[I am being drawn...]

The dark side of Rum, that is. 

Bourbon is my spirit of choice, but I enjoy a nice Rum from time to time.  I have sampled Bacardi Light Rum (my father's standby), Captain Morgan, Bacardi 151, Appleton Estates, and Gosling's Black Seal.

The only ones that  I truly enjoyed drinking was Gosling's Black Seal, and I truly loved that rum.  I could drink Captain Morgan if nothing else were availible, but I wouldn't choose to.  The Bacardis simply tasted bland and too alcoholy, not enough flavour. 

Now, Goslings seems to be a fairly value-priced rum, which I am fine with, as if I can get away with spending less money, I am fine with doing this.  However, is there something similar to Goslings that is even better out there?  I am willing to spend money for a better product, but I don't want to blow a lot of money on a rum with a flavor I find distasteful, and this only be able to use it in mixers.  I plan to drink my purchase neat or on the rocks.  Thanks for any recommendations you can make.

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Sort of similar (while still different) is Cruzan Blackstrap Navy rum. It has a big mollassas taste and mixes well with Coke or juice. It is fairly inexpensive so if you give it a try and don't like it, you aren't out much cash.

I especially like the Gosling in a Dark & Stormy, and it's the tops if you also have Barritt's Ginger Beer from Bermuda like the Gosling's.

Thnaks,

K

[Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof]

Markus,

Do you know if weinquelle.com ships to the United States?

Thank you,

Kevin

[Pittsburgh recs wanted]

I'm going to pittsburgh for a week long business trip. Would anyone like to tell me their favorite places to eat?

I prefer eats to "cuisine".

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The Original Hot Dog Shop (The 'O', or Dirty 'O') is a Pitt classic.

A fish sandwich at Wholey's or Benkovitz in the Strip should also not be missed (I'm partial to Wholey's).

A burger at Tessarro's is always voted best in the city, though try to go at an off time or it's very crowded.

Thanks,

K