nice rums?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by RX2010

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

Have you ever tried Ron Centenario XX, Tim?

[OLS]

I am not known as a commonsewer or anything, and I don't know $hi+ about letting it breathe,
but I was pleased (and bummed) that something someone said in this thread was true.
Rob Bacardi Select is good. I am not sure what else they said, but I tasted a swig off the bottle
of that, and another identical swig offn a bottle of Anejo 7 HC and the HC tasted like thinner
and the RCS tasted pretty damn good. It is true what they say, don't pine away for HCR just
cause it's hard to get. And whatever you do don't have it shipped from London. Then it
really takes a slap in the face and turns it into a punch in the n__s.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by volfan

. . . recently found a rum that made my top 3. The rum is Plantation Grande Reserve Barbados Rum and it is an aged rum by Cognac Ferrand. They have 4 rums available but this is the only one I have tried. . . .

Hmmm - I have three bottles of Plantation Rum:

Old Reserve Barbados 1995
Old Reserve Trinidad 1991
Old Reserve Jamaica 8 years old

The Trinidad and Jamaica bottles have wax caps on them.
Looking to get the Grenada, Guyana, Panama and Nicaragua bottles also.
Will have to see if I can find the Grande Reserve.

Ron

[Bill86]

Ron Zacapa 23 year
Zaya 12 year
Don Q Grand Anejo

Some of the best.

[Matt-N-Ga]

Ron Zacapa 23 and XO are my favorites, followed closely by Zafra 21 and Zaya.

I am a HUGE Zacapa fan!

Originally Posted by Tank

I am a HUGE Zacapa fan!

wish I could find a bottle of this in my area

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by Tank

I am a HUGE Zacapa fan!

I must get a bottle of that soon. *looks online*

[Altra]

I have been curious about Rum for a while now, came across this thread last night.

Damn you guys

Made my list and heading out this morning to see what I can find. Can't wait to try some of these and try my hand at rum.

Shawn

[Altra]

Ok I'm back, let me know how you think I did.

And before you say it I always over due everything I get into.



Now which one to start with. When my wife starts yelling I'm pointing her right here to all of you guys

Shawn

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by Altra

Ok I'm back, let me know how you think I did.

And before you say it I always over due everything I get into.



Now which one to start with. When my wife starts yelling I'm pointing her right here to all of you guys

Shawn

You may want to try comparing and contrasting the agricole vs. molasses rums and see what you like of each.
Good luck in the journey. The absolutely great thing about rums, other than the individual appeal to your palate, is that compared to scotches and whisk(e)ys, you can get some huge bang for your buck, and experience some of the finest spirits of the type for a fraction of the costs. I am no expert, but I know what makes my mouth happy.. .(that sounded...er... dirty...) Oh, and my wallet.

[boom]

Tried this for the first time and WOW... Ron Zacapa 23 year... Great Rum!!!!

Roaring Dan rum made by Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee is excellent! That's the only rum I buy anymore and it's great that it's made locally in Milwaukee. I took some to a herf this past summer and it was the first bottle emptied!

[icehog3]

My favorite "sweet" rum is Ron Centenario XX Anos Fundacion....comes if a leather covered bottle....good stuff.

[Altra]

Originally Posted by icehog3

My favorite "sweet" rum is Ron Centenario XX Anos Fundacion....comes if a leather covered bottle....good stuff.

Thanks Tom, I will add this to my list.

Shawn

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by icehog3

My favorite "sweet" rum is Ron Centenario XX Anos Fundacion....comes if a leather covered bottle....good stuff.

I just got an e-mail from SV. This stuff is on sale right now for <$30 before shipping. Here's a link: http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/stor...M-302p8827.htm

And there's a shipping discount code for the rest of May. SV5 will get you $5 off shipping. I picked up a bottle of it, and a bottle of Zaya. I've never had either, and haven't been able to find them locally.

Hope this helps a BOTL.

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I just got an e-mail from SV. This stuff is on sale right now for <$30 before shipping. Here's a link: http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/stor...M-302p8827.htm

And there's a shipping discount code for the rest of May. SV5 will get you $5 off shipping. I picked up a bottle of it, and a bottle of Zaya. I've never had either, and haven't been able to find them locally.

Hope this helps a BOTL.

Thanks, 3 bottles on the way.

Originally Posted by icehog3

My favorite "sweet" rum is Ron Centenario XX Anos Fundacion....comes if a leather covered bottle....good stuff.

Mine just came today. Mmmm, I'd forgotten how good this is.

[Altra]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Mine just came today. Mmmm, I'd forgotten how good this is.

Damn you guys and your allowed online ordering

Guess I am destined to not try this. Maybe I can get the wife to move out of state

Hope you enjoy and let me know what you think of it.

Shawn

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by Altra

Damn you guys and your allowed online ordering

Guess I am destined to not try this. Maybe I can get the wife to move out of state

Hope you enjoy and let me know what you think of it.

Shawn

Shawn,

I am pretty sure I can get that here. If you want I'll check and see. I'd be happy to pick one up and ship it to you via Fed-X. I've never had a problem shipping spirits to friends or receiving them. Let me know.