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Coronation Khukri XXX Rum

At last I have again - hopefully for the future regular - The leisure to continue the blog.

The rum to which it will turn into one of these lines is a little exotic, and his home country Nepal is listed only in the rarest cases as typical Rumnation.
would probably the product can be perceived as much less if not for the eye-catching packaging would be. I must admit - it has to buy for me not influenced consciously, but maybe in the end was the icing on the cake that I have left the rum does not continue on the waiting list.

end but now is the Coronation Khukri XXX in front of me in a bottle, which is the eponymous, typical Nepalese dagger Khukri modeled. About the origin of the XXX found no further information.

The rum is in Kathmandu by the Nepal Distillery Pvt. Ltd. (NDL), produced and bottled. The prevailing cool climate, clean air and fresh spring water, according to (probably not updated in a long time) site the quality of the rum very positive influence.
The NDL is even since the 1960s and seems to be the leading spirits company in Nepal. Whether the rum itself has 80% market share in Nepal or (more likely for me) 80% of the production of the NDL mind, I was not clear from the site.
is produced nowadays in modern column stills, their subsequent storage in oak barrels a minimum of 8 months.

At least two different Rumabfüllungen in circulation. On the one hand, the presented "Coronation Khukri XXX" dagger in the bottle and on the other hand, only rum called "Khukri XXX" in a regular bottle.
Whether this normal bottles now contain the same rum, or just the same rum from various fillings, is not finally resolved, because the site lets the consumer here in the dark and the Rumfreunde by Ministry of Rum are also not agree.

before it finally to the relevant Tastingnotizen is still a little warning: The promised feet are - to say the least - an optical mistake. From thick-walled cardboard must work with two small "blocks" to fold and put the bottle on it that just does not look good in the shelf. Too bad, because the dagger itself attracts even now some attention.
Where we are on the package criticism: The closure is also cautious. The black handle is easily attached, including a normal screw cap is found. If you turn the handle but this can break the seal and stain ...

Regardless, it counts, including the contents. Since the package can still be so beautiful when the product is not is good, it also does not come into the house. And of course the other way around ;-)

Coronation Khukri XXX Rum

appearance: dark walnut brown, very own. The have short shelf life has really helped caramel. Light streaks in the glass, otherwise clean and clear impression.

Smell: Unusual for dull rum-sweet, slightly metallic and to earth. Later have to add wood and nut / marzipan aromas.
The smell is rather difficult to hang in the air.

Taste: initially on the tongue dry, then always sweeter the further it goes toward the palate. Sherry notes emerge. On the palate it difficult to describe, a little caramel weakened by a vague spice. Has a little bit of a well-stocked humidor.
follows in the finish slightly bitter cocoa.

Conclusion: So "masculine" as it advertise some online stores, I can not find the Khukri. He offers no strong flavors, they are nevertheless differentiated or less, but never really strong or even "challenging".
A nice rum in between - neither more nor less. Given the price, but I would say other choice - unless the collector comes by instinct and you want Nepalese Rum dagger in bottles. :-)

further information: Bottler: Distillery Nepal Pvt. . Ltd.; Alcohol: 42.8%; Approximate Price: 25 € (0.35l)

Where I mentioned before the smell of a well stocked humidor mentioned - with a mild cigar I could well imagine a fine harmony. However, the focus should
confine yes on Liquid. Accordingly, I was looking for a perfect cocktail, rum where it could play to its strengths. Sours, I had recently enough, so was the standard recommendation for testing schonmal flat.

I was looking for But what really suitable would not be found. Such "moderate" rums are always difficult to use.
then I saw in "... and a Bottle of Rum by Wayne Curtis said the 1948 recipe from Trader Vic for the Myrtle Bank Punch (which has played a role as a basis for the " Hell in the Pacific ") and I was able to present the rum a bit - not as a superior spirit, but in a beautiful harmony with the maraschino liqueur.
A quick search in other books and online media promoted Unfortunately, very little useful light - appear to have the most clear-cut distinction between the original never Myrtle Bank Punch and the newer Hell in the Pacific ... So great are the differences now, but they produce but I think ultimately a completely different drink.

Myrtle Bank Punch

• 1BL Barzucker
• soda
• 2.25cl lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1.5cl pomegranate syrup (Giffard)
• 1.5cl maraschino liqueur (Luxardo)
• 4.5cl aged Jamaican rum (by Khukri substituted)

preparation
sugar, lime juice, pomegranate syrup and rum together shaken on ice, place on Cracked Ice in a highball glass and fill with soda. Finally, the maraschino liqueur float. Decorate to taste Serve with straw.

Actually the more intense red

The appearance is striking a deep cherry red, very subtle gradient and an overall very innocent picture.
The nose is first come out the typical bitter, clear touch of maraschino liqueur. In addition, surprisingly sweet Rumgeruch appears.
Quite complex seems to be the drink, after a short wait, the different components work quite well.

-solid drink -
more Unfortunately not.

The taste is pleasant. A slight tingling sensation through the soda makes itself felt comfortable, some "strength" is slowed down by it.
On the tongue, you are making mainly the sweet ingredients until they combine cleverly with the maraschino. The departure comes on the rum more, while withdrawing the other components themselves. Fine transition, the departure is smooth and slightly tart.
The revelation is now the cocktail is not, but quite useful. By the soda nice and light, may be also a morning drink are.

Now I stand here with the rum and wonder what to do with them. Occasionally Pure drinking? Since I have more exciting things. Use in cocktails? Difficult. are in the cabinet as a decoration make? If not for the legs would ... :-)