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icehog3 12-20-2009 11:35 PM

Re: nice rums?
 
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Originally Posted by Darrell (Post 688811)
Where is the sale at Tom?

Here ya go, Darrell. :D

http://shoppersvineyard.com/1/56119/...A-ESPECIAL-RUM

replicant_argent 12-21-2009 06:52 AM

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They have a nice selection of rums there, Tom. I just spent a few minutes perusing and there are a few premium looking rums that look interesting. I need to go to the Ministry and do some research, evidently.

Neuromancer 12-21-2009 07:25 AM

Re: nice rums?
 
Anyone actually taste the Ron Zacapa XO and can say how it compares to the Ron Zacapa 23 Anos? For my money that's my favorite, and the smoothest of all I think...how does the XO compare?

icehog3 12-21-2009 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Neuromancer (Post 689022)
Anyone actually taste the Ron Zacapa XO and can say how it compares to the Ron Zacapa 23 Anos? For my money that's my favorite, and the smoothest of all I think...how does the XO compare?

I can't speak from experience...yet. But I understand it is a little less sweet, and more complex. Hopefully I review it from experience in a few days.

poker 12-21-2009 02:32 PM

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I haven't opened my bottle of the RZ XO yet. Waiting for Tom to show up on the patio. :)

icehog3 12-21-2009 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by poker (Post 689451)
I haven't opened my bottle of the RZ XO yet. Waiting for Tom to show up on the patio. :)

That an invite? :D

poker 12-21-2009 02:45 PM

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Always brother

SNKBYT 12-21-2009 03:12 PM

Re: nice rums?
 
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Originally Posted by Neuromancer (Post 689022)
Anyone actually taste the Ron Zacapa XO and can say how it compares to the Ron Zacapa 23 Anos? For my money that's my favorite, and the smoothest of all I think...how does the XO compare?

I like the 23 best, but at 37 to 44 a bottle.....its hard (& $$) to keep at lot of it on hand to drink daily
Zaya 12yr makes a great everyday rum at only about 27 to 33 a bottle

not that I like rum or know what I'm talking about

DrDubzz 12-21-2009 03:50 PM

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for about 23 dollars the Appleton Estate Reserve is a nice sipper

icehog3 12-21-2009 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by poker (Post 689469)
Always brother

:D

Wanger 12-26-2009 01:36 PM

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Picked up some Ron Pampero Anejo in a leather bag today. Will post some sort of review later. :)

icehog3 12-26-2009 02:49 PM

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Dave ESQ is coming over tonight for a smoke, think I will break open the Zacapa XO and give it a shot. :)

replicant_argent 12-26-2009 04:13 PM

Re: nice rums?
 
Cruzan Single Barrel < Zaya, by far.

Mark C 12-26-2009 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent (Post 695395)
Cruzan Single Barrel < Zaya, by far.

Depends what you like. I'm a fan of both, but they're different styles, apples and oranges really. CSB is cheaper though :D

icehog3 12-26-2009 10:07 PM

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Tried the Zacapa XO...smoothest rum I have ever had. Not as sweet as the Zacapa 23, and a perfect complement for a cigar. :tu

RevSmoke 01-04-2010 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C (Post 8594)
Gosling's Black Seal - Cheap, available everywhere, delicious. Don't ever buy Meyer's Dark when Gosling's is sitting nearby.

Pyrat XO - Not bad, but I have a hard time getting paste the citrusy/orange flavor. Almost seems too 'orangey' to be real. Great on ice though.

OK, have tried the Black Seal, and it is tasty. Was given a bottle of Brugal Anejo by a brother on the board and have enjoyed a bit of that.

Now, here's the dilemna. I tasted the Zaya, wanted to get some of my own. So, I've been looking for some Zaya & Ron Zacapa, but noplace nearby (within an hour drive) has them.

I did find a bottle of the Pyrat XO for $26 so I snagged that and had some with an Oliva Connecticut Lonsdale today - very nice pairing. I kind of like the citrusy notes in this rum.

poker 01-05-2010 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 707514)
So, I've been looking for some Zaya & Ron Zacapa, but noplace nearby (within an hour drive) has them.

Hitimewine.net normally has both and will ship to your state. They are a real brick & mortar retailer and not virtual.
(I have no affiliation with said vendor)

RevSmoke 01-05-2010 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by poker (Post 708088)
Hitimewine.net normally has both and will ship to your state. They are a real brick & mortar retailer and not virtual.
(I have no affiliation with said vendor)

Thanks. They have some very nice prices there. If I had not bought the bottle yesterday...

I have bookmarked it and will get back there at a later date.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

romwarrior 01-05-2010 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 707514)
I did find a bottle of the Pyrat XO for $26 so I snagged that and had some with an Oliva Connecticut Lonsdale today - very nice pairing. I kind of like the citrusy notes in this rum.

Me too, but I hate the vanilla notes in the new Zaya. Funny how things work.

SNKBYT 01-05-2010 02:38 PM

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Zaya is a good everyday rum for me (beats the hell outta mosts)
Zappa 23 or Centenario XX for special events/herfs/when I feel like something better
(none of above as mixers, straight up only)


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