fuente2000 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I'm glad the Prez took our advice... thanks Rob! I'm a big rum drinker. My favorite rum is the Havana Club 15yr Gran Reserva (which is no easy feat to get here in the US), followed by the Havana Club 7yr old Anejo and from Guatemala Ron Zacapa Centenario. I don't beleive you can go wrong with any of these.;-) I'd like to know what are some rums that other members have had either on the rocks or in a mixer that they have enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 » I'm glad the Prez took our advice... thanks Rob! » » I'm a big rum drinker. My favorite rum is the Havana Club 15yr Gran » Reserva (which is no easy feat to get here in the US), followed by the » Havana Club 7yr old Anejo and from Guatemala Ron Zacapa Centenario. I » don't beleive you can go wrong with any of these.;-) » » I'd like to know what are some rums that other members have had either on » the rocks or in a mixer that they have enjoyed. Wow...so many great rums. You name a few favorites. Rum is pretty much what I drink with cigars. And I drink it like water. I think i need it the function on the daily. A few beers outta the 'ol kegerator now and then, but 99.99% its rum. Some Favs: Zacapa 23 El Dorado 15 yr Santa Teresa 1796 Havana Club Anejo Reserva (just tried my 1st bottle and LOVE it...Thanks 'o faithful leader;-) ) Zaya Neisson Rhum Agricole Vieux (best of the best) Pampero On the "buy" list: Any other Cuban rums 10 Cane Zacapa 30 (cant seem to find it) My main 2 ways of drinking Rum is on the rocks or with a splash of OJ. Mojitos I love..Of course i like the occasional "fruity" frozen drinks when its summer and im grillin and chillin by the pool with a cigar in hand. I can make a killer Pina Colada. Im sure most know what the secret ingredients are, but here go: Dark premium Rum Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut ice banana(optional) whole milk Fill blender half with rum. 3/4 can of Coco Lopez. Banana. Top with a bunch of ice and 1/2 cup milk. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayvector Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 » I'm glad the Prez took our advice... thanks Rob! » » I'm a big rum drinker. My favorite rum is the Havana Club 15yr Gran » Reserva (which is no easy feat to get here in the US), followed by the » Havana Club 7yr old Anejo and from Guatemala Ron Zacapa Centenario. I » don't beleive you can go wrong with any of these.;-) » » I'd like to know what are some rums that other members have had either on » the rocks or in a mixer that they have enjoyed. Nice choices. You've named all of my favorites except for the HC Cuban Barrel Proof. I prefer the Barrel Proof over the Gran Reserva because of the extra bite from the higher alcohol content (also because it is about $100 cheaper:-D ). IMHO, the Ron Zacapa is the smoothest rum of all, but the aroma doesn't even come close to that of the HCs which are just heavenly. You can't beat that pure caramel aroma that emanates from the Havana Club rums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genevapics Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 CIGARHead, it was you that got me started on my current Rum kick. In the last 2 weeks, I have bought the following: Zaya Pyrat A while back it was Barbahn Court 15 year old. I NEVER realized just how wonderful rums are until I tried these. I have a feeling I am going to be in trouble. I would like to locate the HC (Havana Club?) somewhere here in Delaware. I also ran across the Ron Zacapa, but I didn't purchase it. Went back to the store and now they are out of stock. Won't make that mistake again!:-D I must say, out of the three listed here, I think the Pyrat is the sweetest/smoothest. The Barbahn Court is the harshest... if one could say that. The Zaya falls in the middle. Outside of the taste, the thing that I really love about these rums is the smell. That smell of caramel is wonderful. Thanks for getting me started down this slippery slope known as rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoiseur29 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 doorly's xo from barbados Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I like rum, but don't love it enough to seek out the extra good stuff. (Maybe I would if I tried some). So, in general, I stick with my usual - Gosling's Black Seal. I've also enjoyed Appleton Estate's various offerings, but don't search for it anymore either. Maybe the next time I'm out partaking, I'll try some of the rums mentioned here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbreath Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Been drinking Cruzan Rum for over 30 years. Never fortunate enough to have much of the cuban variety. Like to mix mangos in a blender with rum, OJ, a little lime, and ice. Makes a great cooler on hot summer day. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 » Been drinking Cruzan Rum for over 30 years. Never fortunate enough to have » much of the cuban variety. Like to mix mangos in a blender with rum, OJ, a » little lime, and ice. Makes a great cooler on hot summer day. :-) Cruzan is a good inexpensive rum. Zaya and Zacapa for higher end stuff. I like Appleton and Goslings a lot as well. Never had the Havana Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRKS Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 If I had to select only 1 Cuban rum and label it my favorite -(at least at the moment this is written ) it is Ron Varadero Reserva 15 Anos. This is a delicious rum....and compared to what other 15 yr Cuban Rums sell for - this is a GREAT bang for the buck as well !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittesq Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Being that my family is from Jamaica, I have a lot of experience with rum and it is the first thing I reach for when smoking. Having said all that, my favotites are Appleton 18 yo and 21 year old, Barbancourt 8 yo and 15 yo, Cockspur VSOR, Mount *** Extra Old. Ron Z 23. Many more great ones, but those are a nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuente2000 Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 » Zacapa 30 (cant seem to find it) » It's called the Zacapa Centenario XO 25 Years and it is impossible to find in the states. I've been able to find it in Europe but they won't ship to the US. If anyone knows where I can find it let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 » » Zacapa 30 (cant seem to find it) » » » It's called the Zacapa Centenario XO 25 Years and it is impossible to find » in the states. I've been able to find it in Europe but they won't ship to » the US. » » If anyone knows where I can find it let me know... Thats what I meant to say..err type. I have emailed them..we'll see what they come up with for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyrib Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I prefer the HC Anejo to the HC7, it's much smoother going down and has less of the harsh wood taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 was always and still am a fan of the hc 15 but i have never had one come close to the santiago de cuba. it was a 10,000 bottle release with 20 plus years on all the material. still see a few bottles around cuba if you are there (have tried so hard to get a bottle or even a taste of the one they make for castro to give as a diplomatic gifts but never even seen it). the santiago is alcoholic cream. was originally US$100 and usually still around $90 (rum seems to have come down a bit in cuba, wish the cigars would). i got another bottle on the last trip in the store off el ajibe for $60 so very happy:-D we did some tastings in cuba comparing the hc 15 with a few of the other premiums and as good as the hc was, it came in behind the rest (still fabulous), just that the others all even smoother and more complex). it is like alcoholic cream. mate picked something up at a specialist rum store in new york that he is raving about but i'm yet to try it. did a big comparative rum tasting at home about a year ago (with about 25 rums) and if i can find it, will post results. perhaps time to do it again as i have a few to add. one cuban cheapie that is fabulous is the caney oro. about $6 and it is a lighter style cracker. hamlet put me on to it and seems he knows his rum as well as he does his cigars. i'm down to my last bottle and a half of the santiago - it is going to be a rationed winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm not a big rum-fan (yet), but I have a bottle of Havana Club Anejo Reserva which I like a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boss hogg Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Shooter turned me on to Zacapa 23yo and it's FANTASTIC stuff. However, having previously spent a lot of time in Puerto Rico, I have to tip the hat to Don Q Cristal (white) rum for everyday drinking and mixing. Try mixing it with Pepsi as an alternative to the traditoinal Cuba Libre of rum 'n coke. Smooth and sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 This topic got me buying some new rum to try out. Barbancourt three star rum, Mount *** Extra Old, Appleton Dark Deluxe. Maybe someone can give me some feedback on these? Plus the only drink I've made with rum is rum and coke :-D I'd really like to try something else too. Can someone recommend me one or several fairly easy drinks made with rum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerose Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 HC7 and Anejo Reserva are great. In Cuba I lean towards the Ron Caney (sp) brand. It's cheap and wonderful.» This topic got me buying some new rum to try out. Barbancourt three star » rum, Mount *** Extra Old, Appleton Dark Deluxe. Maybe someone can give me » some feedback on these? Plus the only drink I've made with rum is rum and » coke :-D I'd really like to try something else too. Can someone recommend » me one or several fairly easy drinks made with rum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mantis Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I've been drinking rum for many years, but have just recently started actually drinking GOOD ones. Some of my favorites so far: HC7 - Cuba Ron Santiago - Cuba Pyrat XO - Anguilla Flor de Cana - Nicaragua St. James - Martinique Mt. *** - Barbados Bacardi Select - Puerto Rico (I think) The last two are the only ones I can find in the podunk town I live in. I have to order the others online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgtp Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 » I've been drinking rum for many years, but have just recently started » actually drinking GOOD ones. » » Some of my favorites so far: » » HC7 - Cuba » Ron Santiago - Cuba » Pyrat XO - Anguilla » Flor de Cana - Nicaragua » St. James - Martinique » Mt. *** - Barbados » Bacardi Select - Puerto Rico (I think) » » The last two are the only ones I can find in the podunk town I live in. I » have to order the others online. Favorites. Being from Guatemala I am partial to these RUms:-D Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Zaya I also enjoy the HC 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Gossling's Black Seal is surprisingly good for an inexpensive rum. I'm going to Bermuda next month & will certainly try their reserve rum. My favorite, though, is Varadero Club 7 Anos. It's a little sweeter than Havana Club & very smooth. Hard to find outside Cuba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrie Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 In terms of creamy armagnac style rums, might I suggest: Matusalem (Nicaraguan) Oronoco (Brazil) La Flor De Cana (Nic?) The Zacapa 25 Centarrio XO is more full bodied and complex. Very good. Had 10 Cane and disliked it. Had a sharp taste to it - almost like it ran into some cachaca on its way. Maybe in a Cuba Libra. The HC Cask strength is quickly becoming my favorite though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxboy Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 » » I've been drinking rum for many years, but have just recently started » » actually drinking GOOD ones. » » » » Some of my favorites so far: » » » » HC7 - Cuba » » Ron Santiago - Cuba » » Pyrat XO - Anguilla » » Flor de Cana - Nicaragua » » St. James - Martinique » » Mt. *** - Barbados » » Bacardi Select - Puerto Rico (I think) » » » » The last two are the only ones I can find in the podunk town I live in. » I » » have to order the others online. » » Favorites. » Being from Guatemala I am partial to these RUms:-D » Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 » Zaya » » I also enjoy the HC 7 I'll have to tip in and second (twentieth?) the Zaya and Zacapa. Pampero is good also. Pyrat XO and Cask 23 is also excellent. I can't stand HC-ANything. Tastes like diesel to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck in Alaska Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Another vote for Rhum Barbancourt. That's some nice stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvm4 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Zaya and Pyrat XO here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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