nice rums? - Page 4

Mark C · 11-17-2008, 02:00 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.

rizzle · 11-18-2008, 10:15 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?

11-18-2008, 10:17 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, 12:01 PM

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

wayner123 · 11-24-2008, 08:23 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, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Get it, it's delicious.

EXCELLENT Choice

Rob

gorob23 · 11-24-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Can you believe none of it is for me? LOL

WTF is wrong with you!!

Rob

poker · 11-24-2008, 08:29 PM

I get it for you, dumas!

gorob23 · 11-24-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

I get it for you, dumas!

no need your constant friendship is plenty ..ok that and your G/F

poker · 11-24-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gorob23

no need your constant friendship is plenty ..ok that and your G/F

Tiff is not available

Langod · 11-25-2008, 10:14 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, 10:57 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, 11:56 AM

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, 09:04 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, 09:26 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, 09:39 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.

Mark C · 12-08-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Zaya is a good start.

I've never met anyone who didn't like Zaya. The sweet and smooth qualities make it very easy to sip.

JohnnyFlake · 12-08-2008, 10:40 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!!!

Bubba - NJ · 12-08-2008, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the help . When I go and get my father his bottle of Crown Royal Reserve for Christmas I'll have to look for the Zaya .

replicant_argent · 12-08-2008, 07:32 PM

I despise all of you. Whenever I read a rum thread, for some reason, I drool.
I do enjoy the Guat Zaya, and have tried a couple of the very common other brands listed here, but hope to branch out a bit myself when the itch becomes a scratch.

Note to the rum rookies, however, you want a white or silver rum for Mojitos, not a dark or anejo. One of the Rummies can correct me if I am wrong, though.

11-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#61
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, 12:01 PM	#64
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, 08:23 PM	#65
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.

11-24-2008, 08:29 PM	#68
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: nice rums? I get it for you, dumas! __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

11-25-2008, 10:14 AM	#71
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, 10:57 AM	#72
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, 11:56 AM	#73
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, 09:04 PM	#74
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, 09:26 PM	#75
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.

12-08-2008, 07:08 PM	#79
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? Thanks for the help . When I go and get my father his bottle of Crown Royal Reserve for Christmas I'll have to look for the Zaya .

12-08-2008, 07:32 PM	#80
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 despise all of you. Whenever I read a rum thread, for some reason, I drool. I do enjoy the Guat Zaya, and have tried a couple of the very common other brands listed here, but hope to branch out a bit myself when the itch becomes a scratch. Note to the rum rookies, however, you want a white or silver rum for Mojitos, not a dark or anejo. One of the Rummies can correct me if I am wrong, though. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.