Need some good Rum!!

[bogner]

Ron Botran 12 years, and El Dorado 12 years are both great rums - the first one not as sweet as the latter - both are also not very expensive .. and I would also join the row of people recommending Ron Zacapa 23 years

@tzaddi: great pictures!! how do you find the Pampero rum, I've been thinking of buying it for a while now ..

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by bogner

Ron Botran 12 years, and El Dorado 12 years are both great rums - the first one not as sweet as the latter - both are also not very expensive .. and I would also join the row of people recommending Ron Zacapa 23 years

@tzaddi: great pictures!! how do you find the Pampero rum, I've been thinking of buying it for a while now ..

IMHO the Pampero is a good rum that adds contrast to a well rounded rum selections on the shelf. It is on the cloying and smokey side but does not have the depth of character of a Zacapa 23 or Flor de Cana 18.

For something completely different try a sip of one of the French regulated Martinique rums such as the St. James, as seen in one of the photos.

Cheers

Thanks for the kudos on the photos

[bogner]

cool - I'll put the Pampero on my to-buy list - along with a Flor de Cana - can't have too much rum
I've also been eyeing up a Pyrat XO Reserve ..

Can't seem to find any Martinique rums at my preferred liquer-shop ..

hope the original poster can use the advice too

[beezermcd]

Try the El Dorado 15 yrs. It's a little pricey at ~ $50 per bottle, but its oh so good!

[rajuabju]

Another vote Pampero... IMO its one of the best, and usually goes for around $35.

[Dgar]

About a year ago I went through a kick where I tried several several different rums....

Here was my take, for a srtaight sipping rum Zaya, it spoiled me, its not cheap about 40 dollars a bottle... but has a nice sweet taste with a lot of vanilla. Id rather wait until I can afford a bottle of Zaya than pick up anything else for sipping, its that good..

Or if Im slumming around the pool drinking rum and coke, salior Jerry Spiced rum, appx 15 dollars a bottle.

Lots of rums to try, and they can taste quite different from one another.

[byrkek]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Any of these.

Barbancourt Réservé du Domaine 15 years, and Zaca Centenario...my faves.

[GoodFella]

ron cen
zaya
mt gay
cruzan 2yr is a good cheap one

[Aaron871]

Kilo Kai if you like spiced rum

[MrMoJoe]

I like: Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old

[spyder]

I've always enjoyed RZ and Zaya. Smooth as warm butter.

[Pampero]

My collection at the moment (not counting back ups and lower shelf stuff)

I have a major rum habit, and there is no one best rum, but I have a soft spot for Pampero....quite obviously!

If you are an old Zaya or Zacapa 23 fan, then be aware of a new and very delicious rum that is hard to find but well worth the search; Ron Atlantico. At the high end, try Mt. Gay Tricentenial; quite delicious.

Rum is like cigars in that there are styles and flavors that are a result of the various blenders' tastes.

Sweet rums like Zacapa 23 and Zaya command a lot of attention and work as great hooks for new comers, but as you get more experience in tasting, you can also learn to appreciate rums like Mt. Gay XO and the agricoles from Martinique (St. James was already mentioned) that have different flavors and aromas.

Hard to miss with Pampero or Mt. Gay XO though if you are looking for a traditional rum experience.

[Cigary]

Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum ,,,,best I ever had and there are some great Rums out there. At under $30 it's a great deal.

[hangnail]

i love rum as it is really all i drink, especially spiced rum. however, i usually stick to the captain, just the original, mostly because it is cheap, and to be honest it get the job done. our liquor stores have a limited selection of rums anyways, but i have been meaning to try new stuff

[Aaron871]

Originally Posted by hangnail

i love rum as it is really all i drink, especially spiced rum. however, i usually stick to the captain, just the original, mostly because it is cheap, and to be honest it get the job done. our liquor stores have a limited selection of rums anyways, but i have been meaning to try new stuff

yup.... that's my old stand by as well...