Just picked up some Doorly's XO.... very nice! Like a good brandy or cognac.
IMVHO Ron Zacapa, Centenario 23 yr old from Guatemala. I discovered it in a bar in Antigua where a German dude has been collecting different rums for many years - this was his favorite and now mine. Much too good to mix with anything, a wonderful Molasses essence to it. Plus its only about 40$ a bottle
I asked my local liquor store, and they were able to order it for me, and now they've taken to stocking it!
Interesting.... I'd like to try it but it isn't available in MD.... or DC, or VA.... Is there anyplace near Dover, Delaware that has it?
Yep, a true sipping rum. There were several vintages at the duty free in Belize City. I ended up with some Havana Club (tasty) instead. Next trip I'm coming home with a flight of Ron Zacapa.
or Purser's Royal Navy Rum : the original http://www.pussers.com/rum/folklore http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum
Pampero is aewsome, it is one rum you want to sip and rates 92 points in Wine and Spirits. I order it through Sam's of Chicago. Purser's Royal Navy is also a really good rum. For mixing purpose's i use Captian Morgans PVT Stock.
Thanks for the recommendation. I bought a bottle for a trip to Watkins Glen (NY). It seems that the bottle had a hole in it because the rum quickly disappeared.
My wife did some work in Puerto Rico a few years back and was introduced to Ron del Barrilito, which according to the locals is the best PR has to offer. Personally I love it, but it is only sold in PR, and a few places in Miami. In addition I really like the Old New Orleans Rum, formerly called New Orleans Rum. It is made with pure Louisiana cane sugar in New Orleans.
My new favorite is Pyrat XO. I am not impressed with Flor De Cana anymore after drinking this. For $30 a bottle, it's great stuff--I drink it straight, nice carmely-orange finish.
+1, picked up a bottle recently, and it seems to have disappeared faster than any other rum I've had. Image Unavailable, Please Login