Which Is The BEST Sipping Rum | Leaf & Barrel Ep. 7

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  • Today we are doing a rum showdown!!! We are going to take a look a 3 rums to find out which is the best sipping rum. The contenders are Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, FourSquare 2007, and Flor De Cana 18. All three of these rums are pretty popular and are a good option neat or on the rocks buuuut......we gotta have a winner so lets check these bad boys out and see how they stack up.
    Pricing as of time of filming:
    Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva - $40
    FourSquare 2007 - $60-$80
    Flor De Cana 18 - $50
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  • @davidwelsh8387
    @davidwelsh8387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Rum is honestly the best place to start for collectable spirits. My experience has shown me that you'll get rums of comparable age/quality for a fraction the price of Whiskies.

    • @pyotrilyichtchaikovsky3733
      @pyotrilyichtchaikovsky3733 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The age on rum however has no legal binding. In most of the rum producing countries the distillers can decide for themselves how and why they stage certain rums certain ages, sometimes its a average age of all the barrels, sometimes they have integrity and use the whiskey method (lowest age barrel that went in there counts), often its the age of the oldest barrel that went into the blend. You have quite a few brands who put drops of old rum (like 21 or 18 or 25 yr old rum) and then call the whole blend 25 years of age.

    • @jimit.4220
      @jimit.4220 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@pyotrilyichtchaikovsky3733exactly, and on top of that Rum producers don't need to disclose flavouring additives, whereas Scotch and American straight whiskey can't even have any additives other than caramel colouring.

  • @tdaveniii
    @tdaveniii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Four Square blew my mind. Never knew Rum could be so entrancing. . . Just what I need, another liquor to start collecting.

    • @godsreclamation2539
      @godsreclamation2539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sure does taste better on a friday night

    • @ReadySetRum
      @ReadySetRum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @dr.robert d. lucas I love Barbados Doorly’s Rum. th-cam.com/video/2LJMzd9n2eI/w-d-xo.html

    • @ReadySetRum
      @ReadySetRum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @dr.robert d. lucas I love rum and quickly fell down the rabbit hole of learning and growing my collection.

    • @ReadySetRum
      @ReadySetRum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @dr.robert d. lucas I am going to get me some rare Jamaican Rum.

    • @an6187
      @an6187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been trying rum for years now just like the taste had both of these besides four square and flora de Cana 18yr isn't the best go either their 25yr or just buy the12yr not getting much better with the 18yr compared to 12yr but the 25 yr will make you believe your not drinking rum. Next one if you want a mixing rum or just a fooler tasting rum might be a little harsh unless your a sriaght drinker is 896 8yr cost about 22 to 25 us dollar. Great rum very full flavor but not overly sweet and good oak. Last would be El Pasador De Oro Rum XO about 30 to 40 should be in a white box very addicting nose and the taste fantastic so much going on there fruits Carmel vanilla and oak goes smooth and you will love sniffing this rum.

  • @TruAperture
    @TruAperture 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I rarely drink but when I do I sit back, relax and sip on my Flor De Cana 25.

    • @kevinfenly8598
      @kevinfenly8598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think all these drinks taste horrible .......I wish he had kept his reaction after he took a sip lol....I just like the feeling I get while I am drinking.

    • @rememberthefallen1970
      @rememberthefallen1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kevinfenly8598 you only focus on the alcohol your palate isn’t trained

  • @drridder
    @drridder ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Not a rum drinker previously, but recently returned from a trip to Cuba where we drank Santiago de Cuba 11 year almost exclusively. I'm a rum drinker now! Upon returning home, I've compared it to Appleton Estate 12 year and Diplomatico. The Diplomatico comes close but falls short. The Appleton Estate not even close. If you get the chance to try Cuban rum, take it!

    • @Bloodwhiner
      @Bloodwhiner ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cuban Rum is so different than others, smooth like silk. Havana Club is the export, but there are many domestic brands. Ron Mulata Is very popular on the island and Cosario is another fine mixing rum. Whenever I am overseas, I always look for Cuban Rums to bring home

    • @thesnakbar
      @thesnakbar 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't go wrong with Cuban rums for sipping. Though as a Jamaican (albeit a prideful one) if you do wanna delve into more Jamaican rums I'd say most of the Hampden distillery products are very good (specifically Trelawny Endemic Birds series or HPDN Book Edition) Smith and Cross is another good one (especially for whiskey sippers). But for Appleton Estate and Plantation it's kind of hit or miss. The AE 15 year aged Black River casks are pretty decent, but the older 21 yr and up are really what you want if you can find them. I haven't tried them yet, but I've also been told some SE Asian and Polynesian rums are very good for sipping: Don Papa from the Philippines and Manawa from Fiji.

  • @luisrios3446
    @luisrios3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I'm actually proud to see Flor de Caña in one of your videos. That magnificent rum is made in my humble country Nicaragua, and it is truly a jewel that represents our culture and traditions, I grew up watching my dad and the rest of my family drinking Flor de Caña in special occasions. I'm happy that you like it, excellent video!!!!

    • @PHILPOP2
      @PHILPOP2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a fine drop

    • @scottgibson6735
      @scottgibson6735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I recently got a bottle of theCentenario18.It's a macnificent ru,m.I really like that it has no added anything
      Even with no added sugar,it is very sweet.added sugar is not necessary.
      One of my new favorite rums,and.a tribute to Nicaragua

    • @luisrios3446
      @luisrios3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scottgibson6735 Man that's awesome!! Glad you got a bottle of the Centenario 18. Actually I have the Centenario 18 and 12 at home right now, both are great, but man the #18 is by far my favorite. I need to try the Centenario 25, though.

    • @orion2250
      @orion2250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The FDC 18 is great for the money...the 25? Vastly better. You get immense quality for your hard earned cash.
      Nice nose, smooth finish. Well worth finding.

    • @luisrios3446
      @luisrios3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@orion2250 Thank you for the insight!!! I will definitely be trying Flor de Caña 25 years

  • @Discomarm
    @Discomarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm so excited that you did this video! I've only started on sipping rums, but I've been wanting to learn and drink more of them. Thanks for giving me a heading on what to try next!

  • @bigwoodsoutdoors55
    @bigwoodsoutdoors55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was mulling over trying rum and here Jeremy goes and talks me into it!

  • @Papote44
    @Papote44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I bought Diplomatico when it was $30 nice and smooth.

  • @simplecircuit
    @simplecircuit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love the Foursquare 2007. It’s fantastic as an entry to rum from bourbon.

  • @robertthompsonii6657
    @robertthompsonii6657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The editing on this one was hilarious (the office, Chappell, etc.) love Leaf&Barrel! Headed over to the leaf now! Thanks for all the hard work. One of my favorite channels by far!

  • @Dinie09
    @Dinie09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We had a Flor de Cana sales rep stop by and give a tasting from the blanco through 5s, 7s, etc all the way to the 30. Absolutely fantastic distillery. My favorite for the price is the 7 or 12, but the 18 is great as well.

  • @the.jonfernandez
    @the.jonfernandez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm a rum drinker and glad rum is getting a little bit of love from you lol

  • @marksoftime
    @marksoftime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Glad to see a new video. Literally just finished the last one... good timing.

  • @SanTM
    @SanTM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've just bought a bottle of Diplomatico, about £38 in the UK. Had a glass of it before and loved it. Appreciate your review which is very honest. It is sugary, but works for me

  • @harvey2609
    @harvey2609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Drinking the beautiful Mount Gay XO as I watch your excellent review.

  • @MemoryTroll
    @MemoryTroll 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I just came across ur channel recently, and my goodness... I think I've binged ur entire vid archive! Genius, bro! Ur channel is my new go to! Fantastic content. Keep it up! Cheers!

  • @johnheaton1454
    @johnheaton1454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I explored rum a few years ago and had some good fun learning about the different kinds (English, French, Spanish traditions) and made some poor purchases before I found out about the lack of "rules" in this world of spirits. At the end of the day I settled on Foursquare rums as my preference because Richard Seale is a distiller who keeps it real and the exceptional cask series is awesome. And I have also discovered how well rum goes with a Padron...Come to think of it its time for both right now! Dig the leaf and barrel. Cheers.

    • @tdaveniii
      @tdaveniii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just acquired my first bottle of Four Square last week -- completely new to Rum (lots of bourbon and scotch under my belt) and I'm blown away. I, like you, will now pour a dram of FS and take out a Padron!

    • @lukashavel7690
      @lukashavel7690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mount Gay is also great. Also from Barbados. Basically rums following some rules are from Barbados, Jamaica/St. Lucia and Martinique/Guadeloupe (Rhum Agricole). Usually it means no sugar (or other additives) added. I would suggest those island as a main source of rum to everyone.

    • @byrongammonbyrongammon9937
      @byrongammonbyrongammon9937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lukáš Havel .....don’t forget Haiti. 15 year Barbancourt is excellent.

  • @brianw3822
    @brianw3822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Like the flor products, the 7 year is a great mixer as well as there 4 year white rum. The Zaya that came from Guatemala years ago is still my favorite.

  • @thomas069m6
    @thomas069m6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Foursquare will be my next purchase. Just ordered a bottle of el dorado 15 demerara rum and flor de cana is also on the list. Thank you for what you do for us with your videos. It means more then you know to me. Cheers Man!

  • @EricHonaker
    @EricHonaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I also just recently started learning about different rums. I didn't realize they could be so different. Seems like rum is every bit as diverse as whisk(e)y, despite the more narrow geographic range. I've been smitten by Jamaican rum. That banana/caramel/oak funkiness is great. Smith and Cross is the most high-falutin' one I've tried so far, though.

  • @scottwilliams5388
    @scottwilliams5388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jeremy, I love bourbon, rye, whiskey and especially rum. There are some incredible sipping rums out there for you to experience. Foursquare for sure, Ron Zacapa XO as mentioned above, Don Q Gran Anejo is a nice dry rum that would go well with your cigars, and Havana club Maestro from Cuba. You do have to get the last one while out of the country. I've been exploring all of these delicious spirits for the last 5 or so years. You drink whiskey before 10am and you're an alcoholic; you drink rum before 10am and you're a pirate!! Aye, matey!!

  • @EthEdr
    @EthEdr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    El Dorado 15 goes awesome with cigars. I’m loving the leaf & barrel videos man! I think I’ll pick up a Flor De Caña. Sounds like the one for me out of these three.

  • @TheMashandDrum
    @TheMashandDrum 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode man! I have to try those other two. Cheers. Glad to see a new episode!

  • @olympicging1155
    @olympicging1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wasn't much of a Rum guy when I first started drinking, but as I tried more and more rums, I started to love it. Just tonight, I tried what's become my favorite rum: Reykjavik Rum. It's a rum from Iceland. My parents got me a very small bottle as a gift when they were coming home from England (they stopped in Iceland), and I was very surprised by how smooth and refreshing it is, Sadly, it seems I can only get it if I go to Iceland, so it'll be a while before I get my hands on any of that again XD. Great video, mate.

  • @erickwilberding5786
    @erickwilberding5786 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always looking forward to the episodes. Thanks.

  • @wOhtest
    @wOhtest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so glad to see the run from my country "Diplomatico" in this video.

  • @faisalalhammadi3538
    @faisalalhammadi3538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Finally you are back 🔥

  • @iavera
    @iavera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These 3 are great, Diplomatico is almost like a dessert RUM, great tasting. Definitely on the sweet side still tastes very good.

    • @beebobox
      @beebobox ปีที่แล้ว

      tried that last summer, was one of those mini bottles, but i enjoyed it. Now i'm curious about the other 2

  • @jpstambaugh
    @jpstambaugh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to be back love these episodes

  • @sirsleepy2472
    @sirsleepy2472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! I love rum! Love your channels!

  • @wayneherrett4213
    @wayneherrett4213 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you back man, hope all is well. Just tried 1792 barrel proof, outstanding bourbon! Like to see it in an episode.

  • @ryejack
    @ryejack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Foursquare is good stuff. Glad you had that rum as one of your selections.

  • @trustyhicks7450
    @trustyhicks7450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Barrilito Rum out of PR I’ve found is a great sipping rum. I get the 3 Star, but it goes to 5 Star. 3 Star is ~$50. You can’t find it just anywhere in the US, so you’ll have to google.

  • @TheDriveDemo
    @TheDriveDemo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to come across your show for the first time. I'm a scotch guy, but also love rum. Yeah, kind of like you, I always associated rum with getting drunk in high school on cheap white rum. Didn't know there was such a thing as sipping rum till about 10 years ago when I was on tour doing a musical (I'm a musician) with a bunch of ex-navy guys who put me on to GOOD rum. Cheers!

  • @FirstPhilWhisky
    @FirstPhilWhisky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great introduction to Rum. Thanks for the video Jeremy.

  • @archietyler6759
    @archietyler6759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome review Jay!!!
    Glad to have you back😂😂😂
    Now omw to the leaf😂😂😂

  • @stew411
    @stew411 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great one Jeremy. Cheers.

  • @antoniotula262
    @antoniotula262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done review, very informative. I tried the Diplomatico and Foursquare 2005. Foursquare was in different league. Have not had Flor De Cana, but had Appleton 12, Pussers, El Dorado 12, 15 and Zacapa XO. ED12 and 4Sq 2005 are my favs.... Capa XO not as sweet as others of that type, I see why it's many peoples fav rum.

  • @ishineushine4
    @ishineushine4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dope episode, Flor de Cana is my go to... Last weekend purchased a bottle of Zacapa.

  • @jbbourbon178
    @jbbourbon178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love rum. I enjoy Muddy River Carolina Rum. It’s aged for 4 years in charred new oak barrels and its single barrel. They are working on their 8 year now...can’t wait!!!

  • @leandro2760
    @leandro2760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just bought a Diplomatico yesterday, perfect as a dessert drink!

  • @marcusnevelin692
    @marcusnevelin692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved watching this episode! You have to do more RUM EPISODES!! 👍😁

  • @ATF-W
    @ATF-W ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched this because I got talked into one of those Camachos. I never smoked flavored cigars until now. Short story, you are absolutely right about the Four Square. I was able to get some 2010 at a local place for $85 and it is delicious. I found it to really open up with in a rocks glass with an ice cube in it. Lots of fabulous flavors in this stuff. Thanks for the info.

  • @samstephenson1377
    @samstephenson1377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that you have the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond on the shelf. It's one of the best for the price in my opinion.

  • @zdenkomilin757
    @zdenkomilin757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love the Diplomatico Reserva with my cigars. Never saw the Foursquare, need to find that. Never knew this channel existed. Subscribing now. 👍

    • @calebdowling8651
      @calebdowling8651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome to the escape place of many like minded guys

    • @philipbrandt5852
      @philipbrandt5852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Been my go to for years with good cigar can't wait ti see pairing with cigar
      Thought diplomatico was aged in sherry barrels

  • @Zocratezknows
    @Zocratezknows 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should really try some dominican rums, Brugal 1888, Barcelo Imperial, Brugal Leyenda, Punta Cana Tesoro, Opthimus. Best of lucks!

  • @DoverPipes
    @DoverPipes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I used to be a Zacapa XO fan. That was up until I tried Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva at the "Big Smoke" in NYC many years ago.

  • @chasem6491
    @chasem6491 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so informative and super entertaining! Please keep doin you! Also I love the edits 😂😂😂

  • @eddgz03
    @eddgz03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hey Jeremy, nice to see that you are into rum, perfect with cigars! You should try Santa teresa reserve 1796 top 5 rum in the world for a few years.

  • @brianmundie1647
    @brianmundie1647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah i'm a scotch single malt , bourbon fan & i've just recently started enjoying fine rums inc foursquare thanks to following ralfy's vlogs, like your content

  • @santossuarez
    @santossuarez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gotta have Diplomático in my house all the time for my Sundays "Leaf & Rum" Nice video!

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    @daddydax8275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your Videos are like a good therapy to me🤙🏽

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    @RajeshJustaguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    within 5 minutes i already learned so much... subscribed!!!

  • @TreyDaze
    @TreyDaze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m a Bourbon newbie and you got me hooked on Elijah Craig! Can’t wait to try these Rums as well! Appreciate you!

  • @AmitKumar-hm3ek
    @AmitKumar-hm3ek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother had to subscribe. Finally some man shiiiiii on TH-cam! A lot of your videos reminds me of the same interests my father had. Watching your videos gives me fond memories of my Dad smoking a cigar on a very special occasion or sipping on some fine scotch on a Saturday night. Thank you for reminding us all to enjoy the simple pleasures. Thank you for giving me more memories of my old man.

  • @kosta2177
    @kosta2177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was exactly looking for a borderline between liquor and rum on the level of sweetness so thank you for the review :)

  • @slappydoolittle7329
    @slappydoolittle7329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll have to try these. My favorite is Eldorado from the Demerara region of Guyana. They have given us Eddie Grant and perhaps the best rum in the world.

  • @BrutusMaximusAurelius
    @BrutusMaximusAurelius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I always have a bottle of diplomatico in the house. Not much of a rum fan but this one I really like.

    • @Dom-yv4nq
      @Dom-yv4nq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can never go wrong with Diplomatico, excellent choice. It's also "almost" on par with the Zacapa 23 yr old but much cheaper.

    • @LeatherDaddy97
      @LeatherDaddy97 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dom-yv4nq interesting. Here i can get zacapa 23 for $35 and diplomatico is $38. Idk much about rum but the zacapa was gonna be my next purchase. Is it worth it?

    • @Dom-yv4nq
      @Dom-yv4nq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LeatherDaddy97 PLEASE tell me where "here" is and what currency. Take my word for it, Zacapa 23 is totally worth it. A great sipping rum. Just one cube of ice at the most.

  • @just_julian
    @just_julian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff man. I like rum a lot it’s my second favorite to bourbon. I’d love to see some more rum selections in the future

  • @JaikOpperman
    @JaikOpperman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lighting on point this episode, my man!

  • @goldpharaoh6976
    @goldpharaoh6976 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sugar cane made rum is amazing

  • @salty_commuter819
    @salty_commuter819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My go to rum is Pampero Anniversario......in the leather bag....and Zacapa....

  • @djrrox
    @djrrox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not 3mins in but your open mind has me enjoying this very much as a fellow whiskey lover

  • @juanboscorobleto4021
    @juanboscorobleto4021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jeremy, I'm glad that you recognized your own biases! Of course you would choose FourSquare... you're a Kentuckian whiskey/bourbon drinker. It's only natural that you would pick the most bourbon-like tasting rum. Which is plain WRONG! That being said let me recognize my own biases.... I'm Nicaraguan! He he. So naturally the best rum is Flor de Caña. Naturally. If you want a bourbon-like tasting rum I would strongly recommend Flor de Caña Perfect 10 (although it's only currently available in Nicaragua) which is especially aged in bourbon barrels for... you guess it, 10 years. I also recommend trying the Flor de Caña Centenario 25 Slow Aged, winner of the 2017 Best Rum of the Year from the International Rum Conference. Now if you have a pretty penny to spend (at the tune of $1,200 to $1,600) I highly recommend the truly 30 years old Flor de Caña V Generaciones!

  • @blindtomuk
    @blindtomuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the 2005 release of that Foursquare which is absolutely superb. Tested it out on some whisky loving friends of mine and they loved it.

  • @thecryinglennyface166
    @thecryinglennyface166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The “that’s what she said” clip came outta nowhere but had me dying of laughter lol

  • @daviswallace541
    @daviswallace541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, interesting to see a look into nice rums from a bourbon drinkers perspective. I drink bourbon almost exclusively. I’ll have to grab a bottle of the four square for sure.

    • @JeremySiers
      @JeremySiers  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you’ll dig it man! 😉👍🏻

  • @fisharmy7114
    @fisharmy7114 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video....love rum ...... cant wait for the next video

  • @RileFire
    @RileFire 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your vids Jeremy! Greetings from Orlando FL ✌🏻

  • @charlesheinz4393
    @charlesheinz4393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love the Don Papa Rum nice drink, got introduced by a work colleague at an After work. Definitely recommand it now

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Flor de Cana 12 is really quite good. Like you..only neat in my house, no ice, no mix. Plantation OD is a nice less expensive option too.

  • @delanosantos9618
    @delanosantos9618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far Flora De Cana is my favorite rum. Bought a 25yr in St. Lucia for about 130.00. Well worth it. Sipped on it for about a year!!

  • @blackbeard9545
    @blackbeard9545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have not had the honor to taste the other 2 rums but Diplomatico is by far the best rum I've had and it set the bar really high.

    • @radoradd2816
      @radoradd2816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love it as well. Always sweet, a lot of vanilla, slight trace of alcohol. Whole new experience, I smile every time I get to drink it.

  • @HORIZONHUNT
    @HORIZONHUNT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When Im sick I always drink Flor de caña 👌👌

  • @Tusc9969
    @Tusc9969 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had all three and they're very decent rums but my fav rum/cigar pair is the cuban Havana Club Maestros Rum and a Montecristo N°4 Cigar. Good stuff!!

  • @neilsmall6518
    @neilsmall6518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just took a look at your show and i am loving it. I will tell you try some more of Barbados rums we have a long history with our rum you will love them

  • @abigailsullivan3078
    @abigailsullivan3078 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been binging you ever since I saw your desk video and I am just completely obsessed with your persona

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      he is such a “badass but funny uncle” vibe

  • @CinHotlanta
    @CinHotlanta ปีที่แล้ว

    El Dorado 12 year is a good intro to sipping rums for whiskey drinkers. I've started going down the rabbit hole and it turns out I might be first and foremost an aged rum fan. That bottle of Diplomatico is infamous in rum circles - I believe it was their first rum, and they added the sugar and coloring to get by until their barrels aged, but it took off so fast that the demand has never tapered off. The heavy sugar smoothes out the rough edges that unaged rums have to make them more appealing neat.
    Almost all rums in the French tradition have sugar added (called "dossage"), but it's typically a very small amount - the rum equivalent of the chef finishing off a soup with a sprinkle of salt.

  • @BottledInBond
    @BottledInBond 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoop Whoop! Nicaragua babyyyyy!! Lol. Good stuff brother! Good review as always. 🥃

  • @josei.sanchezjr.3581
    @josei.sanchezjr.3581 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mr.Siers glad that you're back making your videos. And now you doing that report on Rum! How about if sample some Don Q. Thank you for reading my coming. And I hope you keep on doing videos.

  • @arge676
    @arge676 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy rum sauce Dave Chappell edit had me dying of laughter!
    Lol great reviews your the man. 😂

  • @gregsaunders_
    @gregsaunders_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rum is actually more ingrained in American History than Whiskey. Reading ‘and a bottle of
    Rum’ rn and it is fascinating.

  • @BigDaddysBearCave
    @BigDaddysBearCave 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review!!!! Dig it man 😎👍👍👍👍

  • @yammmit
    @yammmit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a lil baby who isn’t used to high-proof drinks and generally likes sweeter drinks, I think I’m gonna give the diplomatico a go if I can find it for a good price.

  • @Hercules1-v9m
    @Hercules1-v9m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to use the Diplomato for Cuba Libres. Because it's so sweet I only use half an ounce but the flavor is so strong that you only really need that half ounce.

  • @550shark
    @550shark 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review i've had Flor De Cana 25, and Diplomaico liked them both.

  • @AldoBarzotti
    @AldoBarzotti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jeremy, is nice to see Diplomático between these rums, but definitely you need to taste rum Carupano Legendario and Santa Teresa 1796. The first one won as the best rum by Madrid International Congress, The Fifty Best Rum of New York and the World Cup of Brussels. Also you can find another ones like Cacique 500, Bodega 1800. But today, Carupano is one of the best rum in the world! I'm from Venezuela but I live in Brazil.
    If you can, taste Carupano Legendario... you will not regret!

  • @jayhorton4462
    @jayhorton4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always like your reviews thanks

  • @carlos007h2
    @carlos007h2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey man, I really enjoy your videos. Take it from a Nicaraguan, you went wrong to pick the 18 years Flor de Caña. The 12 years Centenario is better than the 18 years in my opinion, but if you want a fair comparison with the Foursquare you should have tried the 25 years Flor de Caña which is the best of the Flor de Caña line of rums. Another recommendation for a really good rum is the Zacapa 23 years from Guatemala. Those are the best rums in my opinion.
    Awesome videos, keep them coming!

    • @eronan03
      @eronan03 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you feel about Barbancourt?

  • @workinwithme
    @workinwithme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    After many Rums, Flor de Cana anything is my fav.. Sugar cane grown in volcanic soil at the base of a volcano is pretty cool. Four Square is the Walmart of distillers. Nice review. Should taste each with that Cigar, makes totally different profile. Thanks!

  • @calebsteingruber6906
    @calebsteingruber6906 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a predominately scotch single malt and bourbon drinker, I definitely agree about Foursquare. I've only had their Doorly's XO (for rum minimum 6yrs aging) finished in Sherry casks. It is now at 43% (used to be 40 I think), but is much more natural, nuanced and not overly sweet...a very decent price at €30 here.

  • @charlesnappo7679
    @charlesnappo7679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    El Dorado 12 baby!!!

  • @__jairomartinez__
    @__jairomartinez__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nicely done, Mr Siers! I enjoy your videos

  • @firehawk9546
    @firehawk9546 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeremy, love the channel. I'm a whiskey guy through and through, but for Rum, you got to try Kirk & Sweeny 23. My go to.

  • @HushedSTORM
    @HushedSTORM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Rum but am new to the game! So this is helpful thank you!!

  • @jlfernan
    @jlfernan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have not tried Rum until sipped a taste of Zacapa from Guatemala. It was so good when I was introduced to it, I stopped drinking whisky for like a year. Had one of it into my bottles since then.

  • @aarong3582
    @aarong3582 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just stumbled on this, great vid, take a subscription!
    As a fellow Kentuckian, I actually started with rum back in the day before making my way to bourbon. As many have commented, el dorado 21 is fantastic but comes in at $100 a bottle. For something a little more in line with the other rums in this video I’d say the el dorado 15 at $50 can’t be beat. When I go back to rum that’s where I go.
    Also if you like the flavor profile of the diplomatico but find it too sweet I’d recommend trying the pampero aniversario. I find it similar but less sugar forward.

  • @jackalak7418
    @jackalak7418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He’s back!!!!

  • @cesar6932
    @cesar6932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The beginning of the video is what a lot of gringos think rum is. That's when I roll up sleeves and explain sipping rums are amazing. Decent review, Zacappa 23 should have been included in this comparison.

  • @RyGuyTheAVGuy
    @RyGuyTheAVGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's it. I'm subscribing, beard like that, consistent office references and a good sense of humor, also Bobs Burgers is my favorite.