Wanting to try Rum?

[LawMonkey]

Originally Posted by squid

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!!!

The claim is that it's a blend based on (identical to?) the traditional Royal Navy Rum, rationed out to British sailors until the 70s or so. Which was a pretty nice perk to help with what was a pretty unpleasant job back in the early days. You can understand how the sailors got a bit rowdy when they were required to take their rum mixed with water!

Discovered it at the Shrine to Spirits, a favorite site of mine back when I was in college and looking for hidden gems--high quality spirits at reasonable prices. No where else, I suspect, will you find a review for 100% food grade kitchen cleaner.

[ncohafmuta]

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Pyrat XO. That's probably my current fav.

I also like the Cruzan line. They have the only 2 yo rum i can drink straight all day. Their Single Barrel is a good sippin' rum.

I haven't tried Zaya or Zacapa, so i can't comment, although i have heard good things.

-Tony

[ahova1906]

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!

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[squid]

Originally Posted by LawMonkey

The claim is that it's a blend based on (identical to?) the traditional Royal Navy Rum, rationed out to British sailors until the 70s or so. Which was a pretty nice perk to help with what was a pretty unpleasant job back in the early days. You can understand how the sailors got a bit rowdy when they were required to take their rum mixed with water!

Discovered it at the Shrine to Spirits, a favorite site of mine back when I was in college and looking for hidden gems--high quality spirits at reasonable prices. No where else, I suspect, will you find a review for 100% food grade kitchen cleaner.

I can vouch for the Brit's carrying Rum, amongst other things, onboard their ships even into the mid '80's (perhaps illegally). Doing some cross deck ops with the Brits during that time kind of had me wishing I could serve with them on a regular basis! Same thing for the Aussies....during my time in Japan, the Aussies reminded me of how the U.S. Navy USE to be before all the Political Correctness and the infamous Tailhook escapades!

[The Korean]

Man, I had no intention of buying any Rum anytime soon. However, I have a feeling that I am going to go shoping before this Easter weekend.

[smokin5]

I can't speak for the high-end stuff, never wanting to spend that much for a bottle of buzz, but I can highly recommend some really good second-tier spirits. Try Bacardi 8 Anos (Puerto Rico) or Mount Gay Eclipse (Barbados) or Meyers (Jamaica). Any of them are tasty on the rocks with a squeeze of lime. Very few things pair as well as a good cigar & a glass of rum.

[Sandman]

Might one of the Florida boys help me to get my hands on a bottle or 2 of Diplomatico. There is no shipping of booze to Michigan so it would be a great help. You guys have got me craving the stuff

[Ivory Tower]

Originally Posted by smokin5

never wanting to spend that much for a bottle of of rum.

When you do--remember: I told you so.

[txmatt]

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...

Are "sipping rums" usually dark? I hadn't liked any rum until I had tried a light rum straight from cane (10 Cane). I am sure all of the dark rums I have tasted are column distilled, and I suspect the ones being tossed around in this thread are pot stilled.. So maybe, some day, I will give dark rum another chance..
Oronoco is another light rum from cane that has grown on me (most liquor save for Tequila usually does), so tonight I am forsaking my whiskey and gin for a rum drink. The Oronoco just blasts vanilla scent in the nose, fortunately it all doesn't transfer to the flavor; it is still there but not overwhelming..

2 Parts Ornonoco rum
2 Parts Stirrings simple Mojito mix
1 part tonic water

I am out of club soda but still wanted the fizz.. The stirrings is great when you don't feel up to slicing limes and muddling mint..

[snkbyt]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Diplomatico= $28
Zacapa 23 Anos =$32
And my personal favorite Ron Centenario=$33

Take this advice well from the Rum Runners of the South Florida Crew.
In addition to our three favorites that Mike (Made in Dade) has listed, add Zaya ($30).
Can't beat any of those four. All with their own characteristics that make each different but just as good.

Oh, by the way, please don't ruin it with ice.

here is the good stuff Dan

[adsantos13]

Txmatt...

Try to get some Sugar Cane Syrup. A mix of cane based rum, cane syrup, and a squeeze of lime is called a Ti'Punch and is very very good.

A great cane syrup made esp. for this is Petite Cane from Martinique.

http://www.internetwines.com/rws33357.html

Another is Depaz

http://www.shop.com/op/~DEPAZ_Cane_S...678?sourceid=3

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Might one of the Florida boys help me to get my hands on a bottle or 2 of Diplomatico. There is no shipping of booze to Michigan so it would be a great help. You guys have got me craving the stuff

Not hard to hook you up.

[Made in Dade]

Not a fan of 10 cane rum. I bought it for the LJ's crew one time, and they nearly kicked my a$$ out. It might be a good mixer though, I still have half a bottle left.

[stig]

Some rums that I have tried and liked and would reccomend.

El Dorado (This is a relatively new company)
12 year old about $23.00 This was very nice!

15 Year old about $30.00 In this price range this would be the best tasting rum that I have had to date. This was superior to the Pyrat XO, the Captain Morgans Private Stock and the Centenario.

21 Year old $73.00 - Okay, this is deffinately way out of the price range you were looking in but for anyone else reading you may want to look into this one. This is hands down the best rum that I have tasted so far and I would put this on par with my 18 yr Macalan or Highland park whisky's any day. This was good. Anyone else tried this one?

12 Year Old Matusalem - about $22.00. A little rougher than some but still very nice good for the price.

Pyrat XO - Already been mentioned but I'll say it again anyway

Captain Morgans Private Stock - About $33.00 per bottle. A little sweet for some here but I like it.

[SmokeyJoe]

2 Parts Ornonoco rum
2 Parts Stirrings simple Mojito mix
1 part tonic water

Thanks, txmatt... now if I can just get the wife to serve it in her Island Bikini...