Representing Austria, Barbados and Columbia

Three more arrivals… In 2010  Dusseldorf  Campus introduced us to STROH .. It’s an Austrian Spiced Rum and is very nice in Hunter’s Tea….. a review by Liquorature Whisky, Words, Wit.    This sample was delivered  from the LCBO in Ottawa on Rideau . In Winnipeg  the famous Bajan Cockspur 12 was discovered… the label says it is made from the “oldest rums kept on reserve”.  Here are some notes by Chip on the Rum Howler bog.  In from Miami Columbia’s Ron Viejo De Caldas a blend of Caribbean secrets and Spanish Tradition… sampled at Havana 1957… let’s see what Dave and Roger say in the R&D Rum Reviews….

Glenora named top distillery

Glenora named top distillery

2012 First Arrivals!!!!!!!! Happy Ron Year

Uncle Ron is looking forward to 2012 and  the bounties of the Academy’s  adventures …..

The first three of life’s little liberating libations have been sought out and layed away. What  a perfect way to launch 2012 with the letter “Z”! In from Miami, number one in 2009 and the Edmonton campus' fav ZAYA 12 year old Gran Reserva is back after being absent for a year.. Let’s see what Robert from the Examiner  and what Roger and Dave's Rum Reviews have to say.  Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 (2^nd in 2004), arrived via Newfoundland, here's what the Rum Dood has to say.  Completing the  Zhat  trick a first timer discovered at Havana 1957 in Miami,  ZAFRA Master Reserve 21 year old. Here is a great article by  Chip Dykstra ( The Rum Howler Blog) And a review by Roger and Dave.  Humm these rums are all in their 20!... It’s great to be young again

Looking for a little peace in Ottawa besides the Tower?

On the corner of Rideau and William in Ottawa there is a wonderful refuge from the winter called The Highlander Pub( http://www.thehighlanderpub.com/) . They have 205 Scotch Whiskys … and you can get half shots….  And they have some special treats for Uncle Ron's Academy… go to Uncle Ron’s Community and Friends page  and see the whole story…..

Glenora Distillers knows the benefits of thinking long-term | The Chronicle Herald

Glenora Distillers knows the benefits of thinking long-term The Chronicle Herald

Happy New Year from The Pot

Uncle Ron likes the Nova Scotian Crystal Rum Glass . So when he heard that they were putting a new pot into the furnace he asked that the academy go and wish them well...  a few pics below. For a full pictoral record check out Uncle Ron's Academy Facebook Page .

Don Rons Brian and Ioan closing the
furnace door on the new pot.

Don Ron Art dropped by to inspect
 the old pot that was removed
before Christmas

Checking the Flame's Temp.

plan review move on