Sipping Rum?

lonewolf2011

Any suggestions on what to try? I enjoy single malt scotch but don't know much about rum other than the cheap stuff to mix with. Thanks!

Tyland64

I liked the Glengoyne 1996, Wemyss Smooth Gentleman,Clynelish and a bit stronger is Tyrconnell Madeira cask. I have all in my home selection. If you like the peaty scotch start with the Wemyss Peat Chiminaye. Good Luck and enjoy. Luke

90+ Irishman

On the high end of the scale but what I would consider complex and refined enough to sip like I do whiskey it would either be Zaya, or the best I've had so far is Ron Zacapa 23 year.

jthanatos

90+ Irishman:

On the high end of the scale but what I would consider complex and refined enough to sip like I do whiskey it would either be Zaya, or the best I've had so far is Ron Zacapa 23 year.

I would add to these Ron Abuelo's stuff and the older Appleton Estate rums. Mount Gay can also have some really tasty sipping in mid price ranges.

lonewolf2011

Thanks for the suggestions. The Zacapa has come up in a few of my web searches and sounds like one I definitely need to try.

allsmokedup

One that never gets any headlines is Capt. Morgan's Private Stock. It's sweeter with a bit of mild spice, but very drinkable neat. Price is <$25 around where I am, so it's relatively cheap.

blutattoo

lonewolf2011:

Any suggestions on what to try? I enjoy single malt scotch but don't know much about rum other than the cheap stuff to mix with. Thanks!

When I was a drinkin man I really enjoyed Bacardi 8. It's definitely not the cheap stuff they use in mixed drinks, but not to expensive either. It use to be about 35-40 a bottle. Mighty fine sippin rum.

kuzi16

I'm a fan of flor de cana 12 year.

kaspera79

kuzi16:

I'm a fan of flor de cana 12 year.

.. Yeah, that is a good one. My neighbor is a big Rum guy and shared some with me, definitely a winner. I like a lot of the Guatemalan offerings...Like, Plantation Guatemalan Gran Anejo, Ron Botran, and Venado.

SleevePlz

I like Zaya for around $30.

Rob1110

Zacapa 23, Zaya, Plantation 20th, El Dorado 12 for a sweeter rum and 15 for a slightly drier, more grassy rum. If you want to drop a few more bucks, Zacapa XO, Ron Abuelo Centenario or El Dorado 21. Still haven't tried Papas Pilar or Kirk and Sweeny but those are next on my list.

90+ Irishman

Rob1110:

Zacapa 23, Zaya, Plantation 20th, El Dorado 12 for a sweeter rum and 15 for a slightly drier, more grassy rum. If you want to drop a few more bucks, Zacapa XO, Ron Abuelo Centenario or El Dorado 21. Still haven't tried Papas Pilar or Kirk and Sweeny but those are next on my list.

Sweeney is one I am DISTINCTLY interested in trying, would love to hear if anyone has had any...

Bigshizza

SleevePlz:

I like Zaya for around $30.

Agreed!!

lonewolf2011

Thanks for all the suggestions! I made a list and am going to start sampling :-)