nice rums? - Page 8

icehog3 · 12-26-2009, 02:49 PM

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

Cruzan Single Barrel < Zaya, by far.

Mark C · 12-26-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

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

icehog3 · 12-26-2009, 10:07 PM

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

mtaill · 01-07-2010, 09:45 AM

I love the El Dorado 12 and 15 yrs old, the Mount Gay Extra Old
Would love to try the Ron Zacapa and Pyrat XO, but not available up north :-(

icehog3 · 01-07-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mtaill

I love the El Dorado 12 and 15 yrs old, the Mount Gay Extra Old
Would love to try the Ron Zacapa and Pyrat XO, but not available up north :-(

Where are you at? They have Zacapa everywhere in Chicago.

mtaill · 01-12-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Where are you at? They have Zacapa everywhere in Chicago.

Quebec, Canada

icehog3 · 01-12-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mtaill

Quebec, Canada

Ah, WAY up North.

icehog3 · 01-10-2010, 08:59 PM

You are gonna dig it, Dan.

chenvt · 01-11-2010, 07:42 AM

Lol mike, we talked about this.. I've never had hte 23.. I normally drank the 15, but it was between the XO and 23 and I could only get one so I went with the XO.. I'll try to pick up some 23 if I go to the city because I can't buy it anywhere near me (damn state controlled liquor).. I did have some 15 afterwards and there is a HUGE difference in terms of how smooth and complex the XO is

icehog3 · 01-11-2010, 07:44 AM

Regarding the 23 vs the XO, I find the XO to be a little less sweet, and a little more smooth and complex, as Dan implies.

01-11-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

Lol mike, we talked about this.. I've never had hte 23.. I normally drank the 15, but it was between the XO and 23 and I could only get one so I went with the XO.. I'll try to pick up some 23 if I go to the city because I can't buy it anywhere near me (damn state controlled liquor).. I did have some 15 afterwards and there is a HUGE difference in terms of how smooth and complex the XO is

I know we did, Dan, but I have forgotten about it all.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Regarding the 23 vs the XO, I find the XO to be a little less sweet, and a little more smooth and complex, as Dan implies.

Thanks Tom!

mithrilG60 · 01-11-2010, 09:18 AM

Has anyone else tried Renegade Rum? Difficult to find, and quite expensive as rum goes, but well worth the purchase if you come across a bottle. My wife bought me a bottle of the 1995 Panama Don Jose from their 2008 release last year for Valentine's Day, such an amazingly beautiful rum. Even she, who never sips spirits because she can't get past the alcohol on the nose, enjoys this one neat in a snifter. We've since bought 2 more bottle for ourselves and 2 for her father.

Much more "scotchy" than most rums, however you'd expect that given that these are rums that are matured and aged by Bruichladdich in Scotland in the whisky tradition. Adding the different cask maturation stages gives a very different flavour profile to most rums.

Scottw · 01-12-2010, 07:29 AM

A friend of mine and I drank and entire bottle of Zacapa 23 yr old last night. Mine was accompanied by the Padron 80th Anni (Like the regular 1926 maddie better) and a 07 Opus X power Ranger.My buddy smoked an 07 Monte #2 and a 09 opus power ranger. That rum was seriously good stuff.

icehog3 · 01-12-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

A friend of mine and I drank and entire bottle of Zacapa 23 yr old last night. Mine was accompanied by the Padron 80th Anni (Like the regular 1926 maddie better) and a 07 Opus X power Ranger.My buddy smoked an 07 Monte #2 and a 09 opus power ranger. That rum was seriously good stuff.

Damn, Scott!

Scottw · 01-12-2010, 08:17 AM

It was a heckuva night Tom.

Catfish · 01-17-2010, 03:56 PM

too lazy to search, what's a reasonable price for guata. zaya?

found a local store w/ a case @ $40 pop.

spooble · 01-17-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

too lazy to search, what's a reasonable price for guata. zaya?

found a local store w/ a case @ $40 pop.

Heck, the Trini version is $40 at my local Total Wine. I'd buy 2 or 3 bottles of the Guatemalan at that price.

SNKBYT · 01-18-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

too lazy to search, what's a reasonable price for guata. zaya? found a local store w/ a case @ $40 pop.

$28 ea @ TW

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Originally Posted by spooble

Heck, the Trini version is $40 at my local Total Wine. I'd buy 2 or 3 bottles of the Guatemalan at that price.

if you can find it then buy them all

01-19-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

too lazy to search, what's a reasonable price for guata. zaya?

found a local store w/ a case @ $40 pop.

Buy them all, and I'll take a couple from you!!!!!! Trini Zaya goes for about $45 here in MN.

How did I not find any when we were down there last month.

12-26-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: nice rums? Dave ESQ is coming over tonight for a smoke, think I will break open the Zacapa XO and give it a shot. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-26-2009, 10:07 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: nice rums? Tried the Zacapa XO...smoothest rum I have ever had. Not as sweet as the Zacapa 23, and a perfect complement for a cigar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-07-2010, 09:45 AM	#5
mtaill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 112 Trading: (1)	Re: nice rums? I love the El Dorado 12 and 15 yrs old, the Mount Gay Extra Old Would love to try the Ron Zacapa and Pyrat XO, but not available up north :-(

01-10-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: nice rums? You are gonna dig it, Dan. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-11-2010, 07:42 AM	#10
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: nice rums? Lol mike, we talked about this.. I've never had hte 23.. I normally drank the 15, but it was between the XO and 23 and I could only get one so I went with the XO.. I'll try to pick up some 23 if I go to the city because I can't buy it anywhere near me (damn state controlled liquor).. I did have some 15 afterwards and there is a HUGE difference in terms of how smooth and complex the XO is

12-26-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: nice rums? Cruzan Single Barrel < Zaya, by far. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-11-2010, 07:44 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,782 Trading: (60)	Re: nice rums? Regarding the 23 vs the XO, I find the XO to be a little less sweet, and a little more smooth and complex, as Dan implies. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-11-2010, 09:18 AM	#13
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: nice rums? Has anyone else tried Renegade Rum? Difficult to find, and quite expensive as rum goes, but well worth the purchase if you come across a bottle. My wife bought me a bottle of the 1995 Panama Don Jose from their 2008 release last year for Valentine's Day, such an amazingly beautiful rum. Even she, who never sips spirits because she can't get past the alcohol on the nose, enjoys this one neat in a snifter. We've since bought 2 more bottle for ourselves and 2 for her father. Much more "scotchy" than most rums, however you'd expect that given that these are rums that are matured and aged by Bruichladdich in Scotland in the whisky tradition. Adding the different cask maturation stages gives a very different flavour profile to most rums.

01-12-2010, 07:29 AM	#14
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: nice rums? A friend of mine and I drank and entire bottle of Zacapa 23 yr old last night. Mine was accompanied by the Padron 80th Anni (Like the regular 1926 maddie better) and a 07 Opus X power Ranger.My buddy smoked an 07 Monte #2 and a 09 opus power ranger. That rum was seriously good stuff.

01-12-2010, 08:17 AM	#16
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: nice rums? It was a heckuva night Tom.

01-17-2010, 03:56 PM	#17
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