Thread: rum

The best rum for me is Zacapa.
I have an old 27yo and a 23yo at home. Not tasted yet the XO (centenario) which is considered the best of all.

It is a ”grassy” rum, full of wood and spice senses, very warm aftertaste but a little too sweaty. It’s ok for my taste, but I could understand someone who finds it excessively sweet.

I still consider this rum as one of the best in the world.

I spent a week in Bermuda a couple of years ago with some friends. Seemed it was 'Dark & Stormy' most days.

I like the Goslings alot. But, I also enjoy Havana Club and Brugal. Bacardi white is always available for everyday mixed drinks.

A nice spiced rum that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Sailor Jerry. It has a nice flavor without being over-the-top sickly sweet and has a great price point.

Another nice rum IMO is Old New Orleans Amber.

+1 for Pyrat

Great idea btw for a thread.

Eric

I'm a big fan of sweet dark rums, the sweetness keeps me from enjoying too much at once I like stuff like Pyrat, Brugal Centennial and Legendario 7. Though not in the same exact flavour range, I also enjoy El Dorado 25 and Zaya Gran Reserva.

I typically like dark rums, but my cousin got me on Sailor Jerry a while back. It's pretty smooth for an over-proof rum

Reading Jerry's story and seeing his photo is how I picture SRP's Jimmy(HAD).... tattooed (and a tattoo artist), pipe in mouth, glass of fine rum! I've never met you Jimmy, so I have to use my imagination Besides, Sailor Jerry seemed like the straight razor type....

Originally Posted by aeon

I'm a big fan of sweet dark rums, the sweetness keeps me from enjoying too much at once I like stuff like Pyrat, Brugal Centennial and Legendario 7. Though not in the same exact flavour range, I also enjoy El Dorado 25 and Zaya Gran Reserva.

If you like that kind or rums you should try Zacapa. You'll love it!

Appleton Gold, or "Special" not the Estate. From Jamaica Mon. Brugal, Dominican I think and 10 Cane from Trinidad. Stubbs from the land down under if you want to get really "****ed"
MIke

Originally Posted by Ryan82

I typically like dark rums, but my cousin got me on Sailor Jerry a while back. It's pretty smooth for an over-proof rum

Reading Jerry's story and seeing his photo is how I picture SRP's Jimmy(HAD).... tattooed (and a tattoo artist), pipe in mouth, glass of fine rum! I've never met you Jimmy, so I have to use my imagination Besides, Sailor Jerry seemed like the straight razor type....

In my mind, there isn't a better spiced rum than Sailor Jerry's. 'tis the season to put a splash or two in your egg nog, after all haha

Originally Posted by Slur

If you like that kind or rums you should try Zacapa. You'll love it!

I most certainly will, it seems to be one that people frequently rave about being great. I think I have seen it in stores here before, but never picked any up because it was an in-out type of trip for some beer. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. Is it more of a punchy (tart) type of sweet rum, or a smoother kind of tangy sweet? I like both, they both have their place, but I'm trying to imagine the flavour.

Originally Posted by MODINE

Appleton Gold, or "Special" not the Estate. From Jamaica Mon. Brugal, Dominican I think and 10 Cane from Trinidad. Stubbs from the land down under if you want to get really "****ed"
MIke

Stubbs? I'm curious. Not being a regular rum drinker, I haven't heard of the brand. What's it like?


Mick

I have a few bottles open now:

Appleton Estate Extra 12yr (my all time favorite so far...)
Goslings Black Seal (Dark and Stormy Rum!)
Flor de Caña gran reserve (Great rum for the money)
Myer's Legend 10yr (not bad)

I also like Pusser's with lime on occasion though I don't have that on the bar ATM.

I like darker rums with molasses notes in them more. It's been a while, but I do remember liking 10 cane even though it is a light rum.

-Rum