The Rum Thread

[egmilano]

get some NFLD SCREETCH in ya bi, it'll have ya doin the newfy stomp rather than "interneting"...

[kaput]

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[spikerS]

Originally posted by baygirl
drinking and interneting(I know this isn't a real word!) is a bad idea!

It is, and I have the video of you to prove it.

Originally posted by egmilano
get some NFLD SCREETCH in ya bi, it'll have ya doin the newfy stomp rather than "interneting"...

She is a Newfoundlander, and has been around more authentic screech that what you are finding the the store.

[Kjonus]

Originally posted by kaput
If anyone is interested, I noticed that the Plantation Barbados 20 is down to $60 at Coop now. The last bottle I had a year or two ago was closer to $90 and was well worth that price. It's a steal now.

Which Co-Op did you see it at?

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[Inzane]

Originally posted by Kjonus
Appleton Estate V/X
Appleton Estate 12 Year Old

Would you agree that the 12yr is much, much nicer than the standard V/X? Well worth the extra ~ $10/bottle IMHO.

[mr2mike]

Yes the 12 yr is better than the V/X. However, you're getting into the price point where going for something even smoother is also a choice. Keep that in mind for next time.


Review on Plantation Barbados 20.
Insanely smooth. Buttery, banana aftertaste and well worth the money. Very dangerous as it doesn't even taste like alcohol.

Picked up some Mont Gay rum at duty free for cheap.
Basically got two sets of Rum's now. Mixed drinks or straight.

[J.M.]

Looks like I gotta pick up some Plantation Barbados 20.

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[roopi]

Picked up some Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros in Cuba at the duty free. I've never tried it before. Not much of a rum drinker so i probably won't open it until I have a guest request it. Is it anything special?

[SilverKast]

My favorite is the Centenario rum from Costa Rica (not to be confused with the Zacapa). Unfortunately it's not available anywhere in Alberta as far as I know. I even had Willow Park look it up to see if it was something available and they said no. So this far I'm limited to getting it when I know anyone going down to Costa Rica or anywhere thereabouts that sells it!

I also enjoy Zaya, and it's convenient as Costco carries it as well

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[ercchry]

grabbed a bottle of this today, its super smooth… seems like a deal at $60/bottle (willowpark) but that might be cause im use to scotch prices

[riander5]

Anyone here had 'chairmans reserve'? Had it in St Lucia... Def the smoothest run iv ever had !

[Kjonus]

For those interested Co-Op has Dictador 12 year on sale for $10 off, figured I'd get one for the collection

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by ercchry
grabbed a bottle of this today, its super smooth… seems like a deal at $60/bottle (willowpark) but that might be cause im use to scotch prices

That's one of the best reasons to drink rum. Not nearly the same insane markups. Plus, peaty scotch makes my farts foul . . . er.

[The_Penguin]

I know someone mentioned the 21 year old, but this is surprisingly good for under $40.00

[Vagabond142]

My favorite rum is English Harbour 5 year. Had it when I went down to Antigua for field school in 2004, and you can get it at ~$30 a bottle at Willow Park. For the age, it's actually really smooth and gives a good sugary finish that doesn't heat up as much as scotches do on the tongue.



Also, for just over $100, you can get English Harbour 10 year... it's a lot more up front and punch-you-in-the-nose, but it mellows out VERY fast and is like drinking liquid alcoholic caramel


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[PaulyBoy]

Originally posted by The_Penguin
[B]I know someone mentioned the 21 year old, but this is surprisingly good for under $40.00

Agreed. The 12 and the 15 year are my go to rums for regular sipping.

Having said that, how can we have a rum thread and not a single mention of Gosling's?!? So good.

[Deetz]

Picked this up when i flew down to St Lucia, cost $8