Wanting to try Rum?

[Miami]

Originally Posted by Blueface

We always met at LJ's off Southern and 441 but that has since closed down.
They went to a new place this weekend but I did not get up there as I am in Boca and only go once or twice a month.
Give a shout out to Harryculo, Made in Dade, Ron1yy and ATLHARP. They are the regulars in that area.

I will contact them. I found a store nearby that has the Ron 23 but not the Diplomatico is the Diplomatico that much better. Are they close in taste.

Thanks for the help.

[4WheelVFR]

Originally Posted by LawMonkey

I'm probably a rum philistine--my tastes in general run towards other liquors (scotch!) and beer.

But my go-to rum is Pusser's Royal Navy, with the blue label. (I seem to recall that there's a red label version also, but I'm not sure of the difference.) It's relatively inexpensive, and probably a bit rough, but it has a wonderful sweet molasses-ey flavour. Makes one hell of a good rum cake, too!

I'm with this guy. I enjoy Pusser's as well as Gosling's Black Seal. Both good Rums in my experience.

[squid]

Originally Posted by LawMonkey

I'm probably a rum philistine--my tastes in general run towards other liquors (scotch!) and beer.

But my go-to rum is Pusser's Royal Navy, with the blue label. (I seem to recall that there's a red label version also, but I'm not sure of the difference.) It's relatively inexpensive, and probably a bit rough, but it has a wonderful sweet molasses-ey flavour. Makes one hell of a good rum cake, too!

Hell...I'm not a big rum drinker, but I think I'll have to get a bottle of that Pussers Royal Navy---the damn name sounds enticing!!!

[ATLHARP]

Originally Posted by Miami

I am looking to buy some rum for sipping on the rocks. I like to have options with my cigars. I am not looking to spend more than 30 dollars or so.

Thanks in advance.

Around a $30:

Diplomatico,Ron Zacapa 23 Anos, Zaya 12yr. old Rum.

Any of these three will do fine.

ATL

[Miami]

Originally Posted by ATLHARP

Around a $30:

Diplomatico,Ron Zacapa 23 Anos, Zaya 12yr. old Rum.

Any of these three will do fine.

ATL

Thanks , I found a local store that has the Ron Zacapa 23 but not the Diplomatico. I will be going by there later to see what else they have.

Did you get my PM?

[davemo]

Ok, so I've only tried one rum, and that was Captain Morgan's; it was nauseatingly sweet. I realize the stuff you guys are talking about isn't in the same category, but are most rums that sweet? I mean, even if the overall flavor is better, I don't think I can handle that level of sweetness, and I'd hate to spend $30 on a bottle that I can't drink.

[DriftyGypsy]

Originally Posted by txmatt

10 Cane. Made from sugar cane and not molasses; and pot stilled instead of continuous column distallation. I didn't like any rum until I tried this.

http://www.10cane.com/

Shopper's Vineyard online has it for $25. Expect to pay around $35 in a retail store though.

-Matt-

10 Cane is excellent, but I wouldn't consider it a sipping rum. It is more of a mixing rum, actually a 10 Cane mojito is the best...

[newcigarz]

Originally Posted by n3uka

Seeing that you are in florida I would get a bottle of Diplomatico. Just ask any of the south florida crew.

A nice rum!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by davemo

Ok, so I've only tried one rum, and that was Captain Morgan's; it was nauseatingly sweet. I realize the stuff you guys are talking about isn't in the same category, but are most rums that sweet? I mean, even if the overall flavor is better, I don't think I can handle that level of sweetness, and I'd hate to spend $30 on a bottle that I can't drink.

Here is the best way I can compare them for you.
Captain Morgans = Sewage waste after sitting in your sewage pipe with minimal air, for 30 days.

Diplomatico, Ron Zacapa, Zaya and Centenario = Porterhouse for two at Ruth's Chris.

and no, they are not sweet as the Captain Morgan. Stellar rums to sip and enjoy along with a fine cigar.

[Bigwaved]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Here is the best way I can compare them for you.
Captain Morgans = Sewage waste after sitting in your sewage pipe with minimal air, for 30 days.

Diplomatico, Ron Zacapa, Zaya, Centenario and SANTA TERESA 1796 = Porterhouse for two at Ruth's Chris.

and no, they are not sweet as the Captain Morgan. Stellar rums to sip and enjoy along with a fine cigar.

I think we should add to the "second" list. DG, scottie and potato man can back me up on that one.

[snkbyt]

Centenario
Diplomatico
Ron Zacapa
Zaya

are my favorates in that order.......as far as RUM drinking/sipping

enjoy your research...I know I did

[KASR]

Originally Posted by n3uka

Seeing that you are in florida I would get a bottle of Diplomatico. Just ask any of the south florida crew.

What he said.

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by DriftyGypsy

10 Cane is excellent, but I wouldn't consider it a sipping rum. It is more of a mixing rum, actually a 10 Cane mojito is the best...

Hey Drifty... do you have a good "recipe" for a Mojito? Had one in the islands and I have not been able to recreate it exactly using the info I have found so far... should be simple... maybe it has something to do with the lack of a tropical breeze and no deeply tanned underdressed island beauty to serve it... ahhhhhhhhhh

What was I talking about?

Thanks!

[squid]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

... maybe it has something to do with the lack of a tropical breeze and no deeply tanned underdressed island beauty to serve it... ahhhhhhhhhh...

I always wondered what the secret ingredients were...now I know!

[physiognomy]

Not that you can get your hands on it easily here in the US, but my fav. rum is Bundaberg... If you ever get a chance to try the over proof stuff definitely dive right in, just don't say I didn't warn you (115.4 proof)!!!