Got good sipping rum

[HipFlask]

Looking for suggestions for a good sipping rum. I want to move up the shelf from Sailor Jerry or Captain Morgan.

[spun_cookie]

Some of the very best is the Pyrat Cask 23. It is pricey, but very, very good...

The Zanya is a middle shelf sipper that mixes well or is good straight...

[IronHead]

Pampero Anniversairo, Ron Zacapa Centenario and El Dorado 15 year are three of my favorites.

[sailor22]

Some of my favorite sippers;

El Dorado 15, 21, 25

Zacapa 23 (anjos) and XO

Zaya Guatamala

Barbancourt 15

Pyrat cask 16

Ron Botran 18

Cubany 15

enjoy

[silverfish]

The Ministry of Rum forum has a sipping rum thread. There is also

a Greatest Sipping Rum thread, though that one is members only).

Figger they'd be the folks to know. Edward Hamilton is the grand

poobah over there and seems quite knowledgeable.

I'm partial to Kilo Kai Spiced Rum, Old New Orleans 10 year old,

10 Cane, and Havana Club Anejo Reserva (if you can find it! :grin:)

[Sin]

There are so many premium rums; about as many as bourbon. From where you're starting, Myer's is the next step. I love this rum. It's been my favorite for years. But, it's still an 'entry level' rum, though. I just suggested it to you so you can try it. It's cheap, but good quality.

It has a mildly-sweet taste, but not too sweet while thick and full-bodied. It has a taste of toasted coconut husks, fine oak, mild spice, strong molasses and dark caramel. Very smooth stuff, that isn't harsh or bitter. Mixes well, too.

However, if you want something the opposite of Myer's. Something light-bodied, mellow, fruity and lighter in color, go with Cruzan Single Barrel Rum. It has the nose of tropical fruits, like banana, mango and a splash of citrus like tangerine and lime. Aged in oak barrels for 8-10 years, it has that classic woodsy, oak taste and the usual hints of maple, butterscotch, vanilla and caramel.

[T47]

I love the Zacapa 23; my favorite is Zaya 12 though. The Pyrat I bought had such an overwhelming orange flavor I really disliked it, it almost seemed like and orange liqueur, I don't know if all the Pyrats share that theme though.

[sailor22]

The current Pyrat XO is much different than the juice that originally made Pyrat popular. Your right, it might as well be orange liquer. The cask version suffered with the change of ownership also but not as much.

The old Pyrat can still be found occasionally - it came in a real hand blown bottle, white box, and had two different color satin ribbons tied around the neck. It is a really good pour and makes a great sipper. It is not over infused with gooey flavorings like the new juice.

[Jono]

With the Haitian devastation going on it brings to mind a question about their products.....specifically Rum. I have not tried any but here is an example:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-agenda-in-peril-after-gops-historic-win/article1437064/

Rhum Barbancourt 5 Star 8 Year Old Haitian Rum 750ml

Does anyone have an opinion on the quality etc. of Haitian rum?

Is there anything unique about it?

> The French style...double distilled, "heavier" rums....."exceptionally smooth tasting."

http://www.tastings.com/spirits/rum.html

I know the Haitian soil has been devestated by poor agricultural use...sugar cane etc. over the centuries.

[StraightBoston]

A vote for Rhum Barbancourt and also Goslings Old Rum (spendy.)

Has anyone tried the new Kraken spiced rum?

[emr454]

I will be trying the Zacapa 23yo in the not too distant future. I saw it locally for around $30, cant beat that price IMO.

Eric

[Martian]

My favorite two reasonably priced sipping rums are Flor de Cana Gold and Brugal Anejo. The Flor de Cana is a steal.

[The Boozer]

Flor de Cana Grand Reserve is a great sipper, dark, sweet (but not overly sweet) with nice molasses flavor. Gold is a great mixer. Rhum Barbancourt 8 yr is also very good. All well prieced under $25, and gold should be under $20.

TJ

[Jono]

http://cocktails.about.com/od/rumreviews/ig/Cruzan-Rum-Distillery-Tour/Barrel-House-at-Cruzan-Rum-.htm

The article states that Cruzan Single Barrel uses bourbon barrels (most from Jim Beam) and that they impart a slight bourbon flavor.

Sounds like a nice one to try.

How about: http://www.crownwineandspirits.com/p-1310-pussers-84-proof.aspx?vid=1596

Pussers....the single malt of rum...84 proof..hmm.

Jmac stated on the Fine Rum thread:

"For long time bourbon drinkers..try something heavier like Pussers, Sea Wynde, or Banks XM etc."

[Jono]

http://cocktails.about.com/od/rumreviews/ig/Cruzan-Rum-Distillery-Tour/Barrel-House-at-Cruzan-Rum-.htm

The article states that Cruzan Single Barrel uses bourbon barrels (most from Jim Beam) and that they impart a slight bourbon flavor.

Sounds like a nice one to try.

How about: http://www.crownwineandspirits.com/p-1310-pussers-84-proof.aspx?vid=1596

Pussers....the single malt of rum...84 proof..hmm.

Jmac stated on the Fine Rum thread:

"For long time bourbon drinkers..try something heavier like Pussers, Sea Wynde, or Banks XM etc."

[Martian]

Cruzan Single Barrel is excellent and always scores high in blind tastings.

[bvscfanatic]

Sailor Jerry hands down. I'll never buy any other rum. Everyone who tries it in my home falls in love with it. It's unique, it's delicious, and it's a bargain to boot. Oh, and it's 92 proof.

[Dramiel McHinson]

Sailor Jerry hands down. I'll never buy any other rum. Everyone who tries it in my home falls in love with it. It's unique, it's delicious, and it's a bargain to boot. Oh, and it's 92 proof.

Man-o-Man! this thread has me drooling like a hound dog in a cow pond.:yum: I like Prichards rums. They remind me of a smooth cognac. I visited their distillery, set up in an old school house, and like thier handmade small batch style. They use table grade molasses instead of blackstrap. That makes it more expensive to produce and the result is a smooth, lightly sweet rum.

Not everybody likes the style. if you can secure one of their 375ml bottles you can give it a try and if it doesn't suit your taste then use it on all those fruitcakes you get during the holidays to improve the fruit cake's palate and mouthfeel.......:grin:

[HipFlask]

I picked up a Kraken Black Rum today but have not yet opened it. Can anyone tell me what to expect?

[Dramiel McHinson]

I picked up a Kraken Black Rum today but have not yet opened it. Can anyone tell me what to expect?

I haven't tried it yet but I've heard it is better than Goslings and compares to Cruzan Blackstrap. I'm curious to know myself so when you crack it open, please let us know your impression.

[Gillman]

Myers's (the regular dark rum) is a rich-tasting rum which the label states is pot distilled. Bourbons and malt whiskies are distilled at a low proof associated with pot still production (even though most bourbon is not pot-stilled of course), and you can see the connection, Myers's has a heavy-bodied, rich taste. Great for neat sipping or on the rocks. There are many fine rums mentioned in this thread but IMO you get a great quality with Myers's at a price far less than many of those.

Gary

[RamblinWreck007]

Goslings Black Seal rum is my on-hand "sipping rum". That and for Rum Shrubs and Dark N' Stormy's

[silverfish]

I recently received a bottle of ZAYA (Trinidad - not Guatemala

or "Old Zaya" no longer produced dusty) and agree with those

who recommend it. It comes with a neck tag which reads

"World's Finest Sipping Rum" and 12 year old and five times

distilled. It is some of the smoothest rum I've tasted.

My only complaint - and not regarding the rum itself - is the

little knob in the bottom (top?) of the punt/kick-up on the

bottle bottom. I can't imagine what purpose that serves?

Is it to provide "thumb control" and assist in pouring?...

[Odiedog52]

I'm a fan of the Zaya as well.

Just ordered a bottle of Barbancourt 15 year old .. Their estate reserve or whatever they call it. I'm down here in Haiti and have been wanting to try it, but we aren't allowed to drink. So ironically, even though I'm but miles from the distillery, I ordered it from the US to my home of record in the states. Lol

[chazjaz]

If you are a bourbon drinker and are interested in sipping some decent rum you might consider Bacardi 8 anos (Bacardi in general is held in the same light by rum afficiandos as Beam is by the bourbon crowd) as it has a complex flavor profile for a rum. Also Cruzan Single Barrel is excellent IMO. Of course taste is subjective, but I think these two are affordable and would probably be appealing bourbon drinkers.:cool: