Thread: Cheap but good

Originally Posted by joke1176

I was thinking more like under $30, but that Jimador you brought to the get-together was awesome.

Hello Joe. The Fina Estampa [second from right in the pictures] is in the $30 range but the only place I know to get it is California [Wine and Liquor Depot]. They have resonable shipping and usually takes about a week. The Fina Estampa in both the Blanco and Reposado are the ones I lean to. The Añejo is a little strong for my tastes but worth trying. It's time I make an order because I'm down to my last bottle. The El Jimador Añejo runs from $40 to $45 from Shoppers Vineyard on the East coast. Here is a review I made on different tequilas.

Tequila
9.2 - 1800 Milenio - 49.99
9.1 - 1921 Blanco $38.99
8.0 - 1921 Reposado $41.59
8.7 - Casa Noble Blanco - 39.59
9.1 - Casa Noble Reposado - $42.59
9.4 - Cuervo Reserva de la Familia $81.99
8.0 - D Los Altos Blanco - 18.99
8.0 - D Los Altos Añejo - 27.99
9.1 - Don Julio 1942 - $85.00
8.9 - El Jimador Edition Limitada Añejo - $44.99
9.1 - El Llano Blanco - 32.99
8.6 - El Llano Añejo - 42.99
8.6 - El Tesoro Añejo $46.59
8.6 - El Tesoro Platinum $40.59
9.2 - Fina Estampa Blanco 21.99
9.1 - Fina Estampa Reposado - $24.99
9.0 - Fina Estampa Añejo $27.99
8.0 - Frida Kahlo Reposado - $57.99
10. - Herradura Seleccion Suprema - $300.00
8.4 - Herencia de Plata Reposado $34.99
8.0 - Penca Asul Reposado - 72.59
8.0 - Penca Asul Añejo - $30.00
8.6 - Tonala Suprema 4 yr 49.99

bj

+1 on Don Julio 1942. The most I've ever spent on Tequila, but well worth it. Good Tequila lasts a lot longer than bad. When it's real good like 1942 you end up sipping it rather than shooting it.

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

9.3 - Zaya Gran Reserve 12yr $29.99 [Desert Rum]

Beware of this one, gents. This review likely is of the original, Guatemalan Zaya, which was a superb, sweet, rich rum. Several months ago, Zaya switched suppliers to a Trinidadian distillery. The current version is terrible; it tastes like artificial vanilla extract (which I think it must be flavored with).

If you stumble across some Guatemalan Zaya, but it (and buy some for me, too), but avoid the Zaya from Trinidad.

Originally Posted by SteveS

Beware of this one, gents. This review likely is of the original, Guatemalan Zaya, which was a superb, sweet, rich rum. Several months ago, Zaya switched suppliers to a Trinidadian distillery. The current version is terrible; it tastes like artificial vanilla extract (which I think it must be flavored with).

If you stumble across some Guatemalan Zaya, but it (and buy some for me, too), but avoid the Zaya from Trinidad.

It's been a year at least since I sampled Zaya. It's a shame they blatantly change the profile of a tried and true success.

bj

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

Hello Al. Some time ago I wrote down my impressions on several Rums. It is not a complete review by any means. It is just a comparison between the ones that I tried. The prices are outdated and the ones with a zero are the ones I haven't tried yet. My favorite is El Dorado 21 year. The orange flavor in Pyrat probably comes from a concentrated orange oil or zest. Just a guess.


Rum Reviews

6.1 - Angostura 1824 12yr 80pf $53.59 [Underlieing Diesel Fuel]
4.0 - Barbancourt 8yr 5 Star Rum $21.99 [Raw - no flavor]
5.0 - Barbancourt 15YR $34.99
8.1 - ****spur V.S.O.R. $29.95
8.0 - Cruzan Single Barrel $21.99
6.0 - El Dorado 15 years old $24.99
9.4 - El Dorado 21 (Guyana) - $59.99 [Special Very Nice]
0.0 - English Harbor 5yo - $24.95
8.3 - Flor de Cana 18yr - $39.99
0.0 - Gosling's Old Rum - $56.99
8.2 - Mount Gay Extra Old Rum $29.99
5.5 - Neisson Rhum Reserva Special $59.95 [A little thin]
8.8 - Pyrat XO Reserve $19.95 [Orange flavor : some like it, some don't ; I like it]
8.7 - Ron Pampero Aniversario $26.49 [good nose][rich flavor][not too sweet]
9.2 - Ron Zacapa 23yr $32.99 [Desert Rum]
8.5 - Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve $24.99 [Good balance of Sweetness and Flavor]
8.1 - Santa Teresa 1796 - $34.99
9.3 - Zaya Gran Reserve 12yr $29.99 [Desert Rum]

bj

BJ, I have to agree with your choces for rum 100%. I own pretty much, at least, one bottle of most of the rums that you reviewed.They are all excellent. I have also visited some of the distilleries in which they are produced. If you have not done so, try the Cacique Antiguo and the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. I am sure that you WILL! like them ;-). I also like Admiral Nelson, a lesser known rum from St. Lucia.

Al raz.

Sorry I said Admiral Nelson but it should say Admiral RODNEY!!!, I keep confusing my admirals ;-)

Al raz.