nice rums? - Page 17

BigCat · 12-06-2011, 12:30 PM

I finally got around to trying a nice rum on a cruise this past weekend and really enjoyed it - like way more than I expected. It was Pyrat. I'm normally a scotch and bourbon kind of guy, but this just hit the spot. Is it representative of the types of flavors and consistency of the nicer rums, i.e. Zacapa, Ron Centenario, Zaya, etc.? The Pyrat had a certain honey-like sweetness to it and sort of a syrupy finish. At least that's how I'd describe it now. I should have made a better note of it, but I was throwing a lot of them back at the time

RGD. · 12-06-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

. . . Is it representative of the types of flavors and consistency of the nicer rums, i.e. Zacapa, Ron Centenario, Zaya, etc.? . . .

If you liked the Pyrat - then it only gets better from there!

Enjoy the slide -

Ron

Bill86 · 12-06-2011, 01:32 PM

Pyrat isn't bad that's for sure. However yeah if you liked that you'll probably love Zacapa 23 and Zaya. They are both just fantastic. Zacapa 23 is easily my favorite rum.

SNKBYT · 12-07-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

However yeah if you liked that you'll probably love Zacapa 23 and Zaya. They are both just fantastic. Zacapa 23 is easily my favorite rum.

drinking 23 now............have both in the house

BigCat · 12-06-2011, 02:27 PM

I'm always in the market for another vice - thanks for the feedback, fellas!

RGD. · 12-07-2011, 05:55 PM

RUM ALERT

Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole is apparently being discontinued! I haven't had any in a few years (although I do have a bottle on the shelf), but memory tells me that I did enjoy it.

Spirit Journal gave it a 5 star rating. Shoppers Vineyard has it reduced down to $19.99 a bottle. Link HERE

I'm going to put in for 2,3 or 4 bottles myself.

For those who don't know what "Rhum Agricole" is, crash course: Most rum is made from molasses - Rhum Agricole is made from fresh sugar cane and must come from the French West Indies. So when you see Rhum Agricole or Rhum on a bottle - that's what you get.

Ron

Steve · 12-07-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

RUM ALERT

Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole is apparently being discontinued! I haven't had any in a few years (although I do have a bottle on the shelf), but memory tells me that I did enjoy it.

Ron

Looks like you have about EVERY rum on your shelf...

SNKBYT · 12-08-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by steve

BTW, does Alex (Snkbyt) or his rum guzzling dog Soffie know about that stash? For you sake I hope not!

we do now.......... Ron, when I come up that way next year we'll have to hook up

RGD. · 12-08-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

we do now.......... Ron, when I come up that way next year we'll have to hook up

No problem! You bring the sauce and I supply the rum!

Ron

RGD. · 12-18-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by steve

Looks like you have about EVERY rum on your shelf...

No yet -

Ron

JohnnyFlake · 12-18-2011, 12:14 PM

I also love Rhum Barbancourt, but for me it's the 8yo that I favor!

RGD. · 12-17-2011, 12:06 AM

I hope some of you took advantage of the Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole I posted about. Got my bottles in.

This is some good stuff!

Ron

Nick · 12-17-2011, 02:12 AM

Hey RGD what do you think of the captain morgan private stock, I've been sipping on some and liking it quite a bit?

RGD. · 12-17-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick

Hey RGD what do you think of the captain morgan private stock, I've been sipping on some and liking it quite a bit?

Nothing wrong with Captain Morgan PS. I always keep a bottle on hand. I would also suggest that you try:

Brinley Gold Shipwreck
Bacardi Oakheart
Cruzan 9 (although might be close to regular Captain Morgan for some)

You know, my wife obviously could have any bottle on my shelves but will only, and I mean only drink Bacardi White. Which brings us to the point of - drink what you like and like what you drink. If you are new to Rum, Private Stock is not a bad starting place. Enjoy it!

Ron

shark · 12-17-2011, 11:19 AM

Probably already mentioned, but Zaya really impressed me. Went through a bottle of that in about a month earlier this year.

SvilleKid · 12-17-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shark

Probably already mentioned, but Zaya really impressed me. Went through a bottle of that in about a month earlier this year.

Oh yeah! I have a bottle and a third left. It isn't available to me in Bama. Have to load up on it when I'm in Florida. Last year's Christmas promotion had a nice pair of cordial type glasses in it. Wonder about this years?

Nick · 12-17-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Nothing wrong with Captain Morgan PS. I always keep a bottle on hand. I would also suggest that you try:

Brinley Gold Shipwreck
Bacardi Oakheart
Cruzan 9 (although might be close to regular Captain Morgan for some)

You know, my wife obviously could have any bottle on my shelves but will only, and I mean only drink Bacardi White. Which brings us to the point of - drink what you like and like what you drink. If you are new to Rum, Private Stock is not a bad starting place. Enjoy it!

Ron

Yah I'm fairly new to drinking rum straight, usually a whiskey or bourbon drinker but I have to say I could be converted.

RGD. · 12-17-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick

Yah I'm fairly new to drinking rum straight, usually a whiskey or bourbon drinker but I have to say I could be converted.

And that's a good thing! Way back, and I mean way back, I use to be a mostly Bourbon drinker. But once I got started on the Rum it was pretty much no looking back. Not that I don't partake of other spirits - I just won't reach for them first.

Ron

BigCat · 12-17-2011, 12:52 PM

I picked up a bottle of Zaya and I have to say I'm not as impressed as I expected to be with the rave reviews it gets around here. It tasted like someone watered down some captain morgans and added some vanilla extract. Pyrat was way better (in my not-so-humble opinion).

RGD. · 12-17-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I picked up a bottle of Zaya and I have to say I'm not as impressed as I expected to be with the rave reviews it gets around here. It tasted like someone watered down some captain morgans and added some vanilla extract. Pyrat was way better (in my not-so-humble opinion).

I think most "rave" reviews of Zaya are for the Guatemalan version and not the Trinidad of which you most likely had since the Guatemalan is no longer available. Although similar, the Trini version just isn't the same.

Ron

12-06-2011, 12:30 PM	#1
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: nice rums? I finally got around to trying a nice rum on a cruise this past weekend and really enjoyed it - like way more than I expected. It was Pyrat. I'm normally a scotch and bourbon kind of guy, but this just hit the spot. Is it representative of the types of flavors and consistency of the nicer rums, i.e. Zacapa, Ron Centenario, Zaya, etc.? The Pyrat had a certain honey-like sweetness to it and sort of a syrupy finish. At least that's how I'd describe it now. I should have made a better note of it, but I was throwing a lot of them back at the time __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

12-06-2011, 01:32 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: nice rums? Pyrat isn't bad that's for sure. However yeah if you liked that you'll probably love Zacapa 23 and Zaya. They are both just fantastic. Zacapa 23 is easily my favorite rum. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

12-06-2011, 02:27 PM	#5
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: nice rums? I'm always in the market for another vice - thanks for the feedback, fellas! __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

12-07-2011, 05:55 PM	#6
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? RUM ALERT Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole is apparently being discontinued! I haven't had any in a few years (although I do have a bottle on the shelf), but memory tells me that I did enjoy it. Spirit Journal gave it a 5 star rating. Shoppers Vineyard has it reduced down to $19.99 a bottle. Link HERE I'm going to put in for 2,3 or 4 bottles myself. For those who don't know what "Rhum Agricole" is, crash course: Most rum is made from molasses - Rhum Agricole is made from fresh sugar cane and must come from the French West Indies. So when you see Rhum Agricole or Rhum on a bottle - that's what you get. Ron

12-18-2011, 12:14 PM	#11
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: nice rums? I also love Rhum Barbancourt, but for me it's the 8yo that I favor! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

12-17-2011, 12:06 AM	#12
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? I hope some of you took advantage of the Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole I posted about. Got my bottles in. This is some good stuff! Ron

12-17-2011, 02:12 AM	#13
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? Hey RGD what do you think of the captain morgan private stock, I've been sipping on some and liking it quite a bit? __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

12-17-2011, 11:19 AM	#15
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,566 Trading: (0)	Re: nice rums? Probably already mentioned, but Zaya really impressed me. Went through a bottle of that in about a month earlier this year. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

12-17-2011, 12:52 PM	#19
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: nice rums? I picked up a bottle of Zaya and I have to say I'm not as impressed as I expected to be with the rave reviews it gets around here. It tasted like someone watered down some captain morgans and added some vanilla extract. Pyrat was way better (in my not-so-humble opinion). __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain