Need Rum Help... - Page 2

pattersong · 12-16-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

Greg - for single malts - start gentle. Speysides are generally more "accessible" (Glenfiddich being the entry level sample, but Glendronach a much nicer example).

Highland Park is really fine whiskey. Personally I like the 18 year old version, which has a distinct heather/floral note to it. Macallan is also easy to get into, as it is usually sherry-esque and is fantastic with Cuban cigars.

Leave Islay's peated monsters for later. These are IMHO the best in scotch to pair with cigars and oysters, but are not easy as a starting point.

Follow the "dew on the rose" principle. Try the malt straight up - no ice anywhere near the glass* - after trying it neat, add the tiniest bit of water (dew on the rose) - which will bring out the more delicate aromas.

(*Chilling the scotch will make the esters precipitate, and you lose half the aroma.)

It is 8:00am and I'm thirsty......

Thank you Neil! Great suggestions..you must have known the "ice/no ice" question was on deck.

I agree, I will go neat to start...then build from there.

12-16-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pattersong

I generally mix my rum with coke...with this in mind, I stay away from really high end sipping rums, but I have some suggestions for you that are very nice and reasonably priced.

El Dorado 8 & 12 (15 yr or 21 yr for sipping)
Flor de Cana 5 (this is great Nicaraguan Rum with coke and lime...and many Nica cigars)

I'm interested in buying my first bottle of single malt over the holidays. Maybe you can help me here...I've read a lot, and it seems the Highland Park 12 is a decent beginner choice. Any other suggestions?

Cheers!

Glenmorangie The Original one of the smoothest and best of the "Glen" scotches. Everyone knows the name Glenlivet, but the Glenmorangie is far superior, IMHO. Also nice is Glenfiddich.

irratebass · 12-16-2014, 01:50 PM

All rum suggestions noted here are good choices, and for a dark rum......try the Kraken, I was pleasantly surprised by it.

Porch Dweller · 01-03-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

All rum suggestions noted here are good choices, and for a dark rum......try the Kraken, I was pleasantly surprised by it.

I picked up a bottle of this based on this recommendation and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. It was very tasty just on the rocks and at a quite reasonable price.

JohnnyFlake · 12-16-2014, 05:44 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.

Flynnster · 12-16-2014, 08:09 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.

8zeros · 12-16-2014, 10:03 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, 06:47 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, 09:18 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!

mosesbotbol · 12-16-2014, 09:45 PM

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

Flynnster · 12-17-2014, 09:51 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, 10:03 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

Steve · 01-02-2015, 12:55 PM

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

mc808 · 01-03-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

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

I like Matusalem as well. Not as sweet as most of the others, closer to Cuban style rum.

Sadden · 01-03-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mc808

I like Matusalem as well. Not as sweet as most of the others, closer to Cuban style rum.

Matusalem is really nice. Legendario if you can come by some.

cigarmarine · 01-03-2015, 10:52 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, 11:31 AM

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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, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

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

I bet. pm your addy

pnoon · 01-03-2015, 12:41 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

I like it very much.

cigarmarine · 01-03-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I like it very much.

Thank you sir, I'll give it a try.

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