Favorite sippers

[RummyPDX]

Feel free to hijack this thread if its already been done, but I couldnt find the title anywhere.

So what are some of your favorite sipping rums?

Maybe we can get a dialogue on some of these and maybe find some new ones for the liquor cabinet.


Some of my personal favorite include - Pyrat XO, Zaya 12 year, Mt. Gay XO, Santa Theresa 1796, and El Dorado Special Reserve 12 year

[RumBarPhilly]

Every day is different. Yesterday was all about Diplomatico, I just couldnt stop. TOday... the Mt Gay XO perhaps, I forgot I had that in my collection at home, found it hiding in the back.

Generally the Angostura 1824, RdB-3, and Zacapa 23 are the usual suspects though.

[Jerry]

Last night was Cruzan Single Barrel......tonight is Matusalem Gran Reserva.....tomorrow.......

[RummyPDX]

RumBarPhilly- How is the Diplomatico? I see it constantly, but have yet to try it.. as memory serves at least. I have a buddy on the east coast that loves it, compares it to the Zaya 12 year, though slightly spicy and less fruity. Thoughts?

[RobertBurr]

Of all the wonderful rums we featured at our December tasting event -- Great Rum Makes A Great Holiday Gift (we sold 105 bottles in less than 2 hours), the number one brand sold was Diplomatico. When people try a few rums at a tasting and decide which one to buy, Diplomatico does very well. It's sweet, viscous, flavorful, creamy and not expensive. I consider it a dessert rum that plays well in a snifter, like Santa Teresa Orange Rum Liqueur.

[RummyPDX]

Sounds like I might have to make room of the shelf for that one -Might need to clear some room cause I still have to leave room for Vizcaya VXOP ... brother to be back in about a week.

[Hank Koestner]

My favorite sipper is the one in my glass at the moment!

[slsslsus]

Originally Posted by Hank Koestner

My favorite sipper is the one in my glass at the moment!

Mine too....... Ron pampero Aniversario

[RumBarPhilly]

Originally Posted by RummyPDX

RumBarPhilly- How is the Diplomatico? I see it constantly, but have yet to try it.. as memory serves at least. I have a buddy on the east coast that loves it, compares it to the Zaya 12 year, though slightly spicy and less fruity. Thoughts?

I had it referred to me by Scotte from this forum. I special ordered it and gave it a go. The first time I had it, I didnt enjoy. I think i wasnt feeling well and any alcohol in me wouldnt bear well. But the other night, I had a little more and its got this sneaking sweetness to it that I never noticed. Its very complex, not like Zaya. I find Zaya much more one-dimensional (but what a good dimension that is!) I would compare it more to a Barbandcourt 15 year, but with a slightly bigger bite. It does have a nice mdeium to long finish as well.

[Lew Barrett]

Originally Posted by slsslsus

Mine too....... Ron pampero Aniversario

I'm a fan of Pampero as well.