Mount Gay Extra Old vs Cockspur VSOR

[ctgm]

Just sitting here at 11.30pm and decided to have a little glass of something so decided to try the Mount Gay Extyra Old at the same time as the Cockspur VSOR. I knew which one I usually prefer but have never tried the 2 side by side.

Anyway nothing new to report as I still like the cheaper of the two - the Mount Gay - but can't work out why it is cheaper.

While the XO is in my opinion above average for a mass produced rum, I find the VSOR very disappointing. Maybe it is just the style but it just a bit too thin, spirity and caramely.

Don't know what you others find.

[Ed Hamilton]

From my experience, I like the Mount Gay Extra Old better than Cockspur VSOR, but always seem to drink more of the VSOR.

But I have to say that I have been severely disappointed with the VSOR that is bottled in the states, it has been a very different spirit from what I drink here in the Caribbean.

I'm not sure why Mount Gay is cheaper but there are a lot of factors, since Cockspur is bottled in the states it should be cheaper, but then I never judge rum by the price.

Edited March 3, 2003 by Ed Hamilton (log)

[ctgm]

I bought my VSOR in Barbados, so if it is bottled in the States (??) then the shipping back (??) would probably make it more expensive.

However I presume that it was distilled locally.

How much Cockspur is distilled in USA?

Edited March 4, 2003 by ctgm (log)

[Ed Hamilton]

All Cockspur Rum is distilled in Barbados at the West Indies Rum Refinery, but some is bottled in the US, which can account for some of the differences you might detect.

[ctgm]

Had a drop of both last night and must say that I preferred the VSOR. Suppose it comes down to a matter of taste and how you are feeling!