MaxS
05-09-2008, 08:55 PM
My story starts about 8 years ago when some friends left a bottle of Bermudez rum with me that they won on their island vacation. One night, being out of cognac, I decided to try a few sips of this rum...and 8 years later happily discovering some of the fine rums of the world. My favorite is Zaya, though I do wish I could find a bottle of Bermudez for comparison, because it was exquisite. El Dorado 15 is quite similar to Zaya, and I'm trying to track down some Ron Zacapa, which I've read is quite good.
Mojitos are my favorite summertime drink now, and Pyrat XO and Cruzan Single Barrel are great rums for making a great one. I'm always looking and listening for good suggestions in the quest for great rums. Rums that I haven't enjoyed as much are Goslings, Mount Gay, and 10 Cane. I bought a bottle of Sailor Jerry today, and it has a taste I prefer over those, but doesn't compare to Zaya for sipping pleasure. Jerry has a nice cherry flavor, a little bite on swallowing, but smooth aftertaste and finish, and is about half the price of my favorites. Feel free to chime in with opinions, experiences and suggestions and keep sipping!
Mojitos are my favorite summertime drink now, and Pyrat XO and Cruzan Single Barrel are great rums for making a great one. I'm always looking and listening for good suggestions in the quest for great rums. Rums that I haven't enjoyed as much are Goslings, Mount Gay, and 10 Cane. I bought a bottle of Sailor Jerry today, and it has a taste I prefer over those, but doesn't compare to Zaya for sipping pleasure. Jerry has a nice cherry flavor, a little bite on swallowing, but smooth aftertaste and finish, and is about half the price of my favorites. Feel free to chime in with opinions, experiences and suggestions and keep sipping!