nice rums? - Page 3

tsolomon · 11-08-2008, 10:57 AM

Just picked up 2 bottle of Zaya in Maryland, Montgomery County no less. They had it on sale for $30, but only one store had it. It's the new one from Trinidad.
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atlharp · 11-08-2008, 02:17 PM

Here in North Kakalaki the liquor stores blow on high. The only rum worth a sh*t is Zaya. I just finished off a big glass of it (neat, room temperature, and in a brandy glass). Absolutely kick-ass! Wish I could get Centanario here

ATL

JohnnyFlake · 11-08-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by atlharp

Here in North Kakalaki the liquor stores blow on high. The only rum worth a sh*t is Zaya. I just finished off a big glass of it (neat, room temperature, and in a brandy glass). Absolutely kick-ass! Wish I could get Centanario here

ATL

Where in the world is North Kakalaki?

Maybe we can work out a trade or something.

rizzle · 11-18-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Where in the world is North Kakalaki?
Maybe we can work out a trade or something.

You ain't from the South, are ya?

11-15-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

I gave a bottle of that to my friend for her birthday. We drank it down between the five of us. Lucky for me I got a bottle for myself too! $30 is not bad at all. it tastes like vanilla extract smells.

Savvy · 11-15-2008, 04:45 PM

I really got into rum before I went into the Air Force, rum and bourbon actually. But I really enjoyed the original Zaya that I managed to get my hands on, I'll have to try the new stuff when I am allowed to have alcohol in my possession again. I also want to try the Zacapa as well as some of the others here. This thread is not good for me or my wallet right now... Looking forward to getting back into it though.

Sancho · 11-16-2008, 07:59 PM

I had some original zaya left when I bought my latest trini blend and I could taste at best a minimal difference in flavor the trini is perceptably a hair sweeter on the finish than the original but I think for swapping countries and production they did a amazing job of maintaining the original flavor of the original. I firmy believe, hands down its the best rum available for the money up in my parts. Having sampled all mentioned by poker

physiognomy · 11-16-2008, 10:16 PM

Can anyone recommend Ron Anejo Aniversario Pampero or compare it to Zaya/Zacapa? I enjoy both & am thinking of picking up a bottle of Pampero since a local store has it for $32.

Mark C · 11-17-2008, 03:00 PM

I love the Pampero. Personally, a bit more than Zacapa (I lean towards less sweet rums). It's not as sweet, but still smooth and delicious. Many of the same flavors. Definitely worth the money.

11-18-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by physiognomy

Can anyone recommend Ron Anejo Aniversario Pampero or compare it to Zaya/Zacapa? I enjoy both & am thinking of picking up a bottle of Pampero since a local store has it for $32.

Get it, it's delicious.

physiognomy · 11-19-2008, 01:01 PM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Pampero... I will be picking up a bottle this week or next.

wayner123 · 11-24-2008, 09:23 PM

Look what showed up at my house today!!

I don't think I will ever have the chance to get more, so I am going to take my time with this bottle.

gorob23 · 11-24-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Get it, it's delicious.

EXCELLENT Choice

Rob

Langod · 11-25-2008, 11:14 AM

Question:
The only really good "sipping" rum that I recognize and that I've found in the State Liquor stores up here is Pyrat XO.

So how does Pyrat compare to the rums that you all are raving about here like Zaya, Rhum Barbancourt, Ron Zacapa, etc... Am I missing out on a lot?

Also anyone have a opinion on Rhum Clement? I recently tried some Clement Creole Shrubb which is an orange infused rum-based liqueur and was very good. I'm curious if their premium rum is good stuff, too. http://www.rhumclement.net/main/

Mark C · 11-25-2008, 11:57 AM

You're missing out. I find Pyrat to be fairly sweet, so in that way it's similar to Zaya and Zacapa, but the flavors are very different. Pyrat is a little lighter in body, I'd say medium at most, while Zacapa is more full. I get a dominant orange flavor from Pyrat that pushes everything else out of the picture, while Zacapa is more molasses, vanilla, and a little wood. Haven't tried it, but I hear the new Zaya is similar, with much more emphasis on vanilla.

Barbancourt is a different animal altogether. It's not a sweet rum, and the flavors depend on which bottle you buy (i.e. the age of the rum). The older versions are fuller bodied rums with 'darker' flavors, not as bright as the sweet rums.

Rhum Clement is also an entirely different thing, being a rhum agricole from Martinique. That type of rum tends to present more floral flavors, no molasses, little wood, and a medium body. It's a little more complex, and a little more subtle than the 'in your face' rums like Zacapa. If you can find it, grab a bottle.

12-03-2008, 12:56 PM

I am going to have to agree with someone on the first page of this thread....

Matusalem is by far the best Rum I have come across and tasted.

That said, I have seen a bottle of Appleton's 30 yr rum before. I don't know if its better, never tried it....but if I ever see it again I will be getting it and then I will have an opinion. I am betting I will end up changing my answer....not that I am biased or anything

Cyanide

Bubba - NJ · 12-07-2008, 10:04 PM

All the talk of Zaya and the vanilla flavor has got me intrigued . I'm a beer guy with probably 20 different beers on hand and I do enjoy Port occasionally . Would the Zaya be a good place for a Rum Rookie to start ? The only other info I can add is that I do like mixed drinks made with rum . All the standard resort concoctions except I've never had a Mojito .

12-07-2008, 10:26 PM

A couple of rums I enjoy...

Brugals, good enough to sip on a regular basis, yet inexpensive enough to serve to folks who aren't picky.

Don Q, Serralles - a good sipping rum, and their crystal is good for mixing

Planters Gold, another good sipping rum.

H Club is awesome, but being illegal, I hide it and horde it.

12-07-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba - NJ

All the talk of Zaya and the vanilla flavor has got me intrigued . I'm a beer guy with probably 20 different beers on hand and I do enjoy Port occasionally . Would the Zaya be a good place for a Rum Rookie to start ? The only other info I can add is that I do like mixed drinks made with rum . All the standard resort concoctions except I've never had a Mojito .

Zaya is a good start.

JohnnyFlake · 12-08-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba - NJ

All the talk of Zaya and the vanilla flavor has got me intrigued . I'm a beer guy with probably 20 different beers on hand and I do enjoy Port occasionally . Would the Zaya be a good place for a Rum Rookie to start ? The only other info I can add is that I do like mixed drinks made with rum . All the standard resort concoctions except I've never had a Mojito .

Zaya is certainly a good place to start.

Shame on you, for never having a Mojito. You should make that a priority!!!

11-08-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: nice rums? Just picked up 2 bottle of Zaya in Maryland, Montgomery County no less. They had it on sale for $30, but only one store had it. It's the new one from Trinidad. Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2008, 02:17 PM	#2
atlharp Microaggressor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Magical Tree Land Posts: 208 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? Here in North Kakalaki the liquor stores blow on high. The only rum worth a sh*t is Zaya. I just finished off a big glass of it (neat, room temperature, and in a brandy glass). Absolutely kick-ass! Wish I could get Centanario here ATL

11-15-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: nice rums? I really got into rum before I went into the Air Force, rum and bourbon actually. But I really enjoyed the original Zaya that I managed to get my hands on, I'll have to try the new stuff when I am allowed to have alcohol in my possession again. I also want to try the Zacapa as well as some of the others here. This thread is not good for me or my wallet right now... Looking forward to getting back into it though.

11-16-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
Sancho Puddle Jumper Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: back near the woods Posts: 387 Trading: (7)	Re: nice rums? I had some original zaya left when I bought my latest trini blend and I could taste at best a minimal difference in flavor the trini is perceptably a hair sweeter on the finish than the original but I think for swapping countries and production they did a amazing job of maintaining the original flavor of the original. I firmy believe, hands down its the best rum available for the money up in my parts. Having sampled all mentioned by poker

11-16-2008, 10:16 PM	#8
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: nice rums? Can anyone recommend Ron Anejo Aniversario Pampero or compare it to Zaya/Zacapa? I enjoy both & am thinking of picking up a bottle of Pampero since a local store has it for $32.

11-17-2008, 03:00 PM	#9
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? I love the Pampero. Personally, a bit more than Zacapa (I lean towards less sweet rums). It's not as sweet, but still smooth and delicious. Many of the same flavors. Definitely worth the money.

11-19-2008, 01:01 PM	#11
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: nice rums? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Pampero... I will be picking up a bottle this week or next.

11-24-2008, 09:23 PM	#12
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: nice rums? Look what showed up at my house today!! I don't think I will ever have the chance to get more, so I am going to take my time with this bottle.

11-25-2008, 11:14 AM	#14
Langod NH Masshole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 257 Trading: (3)	Re: nice rums? Question: The only really good "sipping" rum that I recognize and that I've found in the State Liquor stores up here is Pyrat XO. So how does Pyrat compare to the rums that you all are raving about here like Zaya, Rhum Barbancourt, Ron Zacapa, etc... Am I missing out on a lot? Also anyone have a opinion on Rhum Clement? I recently tried some Clement Creole Shrubb which is an orange infused rum-based liqueur and was very good. I'm curious if their premium rum is good stuff, too. http://www.rhumclement.net/main/ __________________ Jim

11-25-2008, 11:57 AM	#15
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? You're missing out. I find Pyrat to be fairly sweet, so in that way it's similar to Zaya and Zacapa, but the flavors are very different. Pyrat is a little lighter in body, I'd say medium at most, while Zacapa is more full. I get a dominant orange flavor from Pyrat that pushes everything else out of the picture, while Zacapa is more molasses, vanilla, and a little wood. Haven't tried it, but I hear the new Zaya is similar, with much more emphasis on vanilla. Barbancourt is a different animal altogether. It's not a sweet rum, and the flavors depend on which bottle you buy (i.e. the age of the rum). The older versions are fuller bodied rums with 'darker' flavors, not as bright as the sweet rums. Rhum Clement is also an entirely different thing, being a rhum agricole from Martinique. That type of rum tends to present more floral flavors, no molasses, little wood, and a medium body. It's a little more complex, and a little more subtle than the 'in your face' rums like Zacapa. If you can find it, grab a bottle.

12-03-2008, 12:56 PM	#16
Cyanide Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? I am going to have to agree with someone on the first page of this thread.... Matusalem is by far the best Rum I have come across and tasted. That said, I have seen a bottle of Appleton's 30 yr rum before. I don't know if its better, never tried it....but if I ever see it again I will be getting it and then I will have an opinion. I am betting I will end up changing my answer....not that I am biased or anything Cyanide

12-07-2008, 10:04 PM	#17
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? All the talk of Zaya and the vanilla flavor has got me intrigued . I'm a beer guy with probably 20 different beers on hand and I do enjoy Port occasionally . Would the Zaya be a good place for a Rum Rookie to start ? The only other info I can add is that I do like mixed drinks made with rum . All the standard resort concoctions except I've never had a Mojito .

12-07-2008, 10:26 PM	#18
Rowdymon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? A couple of rums I enjoy... Brugals, good enough to sip on a regular basis, yet inexpensive enough to serve to folks who aren't picky. Don Q, Serralles - a good sipping rum, and their crystal is good for mixing Planters Gold, another good sipping rum. H Club is awesome, but being illegal, I hide it and horde it.