nice rums?

MoTheMan · 10-13-2008, 01:07 AM

The Ron Centennario's quite good.

Although I'd prefer a good Tawny Poet with my 'gars.

c

10-14-2008, 08:41 PM

I've found Ron Matusalem to be the best I've ever come in contact with.

BengalMan · 10-14-2008, 08:51 PM

Yet to have the HC 15 either. Flor De Cana 12 and 18 is good as well.

Steve · 08-15-2009, 07:02 PM

Got my vote!

I've killed a bottle or two myself over the years...

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

I've found Ron Matusalem to be the best I've ever come in contact with.

Sauer Grapes · 08-21-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by steve

Got my vote!

I've killed a bottle or two myself over the years...

on the Ron Matusalem

I don't know whether to thank Ron or curse him for introducing me to this one. Zaya is great, and still probably my favorite, but Matusalem is such a great value at the price here, $26.

DrDubzz · 08-21-2009, 02:52 PM

Did a quick review of my three sipping rums: Zaya, RZ23 and Pampero

And...

I liked the Ron Zacapa the best, sweet, but not artificially so, and very smooth.

2nd was the Pampero, less sweet than the RZ, and with an oaky hint, also quite smooth

3rd was the Zaya. I was most excited about this one, I love vanilla, and everyone says this has it in spades. Well it does, but it was the least smooth, and had the most alcohol bite. It was still good, but I think it will reside in the freezer.

Mark C · 08-21-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Black Strap on the other hand left me with a please God - remove my tongue from my mouth and I'll go to church everyday and twice on Sunday.

Seriously - Black Strap tasted like it was distilled in old pig gut barrels with bridle straps cut from a dead horses ass tossed in for flavor.

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 Blackstrap. Oh well.

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I liked the Ron Zacapa the best, sweet, but not artificially so, and very smooth.

2nd was the Pampero, less sweet than the RZ, and with an oaky hint, also quite smooth

3rd was the Zaya. I was most excited about this one, I love vanilla, and everyone says this has it in spades. Well it does, but it was the least smooth, and had the most alcohol bite. It was still good, but I think it will reside in the freezer.

Great notes on those three, I agree with everything except the ranking. I'm partial to Pampero because it's less sweet and more 'oak-y'. I don't remember a 'bite' from Zaya though, especially served with an ice cube, guess I'll need to refresh my memory

RGD. · 08-21-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

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 Blackstrap. Oh well.

Yep. I was looking forward to it myself. Not a fan obviously. You know after my year off from any spirits (due to medical problems) - Black Seal was my first rum choice when I was able to resume -

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. . . I don't remember a 'bite' from Zaya though, especially served with an ice cube, guess I'll need to refresh my memory

He didn't say if he was tasting the Trinidad or the Guatemalan version. In a recent side by side of the two I did notice a slight bite in the Trini version.

Ron

RGD. · 08-21-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

on the Ron Matusalem

I don't know whether to thank Ron or curse him for introducing me to this one. Zaya is great, and still probably my favorite, but Matusalem is such a great value at the price here, $26.

Hey, I'm not an enabler - just making you aware of various products out there -

Love that Matusalem!

Ron

DrDubzz · 08-21-2009, 09:08 PM

It's the Trini version, and the bite wasn't bad, but it was present. But whoever said it tastes like vanilla extract smells was dead on.

the aftertaste is like pure adams extract on the palate, which I find enjoyable

DrDubzz · 08-23-2009, 07:52 PM

I'm revisiting the Zaya, with multiple ice cubes this time, and am not experiencing any bite. Just pure drunken vanilla... I likey

05-19-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

I've found Ron Matusalem to be the best I've ever come in contact with.

Yes, Ron Matusalem is very good!

shark · 09-30-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

I've found Ron Matusalem to be the best I've ever come in contact with.

Even better if it's aged 15 years...

10-20-2011, 07:05 AM

My current "go-to" rum

And when I'm in the mood for something sweet:

I know that some purists will sneer, but I really enjoy the stuff.

Frodo · 10-22-2011, 06:00 PM

I really want to try a bottle of the Brugal 1888. New expression that is aged in sherry casks !?! Loved the Brugal Extra Viejo...

10-13-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
MoTheMan Who Else! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: mo Location: So Cal Posts: 197 Trading: (0)	The Ron Centennario's quite good. Although I'd prefer a good Tawny Poet with my 'gars. c __________________ So say I. So say we all!

10-14-2008, 08:41 PM	#2
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? I've found Ron Matusalem to be the best I've ever come in contact with.

10-14-2008, 08:51 PM	#3
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: nice rums? Yet to have the HC 15 either. Flor De Cana 12 and 18 is good as well.

08-21-2009, 02:52 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? Did a quick review of my three sipping rums: Zaya, RZ23 and Pampero And... I liked the Ron Zacapa the best, sweet, but not artificially so, and very smooth. 2nd was the Pampero, less sweet than the RZ, and with an oaky hint, also quite smooth 3rd was the Zaya. I was most excited about this one, I love vanilla, and everyone says this has it in spades. Well it does, but it was the least smooth, and had the most alcohol bite. It was still good, but I think it will reside in the freezer.

08-21-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? It's the Trini version, and the bite wasn't bad, but it was present. But whoever said it tastes like vanilla extract smells was dead on. the aftertaste is like pure adams extract on the palate, which I find enjoyable

08-23-2009, 07:52 PM	#11
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? I'm revisiting the Zaya, with multiple ice cubes this time, and am not experiencing any bite. Just pure drunken vanilla... I likey

10-20-2011, 07:05 AM	#14
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? My current "go-to" rum And when I'm in the mood for something sweet: I know that some purists will sneer, but I really enjoy the stuff.

10-22-2011, 06:00 PM	#15
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? I really want to try a bottle of the Brugal 1888. New expression that is aged in sherry casks !?! Loved the Brugal Extra Viejo...