{"id":14770,"date":"2019-04-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/?p=14770"},"modified":"2021-11-17T16:10:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:10:14","slug":"old-hopking-dark-rum-aldi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/old-hopking-dark-rum-aldi\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Hopking Dark Rum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14831 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-Hopking-Dark-Rum-A.jpg\" alt=\"Old Hopking Aldi\" width=\"381\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-Hopking-Dark-Rum-A.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-Hopking-Dark-Rum-A-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-Hopking-Dark-Rum-A-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-Hopking-Dark-Rum-A-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/testing22.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-Hopking-Dark-Rum-A-120x150.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/>Many, in the past, viewed Aldi as something of bargain basement supermarket, but that perception is changing. Yes, they sport attractive price tags on their goods but that, at least in my experience of the spirits department, doesn\u2019t indicate a lowering of standards \u2013 just the price. Old Hopking Dark Rum is another Aldi gem.<\/p>\n<p>This week I reviewed a rum and it\u2019s just my preferred style. I am not a great lover of white Cuban varieties of rum over these cool months, so Old Hopking Dark Rum was going to be interesting. \u00a0It didn\u2019t disappoint. The label is old-school with a sketch of a sailing galleon just to remind buyers that this spirit has its origins in the Caribbean islands.<\/p>\n<h4>Brown sugar richness<\/h4>\n<p>Once again Aldi offers its shoppers a great value spirit with those classic qualities that dark rum lovers will enjoy. \u00a0Old Hopking Dark Rum has that brown sugar richness and dried fruit sweetness that just begs for a garnish of a log fire and a good book. It\u2019s a delightful sipping rum but also makes a rather good hot toddy. Try a dash of this rum when making a caramel sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Appearance: clear, dark amber. Plenty of legs<\/p>\n<p>Nose: rich brown sugar, dark chocolate<\/p>\n<p>Palate: fruitcake, brown sugar, toffee, citrus<\/p>\n<p>Finish: full mouthfeel, medium finish<\/p>\n<p>ABV: 37.50%<\/p>\n<p>Bottle Size: 70cl<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aldi.co.uk\">Vist Aldi here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/tag\/aldi\/\"><strong>Read other ALDI drinks reviews here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/tag\/cocktails\"><strong>See cocktail recipes here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many, in the past, viewed Aldi as something of bargain basement supermarket, but that perception is changing. 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