Post #637774 by swizzle on Thu, May 24, 2012 7:00 PM

On 2012-05-24 18:24, bigtikidude wrote:

I guess its a forbidden fruit kinda thing.

I think this sums it up very well. Most of the Havana Club range is readily available here and i've tried just about all of them, however, whilst i'd say it is definitely a good rum there are far better ones i'd rather spend my money on.

The Doorlys XO is one of them. I tried it once in a bar and then was able to order a bottle through a liquor store. It's now available at a couple of places but is not cheap.

As for the Appleton 30yo (and 21), I wouldn't waste my money. I personally do not like rums that have been aged for more than maybe 15 years as i find them to be too woody tasting. A friend of mine is the brand representitive for Appletons rum so i have fortunately been able to try them all. Whilst all the range do have slight differences in flavour you definitely know that you are drinking Appletons regardless of which one it is. There is a particular something that you can taste in each one.
I think with the 30yo you're only paying for the limited availability of it due to the extra ageing involved.

The Diplomatico Ambassador is AMAZING!!! Only had one tiny taste, but WOW.

The Ron Zacapa XO is ok, but i prefer the 23.

The El Dorado 21 is as i mentioned, too old for me. I like the 12yo the best. (That comment really doesn't sound right. :-? :lol:)

I haven't tried any of the others.