[Mark C]

I'm really liking Ron Pampero Aniversario lately, and Ron del Barilito-3 Star is an all-time favorite. Ron Zacapa, Zaya, and Diplomatico are sweeter than most rums, usually easier for people to drink neat because the sugar seems to soften the alcohol burn. The Pampero and Barilito are a little drier, and a bit heavier on the oak flavors.

When I think 'mild' rums, I go to Puerto Rico (Barilito). Cruzan Single Barrel Estate or Black Diamond is pretty 'mild' also. It's still an 80 proof liquor so it's got a bit of a burn, but the flavors aren't overwhelming at all. I like this in the summer time, somehow the lighter flavors suit me more, while in the winter I like the heavier rums like Zacapa.

Rhum Agricole (La Favorite, Neisson, etc) is somewhere in between. It's rum, but it tastes so different it gets a unique category in my book. Tends to have a more 'floral' flavor. Definitely NOT the typical molasses tastes you'll get with most other rums, not as sweet or full-bodied as Zaya/Zacapa, not as mild as Cruzan, but still on the lighter end of the spectrum. Another summer rum for me.

I usually avoid white rum, but I was pleasantly surprised by 10 Cane. It's overhyped and slightly overpriced (mine was gifted), but I'd be happy drinking it on ice, and I'll bet it'd be great in a mojito. White Rhum Agricole isn't bad either, but I'm not a fan of most 'bar' rums.

Almost forgot, grab a bottle of Gosling's Black Seal Rum. Different flavor altogether. Heavy and full-bodied, not very sweet, not too harsh, excellent on the rocks or mixed, and affordable. Heavier on the molasses character, but easy to drink. Avoid Myers, Gosling's is the only black rum that matters.