Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I have a friend in Ukraine who asked me to bring some rum. I can bring one liter and I don't want to get into a situation where I must bribe customs officials (a story for another time ). Rum is way cheaper than many other liquors. Can I get some recommendations? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sorry, I've pretty much always used it as a mixer and my concerns were light vs dark as regards to its altering the taste of the cocktail overall. I'd choose a nice dark Jamaican example that presents well. I would not get a super high proof like Bacardi 151, which I'm not even certain is sold here anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 At Keflavik International Airport, I bought some Cuban rum that was pretty darn good. Of course a good part of the enjoyment was knowing it was forbidden fruit. Brugal is a great rum. I also enjoy the 18 year old Don Pancho Origenes. You need to bring back some Serbian plum brandy from your visit. It is my favorite and is impossible to find in the US. If there is anyway possible, I recommend you snag a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum MMMmmmmmmm Gooooood ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Irish Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Captain Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnee McGrutt Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sailor Jerry & Goslings Black Seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sailor Jerry. Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubborn Dutchman, SASS # 61363 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I've had some really smooth Rum from Guyana. Royal Extra Mature Demerara is a dark rum and aged 10 years before botteling. El Dorado Superior Demerara Rum is another dark rum, this one aged 12 years before botteling. Both are 40% alcahol rated, (80 proof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Whitney Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The best rum is any rum that's in my glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Pusser's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkeep Casey Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Really enjoying Kraken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Don Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ron del Barrilito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 There is no such thing as the best Rum, Scotch, Vodka, Wine etc etc etc. It's all depending on the preference of the drinker. Personally I can't stand "spiced " rum. Or peppermint schnapps or most other flavored liquor. You need to ask the feller if he's ever tasted rum. If not get the cheapest you can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Chains Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Strong family attachment to the brand for 3 generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 You guys showing the English Ensign, are you talking about Grog? The decks hands get restless without their daily Grog ration. Just ask Captain William Bligh about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Bacardi Rum 8 Year Old Millennium Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 My price to carry a bottle of rum to Ukraine would be high right now. Very, very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 My favorite RUM? 300 Remington Ultra Mag Sendero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Howdy, Bacardi Silver. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy B.SASS#26902 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I gotta throw in with the I don't like spiced rum bunch, Black Seal is pretty good but my Favorite is Bacardi Ron Solera, Distilled in Mexico, Deep dark and very flavorful. Willy B' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 HI Folks, I haven't had this in a long time. However, I remember it as outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The "spiced" rums are basically low end spirits, flavored with other things. Get your friend a decent, not overwhelmingly great, Jamaican example. A light rum is really a mixer in my view. A dark rum is a drinking rum and if it is used as a mixer, imparts the flavor of the spirit to the drink. A couple of decent ones have been noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 After watching Major Rogers (Spencer Tracy) make some hot buttered rum to cure his indian scout's hangover in Northwest Passage, I decided to try it last winter. Hooo Haa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 You need to bring back some Serbian plum brandy from your visit. It is my favorite and is impossible to find in the US. If there is anyway possible, I recommend you snag a bottle Slivovitz. Never had any trouble at all finding it here. I have a bottle on the shelf right now that one of my kids got me for Christmas. 100 proof made in Serbia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Seriously, there is a world of difference between What is going on in Eastern Ukraine and elsewhere. But, almost every flight in and out of Kiev, British, French, German, Swiss, is co-branded and actually being flown by Ukraine International Airlines. Makes it horrible to check in for a flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The best rum is the one someone else is buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Westyn Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I vote for Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I used to drink Bacardi rum and coke and was told by a very pretty barmaid that Ronrico rum was the same as Bacardi sold under a different name and cheaper! Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Howdy, Seagrams makes or did make a very nice rum. It came in two or three flavors and plain. However the plain wasn't ezzactly plain, it had just the slightest smokey flavor. And I mean slight. I haven't seen it for a while but it could be available in your stores. And Im told those Navy rums above are very good, never had the pleasure. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Y'all can have it all! Back in 79 we were working on St. Croix (imagine that!) and could buy cheap, I mean Cheap! Cruzan rum for 2 bucks a bottle at H.E.B. I had maybe one bottle too many and haven't touched it since. Just the smell....bleah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Kraken or Bacardi Oakheart are my faves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancocas Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Don Q favored by many in the islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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