Rum and coke…

ToneControl

Kittyfrisk said:

DiscoStu said:

What Appleton should I get then? I haven't tried them before but can get Signature or Special in the supermarket. 

Appleton has a naming strategy that Gibson & Fender would be proud of 
Special is the basic one, but still decent, the Signature is the best overall flavour/value for money that they produce IMO. The 8 & 12 Year olds are a bit better but have a price premium, so I'd say start at the bottom & work up the range.
I have some 21YO that I got for the price of the V/X in a shop mixup that they let me keep  It's very nice & more of a dark style, but there are loads of others around for a lot less that are at least as good.
Edit: I should say that I usually drink my rum neat or with just a few drops of water to open up the flavour. For cocktails I can't see the point of using good sipping rum to be swamped.

I had about 30 rums in stock at one point
I had a whole range from one maker at different ages, and the oldest ones weren't as good IMHO

ToneControl

(Info was true when I went about 15 years ago)
It's worth knowing that Caribbean countries have a trading bloc, and don't charge duty on each other's produce.
therefore, in Barbados, the rums that were £25 here were just £8 in the supermarkets there

If you ever get to Barbados, check out the big supermarkets, they have massive ranges of rum. Don't buy at the airport!

ToneControl

Some favourites

Ron Barcardi 7 years old
Angostura 1919

chrisj1602

My dad once accidentally asked the bar tender at a wedding for a cum and roke.

slacker

ICBM said:

chillidoggy said:

Any love for Mount Gay?

Very much - it's my favourite rum. Imagine my horror when I asked for some in a bar and was brought some mixed with coke...

I did try tasting it before I sent it back. Vile.

I don't know why some bar staff can't grasp the concept of, in this case rum, neat. I always ask for neat rum; no coke, no ice, no nothing. 

fretmeister

I'm currently working my way through a bottle of this.



It's very nice, and very strong.

ThePrettyDamned

fretmeister said:

I'm currently working my way through a bottle of this.



It's very nice, and very strong.

Do you mean strong as in cloying/toffee/sticky tasting? I dislike rums that have that, some navy style rums have that quality.

I do like a good sweet rum, but I don't love it when they taste cloying. 

Kittyfrisk

^ I read it as strong referring to the higher than usual alcohol content (54%).

Greatape

I've run out of rum. 

Oh, the humanity....!

FarleyUK

strumjoughlamps said:

Deadman said:

One of my best mates is Jamaican and he bought me a bottle of Appleton Estate last Christmas. Best rum I’ve ever had.

Which one? 

Steve. You know, the tall one. 

fretmeister

ThePrettyDamned said:

fretmeister said:

I'm currently working my way through a bottle of this.



It's very nice, and very strong.

Do you mean strong as in cloying/toffee/sticky tasting? I dislike rums that have that, some navy style rums have that quality.

I do like a good sweet rum, but I don't love it when they taste cloying. 

No, as in it’s 54%

Nitefly

Nitefly said:

I've been hearing good things about Black Tears Cuban rum - anyone tried it?

Nobody?

starwarsnosebleed

@Nitefly ;Never tried that one. 

There are a few short reviews on MoM https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/the-island-rum-company/black-tears-spiced-rum/

Sounds interesting, hints of chili and chocolate.

Nitefly

starwarsnosebleed said:

@Nitefly ;;Never tried that one. 

There are a few short reviews on MoM https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/the-island-rum-company/black-tears-spiced-rum/

Sounds interesting, hints of chili and chocolate.

Interesting, @starwarsnosebleed , thank you - I saw it mentioned in a recipe for a Cable Car cocktail. 

Never really been a rum fan beyond the odd rum and blackcurrant in winter to fend off a cold/feel sorry for myself  but might try a bottle of this next time I'm up at Byrne's.

Kittyfrisk

Nitefly said:

starwarsnosebleed said:

@Nitefly ;;Never tried that one. 

There are a few short reviews on MoM https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/the-island-rum-company/black-tears-spiced-rum/

Sounds interesting, hints of chili and chocolate.

Interesting, @starwarsnosebleed , thank you - I saw it mentioned in a recipe for a Cable Car cocktail. 

Never really been a rum fan beyond the odd rum and blackcurrant in winter to fend off a cold/feel sorry for myself  but might try a bottle of this next time I'm up at Byrne's.

I haven't tried Black Tears either, nor had I heard of the Cable Car cocktail, so looked it up. 
Almost all the recipes mention using Captain Morgans Spiced rum, so that could save you a fair bit unless you are set on trying Black Tears, in which case enjoy it & let us know what it was like.  

Nitefly

Kittyfrisk said:

Nitefly said:

starwarsnosebleed said:

@Nitefly ;;Never tried that one. 

There are a few short reviews on MoM https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/the-island-rum-company/black-tears-spiced-rum/

Sounds interesting, hints of chili and chocolate.

Interesting, @starwarsnosebleed , thank you - I saw it mentioned in a recipe for a Cable Car cocktail. 

Never really been a rum fan beyond the odd rum and blackcurrant in winter to fend off a cold/feel sorry for myself  but might try a bottle of this next time I'm up at Byrne's.

I haven't tried Black Tears either, nor had I heard of the Cable Car cocktail, so looked it up. 
Almost all the recipes mention using Captain Morgans Spiced rum, so that could save you a fair bit unless you are set on trying Black Tears, in which case enjoy it & let us know what it was like.  

Cheers, @Kittyfrisk - that recipe was in a magazine, about 2 pages away from a full-page ad for Black Tears  Possibly those things are connected!

I'll keep you posted if I do it.

not_the_dj

Opened a bottle of El Dorado 12 years last night....blooming lovely. 

YellowLedBetterMan

Whiskey has taken my interest over the last 18 months but I could absolutely murder a rum when the weather is as hot as it has been recently.

sgosden

Today is iced coffee and "port of Bristol - honey rum" 

Big pot of coffee chilled over night. Tumbler with some but not loads of ice. Bout 1third rum. 

The sweetness of the honey balances the bitter off the coffee. Refreshing as fak.