seville23 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 For years now I've enjoyed Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados with cigars but never rum. So....any recommendations/suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knilas Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Stay away from the super sweet stuff...(Zaya) Or at least I do. El D 15, Matusalem 15, Plantation 20, Diplo Reserva Exclusiva, Havana Club 7, even Bacardi 8yr are all decent with a cigar. Be sure to pick a cigar/rum combo that compliment each other. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Gosling's Old Rum for the win. http://www.melandrose.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=90167&vfsku=3331595&vfsku=3331595&gpla=pla&gclid=CjwKEAjwjPXIBRDhwICRg-DbgHISJADP6QXp-KI2zNd2AQhJag1MnAicIR4t2_UH22EF4fb55Y8GWhoCKtTw_wcB Dark, smooth, satisfying. It's on the sweet side, but it's complex. I'd liken it to a cognac. Best enjoyed in a brandy snifter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Presidente Posted May 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2017 For me there is no better combination but I enjoy a sweet rum with a cigar. Zacapa 23 or XO. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seville23 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, El Presidente said: For me there is no better combination but I enjoy a sweet rum with a cigar. Zacapa 23 or XO. I must confess that a bottle of Zacapa is on the "to get" list. It reputation preceeds it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVOSREVENGE Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 27 minutes ago, seville23 said: For years now I've enjoyed Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados with cigars but never rum. So....any recommendations/suggestions? If you can find it in the UK, try this: Goes great with cigars. Also agree with El Prez on the Zacapa 23, but I am not a real fan of their XO. El Dorado goes well too, but I like the 21 year and it is bit pricey. Zafra also makes a 30 year that will blow your doors off but it will also empty your wallet quickly in the process. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Santa Teresa 1796 Solera if you can find it. Excellent Venezuelan rum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ShortFatHokie Posted May 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2017 Zacapa 23 + Partagas = You can thank me later... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaylo Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Ron Cartavio XO from Peru. Not as sweet as the Zacapa. Great Rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subport Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Matusalem 15, Angostura 1919, 1824, 1787, Zacapa 23, xo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Zarcapa 23 in an old fashion. Zarcapa XO neat El Doraldo but the aged stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellevilleMXZ Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Zacapa 23, Plantation XO(20), Havana Club 7yr,El Dorado 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoadyCypress Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I really like the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva! Great rum with depth. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The Zacapa Edicion Negra goes well in an old fashioned or as a sipping rum. Zacapa XO and El Dorado 12yr old are also very good sipping rums. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 A Cuba Libre is my standard go-to drink with a cigar. Just right on the sweetness level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanishcedar Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Every since I went to Nicaragua, my rum of choice is Flor de Caña; there are a few in the line: Centenario (12 yr or 18 yr)... the Gran Reserva (7 year) is good too and these are the only three that I have tried as I have not found a clear rum that I enjoy. I don't know if this is the best, but it's flavor is almost exactly what my imagination tells me rum should taste like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seville23 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks to everyone who has replied so far - and please keep the suggestions coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Something dry. Barbancourt 8 year is my fave, surpassing even their 15 year iteration. I normally drink water alongside, but on a recommendation from Rob, discovered that dry rums complement most blends quite well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiquidGator Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Barbancourt 8 year is my go to rum with a cigar. No too sweet, tons of great flavors. Smooth and mellow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatPete Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My favourite is Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros, caramel and honey notes and a slightly spicy finish. Cuban rum and cuban cigars-match made in heaven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onelove Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Try some of the agricole style rums, I pair with these when smoking good cigars. I consume a lot of cheaper sticks though such as RyJ 2 tubos and PLMC's with beers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RijkdeGooier Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 On 19-5-2017 at 0:41 AM, El Presidente said: For me there is no better combination but I enjoy a sweet rum with a cigar. Zacapa 23 or XO. Yesterday in the Casa Almere Zacapa 23 and HdM Epi 1 from 2007 (my stock). Wonderful. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsolomon Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 My favorites are Ron Zacapa XO and 23 followed by Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. As a cheaper alternative, I keep a bottle of Zaya around as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hoze Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Just finished a bottle of this. Not your everyday drinker but I don't drink alot of hard alcohol anyway. An unbelievably good rum to my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wertman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Wife on her way back from Buffalo stopped at Niagara duty free will be trying to make a Mojito with some Havanna club 3 anos clear. Can't wait to try with a nice smoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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