RedRum stopped being sold in South Carolina about two years ago. Since it’s the only rum that Mrs. The Rum Trader will drink, I am always on the lookout for any old stock that I can find around town. Last week a friend told me that he had seen some RedRum at a liquor store near his home. Thursday I ventured out during my lunch hour to have a look.

What I found was a veritable treasure trove of discontinued and old stock rum. I was shocked to see that more than half of their selection of rum was out dated or no longer being produced. After speaking with the owner for a few minutes, I walked out with six (6) different bottles and a promise to be back. The owner also told me that his brother’s store, in the next town, probably has even more old stock/discontinued rums. I plan to contact the two owners and try to make a bulk purchase. It will help them move some product and allow me to sample some rums that are no longer available.

Here are some photos I snapped with my mobile phone:

• Bacardi Island Breeze
• Admiral Nelson’s Raspberry
• Cruzan Junkanu Citrus Slash
• Beachcomber Flavored
• Cohete Guahana
• Ron Medellin Anejo 3 Years
• Old Havana Brand Cuban Style
• Guaro
• Nu Nui
• Grand Havana
• Governor General
• Cruzan Orange (Old Style Label)