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428 reviews from r/rum, r/cocktails, r/Barbados and 8 more subreddits

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Appleton

4.1

(32)

"Otherwise Appleton 12 or El Dorado 12."

"Havent had an appleton product ive disliked so far."

"Appleton 12 year."

"I use Appleton and Gosling Black Seal."

"Appleton, Coruba, Worthy Park and Rum-Bar are nice rum brands."

"And an Appleton 12."

"LCBO isn’t great for real rum."

"Appleton 8 or Sig, Smith & Cross, Pot Still Black."

"Ease in. Appleton 12 next. Then maybe something like smith and cross to mix."

"Appleton 8 is good as a step up as well as Hampden 8yr or worthy park 109."

El Dorado

4.3

(20)

"All 3 are great expressions from major brands."

"El dorado 12, flor de Cana 12, Bacardi 10, goslings family reserve."

"El dorado 15 AND Hampden 8 would give you some variety."

"I really enjoy el dorado rums for sippers."

"El Dorado 12 year was one of the first rums I tried that got me into rum."

"It was so gosh darn good."

"El Dorado would tick some boxes if you're not familiar."

"El Dorado 15 is still pretty sweet imo."

"Or some El Dorado 15yr."

"I really like El Dorado rum and their 8, 12 and 15 year are all very reasonably priced IMO."

El Dorado 12

4.1

(15)

"I think El Dorado 12 is the way to go. It's my go-to introductory rum."

"El Dorado 12 is in the mid-upper 30s (depending on where you live) and it's excellent."

"Second El Dorado 12, or if your into higher ABV stuff, the still strength El Dorados are still available."

"El Dorado 12 is a great jump-over point (and was what I tried going from Scotch to Rum)."

"El Dorado 12 or 15."

"El Dorado 12."

"El dorado 12. That rum is quite good as a sipping rum."

"I highly recommend anything El Dorado makes, I love their 12 year."

"Eldorado 12."

"If you like that and want to take another step, then go for the El Dorado 12."

Mount Gay

4.0

(14)

"I use Mt Gay Eclipse for cooking."

"I highly recommend Brugal Añejo or Extra Viéjo, Mount Gay Eclipse."

"I like the Mount Gay XO quite a lot."

"The mount gay and Appleton are both great choices as well."

"Another similar and easy to find option might be Mount Gay XO."

"Mount Gay XO would be my pic, it's not too overpriced and pretty smooth."

"Mount gay."

"Two words…Mount Gay!"

"Eclipse."

"Mount Gay"

Probitas

4.1

(13)

"Probitas. Also makes a great Daiquiri."

"Probitas. Definitely Probitas."

"I drank a whole bottle of Probitas before I tried 3 star and to me the Probitas was miles ahead."

"Probatias or Flor de Cana Seco."

"Probitas."

"Probitas has the right amount of funk for a daiquiri."

"Probitas for a drink with a nice dinner."

"Probitas. It’s not “typical” for a daiquiri but I love the funk it brings"

"Probitas/veritas is good."

"Light rum: Probitas"

Appleton 8

4.2

(12)

"Appleton 8 and 12 are two of my favorite sippers."

"Appleton 8 year is my go to for that price point."

"Appleton 8 or 15 ( skip the 12)- fruity slightly funky, orange."

"Appleton 8 rocks, good choice"

"Appleton 8, Florida de Cana 3 year, and Wray & Nephew would be a good place to start."

"Appleton 8yr is my rec from this."

"Dark: Appleton 8 years"

"Aged - Appleton 8"

"Appleton 8 is AWESOME in a Kingston Negroni."

"Appleton 8 year, black tot, el dorado 12 year."

Appleton 12

4.1

(12)

"Aged Rum: Appleton 12"

"Some good starting points are Appleton 12, El Dorado 12 or 15."

"From LCBO, start with Appleton 12 or 15."

"Appleton 12 maybe? Doorlys 12 for sure"

"Probitas, Appleton Signature, Smith & Cross, Appleton 12"

"Appleton 12 and Smith and Cross are fantastic options."

"I just got the Appleton 12 and I will say it’s up there with my favorites..."

"I’d go Appleton 12 with real McCoy 12 being the runner up."

"Appleton 12($42) is my fav but am currently have a Doorlys 12($27) which is making me a believer."

"Appleton 12 or El Dorado 15 would be my picks."

Wray and Nephew

4.7

(10)

"I love both Rum Fire and Wray & Nephew."

"I’d say Wray & Nephew, El Dorado 12, Appleton 8(or 12 if you’re willing to spend a little more), and that Barbancourt 8."

"So people are obv recommending that one, great choice."

"Get wray, drink it straight, it's an initiation."

"Obviously the Wray & Nephew, especially the big bottle if you can afford it."

"I got lucky and came across a honey pot of the Wray and Nephew this week."

"I'd grab that big bottle of Wray & Nephew."

"I do half Wray and Nephew/ half Mt Gay."

"I have a handle of W&N I'm working through."

"Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum."

El Dorado 15

4.7

(10)

"El Dorado 15!"

"Best one I ever made was with the new El Dorado 15."

"El Dorado 15."

"Dorado 15 is also exceptional."

"El Dorado 15 at that price for sure."

"Among those, I would say El Dorado 15 Year or Appleton Estate 12 year."

"El dorado 12 or 15 are both wonderful..."

"I actually loved El Dorado 15 with coke."

"Eldorado 12 or 15 year."

"Appleton 12 or El Dorado 15 would be my picks."

#10

Plantation

4.2

(11)

"Plantation 3 star can't be beat at the price point."

"Plantation"

"You could also try Plantation Xamayca."

"Planteray/plantation Xaymaca might be a easier step into Jamaican Funk."

"Try Planteray's Xaymaca next, and Smith & Cross after that."

"Planterey xamayca."

"Plantation and Appleton are daily drivers."

"Planteray Xaymaca would be the next step in funk."

"Plantation has a few good budget options like Fuji or Stiggins Pinapple."

"Other rums like Plantation will be great too."

#11

Havana Club 3

4.6

(9)

"Havana Club 3 is my favourite."

"Havana Club 3 or Profundo."

"1st Havana Club 3yr is my favorite"

"For a classic daiquiri: Havana Club 3."

"Rum & Coke and/or Cuba Libre is best with Havana Club 3 (or 7) imo."

"Havana Club 3 or Plantation 3 would be my pick."

"Havana Club 3."

"My choice for a proper Cuba Libre would be Havanna Club 3."

"My personal fav is Havana club 3."

#12

Coruba

4.0

(10)

"Coruba is my favorite for hurricane."

"Coruba is great!"

"I’m a Coruba fan myself."

"Coruba or Planteray OFTD"

"Coruba is probably the best budget Jamaican."

"Coruba"

"Coruba."

"Coruba works best for a dark Jamaican rum."

"Coruba or Plantation OFTD."

"Coruba, decent cheap Jamaican."

#13

Havana Club

4.4

(9)

"The best bottle of rum I’ve ever used for our Christmas fruit cake has been Havana club 7."

"For a traditional white rum daiquiri? Havana Club is my #1."

"Real Havana Club 7 and go to Pirate Republic brewery."

"Havana Club, sure, but also Santiago."

"Havana club"

"If you’re not in the US - Havana Club 7"

"I mostly use that for mojitos and daiquiris."

"You might be able to find Cuban Havana Club at a liquor store on the main shopping street."

"If you want to stick with the traditional go with something cuban like Havana Club"

#14

Foursquare

4.3

(9)

"If you can get ahold of the four square when the LCBO has it in get it."

"Anything Foursquare."

"Anything foursquare. Maybe start at the lower abv too like 40-50%."

"Four square from like 2011 could be a good buy."

"A bottle of something foursquare would be good for just under £100."

"Foursquare, appleton 12, and the Izalco cask strength is also a better one of the spanish styles eventually!"

"Appleton, Foursquare, Mt gay, black tot, El Dorado all good options."

"Foursquare will be a good choice for a bourbon drinker."

#15

Smith and Cross

4.5

(8)

"I recently got a bottle of smith and cross, very nice Jamaican rum."

"Smith & Cross is a great rum."

"Smith And Cross might be my fave rum."

"Friend makes it with Smith and Cross."

"Sometimes I like Smith and Cross or Appleton Signature as well."

"Really liking a split between smith + cross with Coruba!"

"Smith & Cross or Plantation Xayamaca."

"Smith and Cross goes for $29.99 where I live, which comes out to around $1.25 per ounce."

#16

Doorly's XO

4.3

(8)

"Got my hands on the Doorlys XO rum and can agree that its a really good sipping rum."

"It's a great rum aged in a Sherry cask."

"If you like sweeter rums but want to try something without additives, try something like Doorly's XO."

"Doorlys XO. $28 at Total Wine."

"I'd go for a Doorlys XO."

"Doorly’s XO is like $20 from Total Wine"

"My vote is Doorly’s XO. Or maybe the extra ten bucks for the Doorly’s 12."

"Doorly's XO is quite good at a similar price."

#17

Diplomatico

4.3

(8)

"Diplomatico and El Dorado 12 was my introduction, still 2 of my faves."

"Diplomatico is my rum of choice for a rum&coke."

"My journey into rum started with very sweet rum based drinks like diplomatico and don papa."

"If you’re looking for smooth, I would reach for something dosed, like Diplomatico."

"Diplomatico."

"Diplomatico is my favorite."

"Diplomatico."

"Diplomatico would be a good one for someone who likes a sweetened rum like Kraken."

#18

Appleton Signature

4.1

(8)

"I love Appleton signature, Bacardi 8, OFTD, and basically anything Jamaican."

"Appleton Signature, Plantation 5 Year, or Plantation Xaymaca."

"Sometimes I like Smith and Cross or Appleton Signature as well."

"Appleton signature for general availability"

"Try plantation 5 year or Fiji, Diplomatico reservera, baccardi 8..."

"I'd say Appleton sig, mount gay eclipse, Doorleys 8."

"Either Appleton Signature or Mount Gay Eclipse would be my choices."

"I really like Appleton Signature for mixing."

#19

Doorly's

4.6

(7)

"Like sipping on heaven. All the characters of barrel aged whisky with the subtle sweet funk of a Barbados rum."

"Aged/Sipper Doorlys 14."

"Doorly's 12 year old, and also the 14 year old."

"Doorlys 14. End of."

"I’d probably go with a doorlys 12."

"Doorly's 12."

"Doorlys 14 is probably the perfect answer for a lot of people."

#20

Hamilton

4.4

(7)

"Highly recommend Hamilton 86 Demerara rum."

"Hamilton 86 is also a great option."

"Buy the Hamilton line if you can find it."

"Hamilton is out of the question."

"I would say any good quality dark / black blended rum, Hamilton 86."

"Anything from the Hamilton Brand - 86 is my favorite."

"Hamilton 86 or one of the Doorly’s."

#21

Havana Club 7

5.0

(6)

"Havana Club 7 and because it is almost identical but more readily available in the U.S."

"Special occasion? Havana Club 7."

"Cuban Havana 7 is chef’s kiss."

"Havana club 7 all day long."

"Havana club 7 is such an underrated gem for like 40 dollars."

"Havana Club 7."

#22

Flor de Caña

4.0

(7)

"I like Flor de Caña personally :)"

"Get an Older Flor De Cana from Nicaragua it a very good amber rum."

"Flor de Cana from Nicaragua...?"

"I wouldn't get anything nicer than Flor De Cana, Brugal, or even cruzan."

"A regular ol bottle of flor de Cana will replace that Bacardi just fine."

"Not coconut flavored but you can't go wrong with Flor de cana."

#23

Bumbu

4.5

(6)

"My neighbors are big rum guys and this is their special occasion go to. For sipping not mixing."

"My absolute favorite is Bumbu! it is very mellow and tastes like tropical fruit."

"Bumbu. It’s delicious and not obscenely priced."

"Bumbu."

"Bumbu. Great flavour and nice looking bottle."

"Recently found Bumbu. Only 30% but that you can sip straight up."

#24

Smith & Cross

4.5

(6)

"Smith & Cross"

"Try to find Smith & Cross - it’ll knock your socks off."

"Just get a bottle of Smith & Cross. Then you’ll know."

"Try Smith&Cross, if you like it you like funk."

"Smith & Cross is a great intro to Jamaican rums."

"My suggestion is to go get a bottle of Smith & Cross and you’ll know."

#25

Rum Fire

4.3

(6)

"I love both Rum Fire and Wray & Nephew."

"Mai Tai with 1/2 Rum Fire and 1/2 Smith & Cross is my new fav."

"Rum Fire and Maestros are the only thing that’s particularly good value."

"* Rum Fire or Worthy Park Overproof ($25) - Jamaican Un-aged High Funk Pot Still"

"My pick : 2 bottles of Rum Fire."

"Rum fire 🔥."

#26

Brugal

4.3

(6)

"Super good rum for the money, Brugal! Nothing else compares for the money!"

"Brugal 1888 is delicious with a splash of acacia honey."

"OP, you would probably really like Brugal, I'm a huge fan of it."

"Brugal 1888"

"Brugal."

"My first thoughts would be for Spanish style: Brugal 1888."

#27

Black Tot

4.6

(5)

"Black tot by far."

"Imo of these my favorite is black tot in pic 4, followed by el dorado 15 and then Appleton 12."

"Black Tot."

"Black Tot isn’t easy to find so if your not on a budget snag it."

"Appleton, Foursquare, Mt gay, black tot, El Dorado all good options."

#28

Chairman's Reserve

4.2

(5)

"Chairman’s Reserve Spiced is all you’ll ever need. You’ll thank me later 🤙"

"For at or under $30 Chariman's Reserve and Doorly's 12 are great."

"Chairman's Reserve. Forgotten cask is better, but they're all good."

"Real answer is chairmen’s reserve spiced rum."

"If you’ve gotta go spiced I’d go for Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum."

#29

Planteray 3 Stars

4.0

(5)

"I like Planteray 3 star."

"Planteray 3 star and when I’m feeling like changing it up, the Stiggins Pineapple."

"Planteray 3 Star. My wife hates rum but will drink daiquiris when made with it."

"Planteray 3 Star is my go-to at home."

"Planteray 3 Star; Appleton Signature."

#30

Worthy Park

4.0

(5)

"Worthy Park is fun."

"Anything Worth Park is a good staple."

"Try an aged rum from Worthy Park or Hampden for a funky version."

"Worthy Park overproof (new, different than Rum-Bar, may not be out yet)"

"Worthy Park Overproof."

#31

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

4.8

(4)

"Dipolmatica reserva exclusiva is by far my personal favourite."

"This rum is the best I’ve ever tried."

"Diplomatica Reserva Exclusica ~ $35"

"Try plantation 5 year or Fiji, Diplomatico reservera, baccardi 8..."

#32

Bacardi

3.2

(6)

"I want my daiquiri to be crisp and fresh."

"Something like Bacardi 8 or Don Q Reserve 7."

"Bacardi 8 works in so many cocktails and is sip-able."

"If I’m feeling cheap, 45ml Bacardi to 5ml Wray."

"I exclusively drank mojitos with dark."

"Anything but Bacardi"

#33

Hampden 8

4.5

(4)

"Hampden 8 if you like the funk"

"Hampden 8 is brilliant"

"I think the Hampden 8 at a lower price... is a better deal than the appleton 15."

"I’d go straight for Hampden 8."

#34

Hampden

4.5

(4)

"Any answer other than hampden is wrong."

"Hampden"

"Go visit the Hampen distillery!"

"At Hampden, I was able to get GH23 and HLCF 4 Year."

#35

Bacardi 8

4.3

(4)

"I love Appleton signature, Bacardi 8, OFTD, and basically anything Jamaican."

"Try plantation 5 year or Fiji, Diplomatico reservera, baccardi 8..."

"Bacardi 8 and 10 years are great especially for the price (30-35$)..."

"Bacardi 8 for me"

#36

El Dorado 8

4.3

(4)

"Honestly El Dorado 8 year it’s a Demerara run with lots of sugar caney flavor yum"

"El Dorado 8 year might fit the bill"

"El Dorado 8 or Appleton Signature."

"El Dorado 8!"

#37

Ron Zacapa

4.3

(4)

"Ron Zacapa is my favorite for sipping, old fashioneds, etc."

"Is a great starting point."

"Staying in Spanish style rums maybe something from Ron Zacapa?"

"If sweetness is something you like right now, maybe start with something like Ron Zacapa."

#38

El Dorado 3

4.0

(4)

"El Dorado 3 is really good"

"El Dorado 3 year."

"Try the el dorado 3. It’s cheap, pleasant to sip."

"I think a Demerara rum like El Dorado 3 could play nicely in an amaretto."

#39

Barbancourt 8

4.0

(4)

"Barbencourt 8 it's a good price on that."

"Barbancourt 8, El Dorado 15, Appleton Signature, Wray and Nephew."

"That Barbancourt 8 at $27.89."

"Barbancourt 8-year is a nice and affordable introduction."

#40

Plantation 3 Stars

4.0

3.0

(2)

"My two favorite versatile rums, good for both mixing and drinking neat, are Zaya."

"It doesn't taste terrible, but it's not very high quality."

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