Favorite Rum

[mac1105]

I was wondering what everyone's favorite rum was? How about a 2 part answer.

The provebial:

You could bring only 1 bottle to a desert island, cost is no factor.

and

What do you normally drink?

I have to say Zacapa Centennario on both.

[Jason Perlow]

I'd probably agree with the Zacapa centenario. But even so I couldnt drink it every day. It can be cloyingly sweet if you arent prepared for it.

my favorite all around is Cruzan Single Barrel. Seconded by Appleton Extra.

[mickblueeyes]

Saint James Hors D'age or Barbancourt 15 for the first one and Pyrat XO or Zaya for the second.

[Kristian]

In view of the above replies I think I'll have to keep from voicing a definite answer until I've opened my bottle of Cruzan Single Barrel (it's been waiting for that right occasion for nearly six months now). Given my understandably limited experience (should I mention that I'm from Finland, again?) of quality rums, my present favourites are Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva, followed by Kaniche Guadeloupe...

[mickblueeyes]

Both are good rums Kristin, but you do need to try the Cruzan!

[Dan Smith]

First question:

Planters Cask 23 (Never tried it, but the reports are that it better than one of my favorites, Pyrat XO)

Second question:

I rotate between the following rums (depending on mood); Pyrat XO, Pampero Aniversario, Cruzan Single Barel, Appleton 21 YO, El Dorado 15 YO and Smuggler's Cove Dark as my "filler" rum to stretch out the premium ones.

[Ed Hamilton]

First question,

Since desert islands don't have any ice and water would be hard to get, I'd have to start with a bottle of the 30 year old cask strength Cadenheads Rum. At 146 proof this one would last longer and even if I couldn't get any water I would still have a great rum.

Second question, what do I normally drink? Here is a list of my Favorite Rums and in case you are wondering, I generally have most of these rums on my boat but my first drink of the day is a 'ti punch.

[Bolivar Petit Corona]

Havana Club, of course.

[Kristian]

I finally tried the Cruzan last weekend and I have to say that I liked it very much. It's too early to write up any serious tasting notes, but I have to say that it reminded me a little of Clement's Rhum Vieux, but was softer and more buttery in texture...

I was surprised by this initial finding, since Clement is a French style cane juice rum and I have understood that Cruzan is a conventional molasses based rum... Shouldn't be that similar, or..?

Now, I'll have to sip it alone and alongside with Matusalem next weekend to say which I like more and what I really think of it...

[Dom Costa]

I would go for "Brugal Siglo de Oro", but if I had a second chance I'd say "Cacique Millenium", Zacapa has to many fans...

Dom