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Looks good, crack 'em open and tell us how they taste!
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Pussers, baby!
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My most recent purchase. Cracked the seal, haven't poured any yet. Probably this weekend.
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Anyone else a fan of the Olde New Orleans rums? I had them a couple years ago when I was in NOLA. Fantastic stuff. Mix their spiced rum with some sweetened ice tea and you have a great beverage on a hot day. There 10 y/o is damn fine too, has a nice molasses flavor.
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cracked a bottle of el Dorado 12 year Demerara last night....
very tasty, and at 23 bucks or so, one hell of a value. Smooth lingering finish, Sweet without being overly syrupy, just enough bite. Tons of flavor. http://amountainofcrushedice.files.w...-dorado-12.jpg Simply put, it doesn't suck, I will probably keep a bottle or two of this on hand. In my limited brand experience, one of my top 5 I think. |
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found this site while doing research.......hope its helpful
http://scottesrum.com/ |
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I'm also a big fan of El Dorado rum...it's great value for the quality.
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I prefer Rum made with pure can rather than moleasses. Probably my favorite is 10 Cane from Trinidad and Tobago. I think it was around $40 for 1ltr but this was in Nassau, not sure what it is state side.
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I just tried bit of Ron Caney cuban rum. Not bad, but seems more for mixing.
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Just got a bottle of Grande Reserve Plantation - Barbados - for $14.99.
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Just saw that you had posted this. I had a chance to taste the 12 year against the 15 - and thought the 12 was very good and the 15 even better in smoothness. I don't have a bottle of the 12 here - but I do have the 15. Add it to your list for your next bottle.
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I highly recommend El Dorado rums. I love the 12 and 15 year. They now have a 151 overproof for all those high octane Tiki drinks from years long gone by. You might want to check out my blog for a few recipes for rum drinks. http://geekytiki.wordpress.com/ I need to start updating it again, and I will likely add a cigar section.
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Man Marc C knows his rum. I'm gonna cast another vote for the El Dorado 15yr. Outstanding rum and a great value.
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Never been a huge fan of rum but do enjoy the:
RON CENTENARIO XX ANJOS Probably need to try a few more high-end rums |
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no more road trips for any of my rums:dr
found a small local MOM&POP store that carries all 3 ZAYA 12 ($170 per 6pk) ZACAPA CENTENARIO |
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Unfortunately. It's a bit like talking about sources, and holding them close to the vest, don't you think? |
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I'm a big fan of Zaya - I like the bananas/caramel spectrum of rum
What is Ron Zacapa like - more bananas/caramel or orange/spice? What other rums are out there that are similar to Zaya, and if possible, better than Zaya? |
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I went out and got a bottle of the El Dorado 15yr. I must say it's a smooth rum, but lacks the smokey flavor that I like. It had nice flavors, but they were muted.
All in all, it was a good rum, especially at the price point. But like Wanger stated, it's just above what I would choose for a mixer. Might make a very tasty mojito. |
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The main thing for me about the Trini Zaya is that it's not worth the price to me any more. The old stuff was, but I can find stuff with similar bite at lower prices to the Trini version. I've got some Diplomatico that I haven't cracked yet, as well as some Ron Pampero that I've been drinking. The Pampero is not bad, reasonably smooth, with a hint of bite to it. Haven't had any for a couple weeks, so I can't really describe the flavors to you. If you don't care for the orange flavors, I'd say to stay away from Pyrat Pistol...the stuff I've had tasted more like an ice cream topping than a sipping rum. Just not one for me, I guess. I think I need to have a rum tasting here. At least to refresh my memory of some of them, and maybe try some new ones. :D |
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If you guys are looking for an overproof rum, El Dorado now makes a 151 proof demerara rum, that absolutely rocks!
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Sailor Jerry was actually good but after New Years they changed the recipe and now it tastes like a cheap rum
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I put Zacapa, Zaya, Centenario, and Diplomatico all in the same category. If you like one, you'll probably like the others. As far as the difference between 'new' and 'old' Zaya, I must say I've never tried the 'old', but must people who've only had the 'new' seem to enjoy it. Seems to be one of those 'you don't know what you missed' kind of deals, don't get hung up on the opinions from people still mourning the loss of the Guat Zaya. |
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The old Zaya was quite good, but I am sure the Trinidad Zaya is also very good, especially if it compares with Angostura.
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I have only had the Trinidad but enjoyed it very much. Will probably buy a bottle of it and the Zacapa
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I have tried them side by side (as has my wife, a non rum-drinker), and the difference was noticable to both of us. The main thing that I can say off the top of my head is that the Guat version is smoother and the vanilla is toned down in it, and it doesn't have the "heat" that I had noticed in the Trini version. However, as I said, the Trini version is not worth the pricepoint to me. While it is still a decent sipper, for the price I'd pay for it, I'd rather have something like the Zacapa (essentially the same price for both here in MN). Zacapa is closer to the Guat Zaya than the Trini Zaya is, IMO. |
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how much should I expect to pay for Guat Zaya assuming I find a bottle?
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Trinidad Zaya here is $27, as a reference point. I've never looked for Guatemalan Zaya, but will keep an eye out.
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I like all the Z's and Ron Centinario XX Anjos. Wish they had one of them at Costco.
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For what it's worth, "Botran" is still made by the same company as Zacapa, and Montecristo rum used to be, but I think that one got killed off also. I might just be a little bitter that I missed out on the Guat Zaya by a few months. Went to 5 stores a few years back just before news broke that the production was moving to Trinidad. Oh well, there's plenty more rum to drink! |
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At an annual memorial herf this past weekend, there were several types of rums available. We had Pampero, HC7, Diplomatico, Ron Botran, and someone had brought a bottle of HC Barrel Proof (very nice, with a "bright" flavor to it). Our friend was a rum drinker, and had introduced a lot of us to Guat Zaya before his untimely passing.
When I got home, I committed a true sin to rum...I had brought a bottle of Diplomatico with me, which didn't get opened, because there was an open one there already. I pulled it out of the trunk, but didn't realize I grabbed it by the bottom of the tin. Off popped the top and out came the bottle, landing with a crash. I wanted to cry. :( Alcohol abuse at its worst...a brand new bottle all over my garage floor, running out into the garage. GAH!!!!! |
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I picked up some Guat Zaya, not too long ago. Just check in the local liquor stores, you might get lucky.
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Finally bought some Matulasem 15, it's pretty dang good. I'd put it 3rd just behind RZ23 (1st) and Zaya (2nd) as far as sipping rums go
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