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[CMontoya79]

Sooo. I was wondering if there are any resources on how to authenticate a bottle of HC rum? I'm assuming that if the bottle was sealed that it's the real deal. I am almost through with my bottle, which I thoroughly enjoyed and I received an email from a retailer who posts here, and is based out of Mex who sells CC's as well as bottles of HC well worth the price, in fact about $40 less than what I paid for. Just a question.

[sig 111]

Sooo. I was wondering if there are any resources on how to authenticate a bottle of HC rum? I'm assuming that if the bottle was sealed that it's the real deal. I am almost through with my bottle, which I thoroughly enjoyed and I received an email from a retailer who posts here, and is based out of Mex who sells CC's as well as bottles of HC well worth the price, in fact about $40 less than what I paid for. Just a question.

I dont know about authenticating a bottle of HCR,but DrewP is authentic & $40.00 shipped is a goooda price for HC7.

Edited by sig 111, 25 October 2009 - 07:34 PM.

[sigar_zealot]

Never assume that a bottle is authentic just because it looks sealed from the distillery. Many authentic looking fake bottles are sold every year, although I have no idea how common this is with $40 bottles. I would buy another bottle but this time buy from a trusted source so you can compare them side by side. Be sure to check the bottle and the contents. I would post a high resolution photo here to let the experts authenticate the bottle.

[tomthirtysix]

Isn't this essentially "discussing sources," something that is expressly forbidden here?

[sig 111]

LOL Authenticating a bottle of HC7 I believe.

[Newfie]

I'll stay away from the "discussing sources" issue, but as for the possibility of fake HC Rum with an intact seal, I have been told in Cuba that it's a distinct possibility, and to be very careful where you buy your booze from (and note, that was a discussion in Cuba, pertaining to Cuban sources).

Apparently, the "My brother-in-law's sister's friend has a nephew who's great-aunt's neighbour knows someone ......." thing goes on in the rum circles same as fake cigars.

[sig 111]

should look like this:



or maybe one of these

[thechenman]

Just reveived a bottle of HC7 last night in the mail. Thanks Drew...looking forward to taking a dram or two this weekend. As it is my first sampling of Cuban rum, I'm looking forward to the experience.