What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[M_Six]

Fresh bottle of Gentleman Jack tonight.

[1MOREMOD]

Picked up case of pfriem ipa bombers last night

[M_Six]

Love me some IPA.

[TXSTYLE]

Msix.... Have you looked cute the ZAYA???

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Msix.... Have you looked cute the ZAYA???

Um, wot?

I was an ugly baby, so I can honestly claim I have never looked cute.

[VRG_135]

Starting on this tonight......

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Um, wot?

I was an ugly baby, so I can honestly claim I have never looked cute.

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I've had that. No where close to the Plantation or even 4 or 5 other Rums I have in my bar.

This is another in my collection and I would say it is the next closest behind Plantation. Very sippable and excellent flavor.



Give it a shot and tell me what you think.

[M_Six]

Ah, no. Haven't made it up to the super store in a few weeks. No way any local packy is going to carry that.

[M_Six]

My haul from today. Didn't see the the Zaya, TXSTYLE. But I was short on time and it's a big store. I'll look again next time.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

My haul from today. Didn't see the the Zaya, TXSTYLE. But I was short on time and it's a big store. I'll look again next time.

You will enjoy that Ron Zacapa very much! Tasty and smooth stuff.

I'm having some 15yr El Dorado with a splash of pineapple and Tripple Sec.

[M_Six]

The Zacapa is indeed smooth. Not quite the sweet finish of the Plantation 20, and that's a small minus in my book. Especially since the Zacapa is a good bit pricier. Still, an enjoyable rum. And since it hit 70F here today, it doesn't even feel out of season.

[1MOREMOD]

Picked up some of that zaya will get some plantation later as well

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Picked up some of that zaya will get some plantation later as well

Nice going big guy! Thoughts?

[1MOREMOD]

Drinking some over ice right now. Not bad. I'm a whiskey and bourbon guy but not bad, just little sweet.

[Vincz]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Nice going big guy! Thoughts?

I picked up some Plantation 20yr based on your impression TXSTYLE, it's fantastic neat and with a single cube.

Previously I had been focused on single malts and bourbon, Four Roses being my recent bottle, previously I had been drinking Lagavulin (bit too peety honestly) and Glenmorangie.

I see myself trying some more rums in the near future, should I try El Dorado next?

[M_Six]

Love that Plantation 20.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Vincz

I picked up some Plantation 20yr based on your impression TXSTYLE, it's fantastic neat and with a single cube.

Previously I had been focused on single malts and bourbon, Four Roses being my recent bottle, previously I had been drinking Lagavulin (bit too peety honestly) and Glenmorangie.

I see myself trying some more rums in the near future, should I try El Dorado next?

Glad to hear that my friend.

El Dorado is worth a try no doubt. Not as pricey as Plantation but smooth and tasty.

Keep an eye out for: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Probably my favorite Rum under $40.

I'm telling you guys... I was once a Bourbon and Whiskey guy. I then was a Scotch guy. And then Cognac (still very fond and keep several bottles on hand). But when I was introduced to ultra premium Rums by a liquor store manager years ago, (who himself was a avid Scotch drinker) I never looked back and try as many as I can find.
The flavors profile and smoothness are second to none!
But then again, I love vanilla, honey, nuts, caramel all of which are present in all of these Rums. With one of my Gurkhas... Bliss.

[TXSTYLE]

I am now on a hunt to locate this:



I must know if it is the same as my beloved Plantation XO 20, in a different packaging or is it a different rum altogether?
Having my local store verify tomorrow. Stay tuned...

[Sidewinderpb]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

[finaloption]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I am now on a hunt to locate this:


I must know if it is the same as my beloved Plantation XO 20, in a different packaging or is it a different rum altogether?
Having my local store verify tomorrow. Stay tuned...

my local store has that for $50

but doesn't carry the xo 20 year

also, this one say 20th anniversary.. i don't think it carries an age statement.. just XO.. which by cognac standards is what? at least 6 years?

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by finaloption

my local store has that for $50

but doesn't carry the xo 20 year

also, this one say 20th anniversary.. i don't think it carries an age statement.. just XO.. which by cognac standards is what? at least 6 years?

I haven't heard back from my store. But I suspect it is the same as my favorite Plantation XO, just re packaged. For $50, I'd grab it! I doubt you will be disappointed.
The reviews for this are pretty much outstanding!

[TXSTYLE]

In fact, that bottle I posted above is not listed on their website. I have been told by people in the industry that manufacturers do in fact re-package certain items for different markets and countries.

By the way, check out their website: https://www.plantationrum.com/rums-plantation#vintages