Rums of the eastern Caribbean [Paperback]

Edward Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1995

Have you ever dreamed about sailing the Caribbean and sampling the finest rums the islands have to offer? Join the crew of the sloop Tafia and learn the secrets of the Caribbean spirit. The descriptive narrative takes you to the distilleries where you learn how rum is made and the differences between the 150 rums described. Historical sketches of the distilleries, recipes and anecdotes combined with more than 100 color labels make this the most complete guide to the best rums in the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Tafia Distribution; Limited ed edition (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964765306
• ISBN-13: 978-0964765306
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,769,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Caribbean travel guide for rum lovers!, December 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Rums of the eastern Caribbean (Paperback)

A great resource for the rum lover planning a trip to the Caribbean. The brief introduction to the history of rum and its distillation process can serve rum enthusiasts and neophytes alike to better understand and appreciate this wonderful spirit.

The book is divided into sections, each one dedicated to one of the Eastern Caribbean Islands. Within each section, readers will find a complete listing of the local distilleries, along with pictures of the labels produced and a brief descriptions of what makes the particular rums unique.

While some rum connoisseurs may be disappointed by the lack of detailed tasting notes for each rum, they will certainly be delighted by the otherwise generous amount of rum-related information for each island, such as distillery tours and rum shop locations.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-researched, indespensible for the SERIOUS rum hunter!, March 29, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Rums of the eastern Caribbean (Paperback)

Mr. Hamilton's in-depth research is evident as he takes the reader by the hand to visit rum distilleries, both large and small, throughout the islands. Details on the methods, contents, and history of each rum is finely detailed. One of the finest touches this book has is an almost complete visual listing of most of the rum bottle labels used. For the serious rum collector/taster, I found this guidebook to be indespensible when shopping for pedigreed rums in the Indies. I collect and display the artful bottle labels of these glorious and hisotical spirits and wouldn't dream of rum-shopping in the Caribbean without this valuable reference!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sailing to the distilleries of the Eastern Caribbean, January 7, 2005

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James Hancock (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rums of the eastern Caribbean (Paperback)

My wife and I spent 6 years sailing our Bristol 45.5 in and around the Eastern Caribbean between 1996-2001. We bought the 1995 copyright edition at a boatyard in Trinidad and went to most of the distilleries between there and Guadaloupe. Most of the small distilleries had never heard of the book and were surprised to see it. It was a wonderful adventure for us and we still use the guide as a reference. Jim and Kathi Hancock, Oakland CA.