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    Barrilito 5 star

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    Posted

    Ed,

    Perhaps they were confused with Barbancourt, who does make a 5 star.

    I do have a bottle of Serralles new rum, Don Q Anejo (aged 7 years, or so I was told at Casa Don Q in Old San Juan when I bought it).

    Salud,

    Patrick

    Ron Flor De Cana Centenario Gold?

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    I only bought the Colombian rum because it was one I haven't tried. I am hoping to be able to mix it. The only other rum from there I have tried is Ron Viejo de Caldas and I was not impressed.

    I have yet to try the 1919, but I liked the Royal Oak Select and hope the 1919 doesn't disappoint.

    Hopefully the Flor De Cana is better than the 12 yr. I like the Grand Reserve 7 yr better than the 12.

    The Pampero I love. It is great stuff.

    Patrick

    Ron Flor De Cana Centenario Gold?

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    I just returned from a trip to Florida where I found a bottle of Flor De Cana Centenario Gold (18 years). The bottle looks almost identical to the Centenario (12 years).

    I looked on the F.D.C. website and couldn't find any info on it. Has anyone tried it or heard anything about it?

    I payed $40 and bought the last one on the shelf.

    Also picked up:

    Planatation - Barbados $30

    Pampero Aniversario $31

    Angostura 1919 $21

    Ron Santa Fe (Colombia, 72° proof) $12

    Thanks,

    Patrick

    Goya Food Products

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    Posted

    Goya products are fantastico! I like the canned beans, sofrito, recaito, olive oil, Sazon, Adobo, mojo criollo.

    I like to marinate pork and beef in olive oil, adobo seasoning, and cracked clack pepper.

    MMM... Sabroso

    :biggrin:

    Zaya

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    Zaya is defintely worth a taste. It is made in Guatemala by the same company that makes Ron Zacapa. While it is not quite as good as Zacapa it does share some of its characteristics and is better than Botran Anejo. Zacapa is ususally cheaper however. ~$35 Zacapa to ~$40 Zaya.

    Salud,

    Patrick

    Noa Noa

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    I opened a bottle of Noa Noa Rum from Tahiti on Sunday and have not been impressed. It almost has a burnt odor to it.

    Has anyone else tried this and can you recommend a drink it works with?

    Salud

    Rum to pick up while out of country?

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    Posted

    Here are the Venezuelan rums that I know of;

    Cacique

    Pampero Aniversario (this is excellent for sipping)

    Santa Teresa

    Rums to get in the airport in P.R. I was just there in October so the prices should be pretty close;

    Don Q Grand Anejo ~$36

    Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star ~$13 (This is one of my favorites)

    Reserva Aneja ~$15 green bottle

    Ron Del Barrilito 2 Star ~$10

    Don Q gold ~$10

    Good luck!

    Patrick

    Evolving taste

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    A couple years ago this was one of my favorites. Since production ended I have only seen it here and there. I found it in a bar not too long ago and asked for it. I was amazed to find it wasn't near as good as I remembered.

    Then again...I used to like Captain Morgan too and now I don't care for it. I guess I just didn't know what I was missing before.

    Salud

    Back from P.R. and Saint Croix

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    Posted

    Thanks Ed. I know the 1824 was a bit pricey but it would have cost more here in the states where I can find it. I was happliy surprised by the Brugal Extra Viejo. I bought a 375 ml bottle for $6, tried and loved it. The taste is similar to Brugal Anejo I've had here in the states but much more smooth. Then in another store I found the 1 Liter for $8.99 and was thrilled!

    Kirk,

    I researched before the trip and found that you are allowed 5 bottles of lliquor per person from the U.S. Virgin Islands and a 6th if it is made in the U.S. V.I. like Cruzan rum. My wife was with me so I had 6 and she had 5.

    As far as the ones from the airport in P.R., we had already gone through security and customs so we bought a few more. I don't know if customs even checked how much liquor we had. It didn't seem like it.

    Patrick

    Back from P.R. and Saint Croix

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    I just returned from a week in P.R. and another week in St. Croix

    I found and purchased these rums:

    P.R. AIRPORT

    Ron Del Barrilito 3 star $13 (Tried)

    Don Q Grand Anejo $36

    Don Q Limon $10 (Tried)

    ST. CROIX

    Don Q Grand Anejo $32.99

    Barcelo Anejo $5.79

    Cockspur V.S.O.R. 1 Liter $23.59

    Angostura 1824 $50

    Angostura Royal Oak $9.99

    Rhum Clement Vieux $20

    Rhum Clement Tres Vieux $40

    Ron Macorix Anejo Superior $6.50

    Brugal Extra Viejo 1 Liter $8.99 (Tried)

    Cruzan Estate Diamond $10 (Tried)

    Thank you all who provided info to help me search. Can anyone tell me anything about the rums above that I have not tried? I think the prices were pretty darn good.

    Patrick

    What to get from Puerto Rico?

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    Carlos,

    Thank you for the assessment of the Ron situation in P.R. You are right about the Don Q. I can get the Oro y Cristal here in Iowa but can't get Don Q El Dorado anywhere in the US. I will need to get a bottle or 3... My cousin used to make Canita, so I hope he has some when we go as I remember it being quite good with fruit in the bottom of the bottle.

    John Reekie,

    Thank you for the great continuous info on Rum searching. I will see if I can find a bottle of 12 yr Bacardi.

    We leave in 3 days and I can't wait!

    Salud,

    Patrick

    A Rum tasting

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    Posted · Edited by Garcia21 (log)

    I've had all 3 and prefer them in this order.

    Coyopa 10 Smooth and best flavor

    Bacardi 8 a little harsh but good flavor

    Captain Morgan Private Stock smooth but way too sweet.

    Personal preference I guess.

    Salud,

    Patrick

    What to get from Puerto Rico?

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    JOHN REEKIE,

    Thanks for the info on the older Serralles Rum (Don Q Grand Anejo). I will be going to P.R. in October and plan to find it.

    Also, I have a bottle of "Riserva Aneja" I bought online. I think the company that makes it is called Ron Bocoy. It says it is from Toa Baja P.R. on the bottle. I have yet to taste it.

    I spoke with someone who has tried it and said he was dissappointed. I can imagine he was drawn by the impressive presentation as was I.

    Salud,

    Patrick

    what's your favorite rum

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    Posted

    I used to think captain morgan private stock was "The Good Stuff". Then I stumbled into the REAL Good Stuff. I haven't had Pyrat X.O. Reserve, but I have had Pyrat Pistol and the captain doesn't even come close.

    There are plenty of rums that don't cost too much more than C.M.P.S. and taste much better. El Dorado Superior 12 yrs is $20 (plus Shipping @ Samswine.com) and in my opinion blows the captain out of the water. Pun intended.

    Good luck and Salud!

    Morgan Spiced

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    Posted

    I agree with Jason. Too sweet with lots of vanilla flavor. Most people drink it with coke, which makes it even sweeter! though I think their goal is to not taste the alcohol in their drink.

    Salud

    Bacardi Anejo

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    Ed,

    I believe the Mexican Blend is the one I had as it said "Hecho En Mexico" on the bottle. I didn't realize there were other blends, I assumed all Bacardi Anejo was made in Mexico. I have still so much to learn and taste, Ah...

    Salud!

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