Yul Lose Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 My youngest son is turning 40 and he likes rum so I thought I’d get him a bottle as a gift. Don’t know much about rum so your help would be appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 @Yul Lose, I know you are most likely talking about the plain hard liquor rum; however, I must put in a plug for a great relaxing jamaican rum creme. Our great Jamaican friends got us started on this very smooth, flavorful rum creme. It definitely has the rum taste, but silky at the same time. Almost impossible to get in the States, but or friends supply us on return trips from their homeland. Comes in 22 flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Howdy, Bacardi. Any chance you might take a look at what he has in the cabinet? Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still hand Bill Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Dictador 12 or 20 year for a top shelf rum, Middle shelf plantation 5 year or plantation 3 stars for a white. My boss really likes vizcaya. Then you get into the different local small batch distillers. Raileans in Texas makes good rums. Liberty call in San Diego makes a good spiced rum to name a few. the ultimate bar for a rum lover is smugglers cove in San Francisco. Worth the stop if you are in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Ron del Barillito, 3 stars Superior, from Puerto Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Depends. If he mixes it with any kind of soft drink, invest the extra expense in a larger bottle of Bacardi’s, instead of a smaller bottle of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Howdy, A case of Coke to go with?? Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Forty-five years ago, before I climbed on the wagon, my favorite rum was Black Flag Jamaican golden rum. It was "creme" rum and as smooth as silk and I never got a hangover from it. Not once! They stopped making it about 1980. I think the company sold out to someone, but never knew for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 No advice on rum, but the Bundaberg Rum commercials on You Tube are an absolute hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 There is a net channel called The Try Channel that try various things from around the world and compare them and rate them. Here is a video from about 2 years ago on Caribbean run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy B.SASS#26902 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Mount Gay black barrel is very good Bevmo had it in stock last time I was there. On the other hand I picked up a bottle of Cutwater rum at least they call it rum, Personally I don't know what to call it, Cutwater is a local company with a very good reputation so I was pretty disappointed by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 My second ex-wife was a bartender and a rum and coke drinker. She always drank Bacardi rum. I'm not a fan of rum myself but she was!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Forty-five years ago, before I climbed on the wagon, my favorite rum was Black Flag Jamaican golden rum. It was "creme" rum and as smooth as silk and I never got a hangover from it. Not once! They stopped making it about 1980. I think the company sold out to someone, but never knew for sure. Stopped because you quit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Call Saul Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 let's start with the question what is your budget... next question - does he like it neat for sipping or mixed? third question - to you best knowledge, does he prefer sweeter or drier rums.... if neat: I would start with good wide available options in $50 range: Diplomatico Grand Reserva - amazing Venezuelan rum Flor De Cana 12 years - Nicaraguan both are on a sweet side of Rum Appleton Estate higher end rums like a 12 years old is good if he prefers drier rums - nothing beats Dominican Brugal Extra Viejo or 1888 now, if we go a bit higher in the price range., Ron Zacapa XO is amazing and Brugal Siglo De Oro is out of this world! and if you want to make a one of the kind rum gift at no expense spared - $2000 bottle of Papa Andres from Brugal is your ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I haven't found this in years; so, I've forgotten the name. I still have some of the leather pouches it came in. I will look at them. It's Aniversario Pampero. Yummy! It is still available. I Googled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 All I know about rum is "yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 For a reasonable priced one Ron Zacapa 12. It is my well rum here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 An interesting tidbit. The Bacardi Rum bat logo was used as the Squadron Emblem on a United States' Sopwith Camel night fighter squadron in WW1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Stopped because you quit? Oh, I sincerely doubt I was keeping them afloat all by myself..........but I was a pretty heavy user of their product when I threw in the towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 As mentioned above, a price point would be nice. Then we need to know if it is a sipper, or mixer. Silly to buy a good bottle and mix it with coke. These are three good sippers: Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva -- $39 Mount Gay Extra Old Rum -- $55 Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva -- $38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 'Nuff said. (And it's good drizzled over ice cream! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 said: No advice on rum, but the Bundaberg Rum commercials on You Tube are an absolute hoot! ......... yeah, .... we got lots of them polar-ized bears down under here ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.K. Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Bacardi spiced or Oakheart, but they do have some special reserve but its pretty pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Made about 2 miles from my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawhorse Kid Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Kracken Pyrat Zaya Koloa ( Coconut ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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