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Pretty much a Bourbon guy, but want to get some recommendations for RUM for our upcoming trip to Michigan.

For the last 23 years, this has been primarily a Corona trip. You have probably gotten sick of seeing Corona, knife and SIGforum coin pics on the beach.

I am thinking Rums this year.

Not looking for anything allocated, but those that will be readily available.

Love coconut and pineapple flavor, but not sure what is available.

I appreciate any recommendations.


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We have only one bottle of rum in the house, we just don't drink it much. It is a Zaya Gran Reserva, a dark rum and quite good.



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I have enjoyed Appleton Estate 12 year.


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Papa’s Pilar is some really good tasting rum named after Ernest Hemingway’s boat. Hemingway’s connection to N. Michigan make it a perfect choice for your trip.


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Papa’s Pilar is some really good tasting rum named after Ernest Hemingway’s boat. Hemingway’s connection to N. Michigan make it a perfect choice for your trip.


I really like Papa's Pilar. Get whatever you're getting before you go to Michigan. I was looking while in a Costco in Wyoming, Michigan last week and the same bottle of Kirkland Anejo no was $46 there vs. $31 in Indiana. I'm told by my Michigan connections that they heavily tax liquor. Ironically the wine I bought was normal price. Go figure.
 
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Papa’s Pilar is some really good tasting rum named after Ernest Hemingway’s boat. Hemingway’s connection to N. Michigan make it a perfect choice for your trip.


I really like Papa's Pilar. Get whatever you're getting before you go to Michigan. I was looking while in a Costco in Wyoming, Michigan last week and the same bottle of Kirkland Anejo no was $46 there vs. $31 in Indiana. I'm told by my Michigan connections that they heavily tax liquor. Ironically the wine I bought was normal price. Go figure.


This is perfect, as I am a Hemmingway fan.

Is this readily available?


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Another vote for Pilar and yes it is readily available.


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Pampero Aniversario - Great rum! Doesn't need a mixer. Pour it over ice and let the ice melt a bit. Goes down like a good scotch.
 
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Appleton Reserve, and Ron Brugal.



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Vacation Rum?

Cruzan or Kracken


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I got hooked on this when I lived in Puerto Rico. Good stuff!



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Rhum Barbancourt 8 yr or 15 yr.
 
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You have probably gotten sick of seeing Corona, knife and SIGforum coin pics on the beach.

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Cruz an Estate single barrel. You will not be disappointed



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Myers’s Rum
 
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Rum.

Amazing stuff, when properly distilled, and absolutely disgusting when not.

If it has a “flavor”, it’s not very good rum. The following are Rums (made from molasses), and not French style Rhums (made from sugarcane juice):

Top quality - these don’t need to be mixed

- Zacapa 23
- Santa Teresa 1796
- Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
- Pampero Aniversario
- Appleton 12
- Zaya 12
- Mount Gay XO


Good rums - suitable for mixing or drinking neat

- Flor de Caña 12
- Appleton 8
- Mount Gay Black Barrel
- Plantation XO

By the way, if you are ever at a bar and want a rum, stay away from Bacardi (swill), but generally bars at least have a bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse. It’s a great affordable rum.
 
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Appleton Rare Casks is pretty good. Fair bit of that Jamaican rum funk without being overpowering.

I like Eldorado and Pussers, but it’s pretty clear they add sugar. Same with Diplomatico and Zacapa.
 
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My wife and I enjoy Flor de Cana. The older the better.


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I’ve been on a rum journey. Kind of depends on what you’re looking for.

For a sipper: Plantation XO or Appleton 12. Barbancourt 15 if you can find it. It’s not available in Ohio, only the 8.


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Doorly’s 12yr and RL Seale 10yr are both excellent for the price and friendly for those coming from bourbon.
 
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