On Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, Fudge wrote:
> I have been given a bottle of Wray & Nephew White Overproof rum by a
> gentleman of the Jamaican persuasion. The label says "Guaranteed Full
> Strength" but the actual proof or % alc is not given. I suspect it is close
> to 90% Alc/Vol. It has an oily smell like Victory Gin in Orwells 1984.
> Probably a liver disintegrator in large volumes. It might be usefull to
> flambe deserts etc but what shall I do with the stuff?
>
> Farmer John
>
> Veni, Vidi, Velcro
> I came, I saw, I stuck around.

It's a very important spirit. Some consider it to have the fragrance of over ripe bananas hence "over proof". It is definitely a required taste. One day, when you are feeling brave, have a shot and drink it straight! Bottoms up!!!!