Rum to pick up while out of country?

[LJC]

I will be in Venezuela this week and I wonder what rums egulleters recommend I pick up. I usually get Havana Club but my brother in law told me it has become harder to find. Not to worry, I will search hi and low, but while I am searching what others rums should I look out for? BTW, my flight is by way of Puerto Rico so if you can think of anything I might find in the airport I will look there too.

Thanks!

[bigbear]

Ron Anejo Aniversario Pampero, if it's a bargain in Venezuela. You can get it in the US for about $30.

[LJC]

Is that the one that comes in the small leather bag? If so, I have bought it for as little as $16US. I use it to make rum and cokes.

[mrmaltster]

LJC -

Look for "Diplomatico." I tried it at RumFest in NYC and was very impressed.

Cheers,

Jay

[khoiberg]

I highly highly recommend a rum called Santa Teresa 1796. Possible, but not easy, to find in the U.S.

Kirk

[bigbear]

Is that the one that comes in the small leather bag? If so, I have bought it for as little as $16US. I use it to make rum and cokes.

That's the one. The cheapest I can find it is just under $25. Where for $16?

[Garcia21]

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

[LJC]

So, I just got back and I am happy to say I found Havana club with ease and for only $7/750ml ($ is very strong in Ve.).

I followed your advice and also picked up a btl of Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star, Ron Don Q Grand Anejo and Santa Teresa 1796.

Thanks for the Recs!

[Garcia21]

LJC

Good to hear you had a successful trip South!

I managed to get my hands on some Havana Club as well. I have never tried it before and am definitely looking forward to it.

Salud,

Patrick

Edited December 30, 2003 by Garcia21 (log)

[LJC]

Patrick,

Thanks.

I must warn you that once you taste it you can get hooked. Before you know it you will be planning trips out of the country just to restock.

Enjoy y salud!