Favorite inexpensive sippers

[inrumwetrust]

Hello,

I've been reading old posts, including "Favorite Sippers," and am interested in recommendations for favorite sippers for, say, under $20.

Does such a thing exist, or is that category best for mixers?

The list of imports available at my local, state-run emporium is here:

http://www.abc.state.va.us/Pricelist/RUM_(IMPORTED).html

I've been reading all the reviews here and at a couple of other sites and comparing these to the list. Beats working!

- Mike

[Edward Hamilton]

Welcome to the forums. It sounds like you've been busy but believe me this is work! And it's time for a drink.glass.gif

[Berbician]

Hello,

I've been reading old posts, including "Favorite Sippers," and am interested in recommendations for favorite sippers for, say, under $20.

Does such a thing exist, or is that category best for mixers?

The list of imports available at my local, state-run emporium is here:

http://www.abc.state.va.us/Pricelist/RUM_(IMPORTED).html

I've been reading all the reviews here and at a couple of other sites and comparing these to the list. Beats working!

- Mike

I've had a look through your list, and the one that stands out is Barbancourt 5 star (8 year old) - a very inexpensive sipper. I wish it was that inexpensive in London.

[inrumwetrust]

Mr. E.H.: Thanks for the welcome--so much work to do and so little time!

Hello Berbician, thanks for taking the time to look at the list. I see the Rhum Barbancourt is priced just above $20, but we're still probably spoiled in the U.S. compared to U.K. prices. ;)

I've been doing some reading based on your recommendation (part of the fun, for me anyway):

http://www.ministryofrum.com/rumdetails.php?r=13
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhum_Barbancourt
http://www.bilgemunky.com/reviews/rum/rhumbarbancourt8yr.php (Mr. Munky prefers the 15-year to the 8)
http://www.refinedvices.com/Rhum-Barbancourt-8-Years

I'll be looking forward to my first informed rum purchase!

[RumBarPhilly]

The Angostura 1919 is an amazing sipper, and at $28 is a great price! Under $20, the Brugal Anejo is decent, that might be my choice.

[bluewave6]

Not sure how far you are from the Maryland Border but they have a much larger selection of rum available there.

Just a few of mine:
Botran 8 yr
Ocumare Anejo
Diplomatico Reserva
St James Ambre
Appleton VX
Black Seal
Cruzan 5 yr
Cruzan Blackstrap

[Michael]

Nothing on the list stands out, but the delicious Ron Abuelo Añejo 7 Años is available through mail order at that price point.

[Fabio]

Cacique 500 from Venezuela might be a good choice. Not sure if found i US but is quite present in Europe.

[Lew Barrett]

Hehelaughing.gif. For $9.00 you can (or could) buy Plantation Grand Reserve at Hi Time. That one wins my all time best deal award, and yes, I will sip it.

[rumdog007]

All gone, Lew. But, they do have the 1.75L for $27.

[Lew Barrett]

A shame! Gather ye rosebuds while ye may!

[Hank Koestner]

This is a tough price point, but Ron Abuelo, and Babancourt would get my vote, and you can sip Khukri and Brugal at this price also.

[carlosalvarado10]

hey here is one that i cant put down. try sailor jerry!

[primate77]

You'll get no complaints out of me on Sailor Jerry. What a fun, inexpensive rum to play with! Much better than the Captain.

If I ever was drunk enough to go out and get another tattoo (which I won't), I'd want the Sailor Jerry girl!

[Rum Runner]

You'll get no complaints out of me on Sailor Jerry. What a fun, inexpensive rum to play with! Much better than the Captain.

If I ever was drunk enough to go out and get another tattoo (which I won't), I'd want the Sailor Jerry girl!

Which begs the question...If you were to get that tatoo...Where would you have it placed?

[stockdoct]

I think the key word there was "Another". Which means Primate must have one already. Are rum drinkers pre-disposed to tattoos? I got mine while I was a oenophile, but now that I'm enjoying rum more ...... who knows?

[stockdoct]

By the way, my favorite inexpensive sipper (under $20) is Cruzan 5 year old Estate ..... with an ice cube. It has a unique oak flavor reminiscent of a fine, aged cabernet. But to pay $5 extra, I can get Pampero, which I love more, but which breaks the $20 barrier.

[primate77]

Which begs the question...If you were to get that tatoo...Where would you have it placed?

If I was foolish, full of myself and in my 20's again, I'd probably put that pretty little girl on "one of the guns". But the "guns" ain't what they once was - which is why most guys should probably stay away from those laughable "barbed wire" or "tribal tattoos" around the bicep - unless you plan on looking like Lou Ferrigno for a very long time!!!

Probably place that girl someplace only I can see, or can be seen with the shirt off (which is another mistake at my age)!!!:D

Yes, I do have one. One. And a mistake that was! Drunk and 19 years old. This was back before the commonplace clean studio/sterile needle places that are on every corner today. Mine came at some dump around the corner from an army base, and the needle gun was pulled out of a coffee can full or murky dark water!!! What fun!!!

[Bill]

Inexpensive? Anyone who mentioned Barbancourt Three or Five Star, either Ron Abuelo or Abuelo 7 Year, and Cruzan Estate Diamond (discontinued) is right on the money.

[The Scribe]

The Five Star is on its way up in the price range, so buy while the buying is good.
Cheers. - S

[carlosalvarado10]

on all bottles of sailor jerry there is a pic of tattoo. which one is the best? kato my rum friend just got me the extra large bottle! i have my work cut out for me.

[The Scribe]

While I regularly buy handles (1.75 L bottles) for their economy, I find fifths (750 mL bottles) much more manageable. In addition, storing rum in bottles closer to the amount of rum. Thus, while I buy handles, I use about five servings of rum, then I transfer half the remaining rum (750 mL) to a fifth of the appropriate label, and the remainder to another 750 mL bottle. That way the least amount of rum oxidizes at a time, and it's the easiest way to handle your handle.
Cheers. - S

[geauxtig3rs]

Man, I guess I have it really good down here, I can get Pyrat Reserve XO for $20 a bottle at my local spirit retailer (liquor store just doesn't sound right)

[sailor22]

At lest one internet store has El Dorado 15 year for $25. An excellent sipper for sure. The 12 isn't bad and I think makes a better mixer and it's $20 on the web.

[Carbon]

At lest one internet store has El Dorado 15 year for $25. An excellent sipper for sure. The 12 isn't bad and I think makes a better mixer and it's $20 on the web.
Who would that be? El Dorado 15 is $50 here, so I'd be willing to check if they're able to ship to me or not.

[primate77]

ED 15 is about $36 where I live...

[sailor22]

Here ya go. (B21 wines)

http://www.b-21.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LRUMELDOAE&variation=

Also check out Hi Time Wine - always competitive on price and great helpful staff if you call.

Generally 4 or more bottles at a time makes the shipping very reasonable.

BTW my local store stocked up on the new Zaya and is blowing them out for $20. I haven't had it yet but I hear it is a good sipper.

[The Scribe]

Really, primate? I got my bottle for $35 in Massachusetts which is dependably about 7% higher than Illinois (probably tax...).
Cheers. - S

[gatomalo]

You guys in the States enjoy very low prices for your rum!

Most of you would have heart attacks if you saw the prices we had to pay in the UK!

[primate77]

scribe - that's what it runs where I live in Central Illinois. It is probably a bit less in the Chicago Metro area.

[bluewave6]

I am sitting here reading this while sipping on a glass or Bacardi Solera....pretty good especially for the price point (around $15 in my neck of the woods)

[MFP2241]

Pyrat "Pistol". Yes that's cheating because it comes in a 375ml or something, but hey I like it. Beverages or Else had "Buy one get the second one for $.05" so I stocked up. Sometimes Pyrat XO for $19.99... in which case I stock up.

But hands down best bang for the buck sipper would have to be Cruzan Black Strap. It's worth the purchase just to stuff your nose in a glass and sniff.

...now I have myself feeling homesick.

[sailor22]

I just tasted the El Dorado 5 yr. for the first time last night. I am generally partial to sweet Rums for sipping and I thought it was a very good pour for sipping and should work well for mixing.

At $11 a bottle it strikes me as a tremendous bargain. I can't think of anything else near that price point I would call a good sipper. Possible exception of Cruzan Diamond if you found it on sale - but I understand it is being phased out.

[Ben]

Here in Quebec/Ontario I would say Gosling's Black Seal, Angostura 1919 and Havana Club 7 years are the best deals.

I've never bought the Pyrat Pistol; is it the same rum than XO in a smaller bottle or is it different?

[MFP2241]

Here in Quebec/Ontario I would say Gosling's Black Seal, Angostura 1919 and Havana Club 7 years are the best deals.

I've never bought the Pyrat Pistol; is it the same rum than XO in a smaller bottle or is it different?

Different, from what I remember sweeter and more caramel. It was one of my first rums bought for sipping. I was pleased and decided to try Pyrat XO... then the slippery slope of buying more rums. I guess it kinda got lost in the shuffle as I have three un-opened bottles at home waiting for my return from China.

It was good enough for me switch from single malt scotch to rum!

Allan