Rum Lovers - Good Quality Rums

[Tomasso]

Captain Morgan, and Malibu, should properly be called distilled alcohol with spices and flavorings added. They are nothing like a really fine rum.

And I suppose you think that Budweiser shouldn't be called beer.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Ron Zacapa 23 Anos.

cane juice rather than molasses. solera method aging.

it's what i use to convince people that rum isn't just a 'mixer'.

I had my first Ron Zacapa about a month ago. Distinct waves of alcohol followed by round creamy caramel then a distinct sugar cane finish. Now THAT tastes like rummmmmmmmmmmm.

 

[Cigarband]

And I suppose you think that Budweiser shouldn't be called beer.

Yeah that's not what I call it.

 

[CaptainB]

I had my first Ron Zacapa about a month ago. Distinct waves of alcohol followed by round creamy caramel then a distinct sugar cane finish. Now THAT tastes like rummmmmmmmmmmm.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial too - I tried it today and it really is a fine rum!

Best regards,
Captain B

 

[St.Ignatz]

CaptainB, I'll keep my eyes open for that one.
Cigarband, I call it slug bait. It doesn't work as well as Coors light but it will do in a pinch.

 

[CaptainB]

CaptainB, I'll keep my eyes open for that one.

Please let me know how you like it!

Best regards,
Captain B

 

[ClothesHorse]

As others have said-

Mt Gay is great-- I was bartending at a nice resteraunt with a nice bar attached when the old time bartender introduced me to this lovely rum.

Gosling's Black Seal Rum -- great with ginger ale/beer and a squeeze of lemon or lime--working at a liquor store part time, great owner advised me to try it. -- Due to local liquor laws it was very difficult to get in the state. Even had a sales rep years later send me a bottle.

I've tried all three Cruzans and found them nice for mixing.

Enjoy your drink.

CH

 

[John in Covina]

And I suppose you think that Budweiser shouldn't be called beer.

**********
Drinkers of ale believe only as a technicality.

 

[John in Covina]

I shy away from flavored and spiced liquors myself. (If you flavor vodka it's not vodka anymore.)

Meyer's Pusser's and that navy rum fedoragent gave me.

 

[ValenciaCalling]

I absolutely love rum, but it seems like the only well known cocktails are tropical drinks, and when I'm in a bar, bamboo umbrellas seem a little inappropriate...

Can someone tell me some well known rum cocktails that I could order without feeling silly?

 

[FedoraGent]

Rum in my bar...

Upon looking in the vintage bar recently to take stock of what I had for Vintage Music Listening Evening I realized that I had:

1. Bacardi White
2. Pussers
3. Cruzan Black Strap
4. Lemonhart (Guyana)
5. Coruba Rum

However, I am taken aback that there are two rums that people have not mentioned that is IMHO the two best and smoothest rums on this planet.

1. Havana Club Reserva
2. Lemonhart (Jamaican...not the kind imported from Guyana.

As a Cocktailian and a Tiki drink junkie, I make it a point to have good rum in the house. Therefore, the Cruzan white, Myers white, Havana Club and Jamaican Lemonhart will be making it into the new tiki bar I'm stocking for our party in August. (HINT TO LOS ANGELES LOUNGERS)

FG.

 

[Lone_Ranger]

I absolutely love rum, but it seems like the only well known cocktails are tropical drinks, and when I'm in a bar, bamboo umbrellas seem a little inappropriate...

Can someone tell me some well known rum cocktails that I could order without feeling silly?

Grog! It was good enough for the Royal Navy. Grog is Pusser's Rum and water with lime juice and sugar!

 

[St.Ignatz]

I'm pretty new to rums and have been fortunate enough to have gotten hold of some pretty nice ones. I brought back a couple Havana Clubs from vacation and have not my last bottle of Ron Zacapa in the cabinet. I am extremely hesitant to mix these rums as they stand alone so well. Is there a "good rum cut off" for mixing?
Yours in inebriants ,

Tom D.

 

[skibum69]

Newfie Screech is local but I wouldn't call it goodlol

 

[John in Covina]

WOW

For your consideration:

Hi Times is having a Rum Tasting ballyhoo out this way in Costa Mesa California Saturday 7/25/09 $50 Unfortunately my budget can't take the hit.
http://www.hitimewine.net/rum_tasting_09.asp

 

[CdnDandy]

...However, I am taken aback that there are two rums that people have not mentioned that is IMHO the two best and smoothest rums on this planet.

1. Havana Club Reserva...

Amen, good sir! I admit to a horrible pro-Cuban bias (after all, my father married a gal from the island), but this one is certainly my favourite!

 

[FedoraGent]

Amen, good sir! I admit to a horrible pro-Cuban bias (after all, my father married a gal from the island), but this one is certainly my favourite!

I have now acquired four such bottles...I have good friends.

FG.

 

[Lone_Ranger]

I absolutely love rum, but it seems like the only well known cocktails are tropical drinks, and when I'm in a bar, bamboo umbrellas seem a little inappropriate...

Can someone tell me some well known rum cocktails that I could order without feeling silly?

Oh, I forgot. How about a Mojito then?

 

[astrang1]

Hello,
A friend of mine has been going on about Sailor Jerry for ages and it's worth a shot with a dash of lemonade and some ice.
Best wishes,
Al

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Rum Fest 2009

If anyone is in/near London on the 24th and 25h October 2009, they may be interested in Rum Fest. I'm thinking of taking Mrs. B.

http://www.rumfest.co.uk/rumfest/html/home.html