I'm re-introducing the rum ration

[iangrant]

I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

It has been a difficult decision, but in the end I think it best for the crews' spirits. If it was good enough for the Royal Navy it's good enough for me.

I trust others will follow this example.

Ian

 

[ianwright]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

Re-introduce? Never went away, not on my boat. Sippers, gulpers and neaters Rule OK... and Woods 100 from choice.
IanW

 

[mikewilkes]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

Father - in - Law had 32 years in the grey funnel line. There is no chance of getting rid of it on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Rowana]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

Ah, Woods 100. Nearest I've ever tasted to Pussers! ! Happy days ! !

 

[ianwright]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

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Ah, Woods 100. Nearest I've ever tasted to Pussers! ! Happy days ! !

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It's been my rum of choice for a long time,,,,,,,
REAL Pussers as issued was good stuff, not really related to the Pussers brand of today, but Army issue Quartermasters rum, issued "in emergencies" was better still. A gallon jug of that would be a real find!
IanW

 

[Talbot]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

The quality of the real pussers really depended on the country of origin. IIRC there were a couple of distilleries in the west indies, supossedly making the same substance, but they were very different in taste. I bought quite a lot from Gib when the ration ended and still have about a pint left in a proper whicker covered stone jar. abt 120% proof and a taste of its own, although I have to say that there is a special rum from Grenada that I prefer, and mountgay is a good substitute.

 

[BlueChip]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

I find it helps the skippers concentration

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[Bejasus]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

I don't find this 1993 Trinidad Plantation, too shabby either. Oops pic is of 1991 bottle. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

This is also very nice, from Cadenheads Whisky Shop in Covent Garden.

Duncan, you have a lot to answer for. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[trouville]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

when i introduced it on our boat,i ran aground ! the captain du port made me promise not to drink strong drink anymore before the dredger pulled me off and continued to open the entrence to the port. Those were silly days, we had just bought a motor boat not realising that to go anywhere the engins must be running all the time!!!

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

Re: I\'m re-introducing the rum ration

Mountgay makes me cling to the carpet in case I fall off. Medicinal uses only, although I do seem to be a bit poorly quite often