Favorite Sipping Rum

[llatsni]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

I really like Appleton VX, it's very reasonable, at about $20 a bottle...

Its at least twice that here! And the "Extra" was a fair bit more than $5 extra!!

But I'm glad its not complete crap, and my whiskey/brandy tastebuds have transferred over somewhat
I'll drink it for a while and then keep the remainder for mojitos, as I move onward and upward

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by llatsni

Its at least twice that here! And the "Extra" was a fair bit more than $5 extra!!

But I'm glad its not complete crap, and my whiskey/brandy tastebuds have transferred over somewhat
I'll drink it for a while and then keep the remainder for mojitos, as I move onward and upward

WOW! - I am sorry to hear that!

[Cigary]

Love the glasses,,,talk about a collectors item!

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Here are a few of my favorites.

[variable]

Originally Posted by Cigary

Love the glasses,,,talk about a collectors item!

What he said /|\

Nice set!

[JohnnyFlake]

Here is a heads-up on a new release Rum. At least I think it is, as I do not recall this 23yo, but that's just me. For what it's worth:

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Year-Old Rum

The rum's dark brown amber color sets the tone for an exciting drinking experience. Extremely SMOOTH with a rich mahogany amber color. Flavors are harmoniously balanced on the palate. Subtle aromas of caramel, spice, butterscotch and hazelnut on the nose, with a completely subdued alcohol. All those fine aromas are fully expressed in the taste, with almond and oak added to the complexity already hinted at on the nose. The finish lingers, as sweet honey flavors hang onto your lips and tongue, and warm the throat until you try the next sip of rum luxury.
~ Larry Prochaska, Spirits Dept. Head, Sam's Downers Grove, IL.
Sam's Special Offer Price: $43.99 750 ml

Larry Prochaska, comments:

This has got to be the best rum I've ever had. The rum's dark brown amber color sets the tone for an exciting drinking experience. Extremely SMOOTH with a rich mahogany amber color. Flavors are harmoniously balanced on the palate, with no one thing to overwhelm the senses at the expense of another. Subtle aromas of caramel, spice, butterscotch and hazelnut on the nose with a completely subdued alcohol, hint that Ron Zacapa Centenario has fully matured to perfection.

But drink you must, to experience a perfect rum. One sip and you realize you could just nurture this rum forever, satisfied in the knowledge that when you do get around to another sip, your taste buds will be delicately rewarded. All those fine aromas are fully expressed in the taste, with almond and oak added to the complexity already hinted at on the nose. Roll Ron Zacapa around on your tongue before swallowing, it is that good. The finish lingers, as sweet honey flavors hang onto your lips and tongue, and warm the throat until you try the next sip of rum luxury.

~ Larry Prochaska, Spirits Dept. Head, Sam's Downers Grove, IL.

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Here is a heads-up on a new release Rum. At least I think it is, as I do not recall this 23yo, but that's just me. For what it's worth:

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Year-Old Rum

I am not sure if you are talking about a new formulation but I picked up this bottle back in 2007.




It drinks well

[cruisin66stang]

Ron Zacapa 23 has been around for a while but it has a new formulation. The old version was one of my favorites and the new version is even better. Both are excellent but the new version is slightly sweeter and smoother. If you want to try the best you must try this one.

[havanitascigars-cl]

Zacapa is great.. like many others noted.

Zaya is awesome. It is much better now that it is coming from Trinidad (formally in Guatemala from same distiller as Zacapa and Montecristo)

Flor de Cana 18 is another great rum.

Pyrate is also very good if you like your rum spicy without actually being a spiced rum.

I also like Goslings Old Rum and Appleton 21 year old if you can find them and are willing to pay for them.

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by cruisin66stang

Both are excellent but the new version is slightly sweeter and smoother.

Sweeter?! Geeze I was worried about getting cavities from the old bottle (complete straw wrap).

[Paint]

Don Q 151...sip away....

[Sky]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I am not sure if you are talking about a new formulation but I picked up this bottle back in 2007.




It drinks well

That looks great.