nice rums? - Page 5

coach · 03-03-2009, 11:55 AM

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Thoughts on Montecristo???

I enjoyed the Silver a lot!!!

thought the 12yr had a "scotch" overtone" IMO

Skywalker · 03-03-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coach

thought the 12yr had a "scotch" overtone" IMO

Thank you!!!

Parshooter · 03-03-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by coach

thought the 12yr had a "scotch" overtone" IMO

It does when you chase it with scotch

Mark C · 03-03-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Thoughts on Montecristo???

I enjoyed the Silver a lot!!!

Never had it, but it comes from the same distillery as Zacapa and the original Zaya, probably a good indicator of quality.

CgarWyzrd · 03-04-2009, 06:05 PM

The best I have tasted is the Havana Club Barrel Proof.

Smokin Gator · 04-27-2009, 02:38 PM

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The best I have tasted is the Havana Club Barrel Proof.

I just got a bottle of this last month. I haven't cracked it open yet, but I sure am looking forward to it.

romwarrior · 04-10-2009, 01:15 AM

Went by Hi Time Wines today and grabbed a bottle of Zaya (Trinidad) and Zacapa 23. My first of either of these. Had the Zaya tonight with a Monte Edmundo. Boy, the Zaya is a vanilla-fest. It had a tag on it saying "The world's best sipping rum." Maybe so, but the truth is that to me the vanilla overpowered everything else. It reminded me of a vanilla rum my uncle used to drink in his rum and Coke. I will probably not have Zaya while smoking. It probably is a great sipping rum, just not with cigars, at least for me. Of course if you like vanilla then the Zaya would be right up your alley.

I did try the Zacapa 23 afterwards. Now that is more like it. So smooth and much more to my tastes. I am definitely no rum expert, but it was no contest. Zacapa 23 by a mile.

04-13-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by romwarrior

Went by Hi Time Wines today and grabbed a bottle of Zaya (Trinidad) and Zacapa 23. My first of either of these. Had the Zaya tonight with a Monte Edmundo. Boy, the Zaya is a vanilla-fest. It had a tag on it saying "The world's best sipping rum." Maybe so, but the truth is that to me the vanilla overpowered everything else. It reminded me of a vanilla rum my uncle used to drink in his rum and Coke. I will probably not have Zaya while smoking. It probably is a great sipping rum, just not with cigars, at least for me. Of course if you like vanilla then the Zaya would be right up your alley.

I did try the Zacapa 23 afterwards. Now that is more like it. So smooth and much more to my tastes. I am definitely no rum expert, but it was no contest. Zacapa 23 by a mile.

Trinidad Zaya sucks compared to the old stuff from Guatemala. I've had them side by side, and I don't notice the vanilla anywhere near as much in the Guat version, which is also appreciably smoother than the Trinidad version. I'm very disappointed with how they screwed up this once top notch rum.

BeerAdvocate · 04-10-2009, 09:06 AM

Zacapa 23 is my favorite by far. I also like Pyrat XO - its made by the same people who make Patron Tequila.

BengalMan · 04-10-2009, 12:05 PM

Pyrat XO I liked at first, however, now I taste so much orange in it that it's like I'm drinking Gran Marnea (sp?).

Now Cask 13 is a whole nother story.

romwarrior · 04-10-2009, 01:47 PM

Yeah, I think Pyrat is very similar to Zaya in the sense that it has one dominant flavor. Except with Pyrat, orange is the dominant flavor instead of vanilla. But I don't think the orange is quite as overpowering in Pyrat as the vanilla is in Zaya so I like it much better. Either way, I like the overall balance of Zacapa 23 over both.

romwarrior · 04-27-2009, 01:38 PM

To me, the Zacapa 23 would be worth the trouble. But I am not an aficionado nor have I ever had the El Dorado. The Zacapa 23 is GOOD. Not only does it put the other rums I've had to shame (which, admittedly, is not a ton), it puts many other spirits to shame. While I like variety, I find myself constantly wishing I had poured the 23 whenever I have something else.

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.

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.

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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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

Mark C · 08-16-2009, 06:59 PM

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I'm done buying hooch for a while

You've said that once already

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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

03-04-2009, 06:05 PM	#5
CgarWyzrd Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: nice rums? The best I have tasted is the Havana Club Barrel Proof.

04-10-2009, 01:15 AM	#7
romwarrior Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brett Location: Southern Cal Posts: 616 Trading: (19)	Re: nice rums? Went by Hi Time Wines today and grabbed a bottle of Zaya (Trinidad) and Zacapa 23. My first of either of these. Had the Zaya tonight with a Monte Edmundo. Boy, the Zaya is a vanilla-fest. It had a tag on it saying "The world's best sipping rum." Maybe so, but the truth is that to me the vanilla overpowered everything else. It reminded me of a vanilla rum my uncle used to drink in his rum and Coke. I will probably not have Zaya while smoking. It probably is a great sipping rum, just not with cigars, at least for me. Of course if you like vanilla then the Zaya would be right up your alley. I did try the Zacapa 23 afterwards. Now that is more like it. So smooth and much more to my tastes. I am definitely no rum expert, but it was no contest. Zacapa 23 by a mile.

04-10-2009, 09:06 AM	#9
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: nice rums? Zacapa 23 is my favorite by far. I also like Pyrat XO - its made by the same people who make Patron Tequila. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#10
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: nice rums? Pyrat XO I liked at first, however, now I taste so much orange in it that it's like I'm drinking Gran Marnea (sp?). Now Cask 13 is a whole nother story.

04-10-2009, 01:47 PM	#11
romwarrior Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brett Location: Southern Cal Posts: 616 Trading: (19)	Re: nice rums? Yeah, I think Pyrat is very similar to Zaya in the sense that it has one dominant flavor. Except with Pyrat, orange is the dominant flavor instead of vanilla. But I don't think the orange is quite as overpowering in Pyrat as the vanilla is in Zaya so I like it much better. Either way, I like the overall balance of Zacapa 23 over both.

04-27-2009, 01:38 PM	#12
romwarrior Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brett Location: Southern Cal Posts: 616 Trading: (19)	Re: nice rums? To me, the Zacapa 23 would be worth the trouble. But I am not an aficionado nor have I ever had the El Dorado. The Zacapa 23 is GOOD. Not only does it put the other rums I've had to shame (which, admittedly, is not a ton), it puts many other spirits to shame. While I like variety, I find myself constantly wishing I had poured the 23 whenever I have something else.

05-12-2009, 07:32 PM	#13
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	#14
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	#15
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,498 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, 05:28 PM	#16
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	#18
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	#20
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