Monterey Jack Posted August 27, 2005 Posted August 27, 2005 For all you rum aficionados out there; we all know there's more to rum that Capt. Morgan's (blasphemy, I know!) but has anyone ever done a lengthy rum comparison test? Fer example, the Puerto Rican Rums seem to be mellower than most, the Jamaican rums have more scent and the French Caribbean (Martinique) rum just plain hurts, IMO. in more ways than one. Dark Hawaiian rum tends to be thicker in texture than other dark rums. So let's hit the virtual pub and do a taste test, shall we? What's in YOUR rum? Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Captain Jim Posted August 27, 2005 Posted August 27, 2005 Mount Gay Barbados Rum for medium and Gosling's for dark. Light rums ye may as well be drinkin' vodka. An' what is it wi' all the Captain Morgan stuff? Ye canna' taste the rum fer all the other stuff they flower it up wi'. Just me own 'umble opinion... My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
Monterey Jack Posted August 27, 2005 Author Posted August 27, 2005 Haven't tries the Mt Gay, but right there wi' ye on the Goslings. Whalers never was too bad either, but now they come out wi' all the flavoured 'uns. As fer Bacardi, I swore (after a certain incident in High School way back) that Bacardi was no' fer me! The Morgan's popularity I think has t' do with the fact that they have the best advertising firm out there (the media is swamped with commercials for it) and that its so "plain" that it appeals to everyone, rather than just the rum conny-sewers. Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Captain_MacNamara Posted August 27, 2005 Posted August 27, 2005 Outta respect, I'll drink whatever's put in front o' me... but I don't *buy* bacardi. My favorites are Captain Morgan's Private Stock: or Ron Centenario Añejo Especial from Costa Rica: Unfortunately, I no longer have access to the Ron Centenario... the swab that was getting it for me from Costa Rica jumped ship. Captain of the Iron Lotus It is the angle that holds the rope, not the size of the hole.
Red-Handed Jill Posted August 27, 2005 Posted August 27, 2005 I'm particular to a number of rums, depending on my mood: - Lemon Hart demerara (80 proof, not the 151) - Pyrat Pistol - Cane (made by New Orleans Rum Co.) - Cruzan's Black Strap
Monterey Jack Posted August 27, 2005 Author Posted August 27, 2005 Have ye tried Morgan's new one, Tattoo? Not sure I like it, cuz to me it tastes like alcoholic Dr. Pepper....but I bought two bottles just fer the ships cast in the glass on em....great book ends! Deosn't say much fer the drink itself, though...... Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Monterey Jack Posted August 27, 2005 Author Posted August 27, 2005 - Cane (made by New Orleans Rum Co.)- Cruzan's Black Strap Haven't tried cane; is it easily had? Also, didn't Black Strap originally have other stuff in it as well as rum? Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Red-Handed Jill Posted August 27, 2005 Posted August 27, 2005 To get Cane, you could either travel to New Orleans or you could probably order it from them. Their website is www.neworleansrum.com/ I've been told that they are looking to expand their distribution. And I'm not sure if Black Strap had anything else in it at one point. It's just extra dark rum that has a very distinctive taste (lots of molasses flavor.)
Monterey Jack Posted August 27, 2005 Author Posted August 27, 2005 To get Cane, you could either travel to New Orleans or you could probably order it from them. I'll have to have em send me some; strictly fer research ye understand! 'course I wouldn't mind another trip to the French Quarter, either, and it be fer a good cause after all.... Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Corsair Posted September 8, 2005 Posted September 8, 2005 Flora de Cara --> Nicaraguan Rum aged 12 years. Smooth as Christines Butt and found quite easily down here in Fort Lauderdale.
Ace of Harbor Bay Posted September 8, 2005 Posted September 8, 2005 I'm a Pyrat XO Planter's Gold man me self. Love the hand blown bottle and extra bits. I'm sure I would love the Pyrat Cask, but seeing as how I am not going to spend that much money, I may never find out. www.pirate4hire.com Pirates of Harbor Bay
Tudor MercWench Smith Posted September 8, 2005 Posted September 8, 2005 Have ye tried Morgan's new one, Tattoo? Not sure I like it, cuz to me it tastes like alcoholic Dr. Pepper....but I bought two bottles just fer the ships cast in the glass on em....great book ends! Deosn't say much fer the drink itself, though...... alcoholic Dr. Pepper, eh? Sounds yummy to me! Have to see if I can procure some to get a taste. I'm not to big on the other rum I've tried before . . . maybe I'll make a passable pirate after all!
Archipirata_Felis Posted September 12, 2005 Posted September 12, 2005 I dunno what brand but it's in a clear bottle and it's coconut flavored. It is good. ....,^.-.^, ....|.o_o.|., ---Meow? .....'-.`.-'.\\ .....|......|.// ....|.|.|.|.|/ ...(_(.I.)_) Yay Bubbles and Rainbow Colored Pointy Objects!!! ^-^
Monterey Jack Posted September 14, 2005 Author Posted September 14, 2005 I dunno what brand but it's in a clear bottle and it's coconut flavored. It is good. Could be Parrot Bay. Ye have t' turn th' bottle around...... :) Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Capitain Jezibell Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 MMM...Captain Morgans Private Stock and Redrum......those are my favorites.....I be droolin' now! :)
Jonathan Hawks Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I be takin me some Guatemala Run any day. I ave me some at home. won the world rum competition. Me second shoice is Capin Morgans private stock or Whalers coconut. Shoots anything that moves!!
Monterey Jack Posted September 17, 2005 Author Posted September 17, 2005 Just tried Pusser's navy rum tonight.... Aaaiieeeeeee!!!!!! In the immortal words of Jack Sparrow. "Not good, not good!" Damn, I'll go back to NyQuil and paint thinner afore I drink this again.... Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Jonathan Hawks Posted September 17, 2005 Posted September 17, 2005 I had that to. I can tell ya I hate Stroths Rum. Bloody stuff is 160 and 180 proof and tastes like paint thinner. I can do a shot only I says. Shoots anything that moves!!
Red-Handed Jill Posted September 17, 2005 Posted September 17, 2005 A rum I recently tasted was Cuyopa. What is the word that comes to mind?... Oh yeah, rotgut.
pyratbabe Posted September 17, 2005 Posted September 17, 2005 Captain Morgan's Private Stock is my favorite so far , o' course it's price tag is the top of my "allowed to spend on rum" budget. Myspace pagepyratbabe13@yahoo.comI have no true love but the sea. Arrrrr!
Monterey Jack Posted September 17, 2005 Author Posted September 17, 2005 I'm familiar with Jamaican Rum, Puerto Rican Rum, Martinique Rum....has anyone tried Barbados Rum? If so, how does it compare? Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Matusalem Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 **This site is a must! http://www.ministryofrum.com/ they got a tasting forum and everything. I like Pusser's British Navy Rum, this is 95.5 proof industrial stregnth straight-forward business the way Lord Nelson wanted it...the closest you'll ever get to the real deal. However, for 'Cuba Libre' type coctails, it has a but of a rugged, but not offensive palate ....just a tad potent. My favorite is Flor de Cana 7 year rum. ...great straight up! My most hated is Plantation Rum Barbados...smells like rotting daffodils.
Durty Mick Moon Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Flora de Cara --> Nicaraguan Rum aged 12 years. Smooth as Christines Butt and found quite easily down here in Fort Lauderdale. Arrrrr ...watch what ye be sayin' 'bout me lassie/mate Christine, n' her derriere, the sweetest thing since the good Lord invented the sparklin' dew drops restin' in the fresh embrace of a flower's petals at the begin of new mornin' sunlight (smooth ye say, eh?) .....as fer ye, Matusalem (what 'ere is that name from?), thank ye fer the link it be a good one....
Marrowbones Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 I like a drop of malibu, but I guess I'm just common.
Deadeye Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 My Favorite thus far be The Captain's Private Stock. Recently a mate o' mine brought me some Jamaican rum that isn't sold here in the states. It is 90 proof and very mellow. Smooth as a whistle goin down too. it doesnt matter what it be though, it must be either straight up or slightly chilled... - 10 Fathoms Deep on the Road to Hell... Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum...
 {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '1074427760321280'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); </script> <noscript><img height=)
&ev=PageView&cd%5Bitem_id%5D=5563&cd%5Bitem_name%5D=Choose+Yer+Rum&cd%5Bitem_type%5D=topic&cd%5Bcategory_name%5D=Galley"/>
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now