nice rums? - Page 20

RGD. · 08-05-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

Had the pleasure of trying Firefly Spiced Rum when I was in South Carolina. I'm not usually into the spiced stuff but this was excellent. I brought home 2 bottles and am now down to one.

MCS

I'm not big into spiced and/or flavored rums myself - but - if you run across some "Shipwreck Spiced Rum" you may want to try a bottle or two. I've had several bottles now and enjoy it from time to time.

Ron

MajorCaptSilly · 08-05-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

I'm not big into spiced and/or flavored rums myself - but - if you run across some "Shipwreck Spiced Rum" you may want to try a bottle or two. I've had several bottles now and enjoy it from time to time.

Ron

I will look for it!

Thanks!

MCS

Aporschaguy · 08-05-2011, 08:46 PM

Run Abuelo 12yrs from Panama is a personal favorite. I drank allot of it when I lived there. Unfortunately you can't find it in Canada. Another great sipping Rum is Zecappa 15 or 25yr from Guatemala.

RGD. · 08-05-2011, 09:40 PM

Been a good week! First the Santa Teresa 1796 Antiguo and now these: Ron Zacapa XO and Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 Year Old. Excited to try the XO. And you know you really can't go wrong with Flor de Caña!

Ron

RWhisenand · 08-05-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aporschaguy

Run Abuelo 12yrs from Panama is a personal favorite. I drank allot of it when I lived there. Unfortunately you can't find it in Canada. Another great sipping Rum is Zecappa 15 or 25yr from Guatemala.

Ron Abuelo is one of, if not my favorite. We trek down to Panama about once every two years or so, and we always bring back four bottles.

Aporschaguy · 08-05-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Been a good week! First the Santa Teresa 1796 Antiguo and now these: Ron Zacapa XO and Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 Year Old. Excited to try the XO. And you know you really can't go wrong with Flor de Caña!

Ron

Oh man the XO is good stuff... Mmmmm.

RGD. · 08-12-2011, 10:19 PM

A few more pickups: Zafra 21, Ron Matusalem 18 year and Diplomatico Reserva.

Ron

pnoon · 08-12-2011, 10:25 PM

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Can I hang out with you, Ron?

RGD. · 08-12-2011, 10:39 PM

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Can I hang out with you, Ron?

Sure thing Peter. And if you can't really find something in those pictures I could always bust open one of the bottles of Zaya "Guatemalan" - in addition to whatever you could find in the other 70 or 80 bottles I might have on hand.

Say - don't you have a trip planned out this way this fall?

Ron

Bill86 · 08-12-2011, 10:58 PM

70-80 bottles?!?! Holy $hit nice collection.

RGD. · 08-13-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

70-80 bottles?!?! Holy $hit nice collection.

Yeah - give or take a few bottles. Probably give. Here is a list from 2009 that I haven't updated since then. When I get my little mini bar area done in the next month, and my shelves up, then I will inventory again.

2009 Rum List

Ron

pnoon · 08-13-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Sure thing Peter. And if you can't really find something in those pictures I could always bust open one of the bottles of Zaya "Guatemalan" - in addition to whatever you could find in the other 70 or 80 bottles I might have on hand.

Say - don't you have a trip planned out this way this fall?

Ron

Yes. Yes, I do.

issues · 08-13-2011, 10:08 AM

Nice pickups Ron!

That bottle of Zafra has me very intrigued. I have read some excellent reviews on it but have yet to pull the trigger due to its price.

replicant_argent · 08-13-2011, 10:35 AM

I tried the Captains Private Stock this week. Neat and with a cube. A bit of a "cheap, chemical tasting, artificial baking vanilla" finish to it.
I will probably consume the rest with some coke zero or something.

JohnnyFlake · 08-13-2011, 11:04 AM

I'd love to get a bottle of that Diplomatico but most online vendors cannot ship hard liquor to Nevada!

RGD. · 08-13-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I tried the Captains Private Stock this week. Neat and with a cube. A bit of a "cheap, chemical tasting, artificial baking vanilla" finish to it.
I will probably consume the rest with some coke zero or something.

When I drink the Captains, I only drink the Private Stock but I don't sip it - a little Coke Zero helps it.

Ron

rizzle · 08-15-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Santa Teresa has been on my to find list for a long while now. Was in a little store over in Maryland Sunday cause they had Cruzan Cream Rum on sale for $10 a bottle - and while looking over the shelf's - right there on the top was my prize. Three bottles. I bought two and my friend Bob got one. He said he didn't know what it was but if I was buying two he better grab the last one.

Ron

That one tops my list of rums.

RGD. · 08-21-2011, 07:51 PM

So popped the cork on one bottle of Santa Teresa 1796 tonight. Had a bit more bite than I expected - but very good flavor and a long long aftertaste.

Been wanting a bottle of Santa Teresa for so long that maybe my expectations for it were a bit high. Compared to the El Dorado 15 I had last night (staple in my collection) - the El Dorado had less bite and a lot sweeter.

Overall though - Santa Teresa is a great rum, really impressed by the long aftertaste that lingers.

Ron

St. Lou Stu · 08-21-2011, 08:21 PM

Ron,
Next year you'll have to go to Shack... I brought a bottle of Flor de Cana 21 that was hardly touched... I left it... hopefully it'll still be around to drink.

RGD. · 08-24-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Ron,
Next year you'll have to go to Shack... I brought a bottle of Flor de Cana 21 that was hardly touched... I left it... hopefully it'll still be around to drink.

Hardly touched??? That's just sinful there. The 21 has been on my "to get" list for some time now. I have a couple bottles of 18 but haven't found 21 yet. Guess one of these days I'll have to break down and start using mail order.

Ron

08-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#383
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: nice rums? Run Abuelo 12yrs from Panama is a personal favorite. I drank allot of it when I lived there. Unfortunately you can't find it in Canada. Another great sipping Rum is Zecappa 15 or 25yr from Guatemala. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-05-2011, 09:40 PM	#384
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? Been a good week! First the Santa Teresa 1796 Antiguo and now these: Ron Zacapa XO and Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 Year Old. Excited to try the XO. And you know you really can't go wrong with Flor de Caña! Ron

08-12-2011, 10:19 PM	#387
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? A few more pickups: Zafra 21, Ron Matusalem 18 year and Diplomatico Reserva. Ron

08-12-2011, 10:58 PM	#390
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: nice rums? 70-80 bottles?!?! Holy $hit nice collection. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

08-13-2011, 10:08 AM	#393
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: nice rums? Nice pickups Ron! That bottle of Zafra has me very intrigued. I have read some excellent reviews on it but have yet to pull the trigger due to its price. __________________

08-13-2011, 10:35 AM	#394
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: nice rums? I tried the Captains Private Stock this week. Neat and with a cube. A bit of a "cheap, chemical tasting, artificial baking vanilla" finish to it. I will probably consume the rest with some coke zero or something. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 08-13-2011 at 10:42 AM.

08-13-2011, 11:04 AM	#395
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: nice rums? I'd love to get a bottle of that Diplomatico but most online vendors cannot ship hard liquor to Nevada! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

08-21-2011, 07:51 PM	#398
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? So popped the cork on one bottle of Santa Teresa 1796 tonight. Had a bit more bite than I expected - but very good flavor and a long long aftertaste. Been wanting a bottle of Santa Teresa for so long that maybe my expectations for it were a bit high. Compared to the El Dorado 15 I had last night (staple in my collection) - the El Dorado had less bite and a lot sweeter. Overall though - Santa Teresa is a great rum, really impressed by the long aftertaste that lingers. Ron

08-21-2011, 08:21 PM	#399
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: nice rums? Ron, Next year you'll have to go to Shack... I brought a bottle of Flor de Cana 21 that was hardly touched... I left it... hopefully it'll still be around to drink. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989