This is a rum aged up to 3 years in charred oak barrels. Its name, 1873, commemorates the year of an international incident between the US, the UK, and Spain who were in control of Cuba at the time. The Virginius Affair, as it was known, referred to the Virginius--an American-owned ship that was delivering contraband and arms to the Cuban rebels--which was captured by the Spanish. The Spaniards court-martialed and executed 53 crew members and passengers which included American civilians and British subjects. This is meant to honor those that perished.
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Tried this as it was offered at the resort where I stayed. Kind of a blend between whiskey and rum. Has the wood and oak flavor of a whiskey, but the sweetness of a rum. Not much for depth or complexity, but not unpleasant.
This is the rum that opened the door for me to amber and dark rums. It has a fond place in my heart but my palate has changed over time and I am not a fan anymore.
When served on the rocks, the unpleasant medicinal taste is reduced
Smoky and woody with a distinct medicinal finish. Not very complex
ok for mixing
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