nice rums? - Page 19

Frodo · 12-26-2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Django

Got a Matusalem Gran Reserva under the tree from my mother in law

Ooooo that is good stuff...

Chainsaw13 · 05-04-2012, 08:38 PM

So I'm coming back from Mexico today and stop by the duty free. Hmm, Zacapa 23. I remember seeing it mentioned in this thread so I grab a bottle. Go to pay and find out two bottles are a special deal price. Okay, so I bought two. Having my first taste right now.

replicant_argent · 05-04-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

So I'm coming back from Mexico today and stop by the duty free. Hmm, Zacapa 23. I remember seeing it mentioned in this thread so I grab a bottle. Go to pay and find out two bottles are a special deal price. Okay, so I bought two. Having my first taste right now.

That was about half an hour ago, so I bet you are smiling right now.

Chainsaw13 · 05-04-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

That was about half an hour ago, so I bet you are smiling right now.

Oh yes, that's really good stuff. Very glad I bought two bottles.

Frodo · 05-05-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Oh yes, that's really good stuff. Very glad I bought two bottles.

Pairs brilliantly with Anejos (among others) IMHO...

replicant_argent · 05-05-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Frodo

Pairs brilliantly with breathing

Fixed that for you.

yourchoice · 05-07-2012, 10:16 PM

Happened to be in PA today and popped in a Total Wine and Spirits. Zaya was on sale for 32.99 which is cheaper than I've seen in NJ. Not my #1, but for that price I should have bought two!

05-08-2012, 08:38 AM

I am sadly out of a good sipper right now (aside from my cherished bottle of Guat Zaya). Need to get some soon...the weather is much more conducive to having a rum and cigar on the deck...when it hasn't been raining (which is rare these last couple weeks).

RGD. · 05-08-2012, 11:34 AM

Sea Wynde - 92 proof pot still rum.

So on Saturday Dave (N3UKA) was over for my daughters 21st birthday and brought along a bottle of Sea Wynde that he picked up and hadn't had before (while I have-still had one bottle on the shelf.)

So there we are out on the deck enjoying a smoke and doing shots while watching the short skirts and various female parts trying to escape from their tops. It all proved to be a very enjoyable night.

As I said we did shots all night with this bottle. After the first one, you let the initial burn subside and then you are good to go! Your mouth and throat are bathed in a nice honey, slightly fruity and subtle sweetness. Suffice to say that we may have shared 5 or 6 shots with others but the rest was ours and the next morning less than a 1/4 of the bottle was all that's left.

For some reason I can't remember the smokes that we had -

So if you run across this very cool looking bottle with the pewter label on it - grab a bottle. Makes a nice addition to anybody's rum shelf.

Here is the website: http://www.castlebrandsinc.com/sea_wynde.php

I'm sure that it would make an excellent mixer if you choose - but use something that's not heavy on the syrup/sweet side.

Ron

big pete · 05-12-2012, 03:25 AM

I had a glass of the Zacapa XO last week and it was outstanding. If it wasn't so darn expensive, I would have bought 2-3 bottles already...

Ciro · 06-06-2012, 01:43 PM

El Dorado 15 Year is a great rum

dwoodward · 06-06-2012, 10:02 PM

Still loving the Appleton Estate Extra 12yr... it's about the best you can get here. Pretty tasty!

06-06-2012, 10:38 PM

Sipping on some Zaya right now. It's still good. They upped the price on the Zacapa Solera 23 at my liquor store. I may let it set on the shelf for a while.

SvilleKid · 01-24-2013, 12:33 AM

Grabbed these a week or so ago. They arrived today.

About as dark of a naturally spiced rum as I've seen (clear bottles). Ready aroma of Vanilla. Unlike many "spiced" rums that have the spices added after distillation, this rum IS NOT sweet. It has a bite, but that bite is short and easily enjoyable. Then, there's a very long after taste of dried fruit (maybe black cherry?). And retro-exhaling gives nice notes of vanilla. Glad I grabbed 2 of these!!

pnoon · 01-24-2013, 12:36 AM

Oh my!
Those look goooooood.

cobra03 · 01-24-2013, 12:59 AM

Wow. Never heard of/ seen it before. Sounds pretty good though.

SvilleKid · 02-05-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Oh my!
Those look goooooood.

Just so you know, those are CLEAR bottles the rum is in. The rum is that dark!!!!

pnoon · 02-05-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Just so you know, those are CLEAR bottles the rum is in. The rum is that dark!!!!

Why do you torture me?

SvilleKid · 02-05-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Why do you torture me?

I checked for it at a place called McScrooges in Knoxville today. They haven't heard of it. And they have about as good of a selection as I've seen outside of a "superstore" liquor retailer. I will say that their whiskey and Scotch selections cover about three times the space as their rum. Which is OK with me!!!

pnoon · 02-05-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I checked for it at a place called McScrooges in Knoxville today. They haven't heard of it. And they have about as good of a selection as I've seen outside of a "superstore" liquor retailer. I will say that their whiskey and Scotch selections cover about three times the space as their rum. Which is OK with me!!!

The places I usually shop at don't carry it but I have found a couple places not too far away that do. Just have to get my ass in gear and go get some.

05-04-2012, 08:38 PM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: nice rums? So I'm coming back from Mexico today and stop by the duty free. Hmm, Zacapa 23. I remember seeing it mentioned in this thread so I grab a bottle. Go to pay and find out two bottles are a special deal price. Okay, so I bought two. Having my first taste right now. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-07-2012, 10:16 PM	#7
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: nice rums? Happened to be in PA today and popped in a Total Wine and Spirits. Zaya was on sale for 32.99 which is cheaper than I've seen in NJ. Not my #1, but for that price I should have bought two!

05-08-2012, 08:38 AM	#8
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? I am sadly out of a good sipper right now (aside from my cherished bottle of Guat Zaya). Need to get some soon...the weather is much more conducive to having a rum and cigar on the deck...when it hasn't been raining (which is rare these last couple weeks).

05-08-2012, 11:34 AM	#9
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? Sea Wynde - 92 proof pot still rum. So on Saturday Dave (N3UKA) was over for my daughters 21st birthday and brought along a bottle of Sea Wynde that he picked up and hadn't had before (while I have-still had one bottle on the shelf.) So there we are out on the deck enjoying a smoke and doing shots while watching the short skirts and various female parts trying to escape from their tops. It all proved to be a very enjoyable night. As I said we did shots all night with this bottle. After the first one, you let the initial burn subside and then you are good to go! Your mouth and throat are bathed in a nice honey, slightly fruity and subtle sweetness. Suffice to say that we may have shared 5 or 6 shots with others but the rest was ours and the next morning less than a 1/4 of the bottle was all that's left. For some reason I can't remember the smokes that we had - So if you run across this very cool looking bottle with the pewter label on it - grab a bottle. Makes a nice addition to anybody's rum shelf. Here is the website: http://www.castlebrandsinc.com/sea_wynde.php I'm sure that it would make an excellent mixer if you choose - but use something that's not heavy on the syrup/sweet side. Ron

05-12-2012, 03:25 AM	#10
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: nice rums? I had a glass of the Zacapa XO last week and it was outstanding. If it wasn't so darn expensive, I would have bought 2-3 bottles already...

06-06-2012, 01:43 PM	#11
Ciro Enjoying the Show! Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 461 Trading: (11)	Re: nice rums? El Dorado 15 Year is a great rum

06-06-2012, 10:02 PM	#12
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: nice rums? Still loving the Appleton Estate Extra 12yr... it's about the best you can get here. Pretty tasty!

06-06-2012, 10:38 PM	#13
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? Sipping on some Zaya right now. It's still good. They upped the price on the Zacapa Solera 23 at my liquor store. I may let it set on the shelf for a while.

01-24-2013, 12:33 AM	#14
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: nice rums? Grabbed these a week or so ago. They arrived today. About as dark of a naturally spiced rum as I've seen (clear bottles). Ready aroma of Vanilla. Unlike many "spiced" rums that have the spices added after distillation, this rum IS NOT sweet. It has a bite, but that bite is short and easily enjoyable. Then, there's a very long after taste of dried fruit (maybe black cherry?). And retro-exhaling gives nice notes of vanilla. Glad I grabbed 2 of these!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

01-24-2013, 12:36 AM	#15
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: nice rums? Oh my! Those look goooooood. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-24-2013, 12:59 AM	#16
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