent now.
Theres a few places in Edmonton that have a unique selection of Rum and Liquors. One good place is located adjacent to the Chateau Louis on the Northside. Not a large place but an impressive variety.
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I worked at a liquor store while I was in university when it was starting to go around here. The manager and the senior staff were excellent and jumped on this stuff (among other gems). They also brought in the Amrut whiskies (which I enjoyed but the rum is really exceptional value).
I haven't been to the place next to Chateau Louis in a while but remember it being very good. Keg & Cork was another good one on the south side (haven't been in a few years). Nowadays I usually just go to the Wine & Beyond in Windermere, tends to be pretty decent especially if you go during the day and get the full time staff (their wine selection is pretty good, they also tend to get ahold of some of the more rare ones, and at least one of the guys there is really knowledgeable and we have similar taste which helps).
I'll have to grab a bottle of Amrut at least so I don't go through the Santiago too quickly
Thanks again 
bone
5-14-6-1
Loving these Rum suggestions. I haven't ventured too far from the typical Captain Morgan / Sailor Jerry stuff until trying Kraken and I really liked it.
Will have to check some of these out.
Will have to check some of these out.
joestevens29
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Did anyone hear what Lowetide said at end of his show? Something about how there are a few teams from the Pacific on bye weeks all at the same time.
bone
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Not sure specifically but looking at the schedule all but the Ducks play on Saturday (Ducks on Friday), and only Vegas plays against after the 18th and none of the others play again until at least the 27th and some as late as the 29th. Vegas has one game in that stretch on the 21st but are off until the 31st.
Where Edmonton's feels bigger is because they have a full 3 days off before that final game and also had two full days off before the 2nd last game giving them only 2 games in a 17 day stretch. Most of the others have at least 3 in that stretch. Even their last game is a matinee, so guys leaving town could even do so that evening.
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@Drivesaitl
i don't care for rum myself but it's my old man's drink of choice, with Appletons being a 'really good one'
got a recommendation from Sobeys that's under $100?
i don't care for rum myself but it's my old man's drink of choice, with Appletons being a 'really good one'
got a recommendation from Sobeys that's under $100?
Drivesaitl
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Depends what you or him are after. Most people on this continent do not get into rum as a sipping rum so that a really expensive rum here is probably over kill.
Try some of my suggestions and you might become a rum drinker. Appletons, its base products are revolting to me. Too sweet, syrupy, drinking that stuff is hangover inducing.
In NA most of the Rum drinking is highballs, cocktails, type thing, so basic mixers. So save your money and look at the following;
The previously mentioned Amrut Old Port is a good reliable standby- 25bucks. Its amber-dark and suits all tastes. Good for mixing, cocktails.
Next, if you want a collection the Gosling Black Seal Rum (Caribbean Dark) is a sure fire entry to dark rum. Its about 27bucks. Good for everything.
Baron Samedi is an out of this world nicely flavored Amber rum, also Caribbean, great for mixers. Throw in around 33bucks. A unique tasting rum.
If you want to go at things like tiki drinks and zombies get some Myers Planters Punch (Caribbean mixed rum) 30bucks. Use the planters punch and some of the above for some tiki drinks. Great for theme parties or just parties and patio parties. Did I say parties?
With these 3 or 4 you have a well stocked bar that can mix a fantastic rum drink of any kind. All in at about 115bucks. This should last you awhile.
Have some lemons, limes in stock, maybe some bitters if you want. coke, variety of fruit juices, loads of ice.
enjoy
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Porkleaker
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I wouldn't worry about them having more time off, I'm sure there are some lingering injuries, look how they started the season? The only downside might be that Smith is starting to get hot and McDrai are getting back into their grooves.
brentashton
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I worked at a liquor store while I was in university when it was starting to go around here. The manager and the senior staff were excellent and jumped on this stuff (among other gems). They also brought in the Amrut whiskies (which I enjoyed but the rum is really exceptional value).
I haven't been to the place next to Chateau Louis in a while but remember it being very good. Keg & Cork was another good one on the south side (haven't been in a few years). Nowadays I usually just go to the Wine & Beyond in Windermere, tends to be pretty decent especially if you go during the day and get the full time staff (their wine selection is pretty good, they also tend to get ahold of some of the more rare ones, and at least one of the guys there is really knowledgeable and we have similar taste which helps).
I'll have to grab a bottle of Amrut at least so I don't go through the Santiago too quickly
I have to give the thumbs up to Keg and Cork as well. Was just there, tbh.
MessierII
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Actually a girl I grew up with her parents own that place. It’s definitely a great local liquor store.
