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The Parlour
Bar &
Restaurant
Newtownards
The Parlour Bar & Restaurant
4 Castle Place Newtownards BT23 7JE 028 9181 4154
DRINK OF THE MONTH
It’s official – Rum has
been declared the new
gin!
There’s been a real surge in
new brands available here
in the UK, joining some of
the more well-known labels
you may already be familiar
with. Here at the Parlour
Bar we stock a variety of
smaller, artisan producers
as well as tried and tested
rum stalwarts.
Dead Man’s
Fingers
Why should the Caribbean
have all the fun? This
small-batch rum is
produced in the
Philippines, or more
specifically the island of
Sugarlandia as it’s known
locally, where rather
unsurprisingly they make
some of the world’s
sweetest sugar cane. Rich,
smooth and powerful – the
underlying sweetness is
backed up with
marmalade, cinnamon and
dried fruits which works
well in cocktails and on
the rocks.
From the Caribbean to….
Cornwall. Dreamt up in St
Ives’ Rum and Crab Shack,
this is a fun, vibrant bottle
that doesn’t take itself too
seriously. Kick back, relax
and enjoy with coke. Where
a blended rum meets
exotic spices to create a
unique and distinctive
flavour profile. Those
familiar with Saffron cake
will certainly find a hint of
that alongside notes of
Pedro Ximénez Ice cream.
Next comes a whisper of
creamy caramel followed
by vanilla, cinnamon,
nutmeg and of course,
those subtly sweet
undertones of orange.
Some have even found
notes of pineapple, dried
raisins and a pinch of black
pepper – but we think
they’re just showing off.
Plantation Pineapple
Stiggins Fancy Rum is a
rich and delicious
bouquet, accented by
smoky notes and
aromas of tropical fruit,
pineapple, citrus peel
and a touch of clove.
The palate opens with a
structured, pleasant
sensation of ripe
banana, pineapple and
spices layered in a
smoky finish.
The Kraken Black Spiced
Rum is promising to cause
a 'perfect storm' in the
rum category. An aged
Caribbean rum enriched
with exotic spices
including cinnamon, ginger
and clove. Strong, rich,
black, smooth 40% ABV
rum packaged in a
distinctive 70cl Victorian
'flagon-style' clear glass
bottle. The brand takes its
name from a legendary,
mythical sea beast - a
squid of monstrous size
said to grow up to 100ft
long - which attacks ships
and devours their crews.
While the smooth taste of
the Kraken lends itself to be
enjoyed as sipping rum,
it can also be enjoyed as a
key ingredient in traditional
cocktails like the kraken &
cola, or create a perfect
storm by adding ginger beer
and lime.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
was developed after loads
of historical research into
maritime rums. The all-
natural spices and flavors
we chose give our rum a
rich, smooth taste
characterized by top notes
of vanilla and cinnamon.
More than anything else,
it's our spicing that's
responsible for the
distinctive character,
smoothness and versatility
of our rum.