Evangelos

If I was to have 10 rums in a bar of all "Top Shelf" quality, what would some of you out there that know rum much better than I do choose. Here are some ground rules to consider when choosing: 1) Price is of NO object, but less than $400 I think is a good boundary. 2) As long as it's possible to get a bottle (even if rare) it can be added to the list. If it's impossible, let's keep it off. 3) Make sure that it meets a "Top Shelf" type standard 4) A few should WOW people. So, like Pyrat Cask 23 I think would be in and maybe even Mount Gay Tricentennial Rum (though I am not sure on it's availability) 5) Some good for the money runs could be added as well. I assume many will choose Ron Zacapa Cent. 23 and I would as well. I think it's a fantastic rum. So I guess that means we already have 2, we might need just 8 more. 1) Ron Zacapa Centanario 23 2) Pyrat Cask 23 (from what I have read on this board many think it is without peer. I think that qualifies to make this list) Thanks to all, let's see how this goes.

This is my first post on this forum and about this subject. I have been drinking GOOD tequila for many years now. I have amassed a collection of about 50 or so bottles all in the anejo type. I tried blancos and reposados and they just don't do it for me like a good anejo. I ALWAYS sip my tequila and sometimes sip the traditional sangrita chaser after each sip of tequila. Here is a link to the spirits I own and have tried. You can sort it by spirit type if need be. I have rated many of the tequilas I own. Only a few remain unopened in my collection. https://67.85.199.137/em/tequila.nsf/frmall What I can say is Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia (JCRF) is one of the best tequilas around. It trully is wonderful. It's a shame the Jose Cuervo name is normally synonymous with bad drinking experiences. I am glad to be a part of this wonderful forum and look forward to many great discussions here.