What RUM are you drinking?

[77T]

Before the Cuban revolution my Dad always had Ron Matusalem in the cabinet and now it's moved to the Dominican Republic...

[McLovin]

I like the Haitian

[Swearengen]

I was lucky enough to try some of the 1780 rum


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...use-1780s.html

[AbsolutelyROLEX!]

bacardi oakheart spiced dark rummmmmm, yummmmmmm!

[BNA/LION]

Captain & Coke here...

[JayAK]

My favorite sipping rums:

Flor de Cana 7yr
Flor de Cana 12yr (personal favorite)
Flor de Cana 18yr
Mount Gay Extra Old
Mount Gay 1703
Plantation XO
El Dorado special reserve 15yr

I would be happy to sip on any of the above in good company.

If sipping rum is not what you are into and rum and coke is more appealing, then check out Gosling's Black Seal, Myer's Dark, or Captain Morgan Private Stock... all of which make a fine rum and coke.

[Rockrolex]

The last rum I had tasted like a single malt Scotch whisky. Oh wait. It was a single malt.

I am not a rum drinker. I know I have a couple of bottles in my liquor cabinet, but that' mostly for my wife's cooking.

[Xenophon]

Angostura 1919 with water, yum

[A.Sharp]

Ok, I have a big problem... you guys gave me way to many to try!!! Very excited! Thanks guys! I will make an effort to try most of these over the course of the next year!

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by zama

Most of my worst nights on the booze involved Rum, as Aussies Bundy is the only way to go. I remember one ugly night in Vail Colorado, having flown the 24 hours travel time thought I would have a couple of settler beers and dinner before going to bed.

The owner of the bar walked over and told me he had something special to share. He produced a bottle of Bundy over proof rum from memory about 58% alcohol by vol or whatever the measure is, I am not a scientist.

I note Americans did not know how to make a rum and coke, here rum plenty of coke not much ice, in the US lots of ice not much coke. In short more like taking shots.

We spent about 3 hours taking out this 750mm bottle. I remember throwing up in the snow, the next morning among other tragedies I had pulled the tile of the toilet roll holder off the wall when I must have gone for a late night throw up. I missed a days Skiing.......

My warning stay away from Bundy O.P rum.......

Well you got that right! I am accustomed to it now. I'd say when I make 'em its 2 cubes, 50/50 coke to rum. Oh, and I have a nice 4am golfing story that took place off of my friends balcony in the burbs... It was jolly good fun.... that's at least how I want to remember it ;)

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by Rock

The 'local' Rum here is "Bundy" which is consumed in very large quantities in country Queensland. It is fine when mixed with Coke & ice for a refreshing summer drink.



When I want to enjoy a Rum straight up or on the rocks I prefer one of these two, or their more expensive older versions.

Appleton, mount gay, and meyers are definitely some of my go to's....

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

If you can get the real-deal then Havana-Club 15 year is great sipping rum, like cognac or scotch! Almost as good with a cigar as fine Bourbon, don't tell Dan I said that!

I am all in on this one... can't wait!!!

You have fine taste my friend. You ever try middleton whiskey (my all time fav whiskey)? Pairs nicely with a fine cigar!

[sdthtyuj]

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[beshannon]

[KenniJH]

Originally Posted by beshannon

+1
Have also tried the XO (solera gran reserva especial). Wow! I Think my 23y premium is good, but the XO wins hands down. I need to get one :-)


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[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by A.Sharp

I am all in on this one... can't wait!!!

You have fine taste my friend. You ever try middleton whiskey (my all time fav whiskey)? Pairs nicely with a fine cigar!

You will probably find about 30 posts from me extolling the virtues of Midleton Whiskey which I regard as truly one of the finest whiskeys of the world!!

Here's a thread I started just before St. Patrick's Day Irish Whiskey

[Casey VP-26]

Bacardi.

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

You will probably find about 30 posts from me extolling the virtues of Midleton Whiskey which I regard as truly one of the finest whiskeys of the world!!

Here's a thread I started just before St. Patrick's Day Irish Whiskey

The link says untrusted server for me... Yeah it's a great whiskey. I'll never forget the first time I tried it... or the story around it.

Since you sound like an aficionado I am most certainly barking up the wrong tree. However, I am always vocal about things I enjoy and encourage you to try this. I am sure you like your whiskey/bourbon/scotch neat (maybe a little branch?) but if you are ever in a place where you just want to enjoy a nice mixed drink... do yourself one favor and as gross as it might sound try ordering a jameson and pineapple juice. I have recommended this drink to many who have laughed at first, but thanked me later. It is the ultimate palate cleanser and all around enjoyable summer cocktail... try it.

[S52]

Originally Posted by beshannon

[wsyh]

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[RolexJNJ]

Bacardi 151! Is there any other?

[gmaldari]

Best Rum I have had to drink straight is called COCK-SPUR made in Barbados!!!!

otherwise cant beat Mount Gay and ginger ale

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by KenniJH

+1
Have also tried the XO (solera gran reserva especial). Wow! I Think my 23y premium is good, but the XO wins hands down. I need to get one :-)


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Yes the XO is excellent, I took the thread literally and that is what I have at the moment at home

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Bacardi 151! Is there any other?

Yuck! Only like this for impressing girls with flames. Devils springs does a better job of that, however. Otherwise pure gasoline....

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by gmaldari

Best Rum I have had to drink straight is called COCK-SPUR made in Barbados!!!!

otherwise cant beat Mount Gay and ginger ale

Literally just had cock spur for the first time last week. was inexpensive, and decent.

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by gmaldari

Best Rum I have had to drink straight is called COCK-SPUR made in Barbados!!!!

otherwise cant beat Mount Gay and ginger ale

Try pyrat straight... it's over commercialized and over priced just like patron, (which btw is owned by a hair product company lol!)... but its a great intro into drinking rum straight.

Its complex for what it is... apricot, tabaco, spice and many other interesting notes. youll get a lot of flavor out of it.

[A.Sharp]

Oh - I also want to suggest trying something my father used to make when I was just a teen. Still make them once and a while and love them!!!

Easy - Put coconut rum in a coffee mug, microwave to decently hot, and throw in a cinnamon stick. Heart warming drink, literally.

[Kingair]

Rum . . . who says Rum . . .

This is what I drink . . .

HAGOne

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by A.Sharp

Yuck! Only like this for impressing girls with flames. Devils springs does a better job of that, however. Otherwise pure gasoline....

fair point!

[James K]

Oh boy I found a thread that's got my attention!

I've been drinking Appleton 21yr for about 7 or 8 years now, such an amazingly complex yet smooth rum. Last year I had the opportunity to tour the plantation and went specifically to buy their 50 yr reserve bottle. At $5,000 for the bottle I settled on a bottle of the Estate Edition (supposedly only sold at the factory) instead. I've got to say if you get the chance to try some of it, go for it! I almost can't go back to the 21yr one anymore. The Estate Edition is a minimum 18yo single malt rum. A little different since they claim its not blended with other rums.

Looking forward to trying some of the others listed here as well.