Any Rum Drinkers On Here?

Keltik THC · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:41

Well I thought I didn't like rum until my Jamaican friend introduced me to Appletons V/X Rum.

I'm now on a search to find what I can mix with my new found tipple as I don't drink coke.

My friend told me Apple and lime or pineapple juice.

Any experienced rum drinkers out there? Any suggestions?

Gilly · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:41

No. It's ****ing rank.

MajorMaccas · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:42

Are you sure you should be boozing before asking your boss for a raise? Or is this for dutch courage?

Keltik THC · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:44

Gilly said:
No. It's ****ing rank.

I used to think the same, but as my buddy will tell you:

'Everybody likes rum, the people who say they don't just haven't found a rum they like yet'

tres · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:44

Mount Gay is nice

Keltik THC · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:45

The_Sophisticate said:
Are you sure you should be boozing before asking your boss for a raise? Or is this for dutch courage?

Lol. This is for a celebratory drink after work

Gilly · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:48

Keltik THC said:
I used to think the same, but as my buddy will tell you:

'Everybody likes rum, the people who say they don't just haven't found a rum they like yet'

Put Rum inside me and it seeks the quickest route back out :/

mac1st3 · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:48

any fruit juice is good with rum, especially citrus fruits, coconut milk is a good choice, and to help clear colds, add some crushed very hot chilis and down it in one

MajorMaccas · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:51

mac1st3 said:
and to help clear colds, add some crushed very hot chilis and down it in one

Doesn't this also unclog drains? Pretty sure this is a substitute for TNT in quarries too.

TheMightyTen · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:52

Appletons VX is a nice tipple my favourite however is Mount Gay Extra Old followed by Pusser's Red Label.

Personally I like it neat

Mixing if not coke most common is to use Peppermint or Pineapple or even water to make grog

Rum is the drink of the Gods though

Cosimo · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:53

The_Sophisticate said:
Doesn't this also unclog drains? Pretty sure this is a substitute for TNT in quarries too.

It's very good for drains and cleaning out your bowels.

PhillyDee · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:54

VX is a nerve gas and/or an insecticide . . . . .

Same stuff?

J1234 · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:54

Don't spoil rum by mixing it :eek:

Putty · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:56

The best mixer I found for rum is Dr Pepper - tastes great, adds a bit of a liquorice tinge to it. One of my favourite rums with this combination is probably Alnwick Rum. Orange and pineapple are also quite good. I generally drink it on its tod during the winter.

Belmit · 15 Apr 2010 at 12:59

I visited the Mount Gay rum distillery in Barbados in December. Amazing place. Got a great buffet dinner including rum ice cream with rum cake and a miniature on the side!

Brought back a twin pack of the Eclipse and Silver Eclipse and a bottle of the 30-year-old 1703. First two are amazing with a dash of cola and lime, the latter on its own.

Scurra · 15 Apr 2010 at 13:00

TheMightyTen said:
Rum is the drink of the Gods though

Agreed, my personal favourite is Havana Club Anejo Especial, although I've never seen any of their more expensive varieties for sale to lay my hands on.

It's very smooth and doesn't have any bite at the back of your throat like the cheap stuff does.

Aod · 15 Apr 2010 at 13:18

Justin said:
Don't spoil rum by mixing it

- i agree completely. Rum is far to nice on it's own to waste by drinking watered down with pish.

i used to think there were MEN on this forum. now, other than Justin, i'm not so sure...

Gilly · 15 Apr 2010 at 13:57

Don't spoil mixer by rumming it :eek:

Smit · 15 Apr 2010 at 14:06

I love Captain Morgans Spiced Rum

Just experiment and see what you like best to mix with.

Maccy · 15 Apr 2010 at 14:12

Yup, just bought back a few litres from the Caribbean. VAT19 and El Dorado are both brilliant - on their own or mixed.

Any Rum Drinkers On Here?

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