Expanding my Rum Horizon... - Page 2

Mark C · 04-23-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pac

I have fallen in love with Captain Morgan Private Stock. Dark (but not really dark), sweet, tasty. Pretty mild, too.

I like a little Captain every now and again. Try Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. It seems to be fairly easy to find and I like it better than the Captain. The flavors seem a bit more 'natural' to me, CM has a sort of 'chemical' flavor, kinda like what you get with artificial flavorings/sweeteners.

Joshuwa1 · 04-23-2008, 01:33 PM

By far.....Flor De Cana...any age, but the 18yr is perfect for a mojito.

adsantos13 · 04-23-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Excellent Post Mark!

Personally, I prefer Rhum Agricole from Martinique. Very unique flavor, as Mark noted, which I find buttery, floral, grassy, and nutty. I enjoy the lack of molasses flavor and the use of pure sugar cane imparts a much fresher taste, IMHO. I like Neisson Reserve Speciale the best, and if you cant find it locally, its worth ordering online. This site has a store locator for both Neisson and La Favorite Rhum Agricole:

Store Locator

Venezuelan rums tend to be my second favorites: Pampero Anniversario, Santa Teresa, and Diplomatico are all great.

Munt · 04-23-2008, 01:52 PM

If you're not in the US there is a rum called Havana Club. It's Cuban Rum that is aged in oak barrels. It has a very distinct whiskey taste to it. I have enjoyed it on a number of occasions.

Munt.

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Originally Posted by Sancho

Cant search for rum sadly due to the length, I've worked my way through some of the better rums available to me such as Pyrat XO, Pyrat Pistol, Mount Gay Eclipse, Mount Gay Extra Old, Cruzan, etc.

Anyone got some good suggestions on what else to try?

Ace$nyper · 04-23-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I like a little Captain every now and again. Try Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. It seems to be fairly easy to find and I like it better than the Captain. The flavors seem a bit more 'natural' to me, CM has a sort of 'chemical' flavor, kinda like what you get with artificial flavorings/sweeteners.

Great call! Love Sailor Jerry, it's cheaper then capt or bicardi more flavor and more bite. It's not quite as refined as some of the others but still darn good and perfect for mixing.

Mark C · 04-23-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

Great call! Love Sailor Jerry, it's cheaper then capt or bicardi more flavor and more bite. It's not quite as refined as some of the others but still darn good and perfect for mixing.

That reminds me, probably ought to point out it's 90 proof instead of the usual 80.

Che · 05-14-2008, 10:26 AM

fwiw,

The intel I've come into suggests Zaya is terminated. It may pick up production elsewhere but I believe the last bottles of ILdG produced Zaya are in the distribution channels or already on & off shelves. You'll notice the price is shooting up and favorite locations are either low or completely out of stock.

Given that Diageo took over distribution (and from what I understand) with an option to buy ILdG altogether with-in 2 years, I'm also inclined to say that now might be a good time to tuck away any Zacapa or Botran wishes just in case anything else quietly goes out of print.

Mark C · 05-14-2008, 11:53 AM

I just read the same rumors yesterday: http://www.ministryofrum.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1445. Do you have a different source?

I knew I should have bought that bottle last December....

Che · 05-14-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I just read the same rumors yesterday: http://www.ministryofrum.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1445. Do you have a different source?

I knew I should have bought that bottle last December....

You mean differentsource of information - right? If so, yes, mine came via a sales rep. for one of the state's major distributors. What the forum there says is pretty much in line with the warning I received, though it hasn't been solidly confirmed thus far (no official announcement that I am aware of).

Flor de Cana went through a similar change of hands to Skyy not too long back. I take nothing for granted and grabbed a couple of my favorite iterations.

rizzle · 05-21-2008, 02:48 PM

I recently picked up a bottle of Santa Teresa 1796 to try and I think I've found a new favorite. To my taste buds, this is awesome. It's Venezuelan.

Sancho · 05-22-2008, 04:05 PM

any other rhum agricole recomendations? Im having a hrd time locating any that have been talked about so far

Che · 05-24-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sancho

any other rhum agricole recomendations? Im having a hrd time locating any that have been talked about so far

Not meaning to be belligerent... what are the names of the ones that have been talked about?

Mark C · 05-25-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chè

Not meaning to be belligerent... what are the names of the ones that have been talked about?

I know we've mentioned Clement, Neisson, and La Favorite. I sent Sancho samples of the Clement Blanc and Neisson Reserve Speciale. I haven't ever found La Favorite myself.