Rum!?!

[ConDaddy]

Okay so I know nothing about Rum. Let’s just start there. My experience with rum up until this point is Bacardi drinking rum and cokes or Cuba libres in college. Mayhe a Mojito here and there. While at Total Wine today picking up a few bottles of bourbon i figured I’d try something new and picked up the bottle pictured below. It’s amazing!!! What have I been missing? This paired with a Padron 1964 Natural really complimented each other well. Also, rum is cheap!!!!! Way cheaper than bourbon. So I want to explore this a little. Any suggestions of some good sipping rums? Prefer things that are readily available, I spend enough time hunting bourbon this would be nice to get some easy pickups.


Sorry for the punctuation and I’m sure grammar above, I’m typing from my phone and go into text message mode.

 

[CBoukal]

Bumbu is good has a fun banana flavor. XO is good per @H. Vachon
Zacapa is awesome! Do not buy the XO of this

 

[CBoukal]

I got this from the spirit pass, @kann and @drunkfish3 both talked about it. I haven’t tried it

Kō Hana Rum

www.kohanarum.com

 

[ConDaddy]

Awesome thank you will definitely look for these. I know I saw the Zacapa today when I was there.

 

[CBoukal]

Awesome thank you will definitely look for these. I know I saw the Zacapa today when I was there.

That’s a good sipping rum.

 

[ConDaddy]

I’ve noticed since starting with cigars even with bourbons I’ve been drinking for years I get way more out of them now. Flavors I never noticed before are coming out. It’s been fun going through old favorites and figured the addition of rum would be fun as well.

 

[drunkfish3]

Mu dads favorite sipping rum

Bacardi Reserva 8 Yr

Cuba- A premium, golden, sipping rum made from a blend of rums aged between 8 and 16 years to give the rum a smoother, richer flavor. Starts with a complex yet well rounded aroma of apricots, vanilla and nutmeg, leading into a rounded palate and long finish. Serve over ice.

www.totalwine.com

 

[drunkfish3]

I have a bottle of this i grab a few years ago when I was there. It is good and way they age it is cool.

Cayman Spirits Co. | Grand Cayman's Handcrafted Spirits | Seven Fathoms Premium Rum

caymanspirits.com

 

[ConDaddy]

Mu dads favorite sipping rum

Bacardi Reserva 8 Yr

Cuba- A premium, golden, sipping rum made from a blend of rums aged between 8 and 16 years to give the rum a smoother, richer flavor. Starts with a complex yet well rounded aroma of apricots, vanilla and nutmeg, leading into a rounded palate and long finish. Serve over ice.

www.totalwine.com

This is not the Bacardi I have experience with lol

 

[jbfurdog]

Zacapa is good. We also like Flor de Cana 12 and 18.

 

[kann]

I got this from the spirit pass, @kann and @drunkfish3 both talked about it. I haven’t tried it

Kō Hana Rum

www.kohanarum.com

I've never had Ko'hana -- I didn't even know it was made right on Oahu! However, I have had Koloa rum, which is distilled on Kauai. I'm not a big spirits drinker, and never really enjoyed rum, but I would absolutely buy the spiced rum, dark rum, and the coffee rum. The coffee rum was incredible.

The Types of Products We Offer | Koloa Rum Company, Hawaii

Koloa Rum Company offers many different types of products, all of them handcrafted in Kauai Hawaii. Our craft rums include white rum, gold rum, coconut rum and more.

koloarum.com

 

[Scap]

Zafra 21 and 30 are my go-to rums.

 

[CBoukal]

I've never had Ko'hana -- I didn't even know it was made right on Oahu! However, I have had Koloa rum, which is distilled on Kauai. I'm not a big spirits drinker, and never really enjoyed rum, but I would absolutely buy the spiced rum, dark rum, and the coffee rum. The coffee rum was incredible.

The Types of Products We Offer | Koloa Rum Company, Hawaii

Koloa Rum Company offers many different types of products, all of them handcrafted in Kauai Hawaii. Our craft rums include white rum, gold rum, coconut rum and more.

koloarum.com

Sorry, I thought you and Chester were comparing notes on it during on one of the herfs. I remove my statement that you recommend it

 

[CgarDan]

Highly recommend Plantation XO

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And

Diplomatico Reserva Exculisiva

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[thinde]

Ron Barrilito or Diplimatico. if you’re new to rums get the least expensive of either. They’re great sipping rums.

 

[Not A Nice Person]

Your discussion on rum is truly stirring up some delightful conversations! Rum, with its rich history and diverse flavors, always manages to bring people together for a good time. From the smooth sips of aged rum to the adventurous blends, there's something for every palate. And let's not forget the joy of pairing it with a fine cigar – a match made in heaven indeed!

Nice AI generated word salad, bot.

On the OT, Zacapa 23 Solera is my favorite "splurge" rum & Flor de Cana, from their "Gold" on up, is hands down the best deal on the shelf in every age category they make.

The only other rum I buy regularly is Gosling's Black Seal, for Dark 'n Stormies.

~Boar

 

[CBoukal]

Nice AI generated word salad, bot.

On the OT, Zacapa 23 Solera is my favorite "splurge" rum & Flor de Cana, from their "Gold" on up, is hands down the best deal on the shelf in every age category they make.

The only other rum I buy regularly is Gosling's Black Seal, for Dark 'n Stormies.

~Boar

I have become a BIG fan of Mocambo 20 year Single barrel. If you haven't tried it, I would highly recommend giving that a chance.

 

[CigarStone]

Okay so I know nothing about Rum. Let’s just start there. My experience with rum up until this point is Bacardi drinking rum and cokes or Cuba libres in college. Mayhe a Mojito here and there. While at Total Wine today picking up a few bottles of bourbon i figured I’d try something new and picked up the bottle pictured below. It’s amazing!!! What have I been missing? This paired with a Padron 1964 Natural really complimented each other well. Also, rum is cheap!!!!! Way cheaper than bourbon. So I want to explore this a little. Any suggestions of some good sipping rums? Prefer things that are readily available, I spend enough time hunting bourbon this would be nice to get some easy pickups.


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I don't believe you! You should send that to me so I can verify.

 

[Ralph]

I always like to keep one bottle of good rum in the liquor closet at all times so I can switch up the Bourbon and Scotch rotation. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a favorite as is Dos Maderas 5+5. I recently bought a bottle of Zaya Alta Fuerza (up to) 16 y-o, which is extremely boozy at 115 proof. I like this one with a big block cube.

In Aruba last year I enjoyed their island made rum, Papimiento. Headed back in October and will definitely pick up another bottle.