rum ball question!

[rosebud*]

ok so not really a holiday recipe, but i usually only make them at christmas.. anywhoo
I have always used Bacardi Dark Rum.. well when I went to the class six the other day all they had was Spiced rum ( Sailor Jerry to be exact) I have never used spiced rum. do you think ( those that have made the bacardi rum balls) it will make a difference?

( incase anyone was wondering all that is in them.. crushed nilla wafers, rum and walnuts )

[Lizim1981]

I think it would be fine.

And I think I want some.

[ImNoOliveOyl]

Don't know how it would work, but G drinks Sailor Jerry.

[rosebud*]

Originally Posted by Lizim1981 I think it would be fine. And I think I want some.

omg i have to make like 2x as many from all the sampling that happens.

i like sailor Jerry too.

[ashleyd]

I don't have a clue about the recipe, but I had some rumballs today at a Christmas coffee brunch and they were yummy!

[AG2Wife]

I don't know what a difference it would make in sweets but in when I use it while cooking, spiced rum seems like it has a little bit of a kick to it.
I guess it never hurts to try!

[Potatocup]

It does taste different since rum balls aren't cooked and i didn't particularly like it. you could try a lighter rum vs the dark- i've used jamaican rum (it's tan) in them before and it was quite good.

[rosebud*]

update.. well i made them using the spiced rum. personally i couldn't tell the difference although that batched SUCKED because I didn't crush the wafers enough or chop the nuts up really well. but.. making another batch today those should turn out better.