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Cerpintine
03-09-2009, 09:05 PM
Hi, new member here :) So, I wanted a bottle, and I've had some rum before but I was looking for some quality sipping stuff. It's not that expensive and I can afford it even though I'm kind of low on finds atm, but the only place in PA I can get it is from shopper's vineyard (http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/Default.asp?csid=687757471_20090309_183446_PMESLFO VKK&csir=1). From there it'll cost $15 just to ship one bottle. I suppose I could go out and try it but I'm also a beer man and like to enjoy something with that at home.

Should I just stick with the V/X and mix it with ginger? How is that? Or I could have the Extra mixed or straight.. I guess I'm asking if it's worth the extra $15 right now or if I should just wait and pick up some stuff with it in the future? I mean I really want to try it, but, yeah...
Edward Hamilton
03-10-2009, 12:24 AM
Welcome to the for-rums Cerpintine. I'm not sure where else you could find Appleton Extra but you might look around and find another bottle or two to save some of the shipping costs. I'd also ask friends in your area if they would share an order to make the purchase less expensive for shipping. Most liquor stores have other spirits you and your friends probably want.

Drink Up NY, has free shipping on orders of more than $99 so it's worth checking it out.
rumdog007
03-10-2009, 01:17 AM
Welcome, Cerpintine! cheers.gif

I can second Ed's advice on Drink Up NY. They have the entire Brinley's flavored rums line, Neissons, El Dorado, Appleton Extra, of course, Doorly XO, and others. They ship the day after they get your order. From NY to CA, I get my orders in about 4 or 5 days. They pack the order in a molded form pack within a very tough box. AAAA++++
RonJames
03-10-2009, 09:20 AM
the v/x with ginger ale and a piece of crystalized ginger is a fav. of mine. If funds are tight and you can't do the above shipping options(which are great shops and deals) then just hold out and wait till you see a sipper. If you've never sipped rum before and are looking to get in on the cheap try Bacardi 8. It is pretty widely available and usually under $20.party2.gif
TheRumelier
03-10-2009, 01:25 PM
Appleton V/X with ginger is one of my favourites. The Extra is definetly a step up the Appleton Estate Ladder as they say. The V/X was designed as a transition rum, in other words it can be drank straight, maybe you should try it that way and see if you want to spend the difference for the Extra, which is designed as a premium sipper. In my opinion it is worth the extra cash, but as said earlier, keep looking around and you might save on the shipping.
Don't even get me started on the Master Blenders Legacy, which is worth every penny.drooling2.gif
RobertBurr
03-10-2009, 07:56 PM
The Reserve! The Reserve! It's a far nicer rum than the V/X and not as pricey as the Extra. Reserve and Ginger Beer is heavenly. Reserve is the most bang for the buck from Appleton.
Cerpintine
03-10-2009, 10:20 PM
Thanks for the help! I went ahead and ordered it this morning..I was looking around and at prices, and it boggles me why my local W&S was about to charge $37 a bottle?? AND they require you to get a least half a case. I'll definitely check out drinkupNY for more bulk, and I couldn't get anybody to go in with me and I really wanted it by Friday drooling2.gif

So I'm new to the rum game! It's recommended to just drink it straight with maybe just an ice cube to chill it?
RonJames
03-10-2009, 10:29 PM
Great part about rum, now wrong way to throw it down!yay.gif Start off with it staight in a snifter or wine glass, to change it up throw in an ice cube, then go from there. The ginger beer sounds interesting, but I do prefer the non spicy type. There's a member on this site who has a rum bar in philly last i checked, type in rum bar philly and see what you get.
Schock Therapy
03-11-2009, 12:03 AM
Welcome to the Forums Serpentine!

I didn't think I would ever see higher prices for rum than we have up here in Canada! Even so, you will surely be happy with the Appleton Reserve. If you post a list of rums that your local liquor store stocks we will be happy to point you towards some other good sippers to try.

As for how to drink it, there are no rules. Personally I like to have my rum at room temperature with just a little splash of water. That seems to bring out the flavors a little better than on the rocks.
Rum Runner
03-11-2009, 12:09 AM
I like to have my rum at room temperature with just a little splash of water. That seems to bring out the flavors a little better than on the rocks.

I agree Schock...What do you guys consider "room temperature" up there this time of year? glass.gif
rumdog007
03-11-2009, 02:24 AM
The Reserve! The Reserve! It's a far nicer rum than the V/X and not as pricey as the Extra. Reserve and Ginger Beer is heavenly. Reserve is the most bang for the buck from Appleton.

Thanks, Robert. I always forget about the Reserve. It is a very good rum. I have to "import" it from Colorado, but it's worth the trouble. It is a bit lighter, a tad spicier than the Extra. I'm not complaining about the Extra (as I sure that RB is not, either) because with a cigar (my cousin is breaking me in...) it's boldness holds up. But, frankly, the Reserve is a more versatile sipper.
curoswiss
03-11-2009, 02:41 AM
Welcome enjoy your time...
Schock Therapy
03-11-2009, 04:55 AM
I agree Schock...What do you guys consider "room temperature" up there this time of year? glass.gif

I Keep my house around 20c, If I keep it any warmer the sled dogs get too hot!

It was sunny today, so I wore a T-shirt and vest outside...it was about -3c out there! The spring flowers are frozen!
curoswiss
03-11-2009, 07:20 AM
I Keep my house around 20c, If I keep it any warmer the sled dogs get too hot!

So you are from Saskatchewan also....
TheRumelier
03-16-2009, 11:45 AM
As Robert and Rumdog007 say the Reserve is better in my opinion too. It reminds me more of the Master Blender's Legacy, which I love. I tried the Reserve last night then the Extra, the Reserve came out on top in my opinion. It really showed up the light style Domincan rums I had had earlier in the day aswell, and it is very reasonably priced at $14:99 here.
A bargain for such a good rum.
Vanpatt
03-16-2009, 01:52 PM
I love the Extra but agree that the Reserve is the best value in the whole line, and maybe in all of the rums I have tried. I can't wait until we have the 21 shipped here at the end of the month and then I can finally line up all 5 at once (V/X, Reserve, Estate, MBL and 21) for a comparison.
TheRumelier
03-16-2009, 01:55 PM
Maybe you could add the 30 YO if it ever gets launched!!
It was a year ago that samples were being given out at the Duty Free Show in Florida. I wonder if they will be doing that again this year.
Hank Koestner
03-16-2009, 07:43 PM
Welcome to the MOR. I would have to agree with the census. The V/X is my go to with ginger ale. For me, taste wise, I find I like the Estate and the Reserve about equally, but the Reserve is the cream of the crop when it comes to value.drooling.gif The V/X does not do as well in a ginger beer, but the Reserve does just fine.
And by the way, the Master Blenders Legacy is outstanding.
Vanpatt
03-16-2009, 08:18 PM
I love the Extra but agree that the Reserve is the best value in the whole line, and maybe in all of the rums I have tried. I can't wait until we have the 21 shipped here at the end of the month and then I can finally line up all 5 at once (V/X, Reserve, Estate, MBL and 21) for a comparison.

Adding the 30 YO would be definitely be a pinnacle to my collection! When/if it is ever released, I highly doubt I'll ever get a chance to get my hands on it with the limited release and the fact that all of you guys in the islands and major US centers will snap them up right away (but you never know!).

I will have to arrange a trip to the Florida show somehow, maybe sell it to my wife as trip to Disneyworld or something with the kids that just happens to coincide with it!
Dood
03-24-2009, 04:08 PM
Thanks, Robert. I always forget about the Reserve. It is a very good rum. I have to "import" it from Colorado, but it's worth the trouble. It is a bit lighter, a tad spicier than the Extra. I'm not complaining about the Extra (as I sure that RB is not, either) because with a cigar (my cousin is breaking me in...) it's boldness holds up. But, frankly, the Reserve is a more versatile sipper.

I "import" mine from Texas via parental care packages.
Alan
04-06-2009, 08:22 PM
The Reserve! The Reserve! It's a far nicer rum than the V/X and not as pricey as the Extra. Reserve and Ginger Beer is heavenly. Reserve is the most bang for the buck from Appleton.

After not having Appleton rum for a couple of years I revisited the 3 main Appleton rums. The V/X, Reserve and Extra. I gotta agree the Reserva is a great bang for the buck. I'm finding great pleasure it drinking it over a couple of ice cubes. Not so much to dilute it but it seems to bring out the brown sugar notes and is very enjoyable