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[karihighman]

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[sidonius5]

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[chadwick211]

6 Best Rum Brands in USA

There are many different rum brands from all over the world, each with their own unique flavor profiles and characteristics. Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or sugarcane juice, which are fermented and then distilled. It is believed to have originated in the Caribbean during the 17th century and has since become a popular spirit worldwide.

There are many different types of rum, each with its own unique characteristics, flavor profiles, and production methods. Some of the most popular types of rum include white or silver rum, gold rum, dark rum, spiced rum, and aged rum.

Rum is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, including as a base for cocktails or mixed drinks, served neat or on the rocks, or used in cooking and baking. Some popular rum-based cocktails include the Mojito, Daiquiri, Piña Colada, and Mai Tai.

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Top Rum Brands

Bacardi

Bacardi is a rum brand that was first produced in 1862 by Facundo Bacardi Masso in Santiago de Cuba. The company is now headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda and is one of the largest producers of rum in the world. Bacardi is known for its smooth, light-bodied rums, which are aged in oak barrels and blended to create a consistent flavor profile. Some of the most popular Bacardi rums include Bacardi Superior (white rum), Bacardi Gold (amber rum), Bacardi 8 (aged rum), and Bacardi Black (dark rum). The brand is also known for its signature cocktail, the Bacardi Mojito, which is made with Bacardi Superior, lime juice, mint leaves, sugar, and soda water.

Captain Morgan

Captain Morgan is a brand of rum produced by the British alcohol company Diageo. The rum is named after Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh privateer who became a famous pirate in the Caribbean. Captain Morgan rum is made from a blend of Caribbean rums and is available in several different varieties, including original spiced rum, white rum, black rum, and flavored rums such as coconut and pineapple. The brand is well known for its distinctive bottle, which is shaped like a squat, rounded flask with a handle, reminiscent of the bottles that would have been used by pirates in Morgan’s time.

Mount Gay

Mount Gay is a rum brand that has been produced in Barbados since 1703. It is one of the oldest rum brands in the world and is known for its high quality and distinct flavor. Mount Gay rums are made from a blend of column and pot still distillates and are aged in oak barrels.

There are several varieties of Mount Gay rum, including Mount Gay Eclipse, Mount Gay Black Barrel, and Mount Gay XO. Eclipse is the brand’s flagship rum and is a blend of rums aged between 2 and 7 years. Black Barrel is a small-batch rum that is finished in charred bourbon barrels for a rich, complex flavor. XO is a premium rum that is aged for at least 8 years and is known for its smoothness and complexity.

Mount Gay rum is enjoyed around the world and is often used in cocktails such as the Rum Punch and the Mai Tai.

Appleton Estate

Appleton Estate is a Jamaican rum brand that produces high-quality, premium rums. The brand has been in operation since 1749 and has a reputation for producing some of the best rums in the world.

Appleton Estate produces a range of rums, including the Signature Blend, Reserve Blend, Rare Blend 12 Year Old, and the 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum. Each of these rums is made from a blend of rums that have been aged for different lengths of time in oak barrels, giving each one a unique flavor profile.

The Signature Blend is a medium-bodied rum that is perfect for mixing in cocktails, while the Reserve Blend is a smooth, full-bodied rum that is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. The Rare Blend 12 Year Old is a complex and rich rum that has been aged for a minimum of 12 years, while the 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a luxurious and indulgent rum that has been aged for at least 21 years.

Ron Zacapa

Ron Zacapa is a premium rum brand from Guatemala. The rum is named after the town of Zacapa, where it is produced, and is known for its complex flavor and smoothness.

Ron Zacapa rums are aged using the Solera system, which involves blending different rums of various ages to achieve a consistent flavor profile. The rums are aged in a combination of American whiskey, sherry, and Pedro Ximenez wine casks, which contributes to the distinctive taste of the rum.

Ron Zacapa produces a range of rums, including the Zacapa 23, which is aged for a minimum of 23 years, and the Zacapa XO, which is aged for up to 25 years. These rums are highly regarded by rum enthusiasts and have won numerous awards for their quality and taste.

Flor de Cana

Flor de Cana is a rum brand produced in Nicaragua. The company was founded in 1890 and has since become one of the most well-known rum brands in the world. The rum is made from sugar cane grown in Nicaragua’s volcanic soil and distilled using traditional methods.

Flor de Cana offers a range of rums, from their classic 4-year-old rum to their ultra-premium 25-year-old rum. They also produce flavored rums, including their popular coffee-infused rum.

In addition to their high-quality rums, Flor de Cana is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce their environmental impact, including using renewable energy, reducing water usage, and implementing sustainable farming practices.

[gpstudios]

National Rum Day: Raise a Glass to the Rich History and Flavor of Rum

Celebrate National Rum Day on August 16th by exploring the rich history and diverse flavors of rum. Whether you’re mixing up a classic cocktail or trying something new, it’s the perfect day to enjoy this beloved spirit! #NationalRumDay #RumCocktails

Every year on August 16th, rum enthusiasts and cocktail lovers alike come together to celebrate National Rum Day, a day dedicated to one of the world’s most beloved and versatile spirits. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed into a classic cocktail, rum has a rich history and a flavor profile that can range from sweet and smooth to bold and spicy. National Rum Day is the perfect occasion…

[ltwilliammowett]

A Royal Navy coopered rum cask, painted with the British Royal coat of arms and a broad arrow, 18th century

[berrydoodleoo]

once, you were almost a ghost

[the-golden-vanity]

My current read is Daphne Palmer Geanacopolous's The Pirate Next Door, a book about the women, families, and onshore lives of the buccaneers of the Golden Age of Piracy. The chapter on Sarah and Capt. William Kidd was later expanded into the book The Pirate's Wife, so between the book and the fact that I just bought a bottle of Thrasher's Spiced Rum (far and away my favorite spiced rum—you can taste every individual spice in it, and it tastes like Christmas), I was moved to make a glass of this: a rum punch served to Captain Kidd on the fateful day in 1688 when he received a privateering commission from the Governor of the Leeward Islands.

[saints-who-never-existed]

One thing I find really hilarious to think about sometimes is just how much older/younger a lot of the real-life Expedition crew members were compared to their fictional counterparts.

Like, 25 year-old Goodsir, anyone? Or 27 year-old Collins for that matter?

26 year-old Bridgens and 37 year-old Peglar? Ludicrous!

On the one hand, it blows my mind a little bit that I'm currently the same age as the likes of Fitzjames and Le Vesconte.

But on the other hand, I look at all of my male contemporaries - God's Perfect Idiots to a man - and think "Aw shit, yeah, it all makes sense now! Men are just fuckin' like that, huh?"

[the-cat-at-the-theatre-door]

do you have any headcanons or ideas when the current adult cats like Munkustrap, Macavity or Tugger reach their senior age? What becomes of them? How’s the tribe like etc.

Sorry if I worded this question weird it’s been on my mind for a while and I figured you might have some interesting ideas about it :)

That's actually a super interesting question! I stuck with the three prompted in the ask, but I'm happy to talk about others as well, if you'd like!

(Slight TWs for mention of illness and death)

🎸 - Tugger gains weight as he gets older, around the middle and face particularly - the slowing metabolism catches up to him, even with his picky eating habits. No shame in that; he's healthy, lives a good life and he's happy. He has a very prominent nasolabial fold on the right side of his face that no longer goes away when he stops smiling, because he would half smile and smirk so often that the muscles in his face got weaker on the left, leaving it permanently crooked (no less charming though), and the smile lines on one side are far deeper. Like is tradition, he lets his fur get even longer, but pays a little less attention to it, so it's often wild (he digs it - says it looks "very bad boy" which has his kids and niblings and grandkids groaning at him). Gives him a very regal "king of the jungle" type of look, and that combined with the lower tilt of his brow give off the impression that he's grown more serious, but he hasn't. One quick grin will attest to that. He's secretly *very* self conscious about his aging (let's be real, he was the type to have started dying his hair the minute anything even resembling grey showed up in there - grey only exists on his dad and Munk), particularly that the others may start to lose interest in him (and Tugger does love his attention), but does a good job at hiding it, and lbh if you know anything about any rockstar, it's that aging eliminates absolutely zero appeal to their fans - a sex symbol is a sex symbol.

His role in the clowder stays mostly the same. He never really moves up or into any real role of responsibility, though he does stay on as an advisor after Sillabub steps up. Most of his troublemaking is now quietly whispered and advised to the next generation, with "old innocent Uncle Tugger" watching gleefully from a distance. Gotta train them young, y'know? He also takes up the Grandpa Gus mantel in nicknaming everyone with very particular calling cards, or settling on the more neutral "babe" and "honey" - particularly for the younger kittens. He also came into his own as quite the storyteller, when you get him to sit still long enough (which isn't often but they'll take what they can get).

A fully senior Tugger started developing problems with wandering off and mobility, but his family keeps close tabs on him (even though it annoys him).

🌙 - Munkustrap has taken remarkably after Old Deuteronomy in that he aged very slowly, and then almost all at once. For the longest time, it seemed like he would never age; every year that passed he looked the same (having grey fur already does wonders for hiding the grey that pops forward). Maybe a little fuller in the figure, maybe with a few deeper lines around the eyes, but still the same old Munk he'd always been even a dozen years ago. He isn't at all concerned with appearances; he takes them as they come.

He's mellowed out over the years in stress levels (not good for the blood pressure, you know - he has several cats who pointedly remind him of that when he starts), though you know when something doesn't please him; that familial look of disapproval is very strong in him. But it doesn't stop him from following in Aunt Jenny and Uncle Skimble's footsteps in that "slowing down" are not words in his vocabulary. He's still as busy a body as ever, and remained in charge of the yearly plays at the Ball until he needed to be forcibly retired (at least in being the lead director - he still goes to every practice). Part of that comes from the rather severe arthritis he develops later down the line, which was part of the contribution to that "all at once" aging I mentioned earlier, but he remains cheerful and as active as is tolerable with it. He (regrettably if you ask his daughters and grandchildren) has become the "back in my day", kind of guy, which you can tell he's about to launch into when he manages a claw up and pointing. He absolutely adores his grandchildren and grandniblings, and takes over his father's spot as the first cat that often gets to meet very new kittens (and pass on their teachings), and while he doesn't have Old Deuteronomy's full knack for it (doesn't quite have the developed magic for it), it is still a time honoured tradition and you know Munkustrap adores babies (and they all adore Granddad).

Munk remains the leading song-storyteller in the clowder, and takes on a role as one of their mentors/teachers until his fading memory prevents him from doing so. He is very proud of his apprentices that take up after him, and takes up every opportunity to tell any cat how good they are and how he taught them everything they know. He ends up passing peacefully in his home at around 32 years of feline age after being sick a while - not bad for a cat; the Deuteronomys live rather long, you know.

💀 - Macavity...is Macavity. No, actually, you know what scratch that. Macavity becomes who he was meant to be the entire time: Professor Moriarty (but like book canon Moriarty - think like Victor Evgrafov). His shoulders droop forward and begin to protrude as he loses more weight, as though wings would sprout from the shoulder blades behind him, his jaw and whiskers begin to sag and his fur gets thinner (even moreso) and that "highly domed" head of his becomes literal as the "fur line" pushes back further. He is patchy and unkempt, but somehow retains his cool, unbothered posturing (kinda...unless he's angry, but that doesn't come with age). The cataracts he develops (and, with no desire to be anywhere in the vicinity of humans, retains) are white and clouded, and while this means the intensity of his gaze has softened a notch (literally and figuratively - his vision is permanently blurred), it is somehow even more frightening than before.

He no longer goes out to do any of his bidding (though he never really did to begin with - having a web has its perks in that you don't get the paws dirty) - they are brought to him. Not particularly difficult, as he has abandoned a *lot* of his threads - he grew bored of them; they no longer interested him. His voice has become softer, more difficult to hear, but it's bone chilling. He's often caught talking to cats who aren't there (or at least that no one else can see), and staring blankly at walls, and his paranoia has tripled. Possibly CDS; no one was close enough to him to really know.

Macavity disappears one day; no one really knows what happened to him, though you can take a few guesses.

[ashenwinds]

     “ If this Halloween is ideal for what is spooky. . . ” The skeletal pirate chuckles, boney fingers brushing through the beard that clings to his skull, “ Then it is the perfect time for us to step in. Show you what a party of the Pirate King can be like! ” Oh, despite their deeds back in the Sea, even his crew of skellies and Reapers enjoy a good party!

open starter -- DLV // non-canon compliant verse

[masterdetectivexx]

Hi, what do you think of the latest chapters, especially the school case? Are there any hints regarding the plot? Do you think Maria is a suspicious girl?

File 1110-1112 Review

There were multiple hints/developments regarding the main plot in this case.

For starters, we had Gosho finally giving us a clue to the state of the shrunkies body when it comes to aging. Conan questioned why he didn't grow a centimeter every time his height got measured (File 1110), which Haibara deflected to answer by playing it down.

This is as good of a confirmation as any that Conan, Haibara & Mary cannot age in their shrunken state like Vermouth, which not only implicates Vermouth further to have taken a variant of APTX in the past but also that the shrunkies have to take the antidote by the end of the series to regain a normal life back.

Another part that caught my interest is the fact that Gosho used specific yen numbers in association with Haibara & Maria in the case, that had interesting potential to be chapter easter eggs that could be serving as foreshadowing/references to Haibara & Maria. Haibara was gonna pay 258 yen & Maria was gonna pay 302 yen.

If you look up the which chapter these numbers correspond to, Haibara's is a reference to desperate revivial case, where she completed a prototype antidote for the first time and was questioned whether she was gonna take the antidote or not (File 258).

Maria's is a reference to Sunset mansion case, where the Boss of the organization Karasuma Renya was first introduced (File 302).

This is the second time Maria has been indirectly associated with the Boss of the black organization, seeing as her reintro (File 1006-1008) was the same case that revealed Karasuma Renya to be the Boss of the black organization.

It looks like it's by design that Gosho dropped these antidote easter eggs for Haibara, just after teasing the idea that Haibara can't age normally, as well as these continued Karasuma Renya easter eggs for Maria. It's hard to say in the current stage what future awaits Maria (especially if there is any connection to Karasuma), but there are handful of clues to that she is more than your average side character, just by the nature of her characterization (her name, english influence, being the next transfer student after Haibara).

The following chapter potentially gave us the awaited answers to the mysterious Kohji case uploader. Yusaku reveals the suspicions that Wakasa was behind the Kohji case info uploads, and that she monitored the IP address of PC:s that entered the website, which in turn lead her to Conan who used Agasa's PC (File 1111).

This part seemingly resolves the mystery behind the Kohji case uploader, however, it doesn't fully resolve/explain why Wakasa set her eyes on a random curious kid, or how she realized his true competence/value to the point of joining an elementary school. I think this part of Yusaku's suspicions could be complimented with the idea of Asaka having sources that directly confirmed Conan as a valuable asset/player against the organization (i.e Kir, if Asaka is a CIA agent).

Yusaku then started to warn Yukiko about the possibility of Asaka being the type who would go through any lengths to achieve her goals (File 1111), which Gosho seems to wanna emphasize a lot to clarify her character type, as seen even with Rum's subordinates mentioning her potentially using teachers and kids as shields from bullets (File 1112).

Yusaku then proceeded to analyze her motives for staying in Teitan Elementary for as long as she has, which was also questioned by Rum (File 1112), only to be revealed at the end of the resolution chapter that it'd because of her fixation on Haibara.

You can find my speculations on Wakasa's fixation on Haibara here:

The rest of the case had very heartwarming stuff with the kids and their parents (especially Haibara & Agasa), including a unique twist where Haibara ended up becoming the culprit of a relatively harmless act, which was refreshing.

We also got to properly meet Maria's mother for the first time, who resembles her quite a lot (apart from having black hair like a full-blooded japanese).

We have had clues to Maria's foreign blood through not only her foreign name and light hair colour but also the showcased english influence when her grandma called the bird toy "bird-chan" (File 1007).

The fact that her mother doesn't seem to have foregin features could be an indication that Maria inherited the foreign characteristics from her father. There is therefore room for the possibility that Maria's father is an important foreigner/non-full-japanese character in the main plot. In which case, a mysterious foreigner-looking character that comes to mind that could fit that role is the driver of "Vader" (respirator elder), who recently got a keyhole feature for Volume 103.

Even if Vader ends up being Haneda Yasuharu (Kohji's father), we have no guarantee that the driver is a good guy. For all that we know, the driver could be Maria's father who is connected/related to Karasuma Renya himself (which would explain the potential easter eggs to Karasuma in recent Maria cases).

[eflen-n-reegee]

Caregiver Cats Headcanons (Cats 1998)

This is a pretty long one, so I’m going to put it under the cut. :)

Munkustrap

He’s constantly trying to keep over twenty cats in line; looking after you alone is a piece of cake. He’s great at setting fair rules and enforcing them.

He has a LOT of patience; even if you’re being difficult, he won’t lose his cool.

He’s happy to explain things about Jellicles that you might not know, and he also enjoys telling you stories about famous cats.

(Sometimes he even puts on plays about these famous cats, which are a lot of fun.)

He’s SUPER protective - he will not let ANYone bother you.

Old Deuteronomy

He is so nice to cuddle - super fluffy, very warm, and hugs you tightly.

He’s incredibly loving. He sees everyone as his child, and wants everyone to feel safe and valued.

He is SO great with quiet regressors. He’s perfectly happy to just sit with you for hours, playing quietly or reading or just enjoying each other’s company.

On the other hand, if you ever need someone to talk to, he is ready to listen.

He gets SO interested in your games, your stories, your drawings - whatever you want to share with him, he is 100% focused on you.

Grizabella

She absolutely loves to cuddle you, or hold your hand, or touch your face… She went a long while without physical contact, and it’s very important to her, so she wants to make up for lost time.

She tells you about her past experiences and adventures.

She REALLY understands hardships, more than the other Jellicles do. If you’re going through a rough patch, she’ll do everything she can to help.

She’s very self-conscious about how her bad leg prevents her from running around with you. She balances things out by playing a lot of hand games.

She truly loves looking after you; it makes her feel useful in a way she hasn’t in a long time.

Jennyanydots

If you’re a mid-afternoon napper, she is wonderful to sit with. She’ll curl up beside you and let you use her tail as a pillow.

(She may even let you borrow her coat for a blanket - just be careful not to get it dirty!)

But at night? She’s a whirlwind of cleaning and straightening and putting things in order. She wants everything perfect for her little one!

She teaches you various domestic skills, like crocheting.

She loves scouts, and has started a troop that you can join if you’re interested. Earning badges, exploring outdoors, doing good deeds - what’s not to like?

Rum Tum Tugger

He totally encourages bad behavior. Make a mess! Throw your food! Call Munkustrap names! Go wild!

He also encourages you to stand up for yourself. If you don’t like something, make sure the others know it! You shouldn’t have to put up with things you don’t like.

He is probably the best to have a tantrum around, because he 1000% understands how cathartic a good tantrum can be. (Though - somewhat unexpectedly - he does make you help clean up any messes you make afterwards.)

He may not like cuddles, but he DOES love teasing. He’ll sneak up behind you and tickle or pinch you.

(And if you sneak up behind him and give him a hug, he’ll put up with it. … And maybe hug you back a little.)

Bustopher Jones

He loves to take you to his various clubs and show you off to everyone there.

(… And introduce you to the best foods on the menu. 😸)

He’s a very proper, polite individual and he’s very insistent that you also use proper manners. You’re going to be both the most respected and the most respectable regressor around!

He sticks very close to his own routine, and he’d prefer to keep you on a schedule as well… but he might be willing to change things up if you ask.

His game of choice is golf, and he’s happy to teach it to you!

Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer

They are ALWAYS stealing things from you; toys, clothes, books, food. They always give them back, though - it’s just fun to take your stuff!

Also, they love to joke around by blaming things on each other. “No, MUNGO took your blanket, not me!” “But RUMPLE hid your sippy!”

They are SO playful, always teasing you and chasing you and bouncing you back and forth. They are super high energy, and can keep up with even the wildest regressor.

They love to play sneaking and hiding games, like Ghost in the Graveyard or Night Watchman. Mungojerrie tends to be better at these games - Rumpleteazer laughs too much.

They make a great team, especially when you’re upset. They don’t even need to talk; one will immediately go to comfort you while the other runs for something that will help you feel better.

Gus

He tells you all kinds of stories from his time in the theater - he has plenty of interesting ones!

(He also tells you about all the theater superstitions he’s picked up. Don’t you dare name the Scottish play around him!)

If you also enjoy acting, he’ll try to help you improve your skills. He’s a little out of practice, but his natural talent always shines through.

Since he stopped acting, he’s been looking for something else to do. Watching you act out your own stories has given him an interest in directing plays - with his favorite plays being one’s you agree to act in.

He tends to make a lot of “kids these days” comments, but they’re always delivered with affection.

Skimbleshanks

He’s a very orderly, organized caregiver. He always knows where you left your missing toy, always remembers which foods you don’t like, and never loses the gifts you give him.

As a railroad employee, you would expect him to keep a rigid schedule… You’d be wrong. Whenever he schedules something for you, he ends up running late - but on the plus side, he’s great with spontaneity.

If you’re adventurous, he’ll sneak you onto his train and show you the Northern Hemisphere!

… And if you’re more of a homebody, he’ll tell you all about his own adventures!

No matter where you are, he does his best to make sure you’re always comfortable.

Mr. Mistoffelees

“Vague and aloof”? False! Lies and balderdash! He is so extremely cuddly and affectionate it’s ridiculous!

Know what else is ridiculous? How much he loves to show off. He is an incredible showman and he loves to see your excitement when he does something amazing.

Whenever you’re feeling blue, he’ll summon something to cheer you up.

He has a lot of magic tricks; some actually magic, some slight-of-hand. If you want, he’ll teach you some of the latter - but only some! He can’t give you too many explanations.

Hope you like glitters. Wherever he goes, there are sparkles.

Macavity

He LOVES scaring the others, and he also likes to scare you. (And if you scare him back? Hoo boy, he’s TERRIFIED. But after all, you did learn from the best, didn’t you?)

He can’t teach you levitation, but he CAN pick you up and float around with you, which is the next best thing.

Hide and seek with him lasts for hours.

He’s a master of disguises, and can sneak you and himself into any location - which is great when you want to play tricks on someone.

He teaches you all the best ways to cheat at cards.

[chadwick211]

Sendgifts offers online liquor delivery service in USA that delivers alcoholic beverages to customers’ homes or other locations with its fastest liquor delivery service. It also offers liquor delivery to Canada.

With more and more brands entering the market, it can be quite intimidating in choosing the best. Check out the top bestselling rum brands in USA. The best way to choose a rum brand is to try a few different ones and see which you prefer.

[nerdie-faerie]

My brother is turning 20 next week so I'm currently looking at alcohol sets for his birthday but I know nothing about alcohol and he's a bartender, so I can only fuck this up

[ltwilliammowett]

From top to bottom we have a rum barrel from the 19th century, underneath is a square plate from the wreck of HMS Invincible which sank in 1758 off the Isle of Wight. This is the typical plate used by sailors to keep their food from slipping away.

Two pipe bowls underneath from the 18th or 19th century and the roll underneath is a tobacco roll. Tobacco leaves were sprinkled with rum by the sailor and wrapped in canvas and tightly wrapped with tarred rope to protect the leaves and save storage space.

Photo by me - International Maritime Museum Hamburg

[coolguycy]

Turns out rum tastes like shit