nice rums?

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by G.Elrod

I don't know. The bottles are patiently sitting on a shelf waiting for my return from this desert. What did you think of the "underwater rum?"

I also have a bottle of Havana Club that has been in a closet since I brought it home in 2002. I really need to crack the seal on that one.

I like the 'underwater rum'. Pretty smooth, clean, not too complicated, not sweet, fits what I like to call the 'spanish-style' rums, i.e. rums from Spanish-influenced islands like Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, etc. I'd love to see this rum aged a bit longer, I usually like a little more barrel flavor in my rums and it could stand to smooth out a bit.

Seven Fathoms is a good rum, but I like the Havana Club better. I've got the HC7, tastes a lot like what I would hope Seven Fathoms would taste like after 7 years in oak, a bit smoother, more wood flavors, etc. What're you waiting for, crack that bottle!

[GreekGodX]

Having some Ron Anejo Anneversario right now. I definitely rank this as my least favorite. Still good but rather have something else

Have to go 1. Ron Centenario 2. Zacapa 3. Zaya 4. Anneversario

[yourchoice]

After reading through this thread and tasting it at the Philadelphia Whiskey Festival I picked up a bottle of Zacapa 23. Wow...outstanding stuff. I didn't even know I liked rum, guess I just had to try a good one! Thanks to all contributors to the thread.

[s15driftking]

Bounty rum from St. Lucia!

For something on the relative cheap I really like Appleton Estates... But if I have the scratch its always a bottle of Ron Matusalem.... Yum!

[Veritas]

Originally Posted by BrandonJ

For something on the relative cheap I really like Appleton Estates... But if I have the scratch its always a bottle of Ron Matusalem.... Yum!

Rhum Barbancourt is another good modestly priced rum. I always add a few drops of water to take away a little of the bite.

[Veritas]

Originally Posted by Mark C

My parents were on Grand Cayman this summer, brought me back a bottle of Seven Fathoms, and Havana Club. They actually brought 3 bottles of Seven Fathoms back, and managed to get two different batches. There's a noticeable difference between batch 9 and batch 10. If I remember right, 10 was the first batch with a new still. Since it's a small shop, there's room for that sort of variance from one lot to the next. I think that makes it even more interesting. Which lot is your bottle from?

Both bottles are Batch 006.

[vankleekkw]

Just found this thread, but my favorites are

1. El Dorado 21 Year
2. Diplomatico
3. Zacapa
4. Matusalem

[Mark C]

Every time this thread gets bumped, I get thirsty. I asked Santa for a bottle of Vizcaya, anyone else got rum on their list?

A couple weeks back, I had some Ron Botran, which I thought was quite good. If I were getting anything, I'd have it there! (the wife and I have agreed not to buy each other presents for Christmas this year)

[poker]

Newest acquisitions:

[Mark C]

Looks good! What's that top one, I can't quite read the label?

[replicant_argent]

I hate this thread.

[kgoings]

Originally Posted by Mark C

Looks good! What's that top one, I can't quite read the label?

RON MILLONARIO 15YR

http://www.hitimewine.net/istar.asp?a=6&id=167889!4045

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by kgoings

RON MILLONARIO 15YR

http://www.hitimewine.net/istar.asp?a=6&id=167889!4045

"Aromas of prune, allspice, dates, nutmeg, cloves, balsam, Demerara sugar and dried-fig build to also show caramel, candied tree fruits, maple, butter toffee and molasses—each carving a marvelous invitation to taste. The palate is full with treacle, sweet tea, Lazarakia, mince tart, Panettone, Marzipan, toffee bathed in a lovely sweetness that washes the palate but maintains a clean, salient limpidity. The simple mouth-feel reveals dried fruits, caramel, fig custard, sultanas and butterscotch. All this leads to a solid finish, with lovely balance that articulates in a gentle fade that is rich with excellent palate activity. "

Wow. When did Cigar Aficionado start writing rum descriptions? Candied tree fruits...mince tart... Lazarakia... what the hell is all that crap?

[smokin5]

A friend recently gifted me a Cruzan Black Strap rum.
Made with molasses & Oh! so good. Definitely recommend this one.

[physiognomy]

Kelly, I'm not all that familiar with Flor de Cana rums, but I brought a bottle of the 18yr to the Shack this year and wasn't really that impressed to be honest... (that said, it did disappear pretty quick ) I was drinking mostly Diplomatico & Pampero Aniversario at the time and found the FdC 18yr to be rougher and much 'hotter' (for want of a better descriptor) on the palate. I picked mine up locally for a similar price to HTW, but won't be buying it again any time soon. I hope you have a better experience.

[Veritas]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I hate this thread.

Only because it makes me drool.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by poker

Newest acquisitions:

Originally Posted by Mark C

"Aromas of prune, allspice, dates, nutmeg, cloves, balsam, Demerara sugar and dried-fig build to also show caramel, candied tree fruits, maple, butter toffee and molasses—each carving a marvelous invitation to taste. The palate is full with treacle, sweet tea, Lazarakia, mince tart, Panettone, Marzipan, toffee bathed in a lovely sweetness that washes the palate but maintains a clean, salient limpidity. The simple mouth-feel reveals dried fruits, caramel, fig custard, sultanas and butterscotch. All this leads to a solid finish, with lovely balance that articulates in a gentle fade that is rich with excellent palate activity. "

Wow. When did Cigar Aficionado start writing rum descriptions? Candied tree fruits...mince tart... Lazarakia... what the hell is all that crap?

A friend turned me on to a sale on the RZ XO, so I figured since Zacapa 23 is my favorite now (along with Centenario), I should try the premium stuff while it's a bargain...hopefully it gets here ny New Years.

I do find the description of flavors on the vendor website rather amusing, although not quite as over the top as the one Mark posted for the Ron Millonario.

On the nose, Ron Zacapa XO displays rich notes of toasted oak, burnt caramel, roasted nuts, marzipan and orange peel. Smooth and sweet on the palate, flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and baking spice lead to hints of mango and ginger on the lingering finish.

Where is the sale at Tom?