Florida -- Rum shopping central?

[Jason Perlow]

Just got back from a trip to florida, and I was able to find a couple of interesting rums there at fairly typical liquor stores:

Pampero Anniversario

Westerhall Plantation

Grand Havana cuban style 3 year old from Westerhall

Flor de Cana Centenario (12 years) -- AMAZINGLY good

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 96 proof

Ron Abuelo

Also I found 2 types of rum cream, Angostura and Cruzan. I havent tried the Cruzan yet but I expect it to be good given the quality of their other products. We finished off a whole bottle of the Angostura -- surprisingly good.

[Bolivar Petit Corona]

Topped my similar thread for you.  So many of the DISTRIBUTORS are located in Florida.

Think that is the reason the selection is so good?  

[Jason Perlow]

Here are pics of the rums I bought:

[Jason Perlow]

Think that is the reason the selection is so good?

Yep. Although these were from regular liquor stores in west palm beach, nothing special. I really wanted to go to a high end specialty liquor store in Miami but we were pressed for time.

[Bolivar Petit Corona]

Flor de Cana Centenario (12 years) -- AMAZINGLY good, AND LOOKS THAT WAY, from your photos  

[Jason Perlow]

Flor de Cana Centenario (12 years) -- AMAZINGLY good, AND LOOKS THAT WAY, from your photos  

Its a very, very good rum. Seems much older than 12 years.

[CjBohl]

Nice pictures Jason...your making me thirsty I might need to pour a glass........But if I wait another 6 orso minutes at least it will be past noon!!

enjoy

[Ed Hamilton]

I'd be very interested to read your comments about the Grand Havana Cuban style rum from Westerhall compared to the Plantation Estate which varies from batch to batch but can be a good sipping rum considering it is only three years old.

[Jason Perlow]

I havent cracked it open yet, as my kitchen is being redone and a lot of stuff is boxed up. I'll see if I can dig it up.

[Bolivar Petit Corona]

10 days in Florida, next month. Will be buying, and consuming, lots of rum.

[DennisM]

...but only a short trip south and you can partake of HC7, HC15, et al

[Bolivar Petit Corona]

No trip South necessary to consume Havana Club. "Oh, Canada..."

[Bolivar Petit Corona]

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[richw]

Jason,

Would you mind sharing some details on your dining experiences while visiting Florida? As a Florida "foodie" here on eGullet, I'm always interested in hearing about your travels here and seeing comtributions to the Southeast board.

Thanks,

Rich