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A Rum tasting


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During my labor day picnic, I decided to bust out a few Rums to compliment some Bolivar Coronas Gigantes. We tried Barcadi 8, Coyopa 10, & Captain Morgan's 12.

As a long time Scotch drinker who doing more Rums & Tequilas lately, I seem to like the Morgans' the best , followed by the Barcardi, and then the Coyopa. The Morgans was the smoothest and the Coyopa had the most "bite". I had expected the Coyopa to be the best but I didn't care for it at all. Is it me or an off day?

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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

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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

Maybe it was the cigars ? I prefer a robust spirit myself but am a Rum newbie. Other than some obvious, aged selections, I am a student.

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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

I dont think Private Stock and Morgan 12 is the same stuff.

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I purchased the 12yr old in Canada (Duty Free) - It was 40-45 cd and came in this ornate decanter. I didn't expect much, but found it quite appealing. None of the Vanilla/Maple syrup that is the normal Cpt Morgans

Yeah, thats not the same as private stock.

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  • 2 weeks later...

I recently opened a bottle of the Private Stock that had been in the locker for a few months and was terribly disappointed. In fact, I couldn't drink it, I expected a lot more from a rum that is labeled Private Stock, but thend if I hadn't tried it, I wouldn't know.

Edward Hamilton

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The Complete Guide to Rum

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