Kraken Rum Sighted in the UK

[Palinka (RIP)]

For the first time ever, I saw a bottle of the twin-handled Kraken, so beloved of mistah willies. Even though it was on special offer, it was still just a penny shy of £20, which makes it a touch too rich for my wallet, sadly.

[booznik]

That is unfortunate highway robbery indeed. I just picked up a bottle in the supermarket today for $20. At the current exchange rate, the UK bottle costs $34.

One of the defining qualities of The Kraken is that it is 47% in its home country (the rum is imported, but bottled and flavored here). A rare proof for most rums, and rarer still for any spirit that can be had for $20 a bottle. If the UK version is only 40%, as it was when Difford's Guide reviewed it, the value-for-money quotient on that UK bottle is reduced even further.

Such unfairness. This is the stuff of PWoB rants.

Then again, is that a typical grocer's spelling error, or have I been sold a cheap Chinese knockoff? Perish the thought.

[Palinka (RIP)]

That is [...] highway robbery indeed...If the UK version is only 40%...Such unfairness. This is the stuff of PWoB rants...

Sadly, the answer is, "Yes" to all of the above. So, much as I'd like to try it, why should I spend that much, when I get get two bottles of 40% ABV Vodka, one and a half bottles of 45% ABV Scotch or one bottle and change for a bottle of 50% ABV Navy Rum for the same price? In the end, Kraken are only hurting themselves, with their pricing and their ABV policies, in the UK market.

[Mr. Viking]

and £20 is cheaper than I've seen it before, it is often closer to £30 when I've seen it.

[mistah willies]

The Kraken is like candy to this damned Drunkard, but it is $17.99 per 750ml here, before state tax. I wouldn't drink it as often as I do (which be daily) if it cost twice that price, as good Sir booznic done the math.


Always remember three things, which are these:

The price is printed on the tag.

The cost of it to your purse is precisely proportionate to the amount of coin in said purse, and I am not a man of wealth. I am a man of Drunkitude Propensity.

The value of it is your enjoyment.

So, I would taste it upon special occasions instead of as I man now able to do.

And I would fucking savor each sip, no chugging allowed.


So what is the price (across the ocean) of the oldest one: Mount Gay?

Make your easy jokes, but it's damned fine




.

[booznik]

...The Kraken is like candy to this damned Drunkard...

I am a man of Drunkitude Propensity.

There can't be any connection between these two qualities of the mighty mistah willies. Certainly not.

DRINK!

Mount Gay, Pusser's, Ron de Jeremy. Such naughty-sounding rums. The Kraken has tentacles... I'm sure the Japanese are interested.

Have you by chance tried the MG Extra Old?

[mistah willies]

My good man, I have not. Indeed, let us call it MG from now on, in any of its forms.

Cheers to you, booznik.

DRINK!

always drink



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[booznik]

My good man, I have not.

I was going to suggest, for the price, don't bother with the Extra Old. Like the unfortunate UK Kraken, it isn't worth the price unless you somehow find it at a very large discount. And a bar would probably charge you out the arrrrrse for a measure.

The regular MG was my favorite (insert whatever adjective for good but not-too-fancy you please here) rum in my early rum-drinking days. They know their stuff. Then I came across Flor de Caña. The 7yo version costs just over $20, and is an amazing rum for general rum purposes. Arr.

[mistah willies]

Then I came across Flor de Caña. The 7yo version costs just over $20, and is an amazing rum for general rum purposes. Arr.

GOnna hve to check that stuff out. FOr general rum purposes my friend

[Frankennietzsche]

There was a local drive-time radio show, years ago, that had a bit with characters named Ben Dover and Phil McKracken.

[mistah willies]

Arrrr!

Back form cleiang up form ther faier gender who try to keep up.

Clogged a sink,
sue ther toilet, not the fucking sin!

Sup ladies>

This been playbing.

Help you form being bend over


Eric Clapton (with Steve Winwood) - Double Trouble (live)

[Patchez]

The Kraken is like candy to this damned Drunkard, but it is $17.99 per 750ml here, before state tax. I wouldn't drink it as often as I do (which be daily) if it cost twice that price, as good Sir booznic done the math.


Always remember three things, which are these:

The price is printed on the tag.

The cost of it to your purse is precisely proportionate to the amount of coin in said purse, and I am not a man of wealth. I am a man of Drunkitude Propensity.

The value of it is your enjoyment.

So, I would taste it upon special occasions instead of as I man now able to do.

And I would fucking savor each sip, no chugging allowed.


So what is the price (across the ocean) of the oldest one: Mount Gay?

Make your easy jokes, but it's damned fine




.

This is why I buy the good stuff on occasion and why I drink the good stuff at a limit of two per session... then the Hamms and Evan line up as cannon fodder to my inebriation.

*edit--- What I'm saying is splurge when you can. No need to slam it all on one occasion. Have a cheap back up plan in place and use it.

[mistah willies]

My good man, I have not.

I was going to suggest, for the price, don't bother with the Extra Old. Like the unfortunate UK Kraken, it isn't worth the price unless you somehow find it at a very large discount. And a bar would probably charge you out the arrrrrse for a measure.

The regular MG was my favorite (insert whatever adjective for good but not-too-fancy you please here) rum in my early rum-drinking days. They know their stuff. Then I came across Flor de Caña. The 7yo version costs just over $20, and is an amazing rum for general rum purposes. Arr.

ARRR! me good man.

What ever the pirce, it is th eprice I will pay.

Damn all these hoops to jump through



Krack of Day!



Yarrr me hearty, from Alaska with louve and nappies and about to chug int he moaning hourrrrs













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[oettinger]

Nice bottle and pyjamas Willies!

[mistah willies]

to The Oett

i prefer the ones on the chair, and the one in my hand


Every day should start with jammies and rum


amen