Need Rum Help... - Page 2

JohnnyFlake · 12-16-2014, 06:44 PM

There are a zillion rums out there now days, most are modest in price but there are very expensive ones as well. I have been through an awful lot of them in my years. Over the last few years I have settle on two. One a spiced rum "The Kraken" and one a dark rum " Barbancourt Reserve 8 y.o. from Haiti.

mosesbotbol · 12-16-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolomon

My favorites:

Ron Zacapa XO - pricey but really good.
Ron Zacapa 23 - my go to when I can find it on sale.
Zaya - pretty good and I can find it for around $25 a bottle.

Had a glass of that last night at Jimmy's cigar lounge in Singapore with an ERDM Grande d'Espana. Very smooth and mellow rum. Kind of bottle that would disappear quickly. $35 a glass at the lounge.

Flynnster · 12-16-2014, 09:09 PM

You guys are a terrible influence. Went to Binny's looking for something else. They didn't have it, but I did remember you suggesting Zaya. So I picked it up! I'll crack it open tonight.

mosesbotbol · 12-16-2014, 10:45 PM

You'll be digging that Zaya, hard not to like at a minimum.

8zeros · 12-16-2014, 11:03 PM

I love me some rum.
That bottle of Zaya looks too good.
I had some rum a while back that was in a lleather wrapped bottle that was pretty good. A lot like Zacapa 23. Does anyone know what that was? I can't remember the name of it. Haven't seen it since.

OK, I searched for it and found the name. Centenario XX.
Now to find out if I can order some.

tsolomon · 12-17-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 8zeros

I love me some rum.
That bottle of Zaya looks too good.
I had some rum a while back that was in a lleather wrapped bottle that was pretty good. A lot like Zacapa 23. Does anyone know what that was? I can't remember the name of it. Haven't seen it since.

OK, I searched for it and found the name. Centenario XX.
Now to find out if I can order some.

Ron Pampero Aniversario has a leather bag that comes with it.

JohnnyFlake · 12-17-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

You guys are a terrible influence. Went to Binny's looking for something else. They didn't have it, but I did remember you suggesting Zaya. So I picked it up! I'll crack it open tonight.

You made a big mistake buying that. It's very addictive!

Flynnster · 12-17-2014, 10:51 AM

Yall aren't kidding! The smell and flavor of it, so sweet and vanilla, but not at all like drinking a sugar filled drink.

irratebass · 12-17-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

Yall aren't kidding! The smell and flavor of it, so sweet and vanilla, but not at all like drinking a sugar filled drink.

Zaya is def my #1 rum......soo good and pairs very well

12-17-2014, 11:52 AM

OK - thanks for all the superb recommendations. Looks like these three are the ones most often suggested... Flor de Cana Centenario 12-year, Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, Zaya 12-year.
Will probably start with the Zaya or the Zacapa. This weekend will be a treat! Now... what cigar to best enjoy with???

JohnnyFlake · 12-17-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

OK - thanks for all the superb recommendations. Looks like these three are the ones most often suggested... Flor de Cana Centenario 12-year, Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, Zaya 12-year.
Will probably start with the Zaya or the Zacapa. This weekend will be a treat! Now... what cigar to best enjoy with???

That is very subjective, however, I would suggest one that is earthy and offers a semi-sweet spice character.

big pete · 12-17-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Had a glass of that last night at Jimmy's cigar lounge in Singapore with an ERDM Grande d'Espana. Very smooth and mellow rum. Kind of bottle that would disappear quickly. $35 a glass at the lounge.

$35? Ouch. They're usually low to mid $40s per bottle in my area.

01-02-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

OK - thanks for all the superb recommendations. Looks like these three are the ones most often suggested... Flor de Cana Centenario 12-year, Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, Zaya 12-year.
Will probably start with the Zaya or the Zacapa. This weekend will be a treat! Now... what cigar to best enjoy with???

Picked up the Zaya and looking forward to giving it a try. Next two will be the Ron Zacapa and the Flor de Cana. We need to have a stock of more than one, right???

Steve · 01-02-2015, 01:55 PM

All the suggestions above are very nice, but I will add Matsulem. At least it works pretty well for me.

mosesbotbol · 01-02-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

$35? Ouch. They're usually low to mid $40s per bottle in my area.

What's a dram of that in the US cost about $12-15 at a bar?

big pete · 01-02-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

What's a dram of that in the US cost about $12-15 at a bar?

Sounds about right

mosesbotbol · 01-03-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by big pete

Sounds about right

So, that makes sense that Singapore would be about double US price as it is for most liquor at a bar. Keep in mind on $1 SG = $.80 USD, but once I am there, I treat the currencies equal as food is cheaper in Singapore.

cigarmarine · 01-03-2015, 11:52 AM

does anyone know if brugal anjeo any good? have a bottle in the cabinet left over from a party

Porch Dweller · 01-03-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarmarine

does anyone know if brugal anjeo any good? have a bottle in the cabinet left over from a party

Send it to me, I'll test it for you.

cigarmarine · 01-03-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Send it to me, I'll test it for you.

I bet. pm your addy

12-16-2014, 06:44 PM	#21
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Need Rum Help... There are a zillion rums out there now days, most are modest in price but there are very expensive ones as well. I have been through an awful lot of them in my years. Over the last few years I have settle on two. One a spiced rum "The Kraken" and one a dark rum " Barbancourt Reserve 8 y.o. from Haiti. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

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8zeros What's this button do? Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Roger Location: Far from everything Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	Re: Need Rum Help... I love me some rum. That bottle of Zaya looks too good. I had some rum a while back that was in a lleather wrapped bottle that was pretty good. A lot like Zacapa 23. Does anyone know what that was? I can't remember the name of it. Haven't seen it since. OK, I searched for it and found the name. Centenario XX. Now to find out if I can order some. __________________

12-17-2014, 10:51 AM	#28
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Need Rum Help... Yall aren't kidding! The smell and flavor of it, so sweet and vanilla, but not at all like drinking a sugar filled drink.

12-17-2014, 11:52 AM	#30
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Rum Help... OK - thanks for all the superb recommendations. Looks like these three are the ones most often suggested... Flor de Cana Centenario 12-year, Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, Zaya 12-year. Will probably start with the Zaya or the Zacapa. This weekend will be a treat! Now... what cigar to best enjoy with???

01-02-2015, 01:55 PM	#34
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Need Rum Help... All the suggestions above are very nice, but I will add Matsulem. At least it works pretty well for me. __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

01-03-2015, 11:52 AM	#38
cigarmarine Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: lashun Location: grosse pointe michigan Posts: 271 Trading: (2)	Re: Need Rum Help... does anyone know if brugal anjeo any good? have a bottle in the cabinet left over from a party