I don’t particularly like whisky. I do like rum.

Now, for many, it’s a summertime drink. But what better way to cope with the darkness of winter than a glass of sunshine?

Current bottle of Angostura 1919 is nearly gone, so it’s time to get something new.

I could cut straight to the chase and get some Ron Zacapa XO (because it is lovely, albeit expensive), but before I do what other dark rums would you choose?

I am loving my bottle of Dos Maderas Px 5&5 at the moment, well not right now as at work, but maybe tonight now you have put it in my head! 🙂

Flore de Cana

Stop being silly and get some Mount Gay XO.

CaptainFlashheart – Member
Stop being silly and get some Mount Gay XO

Yar, this.

Appleton 21 year old

although the 12 is perfectly good and probably better value for money

It’s not winter until Dec 21.

Found Flor de Cana in Sainbury’s – not tried it since Central America 8yrs ago. It’s VERY mellow. I was actually a little disappointed. It didn’t compare well to Black Seal.

have you tried Dark Matter? Distilled a few miles from me in Aberdeen, it’s awesome stuff!

Having drunk all the cider I could fit in during last Sundays mid-ride pub stop, I started on their collection of rums. I like a tot of Morgan Spiced in the hip flask for night rides, but the Mount Gay opened up a whole new world of exploration for me. Sailor Jerrys wasnt as good, and I don’t remember the rest, so bookmarking this thread for future reference. 😀

Lambs Navy Rum 😆

Now, for many, it’s a summertime drink.

wait..what?

I’m dimly aware that Pimms seems to show up at too many BBQs but drinks have seasons? I feel I’ve missed out on calendar based drinking etiquette here!

when am allowed, say…red wine, Stella and Heroin (for example, if one were to concoct such a thing) and not feel out of place?

Bought some of this the other day, it’s pretty damn lovely!

Ron Zacappa 23 year old Guatemalan rum, stunning.

Evening. I’m a huge Rum fan. Cockspur is my go-to cheap Rum. Mount Gay the light, smooth and Appleton (why?) makes me doolally! (why?).

Didn’t know Mount Gay did a XO. Where
from? Lambs/captn Morgan are grim for different reasons

Where from?

Barbados.

🙂

ODV or if you are hard core Woods

Oddly (perhaps) I only drink rum in winter. Xmas to be precise.

CaptainFlashheart – Member
Where from?
Barbados.

Or Tottenham if you know where, slightly cheaper than online. About £22.

Thanks all. Naturally this brought out all the usual suspects and some fine recommendations. Off to consider!

Arrr mi Mateys

This thread sparked my interest in getting a bottle of rum , as a change from the “occasional” single malt whisky..

This afternoon went shopping for some Christmas drinks stock.

Saw a bottle of spiced Sailor Jerry and bought it.

Just opened it, one ice cube, 5 minutes to breath, and just had a taste.

Ummmmm, nice, I can see more sampling and different brands being purchased.