Best Rums Under $30

[Pampero]

Looking forward to getting together, Bill!

[rizzle]

Thanks for the reply Pampero. I'm gonna use your picture as a reference to pick up a few I've been eyeing.

[BigVito]

Originally Posted by Pampero

Rizzle, you'd probably like the Centenario XX if you took a shine to the SR, but I do prefer the Santa Rosa. Certainly a simple matter of taste, and not quality. XX has all the stuff a cigar rum wants though, and it's distinctly high end stuff. The bottle is very cool, here it's at the back towards the right with a leather cap and casing, right under the bow of the ship in the photo. Under $30, (just) most places. Overall, XX is more similar to 1796 than different. I'm fond of Matusalem, and if you scan the photo, you'll see the bottle there. It's a rum probably better suited to lighter to medium bodied cigars. It's a good sipper; drink neat.


The collection has grown since this was taken, and now won't fit on the table. I empty the bottles as fast as I can, but they multiply!

Che, there's only so many bottles I have room for and can afford to keep around, so the natural laws of selection make me subject to exactly the rules you're laying out. There are so many good rums, and like cigars, it's a natural product subject to variation. So I don't sweat it. For instance, I never had a bottle of the "old" Zacapa 23 so I live with the new stuff and don't know any better. Everything's subject to change, including my ability to continue to indulge in these nasty habits! Your point is well made and well taken. Just a couple of speculators chewing the fat!

Hey Tym2Relax! I should have known you'd smell the rum! Here's mud in your eye

the only rum I need

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by snkbyt

spend another $5 ($35) and pick up a bottle of CENTENARIO XX (Costa Rican) and drink it straight up

This is GREAT rum! I have not been able to find it locally, though.

I can get ZAYA here though (just recently). Life is good...

[BigVito]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

This is GREAT rum! I have not been able to find it locally, though.

I can get ZAYA here though (just recently). Life is good...

I can't get it local here either

[texasbadbob]

Flor de Cana 4 year old Nicaraguan dark Rum. It's 16.99 at the store I shop. They also make 6 yr., 8, and 12 yr. old. It's much better than Bacardi for less money.

[Che]

Originally Posted by texasbadbob

Flor de Cana 4 year old Nicaraguan dark Rum. It's 16.99 at the store I shop. They also make 6 yr., 8, and 12 yr. old. It's much better than Bacardi for less money.

Are these new presentations (6yr & 8 yr)?

I'm aware of: 4 year "Gold", 5 year "Black Label", 7 year "Grand Reserve" 12 year "Centenario", 15 year "Centenario 21" and their 18 year "Centenario Gold".

[Pampero]

I think he is making reference to the 7 year and younger rums, which are good value for money. The 12 and 18 are both nice rums, but not usually available for less than $30, especially the 18. The year Grand Reserva is the least expensive rum in the line that I think could reasonably be considered for sipping with a cigar.

[willybonk]

Awesome! i'll look into some of these next time, they're pretty cheap. Thanks

[Joey Link]

I hope you guys are right about this Zaya, cause I just went way over budget (when you're poor, $36.95 is WAY over budget ) to pick up the last bottle at my local liquor store. The guy said it's been there for quite a while and it's the last one as he's having trouble getting more of it. One thing I'm happy about is it's a very nice looking bottle, something that softens the blow when Jenny finds out I just dropped $72.85 on liquor

[tym2relax]

Originally Posted by Joey Link

I hope you guys are right about this Zaya, cause I just went way over budget (when you're poor, $36.95 is WAY over budget ) to pick up the last bottle at my local liquor store. The guy said it's been there for quite a while and it's the last one as he's having trouble getting more of it. One thing I'm happy about is it's a very nice looking bottle, something that softens the blow when Jenny finds out I just dropped $72.85 on liquor

Great rum that Zaya. I have an extra bottle hidden away just in case. Let us know how you like it and what cigar you paired it with. Zaya was my first love and introduction into fine rum and is still tops. Forget about the $$ and Enjoy!!

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by Joey Link

One thing I'm happy about is it's a very nice looking bottle, something that softens the blow when Jenny finds out I just dropped $72.85 on liquor

Just open the bottle and pour you and your lady a drink or two, that'll soften the blow even better than a pretty bottle!

[Pampero]

You did the right thing by yourself Joey. If you don't like it at first, just keep on drinking it until you do!

Have you sucked down that PSD4 yet, Lloyd?
Lew

[tsolomon]

I tried the Cruzan Single Barrel last night and I think I found my summer drink. It was smooth and a little sweet, but works well for the hot weather.

[jmcrawf1]

Originally Posted by tsolomon

I tried the Cruzan Single Barrel last night and I think I found my summer drink. It was smooth and a little sweet, but works well for the hot weather.

Man, you're right about that! I find myself going towards the Cruzan Single barrel for those humid nights on the porch....