Burtess Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 One of my buddies does my taxes and we usually give him a big home made lazagna and a case of tall boys. I know he likes rum, anyone have a suggestion on a good light/amber rum that's not "run of the mill"? Thanks, Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'm a rum guy myself and imo nothing tops Havana Club. If I'm slumming Appletons is pretty darned good. If you want something extra special they sometimes have some phenominal but expensive bottles in the vintage section of the LCBO in Dundas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just got back from Barbados - if he likes sipping his rum you can't go wrong with Mount Gay Extra Old: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=MOUNT+GAY+RUM+EXTRA+OLD+RUM&ITEM_NUMBER=&language=EN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I recently had a bottle of Cockspur Old Gold from Barbados...Boy was it good. LCBO doesn't seem to carry it though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Daniels Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sailor Jerry is my favorite. Followed by Kraken and Appleton reserve. Mt. Gay XO is also pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tknohpy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Lemon Hart is a fantastic rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye wanderer Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sailor Jerry is my favorite. Followed by Kraken and Appleton reserve. Mt. Gay XO is also pretty good Sailor Jerry is good and have heard good things about Kracken but can't seem to find it in Ontario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Daniels Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sailor Jerry is good and have heard good things about Kracken but can't seem to find it in Ontario? They have both at my local LCBO in Toronto. Try searching the LCBO's website for locations that carry either. If you can't find some locally you can ask your local store to have some sent over from another LCBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm a rum guy myself and imo nothing tops Havana Club. If I'm slumming Appletons is pretty darned good. If you want something extra special they sometimes have some phenominal but expensive bottles in the vintage section of the LCBO in Dundas. Mike has turned me into a dark rum fan, I've gotta admit... We needed more booze on the Sutton, next time we'll pack accordingly!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphaalpha Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Been a long time since I've posted but had a couple tonight and was surfing and came upon this. Rum is also my drink of choice but tastes can differ quite a bit. Appleton's was suggested above but it is one of the few that I really dislike, I find it more akin to a poor tasting whiskey than a good rum. Kraken is decent but strong and not really a sipping rum but goes nice with coke/pepsi. Most of the rum's I really enjoy aren't found here, I have a few pilot friends that bring me back what I prefer. When I run out of that however I usually pick up a bottle of Captain Morgan's spiced for mixed drinks. That being said any rum drinker I am sure will greatly appreciate something new so I would suggest finding something in the vintage section...you can often find something in the 50-70 range that will be good and likely new to them -AA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) In my opinion you will not find a better rum then Ron Zacapa Centenario 23. Distilled in the mountains of Guatemala, and has a very distinct taste. Incredibly smooth - served with a few drops of cola or straight up on the rocks. Can be difficult to find, but absolutely worth it (and every dollar you will have to pay). **Edit - I should add that the only reason I can afford to drink this stuff is because my girlfriend's grandmother actually lives in the Zacapa region of Guatemala, so I encourage them to smuggle as much as they can carry back every time they visit. It will run you about $100/bottle here (if you can find it). Costs ~$30 USD in Guatemala. Edited March 19, 2013 by kemper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm a rum guy myself and imo nothing tops Havana Club. If I'm slumming Appletons is pretty darned good. If you want something extra special they sometimes have some phenominal but expensive bottles in the vintage section of the LCBO in Dundas. I too am a rum guy and agree with Mike here. Havana Club is my favourite hands down. They typically sell one with brown label and one with the black. Bot are really good but the black labelled one is aged longer. So more $$$. Not a huge fan of Appletons, But definitely check the vintage section for something unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mike has turned me into a dark rum fan, I've gotta admit... We needed more booze on the Sutton, next time we'll pack accordingly!!! Ah yes, do you remember this night on the river? Good times my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 El Dorado rum served neat, with a Guinness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Just got back from Barbados - if he likes sipping his rum you can't go wrong with Mount Gay Extra Old: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/searchResults.do?ITEM_NAME=MOUNT+GAY+RUM+EXTRA+OLD+RUM&ITEM_NUMBER=&language=EN Ditto on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Wow, thanks for all the info and suggestions, I will look through the LCBO website and find something for him. Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's a little run of the mill but I love Cabot Tower. London Dock ain't too shabby too. Also if you can get some 'real' Lambs Navy 'the 150 proof' that's good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sea Wynde is a very nice rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sea Wynde is a very nice rum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ah yes, do you remember this night on the river? Good times my friend. Is that a herd of polar bears in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm still working on the Havana Club dark and amber that I picked-up in Cuba. To be honest I mix mine with so much coke that I'm not sure it makes a difference. I just use barcardi white for mojitos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Is that a herd of polar bears in the background? I couldn't see 10ft after all that booze, so I probably wouldn't have noticed, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 El Dorado rum served neat, with a Guinness. Right on for the El Dorado. Otherwise, the old standby......and overmarketed.......Captain Morgan will do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I know i'd appreciate a BenRiach Speyside Single Malt aged 15 years non chill filtered in dark rum wood finish. Best of both worlds. A beauty single malt finished in dark rum barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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