Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
04-27-2010, 07:30 PM
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Re: nice rums?
I'm sure you're right, they were the same distiller. The Guat Zaya got killed to increase the production of Zacapa, if I remember right it was when a new distributor picked up Zacapa. That should...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
04-26-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
The only rum that tastes like oranges to me is Pyrat (both Pistol and XO). The Trinidad Zaya is heavy on the vanilla flavor, very similar to Angostura 1919 (same distillery). Zacapa is similar to...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
04-01-2010, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
I used to keep up with that but haven't seen it in awhile, thanks for putting it back in front of me! His reviews are great, but I really like the side-by-side comparisons.
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
03-07-2010, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Were you there before or after Katrina? If I remember right, they found themselves in a tough spot after the hurricane and I think a new owner came in, resulting in some changes.
That's why...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
03-06-2010, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
I think HC 7 is a fine sipper, it's very similar in style to some of my other favorites (for what it's worth, Zaya/Zacapa aren't at the top of my list).
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
02-26-2010, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 562
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
02-17-2010, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
You're on the right track, I think Sailor Jerry is much better than the Captain. There are a few good rums that ought to be easy to find most anywhere. Bacardi 8 isn't bad, and it'll be everywhere....
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
01-30-2010, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
In that case, try the Mount Gay Extra Old, Appleton Extra, or Appleton 21 yr. I think those are best with a small ice cube instead of neat.
Anything less from those brands and you'll be...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
01-30-2010, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
It all depends. I've never had Oronoco, but it generally gets ranked pretty good for a clear rum. Should make a killer mojito. I'm not a fan of the clear Mount Gay, never had clear Appleton. The...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
01-17-2010, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Cruzan Single Barrel is my 'old faithful'. I think it's a great value, and it's easy to replace (rum selection is slim in most of MD). I like Pampero a little more, but I don't think I've seen it...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
01-06-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Depends on the rum. The sweet rums like Zaya, Zacapa, etc. I like at room temperature. Too cold and the sweetness overpowers the flavors.
I'm partial to a more 'dry' style usually (Ron del...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
12-26-2009, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Depends what you like. I'm a fan of both, but they're different styles, apples and oranges really. CSB is cheaper though :D
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
12-10-2009, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
"Aromas of prune, allspice, dates, nutmeg, cloves, balsam, Demerara sugar and dried-fig build to also show caramel, candied tree fruits, maple, butter toffee and molasses—each carving a marvelous...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
12-09-2009, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Looks good! What's that top one, I can't quite read the label?
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
11-29-2009, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 562
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Re: nice rums?
Every time this thread gets bumped, I get thirsty. I asked Santa for a bottle of Vizcaya, anyone else got rum on their list?
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
09-29-2009, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
I like the 'underwater rum'. Pretty smooth, clean, not too complicated, not sweet, fits what I like to call the 'spanish-style' rums, i.e. rums from Spanish-influenced islands like Puerto Rico,...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
09-28-2009, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
My parents were on Grand Cayman this summer, brought me back a bottle of Seven Fathoms, and Havana Club. They actually brought 3 bottles of Seven Fathoms back, and managed to get two different...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
08-21-2009, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
I've heard similar things, seems to be a love it or hate it kinda thing, with more people in the 'hate it' camp. I'm a big fan of Black Seal, and most of Cruzan's other rums, had high hopes for...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
08-17-2009, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Never tried the Blackstrap, been meaning to though. If you've got a bottle of Gosling's Black Seal, how does it compare? If you don't... go get one ;)
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
08-16-2009, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
You've said that once already ;)
Once the rum bug bites, you're done. Don't fight it, just go buy more :D
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
05-12-2009, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
I can't tell a difference. I've tried 'em side by side, both have heavy notes of orange/citrus and are fairly sweet.
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
03-03-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Never had it, but it comes from the same distillery as Zacapa and the original Zaya, probably a good indicator of quality.
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
01-02-2009, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Been meaning to post about rum, had the chance to try a few new ones over the holidays:
Bacardi 8 - I was pleasantly surprised. A lot more flavor in this one than every other Bacardi I've tried,...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
12-15-2008, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
Sweet flavors are much more noticeable at warmer temperatures, so use less ice. I like sweet rums like Zaya and Zacapa neat. If that's not your taste, try a single ice cube. If THAT doesn't work,...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
12-14-2008, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 562
Views: 263,568
Re: nice rums?
From what I've read it's about 50/50. Seems like the people who were diehard Zaya whores prefer the old version, but most accept the new one is good, just not AS good. The rest of the crowd who...
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