January 08, 2004

The best rum in the world

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I'm not usually a big rum fan unless it's mixed with Coke or something, but I just had a glass of Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum. Damn, it's good. Very, very smooth. It is reminscent of good scotch without the peat or smoke. It's a more clean, sugar cane taste.

This is the world's best rum. I think so. So did the 2000 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Anyway, it's delicious.

It will also kick your ass. I've been sipping an albeit generous pour this evening and can already feel it go to my head. How good.

Posted by Tony at January 8, 2004 11:12 PM | TrackBack
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hey tony! long time no talk. anyhow, our family got your news years card and i found the website from it. I like your DHTML work on the photogallery and where did you get the source for the blog? if its open source i may have to use it too.

and wow! my nephews are REALLY cute! i like the redmond fire department pic and the chefs the best! i'm also glad that the mischevious boy gene seems to run on that side of the family too!

and... hehe... you look very dad-like. Haha! Eric strikes again! Before i saw your pics, i thought, "i bet tony looks the same," and you DO, but somehow you look dad-like, too. Good work.

Anyways, your kids are real cute, tell them they have an uncle that's actually cool and tell michelle that I said hi and I wish you guys the best in 2004.

Eric

Posted by: Eric at January 10, 2004 08:19 PM

lol... i've just been informed that "cousins kids" does not equal "nephews". i have no idea what they are then. anyways, i just realized i'm a retard.

Also, i just realized what's ives doing? last i remember ws retirement and lucy's fishing trip. is he still playing bass?

Posted by: Eric at January 10, 2004 08:36 PM

This is a commercial or what? the best rum in the world, is the Zacapa centenario, if you consider yourself an expert in rums you, should try, I've tested myself and this Cruzam its crap compared with zacapa...but Zacapa Centenario is very dificult to find here in europe I had to ordered through internet...

Posted by: robin ogaldez at November 11, 2004 08:00 AM

I'm certainly no rum expert and don't claim to be. Thanks for the tip on the Zacapa Centenario.

Posted by: Tony at November 14, 2004 09:59 AM

How does the Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum compare to the Baccardi 1873 Amber Rum?

Posted by: David at November 23, 2004 06:07 PM

I haven't tried the Bacardi 1873 Amber. One more to try. Thanks!

Posted by: Tony at November 23, 2004 11:41 PM

in my opinion zacapa centenario 23 is absolutely flawless.amazing. just extraordinary.the only better ron in the world is zacapa xo,25 y old, but it's so hard to find! all the ron made before 1895 have a strong personality, but speaking about taste nothing compares with zacapa.

Posted by: jake at December 17, 2004 11:26 AM

I was blown away the first time I tried Zacapa Centenario. I found it at a bar in Italy of all places. It is absolutely delicious ... This rum is featured in Caribbean Week´s Rum Competition Hall of Fame . A 10+

Posted by: Cris at January 4, 2005 09:24 AM

OK, lots of votes for the Zacapa Centenario. I'll definitely have to try it.

Who knew this would be the hot topic on my blog... :)

Posted by: Tony at January 7, 2005 08:28 PM

Hello Rum Group,

If you like all of the above mentioned, I highly, HIGHLY, recommend Appelton Estate's 21 year old rum. It is difficult to come by but a masterful rum. I just returned from Jamaica and brought home a bottle. I can't say enough wonderful things about this spirit!

Cheers!

Posted by: Tom at January 10, 2005 11:01 AM

WELL THESE RUMS ARE GOOD, I GIVE YOU THAT AND I HAVE HAD ALL OF THESE BUT THE BEST RUM IN THE WORLD IS HAVANA CLUB 7 . IF YOU CAN FIND THE GRAND RESERVE ITS EVEN A LITTLE BETTER IF THERE IS SUCH A THING

Posted by: billy at February 18, 2005 08:51 PM

Well i can say that im form Guatemala and i love Zacapa Centenarioa if any one of u like pls write and we can send to u -with a very nice price-rgds Luis Donis

Posted by: luis donis at February 23, 2005 04:46 AM

hey, Ron Zacapa Centenario, is the best, only one.

Posted by: Ronald Ogáldez at March 10, 2005 05:32 PM

The best rum in the world, without a doubt, is Zacapa Centenario (100% Chapin)!

Posted by: Tisco at March 16, 2005 08:09 PM

hello I just want to mention that Zacapa has a site in www.ronesdeguatemla.com and there i found where in US and Italy i could buy it. so I hope we all can continue enjoy this wonderful rum from Guatemala, I have to agree it is the best I ve seen it more and more here in US it is great

Posted by: Mauricio at March 25, 2005 06:29 AM

Sorry the right web adress is www.ronesdeguatemala.com

Posted by: mauricio at March 25, 2005 06:30 AM

Try Venezuelan Ron Santa Teresa Añejo de Solera 1796, It's not better than Zacapa Centenario, but it can hold the silver medal.

Posted by: Neptali at March 28, 2005 11:22 AM

Hi all,

I have to say that the Coyopa rum (R.L.Seale) from Barbados has to be the smoothest tastiest rum straight up I have ever tried. The only problem is finding more of it. :')

Posted by: JP at April 23, 2005 07:31 AM

El Dorado, from Guyana.
Give the 15 or 21 year old a try

Posted by: Womiez at May 30, 2005 07:53 PM

Just by coincidence I was searching for a rum while on vacation in New Orleans and I ended up buying a bottle of the Zacapa Centenario 23yo.
I was searching for a bottle of Pyrat Reserve but still have not found it.

I also bought a bottle of Pampero, Ron Anejo Aniversario, one of the best Venezuelan rums.


I love the Havana club 7yo. Even better is the Barbancourt 15yo.

Posted by: Blue at July 18, 2005 03:10 PM

The Cacique house of venezuelan rum, came out with a limited edition 3000 bottles of CACIQUE ANTIGUO.... VERY VERY NICE... PROBABLY THE BEST

Posted by: Acram at August 15, 2005 06:40 PM

Zacapa is a good rum. But my vote for the best Rum would has to go to "Brugal Siglo de Oro, Seleccion Especial", Which comes in a Blue porcelain bottle. Made by the Brugal Corporation, in the Dominican Republic. This is by far the best Ron in the world.

Posted by: Mark at October 20, 2005 09:54 AM

I am so sorry, but the best rum in the world is Goslings from Bermuda. Try it out! Every restaurant and bar should stock it.

Posted by: Leah at November 29, 2005 11:27 AM

the best rum by fsr is Flor de Cana Centenario 12 yr from Nicaragua. Simply the best - so hard to find tho.

Posted by: j9 at December 13, 2005 10:06 PM

I recommend that you try a few of these rums from Barbados, birth place of rum

Mount Gay 300th annaversiary blend -- expect to pay quite a pretty penny as this is a limited edition special blend (saw 300cl bottle go for $500US at auction)
Mount Gay Black

Mount Gay Extra Old - this is my favourite... no ice, just a little water

Four Square Spiced

Doorlys XO

Enjoy

Posted by: Adrian at December 24, 2005 04:29 PM

Mt Gay Extra Old is my personal favourite. I also enjoy Cockspur Old Gold (not the smoothest, but definitely great for parties).

Posted by: Rummy at January 8, 2006 11:36 AM

you all talking about zacapa. well it is very good but try the Cacique antiguo from venezuela. it better zacpa 21yo. i used to drink zacapa centenario but after i tried cacique antiguo, well i found a new favorite.

Posted by: Teo at January 19, 2006 02:23 PM

Interesting coments about the rums, but folks offer more personal preferences (which is fine) than comprehensive thoughts about what makes a good rum good. Interesting that Flor de Caña (12 year Centenario) receives only one mention. That's my preference. And unfortunate that Havana Club is still considered Cuba's finest. Other lesser knowns Cubans are smoother, sweeter, better made. They're cheaper, though harder to come by due to Bush and company. Meanwhile, no rum is better than bad rum. And to my palate, few compare by Flor de Caña's 7 and 12 year olds. But I'm no expert.

Posted by: Bruce Hobson at January 19, 2006 05:28 PM

I've just recently come across this post, and noticed the opinions regarding the "best" rum in the world. A book I read a while ago suggested that the best rum in the world is the one in your glass. The comments above prove that. In my oppinion there is no such thing as the "best" in any spirits category due to the fact that everyone's taste differs. What the comments above tell me is that Zacapa is the overall best liked rum in this forum, but not neseccarily best rum. Another thing that should be taken into account is that a lot of the rums spoken of above all come from different countries which bring different properties to their native rum. This is due to differences in climate, soil, production methods etc. The same reason why you get different whiskies coming from different areas of Scotland as well as different countries. All uniquely different, not necessarily better. No matter how many people agree on one rum being the "best" there will always be at least one person who will disagree. At the end of the day, the best rum is the one you like most.

Posted by: Emil at January 26, 2006 07:11 AM

El Dorado 15 is beyond comparison the best I ever had. Rich, smooth, intense flavor and delicious. Needs just a little water to bring out the taste, but no ice. Bought a bottle in Antigua a few weeks ago and am still kicking myself for not bringing back a few bottles - and for not trying the 21, since it does not appear to be available in the US.

Posted by: Sergey at February 10, 2006 12:04 AM

The best rum in the world is Barbancourt from Haiti. There is no competition there.

Posted by: nick at February 27, 2006 07:54 AM

Ron Medellin Añejo from Colombia, the best

Posted by: lukas at March 19, 2006 03:34 PM

I have just come back from my central america and caribean tour and I found that Colombia has very good rums, even though they are not very well known (Colombia wasn't part of the tour but I went for 2 weeks). I brought 2 brands to Canada that are the best there, and believe me they're very good: Ron Medellin Anejo and Ron Viejo de Caldas. It may be a personal taste, but I tried different ones and I don't change these two for any other. I feel bad I can't get them here.

Posted by: Don at March 19, 2006 03:43 PM

FLOR DE CANA IS THE BEST RUM IN THE WORLD!! IT WON THE 2005 BEST RUM AWARD SO the ones that talk about ZACAPA'S rum, let me tell you, that now flor de cana has taken its place. I am a rum expert and the taste is unbelievable, so even if the taste is really similar, you will notice the difference. FLOR DE CANA CENTENARIO 21.

Posted by: ana at April 9, 2006 02:48 PM

THE WORLD'S BEST RUM YOU ASK!!!!...........EL DORADO. there is no comparision and for those who say other wise, well you just don't know what fabulous rum is.
Do yourselves a favor buys stocks in the company that rum is very special.

Stav.

Posted by: Stavros at April 13, 2006 04:17 PM

The best rum is definitely Pampero 15 years.
Ron de Medellin anejo has a well earned second place!

Posted by: Steve at May 9, 2006 06:11 AM

The best rum in the world is a classic blend from the Dominican Republic. Siglo de Oro, by Brugal. There is no doubt about it, Jamaica, Cuba Puerto Rico, even some of the small West Indies have pleasant rums but nothing comapres to it. Now people will dream on the falacy tha Cuba has some of the best rums, but one has to ask oneself, is it due to the embargo that the dreams has been created or, due credit is due to the one that deserves it ? You be judge !!!!

Posted by: VirgilP234 at May 27, 2006 11:49 AM

The best rum in the world by far was is Siglo de Oro, By Brugal, but there is a rum that its almost 10 times cheapes that surpass it ... I Have travel the world on rum tasting contest, and have consulted many people considered professionals on the field, including my dear friend Peter from ( www.rums.cz) who like me, have tasted over 5,000 different blends.
this is the only rum that does not posses a bitter taste, nor is sweet, is tender on the mouth like apple juice, its aroma its not strong nor weak, it contains 40% of alcohool and you could swear it only have 20%, Like aged wishisky theres no such thing as too much fermentation,
the best rum in the world was made 10 years ago, the company went bankrupt and store thousand of barrels in one of its warehouses in the mountains, (maybe thats the secret of its mistique taste), and now the company has emerged from being bankrupt and have a SPECIAL RESERVE, with the mix of those aged blends with new ones it make the unique.......


"RON SIBONEY Reserva Especial"

it blows everithing out of the water, try it.

Posted by: jason at June 23, 2006 12:52 PM

I am somewhat new to being a rum conisseur, however the two that top my short list so far are. . .10 Cane from Trinidad and Rhum Barbancourt from Haiti. The latter is a bit harder to find. The Barbancourt is incredibly smooth with a distincive caramel taste. The smell alone is intoxicating. It is over 80 proof but tastes around 70 proof with just a hint of bite. The 10 Cane is majestic! It has a pleasant viscosity and the taste, while more caustic that Barbancourt, is smooth and flavorful.

Posted by: aaron at October 11, 2006 12:43 PM

If you live in Jacksonville total wine has barbencourt 15year but only stocks 1 bottle at a time. They also have ron zacapo 23anos they had 5 in stock when I picked 1 up today. They have a 10 cane also however I didnt buy one. Thought I would let evey one know, I like the cruzan single barrel and I will shortley know what I think of the zacapo and next week when they get in another bottle of parbencourt 15 I will let you know what I think of it I did buy a bottle of the barbencourt 8 year old stuff.

Tom

Posted by: tom at October 12, 2006 03:30 PM

Does anyone know where I can purchase Brugal EXTRA Viejo Rum from in the US?

Posted by: Erika at January 9, 2007 03:30 PM

ron del barrillito, among the many rums from puerto rico, has got to be the best i have tasted/best in the world. good luck finding it outside of puerto rico since the quantities produced are small when compared to it's cousin,world famous bacardi.

Posted by: george at March 5, 2007 10:01 PM

The best sipping rum is the one that appeals to your own particular taste buds. For me it's Pyrat XO Reserve bottled in Antigua.

Posted by: David at March 16, 2007 08:41 PM

If speaking about 'the best rum in the world', please leave aside any talk of Bacardi or any other PR rum from this dialogue. I'd put Havana Club (7 Years) and HC Anejo Reserva against any other rums out there, period. My bottle of Zacapa 23 years sits in my apt collecting dust, merely for show since HC is what I prefer to drink on a regular basis. Ron Abuelo 7 years from Panama is another excellent anejo and who can deny Rhum Barbancourt 15 years or Santa Teresa 1796? All great. But I'd still have to go with Havana Club 7 Years as 'pound for pound' one of the best rums in the world. I've yet to try Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof & when I have a spare $1500 to spend on HC Maximo (Extra Anejo) I'll try that one too. Thank you.

Posted by: Pablo at March 24, 2007 08:20 PM

Pablo, I'm with you. I really love Havana Club 7. Too bad you can't get it in the US. I didn't like the HC Anejo as much, but I need to try it again to be sure...

Posted by: Tony at March 24, 2007 09:11 PM

Just getting hooked on great rums after enjoying a bottle of Westerhall Plantation Rum - lovely.
I recommend the El Dorado 12 or 15 yr old.

I'm always in search of a great rum! Cheers!

Posted by: Brian at April 4, 2007 09:05 AM

I just tried Flor de Cana Centenario Gold 18 yr old. WOW!

Posted by: Jav at April 14, 2007 08:06 PM

My wife and I are relatively new to the world of rum. Our favorite in the past has always been Ron Zacapa 23 yo. About two years ago we compared Zacapa 23 with several other rums, and we rated it by far the best. Well we ran out of Zacapa, and we went to the local liquor store and tried to find a replacement. We compared Sea Wynde (rated 96 out of 100) and Gosling Black Seal with a really old bottle of Capt Morgan's Private Stock. In the past we liked the Capt Morgan's PS a lot better than the regular Capt Morgan's, but it didn't really compare to the top-tier rums that we tried.
This time, however, the Captain Morgan's was the best! Black Seal was OK, kind of bland. The Sea Wynde was gasoline-like. My wife and I had exactly the same reaction to all three. Does anyone have a similar experience? If alcohol is kept in a near empty bottle for a few years does it get smoother?

Posted by: Michael at April 16, 2007 08:42 PM

Everybody has their tastes, but the best rums come from Gautamala. Zaya ans Ron Zacapa are absolutely the best. Appleton Estate 21 yr from Jamaica is also very good, but extremely pricey.
Enjoy your rum!

Posted by: Benny at April 19, 2007 08:02 PM

Wow this certainly seems the place for rum recommendations! I saw Cruzan brand at the top, and that is my favorite brand I've tried so far.

Can anybody recommend a good rum (under $50) that is clear and unflavored? I am searching for a gift for somebody.

Thanks

Posted by: Kate at April 21, 2007 02:18 PM

Michael,

Distilled spirits in a sealed bottle shouldn't age or change much over time. In an opened bottle, the content will oxidize, albeit much more slowly than wine.

Posted by: Tony at April 23, 2007 07:15 AM

I am fortunate to be living in Panama where we find a tremendous choice in Carribean/Central American rums. My favorite is definitely Panama's 7 y.o. Abuelo anejo in the dark rum category. In the white rums race, I would rate Martinique's St. James as the best I tasted although it has been years since I had any.

Posted by: pierre at May 2, 2007 07:54 AM

I've just finished sipping Flor de Cana Centenario - 12 YR next to Ron Zacapa Centenario - 23 YR and I can, without any doubt say that the Ron Zacapa is *much* smoother. While a nice flavor and fantastic finish, the up-front hit of the Flor a much more raw alcohol bite. The Ron Zacapa has no bite at all start to finish and is, for me, without a doubt a superior sipping rum.

Posted by: Chris at May 9, 2007 05:15 PM

Guys I noticed lots of comments about the "Zacapa Centenario". I have just spent two weeks in Costa Rica and had the pleasure of tasting it. I love rum and believe me nothing comes close to this mature rum (almost whisky like). Two cubes of ice and thats all you need. Do not spoil it with coke or you will not do it (or your self) any favour! I am on my way home now with two litres of the 23 yr old. Cheers

Posted by: Marlon at June 24, 2007 06:02 PM

~i am looking for the zacapa since it seems to be the favorite....but i want to say to all the americans writing reviews on the "havana 7 yr" it is not a good rum i am from the u.s and now live in europe where i can smoke a cuban as much as i want and drink havana7 yr ...an it is not ..not a good rum well it is if u cant drink it legally

Posted by: yum yum rum at July 5, 2007 08:25 AM

well guys i have drink many rum brands but #1 Rum its got to be Guatemala "Zacapa 23Yrs" its goes so smoot 2nd best is Zaya and around $35 dollar a botle in the US. For the price it beats many rums that are much much expencive.

Posted by: Jack at July 11, 2007 02:35 PM

THE BEST RUM IS RON ZACAPA 23 YR NO DOUBT, I FOUND PLENTY OF STOCK AT LIQUOR & WINE IN COOPER CITY 954-252-5850. THEY ALSO HAVE THIS ONE RUM CALLED ZAYA WHICH IS 12YR AGED RUM. THEY HAVE ALL SORTS OF DIFFERENT AGED RUMS. THEY WILL LET YOU TASTE OUT SOME OF THE AGED RUMS.

Posted by: SAMIT at July 13, 2007 06:47 PM

Ranking high in the perks I've recieved in writing my multi-generation novel about the ancient Maya, is that I discovered Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 years aged. Three days ago, I returned stateside from a six week research trip to Honduras and Guatemala. And here, now, right in front of me, are two bottles of the best rum in the world (which I managed to purchase in Copan, Honduras for 550 Lempiras, or $29.10)

I would never soil this heavenly rum with so much as an ice cube.

Posted by: Bill Traster at July 14, 2007 12:33 PM

Following the comments on this thread, I went to the store and bought Havana Club 7 to compare it with a Zacapa Centenario 23 which I happened to have at home. I simply cannot believe that anyone in his right mind would think they are comparable. Zacapa is sublime, while just smelling HC7 gives you a strong gust of alcohol that goes into your nostrils and makes you choke.

I have always enjoyed HC, it being the official rum of Cuba and all that. But I do get the sense people over-romanticise HC in the States. It's good but that's about it. Zacapa Centenario 23 is, from what I have tasted, the most delicious sipping rum in the world. But I look forward to tasting more and finding something comparable.

Posted by: Ernest at July 16, 2007 06:36 AM

Please try a Indian Rum called Old Monk if you can... The most popular rum in India for just one reason. ;)

Posted by: Rahul at September 19, 2007 03:31 PM

I live in Venezuela and have tasted Havana Club rum a couple of times when friends have returned from trips to Cuba. I find it rough and disagreeable in comparison with good Venezuelan rums, such as Pampero and Cacique. Still though I have a vague memory from many years ago of a Jamaican rum which at the time seemed the smoothest, most enjoyable rum that I had ever known. Wonder what the brand name was. Have never seen it since.

Posted by: Loren Lockwood at September 30, 2007 12:10 PM

I AM A RUM EXPERT TRIED THEM ALL... THE BEST RUM IN THE WORLD IS.... 1. ZAYA...(ADD 2 ICE CUBES DO NOT MIX) THIS IS THE RUM THAT TIES WITH " ZACAPA CENTERIO" BUT I THINK IT IS BETTER... NOW A GREAT RUM TO MIX OR ROCKS IS "GOSLINGS BLACK SEAL" IT IS A BERMUDA RUM JUST IMAGINE WHAT A PIRATE WOULD DRINK IT IS WARM SWEET AND SUGAR CANE DRENCHED..


Posted by: 7th venom at December 3, 2007 11:48 PM

I have a bottle that you might be able to help me with. The label reads Ron Viejisimo 1873. I believe that it is rum. It says that it is made in cuba. Please help.

Posted by: John McCarthy at December 8, 2007 06:29 AM

Heres an idea, try as many as you can and pick the one you like best. This is a very subjective subject, everyone has different taste buds. Pyrat is good, I also like the Cruzan single barrel, I've got a bottle of the Zacapa on the way, can't wait to try it. I'll be sure and let you know what I think of the Zacapa, and which one is my best.

Posted by: Clay S. at December 13, 2007 02:20 PM

hi everyone,
i think the best is what's feel better in your mouth when your zipping this nice rums and whats best for your pockets.
now we really have to compare apples to apples and no to oranges.
for example you guys are comparing 23 years old rums to 7 years old and any time i will take the 7 years from havana club or matusalem,paticruzado,mulata or arechabala and if you ever find in your way a havana club single barrel or a havana club 15 years old just grab them,you will not be dissapointed,just like the finest cognacs.
zacapa,pampero....too sweet.
flor de cana......come on guys.
cruzan single barrel and pyret are the best rums outside of the cubans.
just hope there's a change in cuba or here the lift the embargo...whatever comes first.
i think it makes a little sense.......rum comes from sugar cane.......the best sugar cane is in cuba and that's because of the land just like cigars;just like champagne is the best because it comes frome that region in france or the wines that comes from france,italy,california......is all because of the land and weather.
just my five cents.
anyways enjoy whatever rum you like.
good luck and happy new year.

Posted by: lou at January 5, 2008 12:21 AM

I just picked up a couple of 1-liter bottles of Zacapa 23-yo at the airport in Guatemala city. $58 total; great deal. This rum is absolutely fantastic at room temperature served neat--all the aromatics shine. I wouldn't mix this ordinarily, but I had to try it: rocked hard over a little lime, some hibiscus and cran juice...heaven...

I also tried the 30-yo Zacapa XO at the airport, but for $70 a bottle, I didn't bite. It was too sticky for me anyway--the 23-yo has better balance.

While traveling through Antigua, I tasted a couple of other rums--the Zaya 12-yo and Grand Reserve--neither of which approached the Zacapa, though they tried.

Posted by: dbased at January 8, 2008 11:34 PM

i think by far the best rum i tasted is the bacardi anejo, from puerto rico .

Posted by: JOSE RIVERA at January 16, 2008 11:19 AM

Here's a few of my favorite rums, from a recent tasting in Miami

Angostura 1824
Angostura Limited, Trinidad
hand casked, hand drawn and hand bottled (each bottle with a unique number) capped in red wax, this fine spirit is a blend of rums at least twelve years old, re-barreled until matured to perfection, featuring a robust, slightly sweet, spicy, woody flavor with a medium long finish $55.99

Appleton Estate 21
J. Wray & Nephew, Jamaica
from a company that began producing rum in 1655, here is a classic full bodied, smooth, amber spirit with rich mellow flavors; a blend of this venerable distillers best, aged at least 21 years, then blended and aged two more years $79.99

Appleton Estate Extra
J. Wray & Nephew, Jamaica
the Extra features bold, smooth taste inviting favorable comparison to the world's finest cognacs and scotches, a blend of rums aged from 12 to 18 years $26.99

Barbancourt 15 Reserve du Domaine
Barbancourt, Haiti
the gold standard for rich, aged, cognac-like rums, this spirit, distilled from cane juice, is at home in a snifter as well as neat or on the rocks $36.99

Barcelo Imperial
Barceló, Dominican Republic
smokey, woody, deep rich earth tones and a complex character have earned this rum a reputation and many top awards $24.99

Botran Solera 1893
Industria Licorera Quezalteca, Guatemala
distilled from sugar cane syrup, this is the pride of the Botran line of fine rums, presented in an appropriate bottle that suggests fine cognac $35.99

Centenario Fundacion XX Anos Reserva Especial
IWS Spirits, Costa Rica
a rich, sweet, full-bodied blend with a uique signature flavor, aged twenty years in oak, featuring a bottle covered in a leather pouch, this viscous rum rates favorably with those that prefer a sweet and smooth finishing rum $39.99

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
Licorerias Unidas, Venezuela
this fine rum stands alone with a unique blend that suggests a creamy texture and hints of vanilla, with a rich viscosity that coats a snifter and plays well as an after-dinner cordial $29.99

El Dorado 21
Demerara, Guyana
only recently available in the US, the 21 year old El Dorado offers an unusually satisfying blend of sweet base with richly intense, woody complexity for sipping slowly with a fine cigar $54.99

El Dorado 15
Demerara, Guyana
a gold-medal winner many times over, this fine cognac-like rum is considered by many to have the most intriguing and complex character in its class $21.99

Flor de Caña 18 Centenario Gold
Compania Licorera de Nicaragua, Nicaragua
the pride of Nicaragua, this centenario gold reserve rests in oak barrels for 18 years resulting in a rich, complex and smooth spirit best served neat or on the rocks $41.99

Matusalem Gran Reserva
Matusalem, Dominican Republic
labeled "The Spirit of Cuba" (founded in Cuba in 1872) this smooth and mellow, earthy blend of old rums is aged in seasoned oak, distilled via the solera method of progressive blending $30.99

Santa Teresa 1796 Antiguo de Solera
Ron Santa Teresa, Venezuela
with the name refering to the date the hacienda was established and the solera method of distillation, this masterful blend of 4 to 35 year old rums offers balanced body of caramel, slightly smokey and smooth, earning it many top honors $31.99

Vizcaya VXOP
IMEX Spirits, Dominican Republic
distilled from sugar cane, this award-winning Cuban formula rum turns heads with its richly luxurious and smooth character, produced in the Dominican Republic by a family known for making fine rum in Cuba since 1820 $39.99

Zacapa Centenario 23
Licorere Zacapaneca, Guatemala
consistent winner of many awards, this legendary spirit is aged in oak for 23 years in high mountain caves, giving a uniquely smooth and mellow flavor that makes it the clear favorite among many rum enthusiasts $34.99

Clément XO
Simon, Martinique
an exquisite blend of the best 4 vintage years of Clement rhum aged at least 25 years in both French Limousin and American oak; superbly blended for a refined and elegant finish, presented in a tear drop bottle that suggests fine cognac $174.99

Clément Cuvee Homere
Simon, Martinique
an exquisite blend of 3 vintage years of Clement rhum (1991, 1996, 1999) presented in a bold square bottle, featuring a luxurious blend of flavors that are quite satisfying $99.99

Posted by: Robert at January 17, 2008 09:06 PM

WOW! I printed the entire info. on this site.I was checking out the Cuban rums in the Cuban website cubavision international, clicked on "English" and began my research. I checked other websites, and voila, here I am. I am not an expert, but I do enjoy my rum. Although I have tried a few, my favorite rum is still Myers. I can sip it at room temperature. I find it to be mellow, smooth and it just rolls off my tongue. My nostrils, nor my eyes are offended and my throat thanks me. So...I have a lot of homework, and catching up to do...so much rum, and such little time.

Posted by: alice in wonderland at January 20, 2008 12:21 AM

YES RON ZACAPA IS THE BEST RUM IN THE WORLD BUT "ZAYA"
TIES IT I STILL CANNOT PIC WHICH ONE IS BETTER..
"ZACAPA IS MORE ON THE SWEETER SIDE ALMOST REMINISANT OF A LIQUER .. " ZAYA IS MORE OF A TRADITIONAL RUM TASTE ..
I THINK A PIRATE WOULD PERFER "ZAYA" !! ALSO TRY
RON ANEJO PAMPERO ANIVERSARIO THIS IS VERY GOOD AS WELL
AND TO ALL THE COMMENTS I READ ABOUT HAVANA CLUB ...
THIS IS A GOOD RUM BUT IT IS MORE FAMOUS BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL IN THE U.S IT SO PLEASE TRY A BOTTLE OF ZACAPA 23 & ZAYA SIDE BY SIDE YOU WILL UNDERSTAND TRUE SIPPING RUM

Posted by: maj at February 20, 2008 01:19 AM

I am wondering how you do not have Appleton Estate Reserve on your list. Do you want ti taste a smooth rum, now that is it. This is an excellent list by the way. I love the breakdown and I think I will be trying some of the rums I have not taste on this list.

Posted by: Jimmy Barbados at April 5, 2008 03:41 PM

O.K I HAVE WRITTEN A FEW COMMENTS ON THIS SITE..
I STATED "ZAYA" & "RON ZACAPA 23" WERE THE BEST 2 RUMS IN THE WORLD..WELL I FOUND ONE THAT BEATS THEM BOTH BY JUST A LITTLE BIT.. ALL YOU RUM MATES PLEEEEEASE TRY MY NEW CHAMPION "DIPLIMATICO RESERVA EXCLUSIVA" !!! THIS RUM
IS BEAUTIFUL. THICK SWEET, HINTS OF BROWNSUGAR,
BAKED BANNANA,SUBTLE COFFEE NOTES.. SO SO INTERESTING
DRINK STRAIGHT OR I FOUND A FEW ICE CUBE BRING OUT ALL THE ELEMENTS.. DO NOT MIX !!! REMEMBER "DIPLOMATICO HAS 3 RUMS U WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE EXCLUSIVA RESERVA IN THE GREEN BOTTLE BARRGGGHHH CIAO MATES

Posted by: RUM SPIT/7TH VENOM at June 8, 2008 06:01 PM

People you want rum try.....EL Dorado 15yr or 21 yr. Promise ya'll, ya'll gonna love it

Posted by: tasty at August 26, 2008 07:47 AM

see this thanks

Posted by: jenna at September 6, 2008 04:28 PM

see this thanks

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