From a pure availability standpoint, it has to be Havana Club 3. Cheap, but substantial upgrade for not much more (or even same price!). Plus, it's also easy to find litre bottles, again for not much. But the cherry on top? Proper strength at 40% ABV. An issue with Cubay and Santiago de Cuba is that they are only 38% ABV, unfortunately.
I've been doing a 50-50 blend of Flor de Caña Extra Seco and SelvaRey White for my daiquiris. The FdC is super bright where the SelvaRey is very smooth and almost marshmallow-y, so when blended they reach a happy middle ground.
interesting and liking Jay's choices, he knows what to do clearly. I'm currently looking to find a regular stock white rum or two that i like as i tried plenty at rumfest and enjoyed them all
I do agree Steve. I do. But can understand why people buy the bacardi 17 quid in asda for a litre. Most other white/silver rums 25 quid and upwards a bottle. So quite a big difference. 8 quid less for more rum is why it is so popular.
Yeah, I don't use Bacardi when I'm making daiquiris for myself. But when I'm making them for a bunch of people, it's hard to argue with the price of the Bacardi. Most of the rums listed here are about $20-25usd for a 750ml around me, meanwhile the Bacardi is $20 for a 1.75L
Here Bacardi superior is $18 for 750 ml, Plantation 3 Star is $21. For $3 more I'm picking Plantation 100% of the time. Edit: I just checked and Chairmans Reserve is $22 and El Dorado 3-year is $23. I'd take any of those over $18 Bacardi anyday.
Here in Australia,We have a VERY limited range. Watching your channel to hopefully find a rum available here.We can get Bacardi(who cannot?) I can get Plantation 3 and Duppy white. Hoping to learn more
I'm a big fan of the plantation 3 stars and I also like Havana club white myself. I've found it harder to find white rum in UK supermarkets recently, I check in sainsbury and tesco regularly and they have basically given up on white rum, regularly just bacardi and Wray and nephew on sale.
Saw another cocktail TH-cam channel suggest you stock Bacardi for daquaris because ‘it’s just like lime candy’. And my thought was why not just make a lime vodka sour. I should try the Bacardi daquari next to it, not sure I’d be able to taste the difference 😅
I dont drink rum neat, mostly mix with it, But I did recently try some of my El Dorado 3 year, and for a $20 bottle of rum, its incredible. I loved the vanilla notes I was getting and it went down really smooth.
3 current favorite "Blanco Daiquris" would be: * Clement Canne Bleue * Kingston 62 And for some awkward unknown reason the Emperor Lily White Mauritius Rum. On itself it's not spectacular but the bottle always seems to dry out quite fast. Of course Plantation 3 star is always in the mix, the rum-bar as well but those 3 are currently the "go to" ones.
Banks 5, Streamertail, Chairman’s Reserve and the Cubay are my favs. For more fun split base the Daq with the Boutique Sig Blend 1 and maybe Langs Banana or the Mango and Ginger
The biggest downfall of Bacardi is the ABV. Bacardi has a very particular flavour that I wish for more of every now and again. The Heritage was a good product. For £14 a litre in Duty Free, I’ll keep it in stock but it’s far from a favourite.
You know it's a bad rum when the people in San Juan don't even drink it. I'm not kidding go to Puerto Rico and ask for Rum they will never give you Bacardi unless you explicitly ask for it
The Real McCoy 3 year old makes a nice Daiquiri. I also enjoy Cruzan Aged Light Rum in a traditional Daiquiri and for a change of pace Wray and Nephew "Whites" can make an interesting Daiquiri. However, I still buy Bacardi silver and really enjoy their Ocho as I will support any company or organization that actively opposes the socialist entities on the planet. For the same reason I will never buy the rum formerly known as Plantation with their gratuitous woke BS.
When I started to dabble in home bartending last summer I quickly realized that, with very few exceptions, supermarkets don't carry the brands and products used by professionals. I also quickly came to appreciate the absence of hang-overs due to the vastly superior quality. Anyway, while I have the 8y/o Bacardi as well as the white overproof one ("Superior") I don't think I've ever tasted, let alone owned, any of the regular supermarket varieties. Really, do spend a bit more for exponentially better quality, especially regarding how long a bottle lasts 👍
I used it in fortification for a mead I made worked out well and didn't mess with the flavors. Definitely recommend using it in that regard
From a pure availability standpoint, it has to be Havana Club 3. Cheap, but substantial upgrade for not much more (or even same price!). Plus, it's also easy to find litre bottles, again for not much. But the cherry on top? Proper strength at 40% ABV. An issue with Cubay and Santiago de Cuba is that they are only 38% ABV, unfortunately.
I've been doing a 50-50 blend of Flor de Caña Extra Seco and SelvaRey White for my daiquiris. The FdC is super bright where the SelvaRey is very smooth and almost marshmallow-y, so when blended they reach a happy middle ground.
interesting and liking Jay's choices, he knows what to do clearly. I'm currently looking to find a regular stock white rum or two that i like as i tried plenty at rumfest and enjoyed them all
Love a Daiquiri. I really enjoy these with slightly aged rum as well. Worthy select is really good.
I do agree Steve. I do. But can understand why people buy the bacardi 17 quid in asda for a litre. Most other white/silver rums 25 quid and upwards a bottle. So quite a big difference. 8 quid less for more rum is why it is so popular.
Yeah, I don't use Bacardi when I'm making daiquiris for myself. But when I'm making them for a bunch of people, it's hard to argue with the price of the Bacardi. Most of the rums listed here are about $20-25usd for a 750ml around me, meanwhile the Bacardi is $20 for a 1.75L
Yeah I do the same. Use the plantation or flor de cana for me.
Here Bacardi superior is $18 for 750 ml, Plantation 3 Star is $21. For $3 more I'm picking Plantation 100% of the time. Edit: I just checked and Chairmans Reserve is $22 and El Dorado 3-year is $23. I'd take any of those over $18 Bacardi anyday.
Here in Australia,We have a VERY limited range. Watching your channel to hopefully find a rum available here.We can get Bacardi(who cannot?) I can get Plantation 3 and Duppy white. Hoping to learn more
But why is the rum gone??
I'm a big fan of the plantation 3 stars and I also like Havana club white myself. I've found it harder to find white rum in UK supermarkets recently, I check in sainsbury and tesco regularly and they have basically given up on white rum, regularly just bacardi and Wray and nephew on sale.
Bacardi 8 on the other hand.
Saw another cocktail TH-cam channel suggest you stock Bacardi for daquaris because ‘it’s just like lime candy’. And my thought was why not just make a lime vodka sour. I should try the Bacardi daquari next to it, not sure I’d be able to taste the difference 😅
If I serve a Daquiri for a rum rookie, I go for Don Q Cristal. Personally I am more into cane juice rhums.
I dont drink rum neat, mostly mix with it, But I did recently try some of my El Dorado 3 year, and for a $20 bottle of rum, its incredible. I loved the vanilla notes I was getting and it went down really smooth.
I really like Planas and the 3-Stars for neat-sipping. Don't matter that they are "white", they are nice and pleasant and sufficiently flavourful.
3 current favorite "Blanco Daiquris" would be:
* Clement Canne Bleue
* Kingston 62
And for some awkward unknown reason the Emperor Lily White Mauritius Rum. On itself it's not spectacular but the bottle always seems to dry out quite fast. Of course Plantation 3 star is always in the mix, the rum-bar as well but those 3 are currently the "go to" ones.
That’s a great mix. That Canne Bleue, not my Favvy. But massively overlooked 🫶
Banks 5, Streamertail, Chairman’s Reserve and the Cubay are my favs. For more fun split base the Daq with the Boutique Sig Blend 1 and maybe Langs Banana or the Mango and Ginger
Love that!
The biggest downfall of Bacardi is the ABV.
Bacardi has a very particular flavour that I wish for more of every now and again. The Heritage was a good product.
For £14 a litre in Duty Free, I’ll keep it in stock but it’s far from a favourite.
If you ever go to Europe, the Heritage version is still available.
For daiquiri i prefer el dorado 3, 3 star would be 2nd choice. Don't have access to cubay.
Love these blind tastings for a specific cocktail. A little disappointed that you did not try the Flor de Cana, Don Q, and Chairman's Reserve though.
If you got to the end of the video, you’ll understand why… 😉
Steve have you come across Penny Blue rum? A friend bought it back from Mauritius and it’s incredible. Almost tastes like Agricole
No, but will look out for it.
I've always liked Don Q Cristal for my Daiquiris.
Bacardi white or Gold rum aged 3yrs is for mixing period. Will not stop buying Bacardi rum because they make excellent aged Rums.
Ron Cubay or Chairman's Reserve for me
When's pt 2 airing 👍🙂
This sunday. It was originally one video...but just waaaaay too long for most viewers.
Cheers Steve. Keep 'em coming 😄
Doorly’s!
You know it's a bad rum when the people in San Juan don't even drink it. I'm not kidding go to Puerto Rico and ask for Rum they will never give you Bacardi unless you explicitly ask for it
The Real McCoy 3 year old makes a nice Daiquiri. I also enjoy Cruzan Aged Light Rum in a traditional Daiquiri and for a change of pace Wray and Nephew "Whites" can make an interesting Daiquiri.
However, I still buy Bacardi silver and really enjoy their Ocho as I will support any company or organization that actively opposes the socialist entities on the planet. For the same reason I will never buy the rum formerly known as Plantation with their gratuitous woke BS.
In my country, plantation 3 star is even cheaper than the Bacardi white rum. Never even a contest.
Lazy dog silver is a clean fresh daiquiri
Jumping on the Lui Fernandes template, eh?
Ah Lui!! Haven’t spoken to him since 2020/2021. He was doing some great Tequila stuff/Cachaca. Thanks for the reminder. Great lad 👍
Off topic I know, but where can I purchase apricot bitters in the UK ?
The bitter truth.
Thank you but used as a bitter dashes ?@@deanbennett5343
I'm not sure there are Apricot Bitters to be honest. None spring to mind.
Thanks mate, available in Australia and USA but not here unfortunately@@StevetheBarmanUK
When I started to dabble in home bartending last summer I quickly realized that, with very few exceptions, supermarkets don't carry the brands and products used by professionals. I also quickly came to appreciate the absence of hang-overs due to the vastly superior quality. Anyway, while I have the 8y/o Bacardi as well as the white overproof one ("Superior") I don't think I've ever tasted, let alone owned, any of the regular supermarket varieties. Really, do spend a bit more for exponentially better quality, especially regarding how long a bottle lasts 👍
bacardi. too little flavour to qualify as a rum
also too little flavour to qualify as a vodka