A rum journey to Grenada

 

Clarke's Court Old Grog is an aged spirit that is copper-gold in colour, medium bodied, with a tropical fruit and spice flavour, and oak elements that linger on smoothly.

From the distillery at Clarke's Court in Grenada, they have been producing fine rums for years, and is the largest distiller on the island of Grenada.

Old Grog dates back to the early days of rum, when the finest of Grenada's rum was shipped to His Majesty George III of England. In order to identify the King's rum, the casks were marked 'G.R.O.G.', which is the abbreviation for Georgius Rex Old Grenada. Old Grog rum maintains Grenada's tradition of producing the finest blend rums.

Clarke's Court Old Grog, a five-year aged rum, has received numerous awards for its superior taste. It was awarded Gold at the World Spirits Awards 2011 competition and 2010 Gold World Spirits Awards. In 2009, they won Gold World Spirits Award, 2008 Silver Beverage Testing Institute 2008 Gold World Spirits Award, 2007 Silver (Best in Class) International Wine and Spirits competition, and in 2007, silver at the San Francisco World Spirits competition. Here are two delightful recipes to try. See how you like it.

Grenadian Banana

1/2 oz Clarke's Court Superior Light Rum

1/2 oz Creme de Cacao

1/2 oz Creme de Banana

1/2 a banana

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream

1 banana, sliced

Mix Instructions:

Blend all ingredients except sliced banana, at a low speed.

Pour into a large brandy snifter and add sliced banana.

Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Garnish with fruit of your choice.

Excited Pirate Boat

2oz Old Grog Rum

2oz Red Bull

2oz Coconut Water

4oz Fruit Punch

Mixing Instructions:

Add ingredients and ice in a mixer. Shake. Pour into tall glass with ice. Raise glass and toast.