The best American rums 2017

[El Presidente]

To be honest I never knew that the US produced rum. On reflection, there is no reason they shouldn't produce some crackers. 

This is a brief article http://www.caribjournal.com/2017/07/03/rum-journal-americas-best-rums-2017/

let us know if you tried any. 

let us know of other American rums that you have tried and enjoyed. Give us some tasting notes if you can. 

 

[Ken Gargett]

sadly, i've tried very few (and none that were memorable, though that is more about the circumstances than the quality) but you can pretty much assume that anywhere that grows sugar will be making rum or a rum-style of drinks.

after bacardi, the next two largest producers of rum are from the philippines and india. two more places that one does not immediately associate with rum. they surprised me.

[Corylax18]

I actually tried a couple of the Koloa rums last week when I was in Hawaii. The "White" and the "Dark". Both were good, but not particularly memorable. They were both extremely smooth though, almost to a fault. I'm typically a beer guy, but I needed something stronger to calm my nerves after I jumped out of an airplane........

[madandana]

I've had Papas pillar dark. Love it. Very rich.

[Aardwolf]

14 minutes ago, madandana said:

I've had Papas pillar dark. Love it. Very rich.

I second this; I think me and you have been preaching this on the other rum threads for a while... good stuff.  

[Hafner32]

https://www.keywestlegalrum.com/

I actually met the owner, Paul Menta in May while in Havana.  We both took the train out to Hershey, Cuba to see the old sugar mill/plant.  He had brought in some of his different rums to share with the Cuban people and we passed around several bottles on the train.  Really nice guy, some kind of kite boarding legend although we hit it off because I was wearing a Philadelphia Phillies t-shirt and he is originally from the area.

I thought the rums I tasted were very good, although to be honest, I was having a blast in Havana, riding an electric train while also drinking Bucanero and smoking a Reynaldo Topes so it could of been crap and I still would have had a smile on my face!!!

 

[treberty]

I get the Siesta Key spiced rum every time I visit my in-laws in Sarasota.  A little on the super sweet side, but excellent with an ice cube.

[MPfit]

I've had Pilar and siesta key. Siesta key is a mixing where the dark Pilar can be sipped. Both are enjoyable enough 

[Colt45]

I'm a fan of Privateer, both the silver and amber. Also enjoy Bully Boy white rum, and will eventually try their amber as well.

[YOM'$]

Second on trying Koloa (dark).  It may not be the best in the world but it's still damn good and freaking great when you are there drinking it.  My brother and I found ourselves going back to the store everyday to buy a new bottle.  If that is any consolation*.

Edited July 11, 2017 by YOM'$

[clickbangdoh]

Well, see, the problem is that there are so many good US bourbon's....?

[BMWBen]

The siesta key rum is good stuff, I've been to the distillery down in Sarasota before. I've had a bottle of papa's pillar for the past 2 years I can't stand though, waaaay too much spice.

[MahDooRow]

I don't drink much rum, but I've had the Siesta Key (coconut and regular) and it's awesome for mixed drinks.  I haven't tried the spiced version.

[83Nation]

I go through a bottle of Pilar 24 about every 2 weeks. I've never tried it with any sort of mixers, too damn good on the rocks. I haven't done a side by side yet, but it has some similarities to HC7.


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[TheLiquidGator]

Pilar was the name of Hemingway's boat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilar_(boat)

[ElJefeDeNada]

Because I've been exploring rums (thanks to recommendations on this board), my son brought me a bottle of the Koloa Kaua'i Spice back from a Hawaiian trip and it's really, really nice. I pick up vanilla and other spices. It's smooth and at its best sipped neat. 

The only problem being its limited availability in the lower 48. So I'm nursing my bottle judiciously.

[dowjr1]

Plantation is just fantastic...especially their pineapple infused version...just amazing.

 

[adambeggs]

A newer distiller in the Denver area, Whistling Hare, makes a great white rum. They've used cane sugar and the smell of it, to me, smells like Tequila. It is great straight or mixed.


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[TheLiquidGator]

Hope this is not taken politically. Not meant that way.

 

[dominattorney]

Bermuda. Goslings old rum, nuff said, stop looking. 

[SCgarman]

On ‎7‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 7:44 PM, YOM'$ said:

Second on trying Koloa (dark).  It may not be the best in the world but it's still damn good and freaking great when you are there drinking it.  My brother and I found ourselves going back to the store everyday to buy a new bottle.  If that is any consolation*.

X3 on Koloa Dark Rum. On my second bottle, once the weather cools in the fall this stuff is awesome pairing with a Cuban cigar.

[AlBaron]

+ Pilar Dark.

Un-chilled glass with an ice cube. I want the ice to melt quickly and cut the richness of the rum. 

Probably my second favorite after Ron Cartavio XO for me. I like'em sweet... 

 

- AlBaron

 

[Rocketman64]

Just bought the Papas Pillar dark via internet. Got my first bottle last weekend. Super rum. My number 1 choice on the rocks. 

[Aardwolf]

Has anyone tried the Ron Zaccap Edicion Negra yet?  

[TheGipper]

On 7/25/2017 at 4:44 PM, dominattorney said:

Bermuda. Goslings old rum, nuff said, stop looking. 

So you're saying the best American rum is made in Bermuda?