nice rums?

SeanGAR · 10-14-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madurofan

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awsmith4 · 10-14-2008, 10:33 PM

I have been drinking both the Zaya and the RC XX lately and loving both

10-14-2008, 10:33 PM

Will trade cigars for Ron Zacapa.

VirtualSmitty · 10-14-2008, 10:43 PM

Diplomatico is pretty good stuff.

The Professor · 10-14-2008, 10:46 PM

Mmmmm. Only one I haven't had on this page is the HC15 -- HC7 is a nice treat, though.

RGD. · 10-14-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

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Really large picture of Santa Teresa 1796 was here -

Sean - can you find this down there around Radford? Can't up here in NOVA but my daughter is down there in Radford so she could grab me some if it's available.

Ron

Parshooter · 10-15-2008, 06:54 PM

RZ XO, 25 year old

SeanGAR · 10-15-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Sean - can you find this down there around Radford? Can't up here in NOVA but my daughter is down there in Radford so she could grab me some if it's available.

Ron

Wife is Venezuelan .... I bought this one in Venezuela for some ungodly amount of money at the time ... 15-20 bucks I think ... when you realize drinkable anejo runs 3-4 bucks a fifth, the Diplimatico I see people liking here around 7-8, and gasoline is 12 cents a gallon .... thats a lot of money.

Short answer, no, we can't get that one here in Radford.

If there is a trip to Venezuela at Christmas, I'll smuggle you back one - I think we were 4-5 bottles over the limit last time, whats another bottle?

:-O

Mark C · 10-15-2008, 07:44 PM

I've got a bottle of the Santa Teresa, either got it here in MD or Florida, can't remember.

Nobody mentioned Pampero yet? That's another nice Venezuelan rum, should be pretty readily available too. I think it's similar to Zacapa, but not quite as sweet. I like it better.

Ron del Barrilito 3 Star is one of my all-time favorite rums. I like the dry, lighter style of Puerto Rican rums, this is the best I've had so far.

Rhum Agricole - Neisson, St James, La Favorite, Rhum Clement... all are great, and very different from every other rum you'll ever try. You owe it to yourself to pick one up if you come across it.

El Dorado 15 yr - Great cigar rum, smokey, heavy, full-bodied, stands up well to a heavy smoke.

Gosling's Black Seal - Cheap, available everywhere, delicious. Don't ever buy Meyer's Dark when Gosling's is sitting nearby.

Angostura 1919 & 1824 - I'm really liking these both a lot lately. The 1824 is a little more complex, the 1919 screams 'vanilla', but both are the drier style that I tend to prefer.

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.

10 Cane - Only buy it on sale, but it makes a helluva mojito.

Of the sweet rums, I think I like Diplomatico a touch more than Zacapa, though they're awful close. Can't ever find Zaya (any Zaya), or Centenario in MD.

I'd love to get my hands on some HC, that's one that ain't exactly common around here. Maybe next trip overseas.

Now that there's a rum thread, someone needs to invite Che over here

RevSmoke · 01-04-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

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

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

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

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

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)

12-13-2008, 12:02 PM

So I've read elsewhere from those who have tried both that the Zaya from Guatemala is definitely better than the current one from Trinidad.
Are you saying the Trinidad variety is an excellent rum as well ?

Tried the NC Matusalem for the first time last night and thought it rocked!

Mark C · 12-14-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GUSTO

So I've read elsewhere from those who have tried both that the Zaya from Guatemala is definitely better than the current one from Trinidad.
Are you saying the Trinidad variety is an excellent rum as well ?

Tried the NC Matusalem for the first time last night and thought it rocked!

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 didn't buy Zaya by the case seem to think it's comparable, some say it's hard to differentiate, and some say it's better. Everyone has their favorite, but it seems to me the new Zaya is still considered a good to excellent rum, depending on your tastes.

Bubba - NJ · 12-14-2008, 08:07 PM

I got my bottle of Zaya and tried it on the rocks . I'm not real wild about the flavor but it did immediately coat my tongue . Any recommendations as to what I could do to get myself to tolerate the flavor . I didn't get any sweetness from it at all .

Mark C · 12-15-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba - NJ

I didn't get any sweetness from it at all .

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, pour it in a glass of coke

10-15-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

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I'm with Sean, excepting the Havana Club the Santa Theresa is the best rum IMHO.

10-16-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

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That's my man...

10-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#2
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: nice rums? I have been drinking both the Zaya and the RC XX lately and loving both

10-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#3
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? Will trade cigars for Ron Zacapa.

10-14-2008, 10:43 PM	#4
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: nice rums? Diplomatico is pretty good stuff. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-14-2008, 10:46 PM	#5
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: nice rums? Mmmmm. Only one I haven't had on this page is the HC15 -- HC7 is a nice treat, though.

10-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#9
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? I've got a bottle of the Santa Teresa, either got it here in MD or Florida, can't remember. Nobody mentioned Pampero yet? That's another nice Venezuelan rum, should be pretty readily available too. I think it's similar to Zacapa, but not quite as sweet. I like it better. Ron del Barrilito 3 Star is one of my all-time favorite rums. I like the dry, lighter style of Puerto Rican rums, this is the best I've had so far. Rhum Agricole - Neisson, St James, La Favorite, Rhum Clement... all are great, and very different from every other rum you'll ever try. You owe it to yourself to pick one up if you come across it. El Dorado 15 yr - Great cigar rum, smokey, heavy, full-bodied, stands up well to a heavy smoke. Gosling's Black Seal - Cheap, available everywhere, delicious. Don't ever buy Meyer's Dark when Gosling's is sitting nearby. Angostura 1919 & 1824 - I'm really liking these both a lot lately. The 1824 is a little more complex, the 1919 screams 'vanilla', but both are the drier style that I tend to prefer. 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. 10 Cane - Only buy it on sale, but it makes a helluva mojito. Of the sweet rums, I think I like Diplomatico a touch more than Zacapa, though they're awful close. Can't ever find Zaya (any Zaya), or Centenario in MD. I'd love to get my hands on some HC, that's one that ain't exactly common around here. Maybe next trip overseas. Now that there's a rum thread, someone needs to invite Che over here

01-05-2010, 02:38 PM	#14
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: nice rums? 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) __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

12-13-2008, 12:02 PM	#15
GUSTO Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? So I've read elsewhere from those who have tried both that the Zaya from Guatemala is definitely better than the current one from Trinidad. Are you saying the Trinidad variety is an excellent rum as well ? Tried the NC Matusalem for the first time last night and thought it rocked!

12-14-2008, 08:07 PM	#17
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? I got my bottle of Zaya and tried it on the rocks . I'm not real wild about the flavor but it did immediately coat my tongue . Any recommendations as to what I could do to get myself to tolerate the flavor . I didn't get any sweetness from it at all .