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Old 01-05-2010, 02:38 PM   #1
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Zaya is a good everyday rum for me (beats the hell outta mosts)
Zappa 23 or Centenario XX for special events/herfs/when I feel like something better
(none of above as mixers, straight up only)
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:36 PM   #2
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OK, I have done many wines - am no expert, but no neophyte.

Like my Single Malts Scotch and Irish Whiskey - know what I can afford, and know what I like.

Plenty of decent small batch Bourbans out there.

Enjoy a good Cognac &/or Aragnac.

Never thought of rums as anything other than a mixer. Usually bought the cheap ones, since when you mix it, you can't really taste the nuances anyway.

Now, I have been exposed to good rums - sipping rums -- and have a few questions.

Why do the really good Whiskeys run $50 and more, and the great rums start at about $25 and you can get award winners for $35 or less?

Is it just me, or do good rums taste best warmer, like a Cognac?

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Old 01-06-2010, 04:41 AM   #3
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Is it just me, or do good rums taste best warmer, like a Cognac?
I find the rums I sip are better at room temp....chilling just makes them cold and warming changes the taste
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Is it just me, or do good rums taste best warmer, like a Cognac?
Depends on the rum. The sweet rums like Zaya, Zacapa, etc. I like at room temperature. Too cold and the sweetness overpowers the flavors.

I'm partial to a more 'dry' style usually (Ron del Barrilito is my favorite), and I think they benefit from being slightly chilled, just a small ice chip or two. I figure it's using cold to help smooth out the alcohol instead of sugar.

I've heard others say that a few drops of water can 'open up' a glass of rum, but I haven't noticed that.
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Zaya is a good everyday rum for me (beats the hell outta mosts)
Zappa 23 or Centenario XX for special events/herfs/when I feel like something better
(none of above as mixers, straight up only)
Is that the Trini Zaya or the Guatemala Zaya?
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Is that the Trini Zaya or the Guatemala Zaya?
its Trini........hard to find the Guate
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its Trini........hard to find the Guate
Isn't the Guatemala one history now?
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Isn't the Guatemala one history now?
yes it is but some mom & pop places might still have some on the shelves
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yes it is but some mom & pop places might still have some on the shelves
Not the ones I looked at when we were down there, unfortunately. It's like a drug, really. LOL Just glad I have some left, but I want MORE. LOL
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I hope these don't suck or I'm gonna be pissed

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