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Naked
Getting

By Ryan Spencer

Over the years, I have put together some wonderful social gathering and during these
summer months, as always, I plan to throw some more. Thinking on what to include
on the list; a few bottles of wine and maybe create something new or bizarre. Well, I
decided to go with something new, warm and clear; Naked Turtle White Rum. The bottle
captured my eye with the look of a relaxed turtle, taking it easy in a hammock. Reminding me of how I like to relax during the weekend; taking in some sun and fun with my
family and friends.
Naked Turtle White Rum is from the island of St. Croix; a wonderful island within the U.S.
Virgin Islands. Located in a beautiful location that is all about what I’m into, stress-free
living and fun with some good friends. Kicking back wherever you may be to enjoy the
good things in life and leave your worries behind.
What I really liked about this rum was its crisp taste and how smooth it is, but the first
thing you will notice when you pick up the bottle, is how well it fits in your hand. This
is not the regular shape bottle that has an odd shape of some kind. It fits nicely and is
easy to pour. But importantly is taste. Using a shot glass, I appreciated this rums smooth
texture and a nice hint of vanilla, it has a natural flavor that is delicious and something
to be experienced.
Being so clear and crisp I wondered how well it would mix with others, because it's not
about how you drink your rum it's about how you mix it.
My wife was cooking up some shrimp and fresh mixed vegetables for this evening’s dinner. She asked, “What’s the deal with the turtle?”… I replied, “I’m getting Naked”, she
giggled and pickd up the bottle. I later explained how The Naked Turtle is a big fan of
sea turtles and encourages awareness to help protect their homes. Naked Turtle mutually works with David Godfrey, the Executive Director at the Sea Turtle Conservancy,
promoting the understanding of the health of the sea and turtles. She noted my statement and returned to stirring the meal.
I began to look over what I can mix for tonight’s dinner. I was thinking of a nice cool
daiquiri to take in this evening’s wonderful weather, but decided on something quick.
For me, a simple rum and coke with crushed ice. For her, fruit punch and rum with a
twist of lime and the glass rim dipped in white sugar, also with crushed ice. The relatively
clear flavor is why I found The Naked Turtle White Rum easy to like, easy to mix and
easy to drink.
We discovered, looking at the sunset with its blue and orange hues, that this was truly
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