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Although a whiskey man in the main occasionally I hanker after a really sweet rum to sip neat, particularly after a heavy dinner, almost like a desert wine. What would be your recommendations for the sweetest/ caramelist(not real word I know) rum?

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Bourbon and whiskey are my preference as well.

However with a cigar, you cannot go wrong with Zaya or Ron Zacapa 23.

I prefer Zacapa but it is about +$20 a bottle more than Zaya.

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First that comes to mind for me is Cruzan Black Strap. I don't know if it would be exactly what you're looking for, but it's a Navy style rum - big molasses and for me buttery. I'm also A Gosling's Black Seal fan - sweet enough but not overly so. I'll drink it neat, a cube of ice, or mixed. I also enjoy the Zacapa.

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Although a whiskey man in the main occasionally I hanker after a really sweet rum to sip neat, particularly after a heavy dinner, almost like a desert wine. What would be your recommendations for the sweetest/ caramelist(not real word I know) rum?

I am with you there. I have heard amazing thing about Zacapa 23 and XO

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The Zacapa 23 is one of my favorites. At least one bottle a month as a treat. :) I also get a bottle of the Cruzan Black Strap and Cruzan Aged each week. I like to mix the two, but will sometimes hit the Black Strap on its own.

Cheers,

Greg

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Thanks for the Recommendation guys

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I think its fantastic.

I'll try the Zacapa Next

My dad said to try the Bacardi Solera. Apparently his favorite but So far the Zaya was pretty cheap and great flavors

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The Kraken is certainly sweet if that is what you are after - too much so for me. Legendario is more balanced but there is a taste there that took me some time to get used to (infused with the essence of limes perhaps?). Zacapa 23 is where I go if I feel like a bit of a splurg as it is pricey enough and tends to disappear rather quickly :) i will have to try the Zaya.

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Ron Matusalem has a lovely molasses character and is very smooth.

+1 for Zacapa

Try Pyrat rum....Honey and citrus,after being open for a few weeks, it gets very fragrant and smooth.

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Got a recommendation

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I must say the sting at the beginning with the aroma and taste is great. Must find a creamy cigar to pair this with

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Damn your eyes FOH members, (just passing on the message from my wallet and liver). Tried the legendario & zacapa both superb in different ways. Maybe the Legendario was almost exactly what I was thinking of but the Zacapa was also magnificent and will need to become a resident in my cabinet. The problem is I need to now try the others you have all suggested. So to summarise, was looking for 1 new drink, now have found 2 and counting(quaffing)!

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Love Ron zacapa 23 and the 26 but the price difference makes the 23 the ultimate pick although the 26 is a bit smoother and bit more aromatic.

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a great bottle too.

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