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Originally posted by champions:
I used to scoff at my wifes MALIBU, but coconut rum aint bad either.

I'd bet it makes an interesting Pina..!

I am not a fan of Rum.

Unless it is mixed with lime juice and blended with ice. I will drink a Daquari in the summer time if someone fixes it for me.

The HC line consists of:

A silver (not sure of age but less than 3 years)
A 3 year (perfect straw color for mojitos)
A 5 year
A 7 year
A Barrel Proof (not sure, 5, 7 year maybe more)
And a 15 year ...

A few weeks back, I was at this Cuban bar/restaurant in Denver. My wife and I were well into our third Mojito when I noticed they had a little humidor in back complete with a box of Hemingway Signatures. Yeah, I paid a premium for it, but the combination of the smoke and rum and sugar cane and samba music was the closest I've come to nirvana in a long time.

Even though the cigars seemed to be sort of an afterthought at this joint, the waitress nonetheless did a whole Japanese tea-ceremony ritual about the lighting: she poured some liquor into an upside down martini glass, then lit it, leaving a small olympic torch for me to use when sparking the Signature up. Very classy touch, that, if a bit unnecessary.

I never understood people's obsession with Bacardi - it is made from molasses and it gives you a heck of a hangover...

has anyone tried Rhum Clement? It is from Martinique and made from pure sugar cane. I especially love the Creole Shrubb, which has hints of orange.

I've been to Martinique a couple times. Clement Vieux rum is excellent. Haven't seen it in the states. Leaving for Bermuda Sunday, so will have a chance to try Gossling's reserve rum. Their regular is pretty tasty, so curious about the reserve.

Although I've tried many, big name and not, I have yet to enjoy any more than that fine Nicaraguan Flor de Cana Centennario 12yr. Smooth- robustly flavorful, complex and almost like a cognac for sipping long and slow on the rocks with a good smoke. Expensive stuff, too, about $13/bottle at Nicaraguan supermarkets.
Don't see itmuch iun the US though.
Pmag

You can find it although its way more then $13

This is the list of Havana Club.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havana_Club

The 15 year and the Extra añejo are excelent but you can only buy them in Cuba I think. At least is the only place where I have found them.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Pablovi,

You can find it in London too............but you'll pay

I like an unusual rum from Bermuda. It is called Goslings Black Seal. Its dark with a definate hint of molasses. I mix it with ginger beer for a Bermudian "Dark and Stormy" or even sip it on the rocks. It compliments a dark maduro cigar quite nicely.

Cheers

Pablovi, you can get 15 year and the rest of the HC line just about anywhere except for the US.

havana-club.com

I think this link with an almost full line of HC (less the Barrel Proof) was already posted in this thread:

http://www.cubaron.com/HavanaClub.htm

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Originally posted by pacovilla:
Pablovi, you can get 15 year and the rest of the HC line just about anywhere except for the US.

havana-club.com

I think this link with an almost full line of HC (less the Barrel Proof) was already posted in this thread:

http://www.cubaron.com/HavanaClub.htm

I've never found it in Mexico, the best one I've found is the 7 years. But Thanks, I will look for it in other places now.

Flor de Cana 5 year is my choice. Always my go to drink.

My favorite rum is the Barbancourt 8yr. that's rumored to be Jimmy Buffet's favorite too.......can't be all bad. I buy it by the case. Go to drink is quarter lime squeezed into a tall glass, healthy dose of rum and then ginger ale with crushed ice on top. Tastes a lot like a mojito IMO but a lot less fuss. Try it.......you'll like it.

JFK

Captain Morgan either his Parrot Bay Coconut or his Jamaica Rum which you can find in South Africa and I believe U.K.

Appleton is my favorite until I find something better. Look forward to buying some HC next time I'm in Mexico.

I see (at least) two very distinctive types of rum. The smooth Spanish/English rum type (they're quite similar), like Cuban or Jamaican Rum. In that category, I prefer the Havana Club 7 years.
And then there's the French Antilles style rum, with a much more accentuated sugar cane taste. In that category, I prefer the J.M. 12 years from Martinique or the Trois Rivières (Three Rivers).

Nothing here to add other then ..Damn I like rum!!

Although I no longer drink ( I abused the privilege), when I did drink it was...

Myers Dark, either on the rocks or with a splash of tonic. However, I don't recommend drinking a full litre in the hot, Wildwood, NJ sun, especially if you're a pale Irish guy like me!

And it only took another 4 years before I got some sense.