I see nothing wrong with that list. I'd probably add a few:
Clement XO
Rhum JM VSOP
Oronoco
Those are the three that spring to mind. On any given day though other rums can join the list.
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- Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:33 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Top sipping rums tasted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 23939
- Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:53 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: "Nice legs"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 23048
Re: "Nice legs"
The legs are, indeed an indicator of alcoholic content, although the viscosity of the spirit DOES play a part in their formation. If it didn't, then all 40% ABV spirits would have identical legs. Or at least that's how it works in my mind. I'm not a chemist...I'm just some guy that drinks a lot of r...
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:46 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Happy birthday RumDood
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19314
Re: Happy birthday RumDood
Every now and again I remember to come to the forums here. Thanks for the birthday wishes. See you in London!Count Silvio wrote:According to the rumours it is RumDoods birthday today. Happy birthday and I hope to see you at the RumFest and raise a glass with you but meanwhile this smilie has to do .
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:34 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Ron Zacapa 23 as a benchmark
- Replies: 20
- Views: 51795
Re: Ron Zacapa 23 as a benchmark
Essentially, Zacapa could not keep up with the demand for the Centenario and have had to modify their blend because they didn't maintain a high enough stock of their older rums. This is also a large part of why they stopped selling their rum to Zaya and no one expects the contract with Monte Cristo ...
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:40 pm
- Forum: Cocktails
- Topic: Recommended classic rum cocktails
- Replies: 27
- Views: 43922
Re: Recommended classic rum cocktails
Got to try this recipe for orgeat at Tales. It's the most amazing thing I've ever had.
http://underhill-lounge.flannestad.com/ ... s-version/
http://underhill-lounge.flannestad.com/ ... s-version/
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:15 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Stay thirsty my friends
- Replies: 2
- Views: 19923
Re: Stay thirsty my friends
When I grow up, I will be that man!
Except I'm going to stick to rum instead of beer.
Except I'm going to stick to rum instead of beer.
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:04 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Glassware
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20359
Re: Glassware
I like the looks of the whiskey glasses. I think that they would work best for rums. I missed the Riedel session at Tales of the Cocktail, but I heard it was fantastic, and that the spirits really did taste differently in the different glasses (although that could be the power of suggestion). I hear...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:28 pm
- Forum: Whiskey Cellar
- Topic: A grand haul
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26743
Re: A grand haul
That is an excellent haul, sir. My only haul recently was my bottle of Master Blender's Legacy. I plan on hitting Hi TIme this weekend to replenish some bottles that I emptied over the weekend at a party (out of Matusalem Platino and New Orleans Dark...and I keep thinking it wouldn't be a bad thing ...
- Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:22 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Show off your rum collection
- Replies: 68
- Views: 140319
Re: Show off your rum collection
I want that cabinet! WOW!
Nice collection too BTW.
Nice collection too BTW.
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:18 pm
- Forum: Cocktails
- Topic: Drinks for the summer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 35912
Re: Drinks for the summer
I generally add the soda last and give a quick stir. To avoid getting mint pieces in my mouth I find that the use of crushed ice seems to suppress the mint uprising fairly well. Lately I've been a big fan of the Depaz Midnight Mojito , or at least my variation on it...I use 2 oz. of rum, 1 oz. of sy...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:29 pm
- Forum: Cocktails
- Topic: Drinks for the summer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 35912
Re: Drinks for the summer
It is but they never have any mint so I have to get substitutes. I should consider bringing my own mint to bars. Well, I don't know how it is over there, but here it's considered bad form to order a mojito at a bar that doesn't count it among their house specialties - unless the bar's business is V...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:26 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: I do say, where is the gin?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 20842
Re: I do say, where is the gin?
Mmm...gin.
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:32 pm
- Forum: Cocktails
- Topic: Drinks for the summer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 35912
Re: Drinks for the summer
Summertime is MOJITO TIME!
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: The Beard Thread
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32655
Re: The Beard Thread
I've grown a full beard over the past few months. I think I've finally reached a level of thickness that requires trimming...otherwise I'll be stumbling into full-on hippiness.
- Mon May 12, 2008 10:10 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Zaya 12
- Replies: 19
- Views: 41301
Re: Zaya 12
I'm a big fan of Zaya & Ginger myself. The Zaya has the fortitude to stand up to some rather strong ginger beers.
- Wed May 07, 2008 7:48 pm
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: The Booze Test: Name That Alcohol
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27611
Re: The Booze Test: Name That Alcohol
I got Drunkard.
Would help if I read all the available answers before choosing. Don't know how I missed Everclear.
Would help if I read all the available answers before choosing. Don't know how I missed Everclear.
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:19 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Show off your rum collection
- Replies: 68
- Views: 140319
Re: Show off your rum collection
Moved, and thusly the shelf has been moved and updated.
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:15 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Review: Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11659
Re: Review: Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera
Great review, Count!
I'll have to find a bottle of this for myself.
I'll have to find a bottle of this for myself.
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:11 pm
- Forum: Cocktails
- Topic: Daiquiri 1919
- Replies: 3
- Views: 20115
Re: Daiquiri 1919
To my way of thinking, this is a question best answered by the drinker. Using different limes could also make a difference.Count Silvio wrote:Just how sour is a daiquiri supposed to be?
- Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:56 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Brugal Siglo de Oro
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5825
Re: Brugal Siglo de Oro
Full review is up here
- Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:17 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Rum Review: Temptryst Mesquite
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6597
So are any of these actually available for purchase anywhere? Not yet. :( Actually I was just remarking that I need to start reviewing a few rums that are A) Actually for sale, and B) Can actually be found. So far I've reviewed 2 Temptryst rums (not available) and Ron Zacapa 23 Anos (which is avail...
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:42 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Rum Review: Temptryst Mesquite
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6597
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:37 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Brugal Siglo de Oro
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5825
Thank you for the short review. I would find banana a very pleasant surprise in a rum. Many people have reported banana in those little heavier rums but I am yet to find any banana in my rums though. There really isn't any banana on the palate that I could detect...I only found the banana in the no...
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:30 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Rum Review: Temptryst Mesquite
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6597
Rum Review: Temptryst Mesquite
Dan has graciously allowed me to review another of his offerings: Temptryst Mesquite.
Excellent rum. Pour a glass, let it breathe a bit and open like a treasure chest of smoky, woody flavors.
Excellent rum. Pour a glass, let it breathe a bit and open like a treasure chest of smoky, woody flavors.
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:27 pm
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Brugal Siglo de Oro
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5825
Re: Brugal Siglo de Oro
I know a bar that sells this rum for 11 euros a glass. I would like to know if this is worth the money and more importantly if anyone has any specific cigar recommendations for this rum. This rum is not available for purchase here but I think either Extra Viejo or AƱejo might be which brings me to ...
- Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:23 pm
- Forum: News Repository
- Topic: Rum from the Islay
- Replies: 18
- Views: 40850
- Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:49 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Your favourite rum
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15196
For those interested in my notes on the Cherrywood, they're available here
- Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:47 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Your favourite rum
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15196
Temptryst Cherrywood Where could one acquire this rum? Is it even on sale yet? It isn't. Acquiring it required some cajoling, kidnapping, ransom, and the careful packaging of various bottles to be shipped via UPS. Essentially, I had the good fortune of having access to some rums that angelsword did...
- Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:42 am
- Forum: Rum Cellar
- Topic: Your favourite rum
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15196
Favorites...wow... Well my current list of favorites is (in no particular order): Temptryst Cherrywood Ron Zacapa Centenario 23-Year-Old Pyrat Cask 1623 Appleton Estate 21-Year-Old I do believe I like the Zacapa more than I do the Cask, but I'm not sure as I haven't done a solid comparison - I've on...
- Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:08 am
- Forum: The Drawing Room
- Topic: Introduce yourself.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 171816
it would be distasteful for one to comment on the course tone this gentleman is using in company. Of course my dear. But perhaps the course tone is related to the instructive nature of the comments. Whereas a coarse tone would certainly be abrasive in such genteel company. You beat me to it! *shake...