Post #704223 by Chip and Andy on Fri, Jan 10, 2014 11:30 AM

On 2014-01-10 07:39, Destro100 wrote:
Hey Folks,

I recently began using the El Dorado 3-Year Light Rum - as my light Puerto Rican light rum. I know it's not Puerto Rican, but I had just finished my Flor De Cana (I also realize it is Nicaraguan - but it has served as a great sub for Puerto Rican Light). Anyone think the flavor profile is so different that I should switch back to Flor de Cana? Is there a different, more authentic "Puerto Rican Light" rum I should pick up?

I am working my way through Beachbum's Remixed (you can easily find my other thread on the journey) and had been using the Flor De Cana light - for all the Cuban and Puerto Rican light rum recipes. Any objections or suggestions?

Thanks

The flavor profile isn't so different in the white rums generally. The PR stuff is different, but in my opinion not so much so that you are risking the integrity of the drink.

As to a more 'authentic' rum? I really like Ron Barrilito.

http://www.ministryofrum.com/rumdetails.php?r=26

And here, scroll down a bit

http://www.robsrum.com/Rums.html

It is a blend of 3 to 6 year rums and spends time in sherry barrels. Very yummy!