Sweetest Rum

[Webbo]

Although a whiskey man in the main occasionally I hanker after a really sweet rum to sip neat, particularly after a heavy dinner, almost like a desert wine. What would be your recommendations for the sweetest/ caramelist(not real word I know) rum?

[paullie]

I was gonna say the shrubbs orange rum but after a heavy dinner maybe black seal rum - at 151 proof should be sweet and give a kick at the same time ;-)

[SMQQKIN]

Bourbon and whiskey are my preference as well.

However with a cigar, you cannot go wrong with Zaya or Ron Zacapa 23.

I prefer Zacapa but it is about +$20 a bottle more than Zaya.

[Colt45]

First that comes to mind for me is Cruzan Black Strap. I don't know if it would be exactly what you're looking for, but it's a Navy style rum - big molasses and for me buttery. I'm also A Gosling's Black Seal fan - sweet enough but not overly so. I'll drink it neat, a cube of ice, or mixed. I also enjoy the Zacapa.

[Dmatzkin]

Although a whiskey man in the main occasionally I hanker after a really sweet rum to sip neat, particularly after a heavy dinner, almost like a desert wine. What would be your recommendations for the sweetest/ caramelist(not real word I know) rum?

I am with you there. I have heard amazing thing about Zacapa 23 and XO

[ptrthgr8]

The Zacapa 23 is one of my favorites. At least one bottle a month as a treat. I also get a bottle of the Cruzan Black Strap and Cruzan Aged each week. I like to mix the two, but will sometimes hit the Black Strap on its own.

Cheers,

Greg

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[ajgagnon]

That Legendario Elixir is sweet indeed. They call it rum but it's a dessert sipper. Would go nicely with the right cigar. Tiramisu sweet.

[Babaloo]

Zacapa , very smoooooth. I aslo like Zaya Rum

[Philprop]

I found that "the Kraken" rum is very very sweet. A bit of kick to it but super sweet.

[sengjc]

Zacapa Solera 23 and Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. Sweet, yet balanced and complex. Excellent digestive.

[Hiroshiro]

Thanks for the Recommendation guys

I think its fantastic.

I'll try the Zacapa Next

My dad said to try the Bacardi Solera. Apparently his favorite but So far the Zaya was pretty cheap and great flavors

[Ginseng]

I find the Zaya to be slightly sweeter than Zacapa but both are quite sweet. I'd regard both to be dessert-ish.

Wilkey

[headstand]

The Kraken is certainly sweet if that is what you are after - too much so for me. Legendario is more balanced but there is a taste there that took me some time to get used to (infused with the essence of limes perhaps?). Zacapa 23 is where I go if I feel like a bit of a splurg as it is pricey enough and tends to disappear rather quickly i will have to try the Zaya.

[garbandz]

Ron Matusalem has a lovely molasses character and is very smooth.

+1 for Zacapa

Try Pyrat rum....Honey and citrus,after being open for a few weeks, it gets very fragrant and smooth.

[Hiroshiro]

Got a recommendation

I must say the sting at the beginning with the aroma and taste is great. Must find a creamy cigar to pair this with

[Webbo]

Damn your eyes FOH members, (just passing on the message from my wallet and liver). Tried the legendario & zacapa both superb in different ways. Maybe the Legendario was almost exactly what I was thinking of but the Zacapa was also magnificent and will need to become a resident in my cabinet. The problem is I need to now try the others you have all suggested. So to summarise, was looking for 1 new drink, now have found 2 and counting(quaffing)!

[paulF]

Love Ron zacapa 23 and the 26 but the price difference makes the 23 the ultimate pick although the 26 is a bit smoother and bit more aromatic.

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a great bottle too.

[fokker4me]

Try Zaya it is very similar to Zacapa but slightly sweeter and more aromatic vanilla nose.

[TM-US]

That's a new one- I've never heard of Zacapa 26. We get the 23 and the XO.

[Ken Gargett]

That's a new one- I've never heard of Zacapa 26. We get the 23 and the XO.

ditto. i know they do a few different things but never come across a 26 out here.

[BonVivant]

ditto. i know they do a few different things but never come across a 26 out here.

Zacapa 23 +1

[paulF]

I thought the XO is made of 26 year old rums...forgive my ignorance if I'm wrong please!

[paulF]

Just googled it and seems like the XO is blended from stock aged between 6 and 25 years.Apologies about the confusion

[sengjc]

The Zacapa is a solera blend which means that there will always be a component of really old stuff.

[tmac77]

Vizcaya VXOP Cask 21 Rum is a very sweet Rum and not very expensive can find it for under $50 in the US.