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Originally Posted by RevSmoke
Is it just me, or do good rums taste best warmer, like a Cognac?
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Depends on the rum. The sweet rums like Zaya, Zacapa, etc. I like at room temperature. Too cold and the sweetness overpowers the flavors.
I'm partial to a more 'dry' style usually (Ron del Barrilito is my favorite), and I think they benefit from being slightly chilled, just a small ice chip or two. I figure it's using cold to help smooth out the alcohol instead of sugar.
I've heard others say that a few drops of water can 'open up' a glass of rum, but I haven't noticed that.