Consolidated "Favorite Rum and Rum Recommendations" thread
Feb 17, 2014, 12:25 am
#122
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My wife and I are currently in Maui on vacation and discovered Koloa rum
Their dark rum is incredibly tasty! Typically we travel light with only a couple carry-ons, but we're definitely checking a bag with a few bottles for the return flight.
Their dark rum is incredibly tasty! Typically we travel light with only a couple carry-ons, but we're definitely checking a bag with a few bottles for the return flight.
Feb 24, 2014, 3:10 pm
#123
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I'll submit Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial. A couple of years more aging in cognac (French oak) casks than the Centenario 23. Fortunately, a friend who is a rum connoisseur had that, because for the price I am sticking with the 23 year old Centenario (which is cheaper in Mexico than in the US...)
Mar 14, 2014, 2:55 pm
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Zaya gets my vote. Finding something on the local liquor store shelf is half the battle. I'm sure there are better sipping rums but it has to be something I can purchase locally.
Mar 17, 2014, 2:04 pm
#125
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Just tried 10 Cane and very much enjoyed it. Might have to call that one my current favorite.
Mar 23, 2014, 3:30 am
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I just found this in my local liquor store. From Reunion.
And wow is it good. I can't wait to try the Opus 5 and the XO.
http://www.rivieredumat.com/notre-gamme/12
And wow is it good. I can't wait to try the Opus 5 and the XO.
http://www.rivieredumat.com/notre-gamme/12
May 24, 2014, 11:10 am
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Museum of Rum and Sugar Cane
I also found this while Googling around. A good reason to visit Santo Domingo. http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/m...and-sugar-cane
May 25, 2014, 7:32 pm
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Bought a 1 litre bottle of Ron Castillo Gold from the supermercado last week for 50 pesos (US$6 or Ł3.60 in real money). 
Comes from the same house in Puerto Rico that produces Bacardi Gold. I like a scoosh in my coffee now that the colder weather is here.....it does the job nicely. ^
Comes from the same house in Puerto Rico that produces Bacardi Gold. I like a scoosh in my coffee now that the colder weather is here.....it does the job nicely. ^
May 27, 2014, 4:50 pm
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My wife and I are currently in Maui on vacation and discovered Koloa rum
Their dark rum is incredibly tasty! Typically we travel light with only a couple carry-ons, but we're definitely checking a bag with a few bottles for the return flight.
Their dark rum is incredibly tasty! Typically we travel light with only a couple carry-ons, but we're definitely checking a bag with a few bottles for the return flight.
May 30, 2014, 3:15 pm
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I'm a fan of Neisson Rhums from Martinique. The white is fantastic in a daiquiri, and the Reserve Speciale is fantastic way to end a nice evening on its own.
Rhum Agricole is slightly different at first (much more grassy to me) than other rums, but its fantastic and complex.
All this rum talk is making me thirsty....
Rhum Agricole is slightly different at first (much more grassy to me) than other rums, but its fantastic and complex.
All this rum talk is making me thirsty....
Jun 2, 2014, 11:15 pm
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On the heavier side, when I'm outside the US I do like any kind of Havana Club the bar is pouring