Comments on: Rum 101: How To Get Started With Rum http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/ Rum, Cocktails, & Mixology Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:01:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Kris http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-3644 Kris Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:21:13 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-3644 Now January '10 is 2/3 over and we're still chatting up an article posted last June! I love it! Really nice site as well. Questions: I live in a provincial backwater in northern New Mexico and find some of these rums difficult to find ('cept Sailor Jerry's). So I was wondering how everyone felt about bacardi 151 for an overproof and Pusser's 15 yr. old for an aged? I can also get a few Appleton's. Now January ‘10 is 2/3 over and we’re still chatting up an article posted last June! I love it! Really nice site as well.
Questions: I live in a provincial backwater in northern New Mexico and find some of these rums difficult to find (’cept Sailor Jerry’s). So I was wondering how everyone felt about bacardi 151 for an overproof and Pusser’s 15 yr. old for an aged? I can also get a few Appleton’s.

]]> By: 3030vision http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-3482 3030vision Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:11:00 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-3482 Thanks for the response Matt. Yes, Smuggler's Cove opened my eyes to the world of amazing rum cocktails! The drinks I had there during their soft opening blew me away and started my recent obsession which brought me to your site (the recipe for falernum which I made recently). Happy to say I'll be spending NYE at Smuggler's, so I'm looking forward to trying some new cocktails. Otherwise I'll keep an eye on your site for some good, simple rum cocktails and more Rum 101! Thanks for the response Matt. Yes, Smuggler’s Cove opened my eyes to the world of amazing rum cocktails! The drinks I had there during their soft opening blew me away and started my recent obsession which brought me to your site (the recipe for falernum which I made recently).

Happy to say I’ll be spending NYE at Smuggler’s, so I’m looking forward to trying some new cocktails. Otherwise I’ll keep an eye on your site for some good, simple rum cocktails and more Rum 101!

]]> By: Matt Robold http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-3478 Matt Robold Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:57:40 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-3478 There are more Rum 101 posts in the pipe. The holidays seemed to somewhat mandate holiday drinks, but rest assured that there will be more about "what do do with your rum" coming up. Actually, most of the newer rum reviews include at least one cocktail, and future reviews will likely include several suggestions, while the cocktail posts will start including rum recommendations as well. Keep up the good drinking! Smith & Cross is a great place to start. Might I hazard a guess that the new bar you're referring to is Smuggler's Cove? There are more Rum 101 posts in the pipe. The holidays seemed to somewhat mandate holiday drinks, but rest assured that there will be more about “what do do with your rum” coming up.

Actually, most of the newer rum reviews include at least one cocktail, and future reviews will likely include several suggestions, while the cocktail posts will start including rum recommendations as well.

Keep up the good drinking! Smith & Cross is a great place to start. Might I hazard a guess that the new bar you’re referring to is Smuggler’s Cove?

]]> By: 3030vision http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-3476 3030vision Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:06:54 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-3476 Thinking about this more as I compare this Smith & Cross to a bottle of Charbay I purchased this weekend (so different!). With all the various types and styles of rums out there, what cocktails/mixers is each type of rum best suited for? For example, white/silver is referenced above for mojitos and aged rum for mai tais. This seems key to enjoying rum more-- what do I do with it? What are some general guidelines for mixing? Thinking about this more as I compare this Smith & Cross to a bottle of Charbay I purchased this weekend (so different!). With all the various types and styles of rums out there, what cocktails/mixers is each type of rum best suited for? For example, white/silver is referenced above for mojitos and aged rum for mai tais. This seems key to enjoying rum more– what do I do with it? What are some general guidelines for mixing?

]]> By: 3030vision http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-3474 3030vision Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:49:58 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-3474 Hi all, I've recently become a (somewhat obsessive) fan of rum thanks to a new tiki/rum bar here in San Francisco. I used to have bad associations with rum drinks and especially tiki drinks but I've seen the light! Rum drinks can be deliciously complex without being cloyingly sweet-- yay! My new challenge is figuring out what cocktails to make myself at home. I've recently made a batch of falernum so I have that to start with. I can make a pretty delicious cocktail with falernum, citrus, and this half-empty bottle of Smith & Cross. But what else? I appreciate the rum recommendations above but would love to hear some suggestions of simple rum cocktails. Maybe something besides a mojito, unless that's what all you rum lovers are drinking at home! Rum!! Thanks! Hi all,
I’ve recently become a (somewhat obsessive) fan of rum thanks to a new tiki/rum bar here in San Francisco. I used to have bad associations with rum drinks and especially tiki drinks but I’ve seen the light! Rum drinks can be deliciously complex without being cloyingly sweet– yay!

My new challenge is figuring out what cocktails to make myself at home. I’ve recently made a batch of falernum so I have that to start with. I can make a pretty delicious cocktail with falernum, citrus, and this half-empty bottle of Smith & Cross. But what else? I appreciate the rum recommendations above but would love to hear some suggestions of simple rum cocktails. Maybe something besides a mojito, unless that’s what all you rum lovers are drinking at home!

Rum!! Thanks!

]]> By: Sylvia http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-3472 Sylvia Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:37:04 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-3472 We just moved into a new house and are stocking our new liquor cabinet. I'm pretty sure all of these are going to make their debut in our new place! I can't imagine having a Mai Tai without it!! -Sylvia <a href="http://www.azfinetime.com/Seiko-Spring-Drive/Seiko-Spring-Drive-SpaceWalk-Limited-Edition" rel="nofollow">Seiko Space Walk Watches</a> We just moved into a new house and are stocking our new liquor cabinet. I’m pretty sure all of these are going to make their debut in our new place! I can’t imagine having a Mai Tai without it!!
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]]> By: The Concierge http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-509 The Concierge Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:58:42 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-509 Nice, I informally asked RumDood this question several months ago after instructing that I only had a few rums and wanted to start making more rum drinks. I received a list of 15 or more rums and I think I have even more than those now. Thing is that once you pick up 3 or 4, the ancient spirits of rum transform you into Rumra the everliving. Therefore, <br /><br />I agree with the above that one of the aged El Dorado's are a must- 15yr is great. <br /><br />I strongly recommend getting a quality overproof rum- Lemon Hart 151 or El Dorado 151, I like both. If you used Bacardi 151, you are ruining an otherwise fine drink.<br /><br />Next, Rhum Agricole, great as a component to mai tai - I like Clement VSOP and Depaz, but St. James Ambre can be much cheaper.<br /><br />My new favorite White Rum for the price is El Dorado 3 yr Cask Aged, which is hard to find but can be had for about 17 bucks. (See Also RumDood review of Oronoco, like most of the rum reviews, it is spot on point)<br /><br />Zaya Aged Rum has a very unique flavor with lots of creamy vanilla flavor-I think it is a very beginner friendly sipping rum.<br /><br />

Nice, I informally asked RumDood this question several months ago after instructing that I only had a few rums and wanted to start making more rum drinks. I received a list of 15 or more rums and I think I have even more than those now. Thing is that once you pick up 3 or 4, the ancient spirits of rum transform you into Rumra the everliving. Therefore,

I agree with the above that one of the aged El Dorado’s are a must- 15yr is great.

I strongly recommend getting a quality overproof rum- Lemon Hart 151 or El Dorado 151, I like both. If you used Bacardi 151, you are ruining an otherwise fine drink.

Next, Rhum Agricole, great as a component to mai tai – I like Clement VSOP and Depaz, but St. James Ambre can be much cheaper.

My new favorite White Rum for the price is El Dorado 3 yr Cask Aged, which is hard to find but can be had for about 17 bucks. (See Also RumDood review of Oronoco, like most of the rum reviews, it is spot on point)

Zaya Aged Rum has a very unique flavor with lots of creamy vanilla flavor-I think it is a very beginner friendly sipping rum.

]]> By: West A Dad http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-508 West A Dad Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:48:54 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-508 Thank you Sir, just the kind of information I'm seeking. I look forward to the next chapter, especially Demerara.

Thank you Sir, just the kind of information I’m seeking. I look forward to the next chapter, especially Demerara.

]]> By: Matt Robold http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-507 Matt Robold Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:57:23 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-507 Don't worry, Rum 101 will be a long-running series. I just have to figure out whether to do Dark Rums, Demerara Rums, or Overproof Rums next... Don’t worry, Rum 101 will be a long-running series. I just have to figure out whether to do Dark Rums, Demerara Rums, or Overproof Rums next…

]]> By: Dark Rum Connoisseur http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/comment-page-1/#comment-506 Dark Rum Connoisseur Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:01:19 +0000 http://rumdood.com/2009/06/01/rum-101-how-to-get-started-with-rum/#comment-506 Very informative, excellent post, there's a couple there that I've yet to try!<br /><br />Hoping rum101 becomes a long running series.<br />

Very informative, excellent post, there’s a couple there that I’ve yet to try!

Hoping rum101 becomes a long running series.

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