Where's the rum Pt. 8 - Ron Barcelo Imperial

Ron  Barceló Imperial and Imperial Premium blend - product of the Dominican Republic can be found easily enough although the premium blend will run you around 200 bucks! Although not a very distinct tasting rum, it has a light and sweet flavor. Best enjoyed if left to chill prior to consuming in my opinion. ...

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Where's the rum Pt. 7 - Ron Santiago De Cuba

Well it would be an understatement to say this rum is one of the jewels on the crown! While the Santiago 20 year and 25 year old in particular will warrant your full attention, the 12 year old is no slouch. I was only able to try this rum in Cuba and have only seen it for sale in Cuba, but if you can find this in your local bodega, hold on with both hands...

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Where's the rum - Pt. 6 - Ron Abuelo

We are beginning to get where the air is rare - Ron Abuelo- Product of Panama has 4 main products in its line up and honestly they are all worthy of the list ! check out the Abuelo website to learn more about their; 7 Yr old, 12 Year old, Anejo and Centuria. The centuria is definitely the exquisite rose of the bouquet but the entire line up is difficult to find in the Caribbean.  I've only been able to purchase it in Panama and found...

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Where's the rum Pt. 5 - Smaks Chai Rum

Another proud product of Trinidad and Tobago, distributed by Smaks its not the easiest rum to find - but I have been able to pick up a bottle at the Duty Free shop - Twee in our Piarco airport. Their website  sais you can buy it Shop #129, Building #6,  Valpark Shopping Plaza. So is this rum worthy of the list? I'd say a resounding yes! This is a delicious, warm, dark, spicy rum (exactly the color good sipping rum should be). Best...

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Where's the rum Pt. 4 - Pyrat

Aged up to 15 yrs the Pyrat  (pronounced Pi-rate) Xo Reserve is a Anguillan Rum with a strong orange and banana notes.  It is actually this rum that inspired my experimentation with other sipping rums and liqueurs ...

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Where's the rum Pt. 3 - Angostura

As a Trinidadian, the name Angostura is synonymous with the ever popular (and best selling product) Forrest Park Puncheon- a highly distilled over proofed rum which boasts alcohol percentage in excess of 70% per volume. While this type of rum is not the topic of my blog, I thought it was worth mentioning out of sheer popularity. In is regular line-up the only rum worthy of mention as a sipping rum is the 1824. It is a 12 yr old blended rum. Over...

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Where's the Rum Pt.2 - El Dorado

Second on the list is El Dorado . Produced by Demarara Distillers in Guyana, El Dorado Rum has 4 luxury casked products. the 12, 15, 21 and 25 yr old, each unique in their own right. I've only tried the first three..and honestly prefer the 15yr old of those three. The 12yr and 21yr both have a bit of a sharp taste that takes some time to adjust to. That said, neat or over ice (for the purists) is the way to best...

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Where's the rum? Pt. 1 - Ron Zacapa

Here's a look at a few of the rum's I have a preference for found mostly in the Caribbean and South America. By no means extensive, but easily obtainable and makes for a simple introduction to the world of dark rums. ====================================================================== Ron Zacapa -15 & 23yr Old, XO (25 Yr old) Zacapa Website Cost - between USD$45 (1ltr 23) and USD$90 (750Ml XO) Made in Guatemala, this is definitely...

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Why are you here?

Welcome. I would ask how you found this page, but it doesn't matter. All that matters is that you're here. So, obviously, this blog is about rum. Not just any rum. Good Rum. A topic I've fooled myself into believing I'm something of an expert in by virtue of the fact that I've spent the last 10 years or so collecting, and searching for the perfect sipping rum. *disclaimer* If you like to drink rum by the barrel, this blog is not for you. If you like white rum, you probably don't care whether you're actually drinking rum or gasoline...

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