Marrow Rum

[bottleinfrontofme]

Hi All,

So I made some marrow Rum about 3/4 years ago, can't remember. I did it to the instructions a d have left it ever since with an airlock..it's looking clear, but I didn't fill right to the top, I guess I should have topped up with something nearer the time, but hey ho , it's probably ruined, but haven't smelt it yet. How would I go about siphoning and bottling? How would I know if it's ok to drink? Thanks in advance.

 

[peebee]

How would I know if it's ok to drink?

Taste it! Do you like it? Drink some more!

I think many of these weird country recipes depend on a bit of oxidation to add "character" (some of us remember "British Sherry" where the oxidation appears to have been essential). Have a bit of an open mind! If it's deadly poisonous, you should know 'cos you made it (what do you think you put in it?).

 

[peebee]

Oh, one thing, if it is really, really oxidised, you'll know about it ... oxidised alcohol is vinegar!

 

[bottleinfrontofme]

Thanks for the answers. I'll siphon off this week into smaller demijohns. Will smell first. If it is oxidised, is it safe to drink? I guess it will just taste rubbish?

Also, if it is ok and I wanted to siphon off into smaller jars, but wanted to add flavour, what could I top up with? Vodka? Maybe boiled sugar water or molasses? Never done this before and would be a shame if it's ruined, but we live and we learn. Just wondered if I can add anything to it if it's ok.

Thanks