Professor Cocktail's Rum Reviews

I hope you'll forgive the somewhat self-indulgent nature of this thread. But I thought some folks might find it useful.

I'll keep it updated with the rums I review. I hope you'll share your thoughts. (And I hope I've learned something along the way.)

9/4/2014: Ron Zacapa Centenario 23
7/23/2014: Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum
1/30/2014: Damoiseau Rhum VSOP
1/22/2014: Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar
11/14/2013: Cockspur 130 Overproof Rum
11/4/2013: Diplomático Reserva
7/15/2013: Spiced Rum Taste Test (Coruba, Sailor Jerry, Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Finish, Shellback, Bacardi Oakheart, Cruzan 9)
1/24/2013: Shellback Silver Rum
5/17/2012: Denizen Aged White Rum
5/4/2012: Cockspur Fine Rum and Cockspur 12 Rum
12/12/2011: 10 Cane Rum
9/20/2011: Appleton Estate V/X Rum

David J. Montgomery
Professor Cocktail

[ Edited by: djmont 2014-09-04 09:13 ]

David, great idea, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your reviews. We TC'ers can't go out and buy up "one of everything" so these reviews are really helpful.

Thanks, Ace. I need to make an effort to review more rum on the site. I cover all spirits, so I have to divide my time... But still. It's rum! :)

Yer welcome. We are all in awe of your liver! Keep up the fine work!

Thanks for the reviews, got you bookmarked!

Here's the latest:

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23

I must have missed your first post highlighting you did reviews but agree with your comments about Damoiseau Rhum VSOP - I only tried a taster last week & your review of it neat is spot on (which makes me wish I'd tried it out mixing it).

Also, I agree Ron Zacapa 23 is an unexpected good addition to a mai tai!

Cheers :)

Thanks A!

I put this stuff out there, but I sometimes wonder if anyone agrees or if I'm just full of it. :)

Nice job!

The Island is Calling......

[ Edited by: LostIsland 2014-09-04 16:58 ]

Agree it works wonderfully in a Mai Tai. And is excellent neat. Think I'll experiment with it a little more tonight.

Speaking of books on The Zombie...

You really should share...

Zombie Horde

Thanks, Oxy. As I recall, you write a very nice review of the book on Amazon. Much appreciated!

Mr Professor ,

Nice review on the Rums.

I found that the Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum was way underwhelming and a ripoff at the price I paid for it.

Also too, spiced rum, I cringe every time I see a bottle of the stuff, strictly for Squares.

-Longboard

[ Edited by: Longboard 2014-09-09 13:17 ]

Thanks!

I never drink spiced rum. Don't really seem the point. But if people enjoy it, more power to 'em.

you can't beat spiced rum for the Christmas eggnog.

and some of them compliment the vanilla-centric flavors of coca-cola in a Cuba Libre.

but other than that, ugghh...

Good point -- egg nog. I never drink it 'cause it's pure poison. But it tastes good. :)