nice rums? - Page 7

05-12-2009, 07:32 PM

I've tried the Pistol and am not a fan of it as a sipper. It was very sweet and had a citrus taste to me. It tasted like it belonged on ice cream as a topping and not as an asult beverage in my mouth. Just my opinion on it. Wish I could compare it to the XO. maybe some time later.

Mark C · 05-12-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wondering Nomad

Can anybody tell me how Pyrat Pistol differs from the XO?

I can't tell a difference. I've tried 'em side by side, both have heavy notes of orange/citrus and are fairly sweet.

06-22-2009, 10:51 AM

Had some Zacapa 23 (not the fully wrapped bottle) last night. A great rum, and likely what will replace Zaya for me. Smooth and warm, carmely taste is what I got from it.

elderboy02 · 06-22-2009, 11:03 AM

I like the Pyrat Pistol for Rum and Coke's.

I like Zaya for sipping.

I am a total newb when it comes to Rum, so take that for what it's worth.

Sauer Grapes · 08-09-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

My favorite at the moment is Zaya. I just wish I could compare the Guatemalan with the Trinidadian stuff. I've had both, and liked both, but really don't knwo what the difference was, as it was months between the time that I had them. Even my wife (not a rum drinker) will drink Zaya neat.

I've also had and liked Ron Matusalem Clasico.

HC 7 is another good one. Though I have had it side by side with Guatemalan Zaya, and preferred the Zaya. Just suited my palate better.

I know that I'll need to try some of the others that have been listed here, too

IMO, the new Zaya definitely has more vanilla taste and is a bit sweeter. The old had much less vanilla, less sweet, but had more taste if that makes any sense. More dimensions if you will. I preferred the old in a side by side test, but like both very much.

DrDubzz · 08-15-2009, 04:11 PM

Alright, the birthday money has started in, yesterday I got a bottle of Sailor Jerry and Appleton Estate Extra 12 year.

Today, I'm about to order a bottle of Zaya and RZ23. I think that'll hold me for a while.

bowhnter · 08-15-2009, 05:28 PM

I am going to have to read this thread when I have my laptop. Having been to Barbados we buy Mount Gay

captain53 · 08-15-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bowhnter

I am going to have to read this thread when I have my laptop. Having been to Barbados we buy Mount Gay

Many private fishing boat trips to the islands in my life and I stick with the native choice Cruzan. I spend big $ on Single Malts and Cigars but hang with the Cruzan availble in TX at Specs for around $15/1.75 L In fact just got out of the pool after a few Cruzan & Cokes chasing a nice Comacho! Life Is Good!

DrDubzz · 08-15-2009, 06:27 PM

and I just picked up a bottle of Pompero from a local place

I'm done buying hooch for a while

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.

Mark C · 08-16-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I'm done buying hooch for a while

You've said that once already

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I think that'll hold me for a while.

Once the rum bug bites, you're done. Don't fight it, just go buy more

DrDubzz · 08-16-2009, 08:31 PM

but now I'm really done... but I want to find some Averna locally, and I might pick up some Campari

DrDubzz · 08-16-2009, 09:32 PM

I might pick up a Cruzan or two tomorrow

DrDubzz · 08-17-2009, 04:48 PM

got the Cruzan coconut and Blackstrap

and maybe a bottle of Appleton Estate Reserve...

Mark C · 08-17-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

got the Cruzan coconut and Blackstrap

and maybe a bottle of Appleton Estate Reserve...

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

Barteur · 08-17-2009, 07:28 PM

Got this directly from the Brugal factory

DrDubzz · 08-17-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

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

I don't have a bottle, I might get one down the road

but the blackstrap is excellent, Moooolassess

08-17-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

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

Gosling's is the only way to make a Dark N Stormy. In fact that reminds me, maybe I'll have one.

kgoings · 08-17-2009, 08:26 PM

Found a bottle of Zaya Guat at a liqour store nearby!

DrDubzz · 08-19-2009, 03:51 PM

I finally found some ginger beer in town, at World Market.

it's Bundaberg from Australia. tonight I'll try an off-label dark and stormy

05-12-2009, 07:32 PM	#121
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? I've tried the Pistol and am not a fan of it as a sipper. It was very sweet and had a citrus taste to me. It tasted like it belonged on ice cream as a topping and not as an asult beverage in my mouth. Just my opinion on it. Wish I could compare it to the XO. maybe some time later.

06-22-2009, 10:51 AM	#123
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: nice rums? Had some Zacapa 23 (not the fully wrapped bottle) last night. A great rum, and likely what will replace Zaya for me. Smooth and warm, carmely taste is what I got from it.

06-22-2009, 11:03 AM	#124
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: nice rums? I like the Pyrat Pistol for Rum and Coke's. I like Zaya for sipping. I am a total newb when it comes to Rum, so take that for what it's worth.

08-15-2009, 04:11 PM	#126
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? Alright, the birthday money has started in, yesterday I got a bottle of Sailor Jerry and Appleton Estate Extra 12 year. Today, I'm about to order a bottle of Zaya and RZ23. I think that'll hold me for a while. Last edited by DrDubzz; 08-15-2009 at 04:18 PM.

08-15-2009, 05:28 PM	#127
bowhnter Backyard BBQer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 244 Trading: (4)	Re: nice rums? I am going to have to read this thread when I have my laptop. Having been to Barbados we buy Mount Gay __________________ "And then one day you find ten years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun"

08-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#129
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? and I just picked up a bottle of Pompero from a local place I'm done buying hooch for a while

08-16-2009, 08:31 PM	#132
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? but now I'm really done... but I want to find some Averna locally, and I might pick up some Campari

08-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#133
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? I might pick up a Cruzan or two tomorrow

08-17-2009, 04:48 PM	#134
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? got the Cruzan coconut and Blackstrap and maybe a bottle of Appleton Estate Reserve...

08-17-2009, 08:26 PM	#139
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: nice rums? Found a bottle of Zaya Guat at a liqour store nearby! __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

08-19-2009, 03:51 PM	#140
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: nice rums? I finally found some ginger beer in town, at World Market. it's Bundaberg from Australia. tonight I'll try an off-label dark and stormy