Gross booze - Ratu 8yo Rum Liqueur

Niko123456 on 05/07/2022 - 20:08

I went to Fiji and got some duty free.
Oh boy is this disgusting.

https://images.boozebud.com/resources/img/product/1623799996…

I made sure not to get a spiced rum (also bleurgh) but I made a big mistake not noticing the word "liqueur" on the label. Why they matured a rum for 8 years and then sweetened it I have no idea.

Annoyingly I've had the 5 year before and it was actually fine.

So what the hell do I do with this stuff? I've got one unopened bottle and one nearly full.. does anyone buy it? Should I just hang around outside a school and sell it to some kids?

Food & Grocery Liquor Rum

Comments

  • cookie2 on 05/07/2022 - 20:24

    With ice in summer? Cooking? Mixer in cocktails?

    • tsukito on 05/07/2022 - 20:46
      +1

      Probably the most well known cocktail classic using specifically rum liqueur is the Hurricane, a great summer drink.
      This recipe seems pretty good

      • Niko123456 on 05/07/2022 - 21:09
        -1

        Thanks, I haven't heard of that. Chances of buying grenadine are pretty slim though.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/07/2022 - 22:21

          Didn’t neg ya

          But broooo

          Granadine x ice cold cola (a Roy rogers) on a summer day is refreshing as hell

    • Niko123456 on 05/07/2022 - 21:10

      At the moment I've only got "ice cream topping" and custard additive but maybe it's time I baked a rum baba.

  • El cheepo on 05/07/2022 - 21:17
    +1

    does anyone buy it? Should I just hang around outside a school and sell it to some kids?

    All great suggestions.

    Or ya know, perhaps just live with the wasted $40 and move on…

    • Niko123456 on 05/07/2022 - 21:29

      Two bottles!

      I think it was more that I could have got something better in my booze allowance, and the crime of adulterating an 8yo rum.

      It smells terrific, I'll give you that.

      • El cheepo on 05/07/2022 - 21:49
        +1

        Sounds like a great one to give to guests generously

  • afoveht on 05/07/2022 - 21:24

    Gross booze

    I clicked because I thought you meant copious amounts of.

    • Niko123456 on 05/07/2022 - 21:31

      What's the best thing for a hangover?

      Drinking heavily the night before

      • afoveht on 05/07/2022 - 21:42

        Dunno. Fortunately I don't really get them these days, even after a heavy night. Tired yes, hangover no. (Maybe my heavy is not as heavy as some?)

  • ddhar on 05/07/2022 - 21:26

    Not the same but I got the coconut white rum and have been really enjoying it mixed with orange juice.

    I assume you've tried mixing the 8yo with either cola or juice?

    • Niko123456 on 05/07/2022 - 21:31

      I'll give it a try. When neat the smell is wonderful but the flavour is pretty artificial. Not sure if even the magic cola can fix it.

      • ddhar on 05/07/2022 - 21:39

        Might be worth looking up some Fijian cocktail recipes. I'm sure the 8yo rum has a place in one of the recipes.

  • carwashhair on 06/07/2022 - 08:57
    +1

    Given it's winter and this booze might benefit from additives, get a hot rum toddy going. Or save it for a summer punch bowl.

    Also OP from your comment above - Grenadine https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_118805/cawsey-s-gre…

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