Post #300441 by mattesq on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 2:53 PM

I've been eyeing that leather clad bottle of Orinoco Brazilian Rum at my local BevMO and have been wondering whether I should take the $40 plunge. Any one been impressed?

I'm a sucker for a good looking bottle and recently had a pretty good experience with 10 Cane, which comes with an almost equally impressive bottle design. Actually worth the $30, it's great as a base for a premium rum punch. Plus any rum with a cork ups the pirate factor big time.

Speaking of pirates, Pyrat XO has a formidable design, buddha medallion, ribbon, and all, but what is contained within is a bit too chemically aromatic for my taste. Its almost appealing at first, but then that flavor sticks with you for hours. You can count on Pyrat's producer Patron for an overrated product everytime. As far as Patron's "premium" tequilas go, you're better off with Corzo, not only for its superior flavor, but also the fact that it is housed in the sexiest damn bottle on any shelf, period. Put that one in a strategic location and just see how many comments you get (plus requests for a sample).

Favorite bottle designs anyone?