Which 12 year old Rum should you Buy?

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This video will help you choose your perfect Rum to drink neat. mainly focusing on 12 year old rums. The Rum Reviews i do are Plantation XO Rum, Appleton 12 year rum review, El Dorado 12 year old rum, and Flor De Cana 12 year old Rum.
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@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

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@bekeneel 2 года назад

My local supermarket has a remarkable amount of quality rums, I'm gonna make a list of them and you can tell me those that I should buy then Steve :)

@rumcigarnight2366 2 года назад

Great Video. Your review on Doorly's caught my interest since it's my latest go to after many years loving Flor de Cana 12 year. Thanks!

@rares_21 Год назад

Great information,keep up the good work!👍

@kevgotti5385 2 года назад

The timing on this video was perfect! Considering a few bottles in the $50 range to get myself for my birthday and I kept coming back to the plantation XO. Thank you for making this even easier for me!

@kevgotti5385 2 года назад

Update! I went to my local favorite “The Party Source” (you should look this place up!) And there were 2 Plantation XO - the one I got being “Guatemala” and the other one being maybe the traditional or 20 year XO? Not sure. That seemed like a gift set. Now I don’t know what I have?! Lol!

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

There's only one Plantation XO. Thats the Barbados. I think the Guatemala you're looking maybe a very old Plantation, yes it was labeled XO, but a very limited rum as part of their Single Cask range. I think maybe have been pre 2018...but don't hold me to that. If you can get a bottle of it, you'll probably never be able to get another. Where is the XO (which is a 20th anniversary Rum...not a 20yo Rum) is a ongoing general release. Hope that helps.

@kevgotti5385 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK interesting and thank you for the info! It is dated and labeled from 2019 but this is pretty cool and I do like it a lot. Not sure if I should buy more or savor the one I have a little longer

@user-ci5sf5qj2k Месяц назад

Thanks for the video. I've Got all but the Ron Cuban on my shelf. My favorites are the Appleton 12 and the El Dorado 12.

@pyrofanuk 2 года назад

El Dorado currently £30 at Waitrose. Currently sipping it watching this video. A good sweet sipping rum for beginners. Which I class myself as. And makes a wonderful rum old fashioned.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Nice. I think it’s probs the most popular 12yo to get into to be honest.

@bluetigersportfishing1050 2 года назад

First time viewer, don’t comment much but had to!! Excellent video and explanation of flavors etc.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching my friend!

@alexroy1351 3 месяца назад

Recently, I had the Appleton 12 in rum&coke while I was in Ocho Rios, and it moved into my top 5 easily, possibly top 3 for rum&coke. I've never mixed it, but I do very much appreciate the El Dorado 12 as a sipping rum. Their 15 and 21 are both excellent as well at a higher price point. You've also sold me on the Plantation XO, and it's on my list to try. I'll be in Barbados in the near future as well as possibly the Dominican, so i plan on doing some extensive rum shopping. Your channel has been a great help in my rum research.

@kenwood9382 2 года назад

Haven’t had the Cubay, but my faves are pretty much in order starting with Doorly’s and moving towards the XO. I like the “whiskey” vibe in my sippers. Another banging video. Cheers, Stevo Added: i do not like rum & coke nor rum & ginger, i prefer a white rum daiquiri but absolutely love moody daiquiri’s, basically depends on my mood, haha!

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Haha, you lot should start the Moody Daq Club!!

@ironmantran 2 года назад

. . . Lovely video: u made the comparison SO exciting ! many thx . . . i am ASTOUNDED and AMZED u could pick out that MUCH flavours once mixed in coke, dak, ....

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Timothy

@damienhull6497 2 года назад

Another awesome video Steve. I like the way you organized the rum in this one. Sweet to woody. What's good in a daq. What's good in a Rum and Coke. Might have to check out the Flor De Cana. You didn't put it in the "woody" end of the spectrum. I'll have to try Plantation XO in a daq. Didn't think to try that. I have tried Appleton 12 in a daq. Couldn't make it work for some reason.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Don't get too fixated on "Woody". most Rums will have that element as they're cask aged. And if its something you can't get round to liked, perhaps your palate maybe better suited to the 5yo Rums...or sweetened Rums. Diplomatico, Don Papa for example. Nothing wrong with that at all.

@jeffmcjeff4541 2 года назад

Plantation XO ...my favourite so far on the journey 🤙

@scottgibson6735 Год назад

Ilove the Flor decaña12 yo.The Appleton Estate12 y o,is a close second. The y o yo is also very nice. Thank you for the video,Steve

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Thanks for watching Scott. Those two will always be great Rums.

@SpittinSquirell 2 года назад

I tried the 8 year Bacoo rum and really liked it. Was looking at the 12year to try but thanks for this video.

@seancarter3243 3 месяца назад

Try the 12 yr old. You will love it.

@stockicide 2 года назад

Nice to see some more affordable sipping rums get their due.

@Sheriffoftippingham Год назад

Another top video Steve

@nicktheflybradley 2 года назад

Hi Steve, always cautious about rum since my age 17 debacle 50 years ago, it has only been with cocktail making I have bought different styles. I was given the rum tasting pack of 5 nips by the Master of Malt, as a retirement gift! They were my only sippers with their tasting notes. I actually prefer single malt whisky as sippers in the winter late evening with shortbread by the fire. But rums are a rock in my cocktail bottlestock. Kraken as specified for A Right Hand Twist, Havanah 3yo as a workhorse, Appleton 8yo for Jamaican, Wray & Nephew for OP. Used up my Woods in making Allspice dram and most of remaining Pineapple Grenade, rest went in my chocolate orange bottle. My Havanah Spiced is still almost full, so little used and I will replace my Goslings for Dark & Stormiest. Nick from York.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Ha, there’s plenty of Rums with huge Whiskey vibes Nick. You just have to be adventurous… 😉

@trevorrose1 2 года назад

Of everything I'm craving during my hiatus, it's sipping Appelton 12 year!

@andrewbeehoo2581 2 года назад

From this range of rums, the El Dorado was my first rum, then found the plantation XO and it's been my go to. Managed to pick up the flor de Cana in an Amazon seal recently for £19 haven't had chance to taste it yet but really looking forward to it. Got to taste the Appleton once but my palate wasn't ready for the funk so need try it again now I've had more experience with rum

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

The Appleton really isn’t that funky at all. Appleton don’t use Dunder Pits. There’s a tiny bit of banana notes, but minuscule compared to Hampdens or Worthy Parks. So yeah, deffo give it another go cos it’s delicious.

@lancevalencia6852 Год назад

That's so funny. Flor is my go to rum and coke! It really does pair so well together.

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Such a great price too!

@MrHavy09 Год назад

Very nice video! Here’s my list (I’m more of a bourbon and blended rum drinker) 1. Appleton 12 2. El Dorado 12 3. Plantation XO 4. Doorly 12 5. Flor De Cana 12 N/A Ron Cubay (Don’t get Cuban rums)

@sounakmallik4725 2 года назад

Great to find a channel dedicated to Rum...

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@philc1884 Год назад

Nice break down! I understand you liked them all and they're unique in their own way but there really should've been a winner. 😁Cheers

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

The video was not about picking a winner! What I may like, you make hate. The point of the video was a showcase of styles. 👍

@philc1884 Год назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK of course it's all subjective, Steve. But folks watch to get your opinion, someone specializing in the spirit. To me, the title implies that of all the wonderful releases one would edge the others if ever so slightly : ) Cheers!

@grahamshellswell4513 2 года назад

I love the plantation XO. But out of the line up, it’s the only one I’ve had. Hopefully I’ll get the chance to try some of the others.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Great one to start off with though 👍

@sunshineprogamer 2 года назад

I haven't tried Cubay orDoorly's, so ED12 is definitely my favorite and I'm not a whiskey lover/drinker, but I do love the woody notes, either neat or with coke, that's my 100% go to Rum.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

ED12 is a great Rum. But if you do love that, I reckon Doorlys and Cubay will be right up your street!

@callmebender 2 года назад

I can't decide..... the palate changes depending of daily circumstances as well as the mood you are in. Generally speaking I would choose Doorly's 12 since my bottle is long gone. but honestly I also have El Dorado 12, Appleton State 12, Plantation XO on my shelf, and I am really glad I do. I have tried Flor de Cana 12 before but I still need to buy me a bottle of it. Just as Doorly's and Real McCoy, Foursquare also produces a bottle call "R.L Seale's 12 Year Old Barbados Rum"

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Yeah I always forget about Richard Seales own rums. Not seen a 12yo though, only the 10yo with a wonky neck. 👍

@NickVolk 11 месяцев назад

Steve, have you tried The R.L. Seal's 12 46%ABV. ? For some or other reason this one is hard to find anywhere and I just can't understand why. Maybe down to some limited release? My top so far is R.L. Seal's 10 yo and i recon the 12yo version might be a bit too interesting.

@irishsausage6 Год назад

I have a bottle of Flor De Cana 12 from a few years ago that was maybe half full. I decided I need to get back to using it, so I tried sipping it first but wasn't really on board. Felt very muted compared to other rums, and I was getting a chocolately note. I decided to use it as a mixer now and have been enjoying it both in rum and cokes as well as rum and pineapple. For the price, I'm probably going to stick with Flor De Cana 7. The rest of these (at least the ones I can get here in the US) are all excellent sippers!

@roymaddocks3184 11 месяцев назад

Flor de Cana rums (even the most expensive) are column stilled. That is why comparably aged rums with pot still contents have a richer, fuller, funkier taste

@cnfrisch Год назад

The Real McCoy 5 Year Distiller's Proof Single Blended Rum satisfied my palate perfectly!

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Still not got into the Real Mc's. I should do... I know they're not Foursquare "brands"... but in the UK, I don't get why they waaaay more expensive than the Doorlys which obviously Seale and Foursquare get behind. i can't get it in my head that he produces a better Rum of the same age, for someone else.

@philgringo2438 2 года назад

Hello Steve. A rum that I really like for 50 pounds sterling is the Saint James 12 years old. It has an exceptional flavor and it is much better than many more expensive rums.. I really like molasses rums but and agricultural is top 👍

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Oooo. An Agricole Sipper! 👏👏 Not many would agree with you there, but I love that you’re different mate. And having tried it, yeah i agree it’s amazing.

@marcelog.2916 Год назад

Newbie here, and I glad Ive came across this vid. Waiting to get my eldorado 15 and sip along with my cigars...lol Very informative! Tnx a lot for the infos! Cheers 🥂🥂 (btw, here in country, I only have few options, but I have the chance to by the flor de cana 25....a bit pricey...any output about the flor the cana 25? Worth the money?) Tnx again

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

I will look at it soon, but i mainly focus on Rums under £50. I try to hit people at Entry level as no one talks about these rums. All reviewers tend to do the more expensive stuff.

@marcelog.2916 Год назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK i got it! Tnx for the excelent content kn this channel! Very appreciated

@tryten9 2 года назад

The older Zaya 12 was one of my absolute favorites over the years! The 16 year Zaya is as close as I can find to the old 12. But currently Appleton is where i am at!

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

You’re the third to mention Zaya in recent weeks. I’ve never heard to them! But just looked, Trinidad right??

@tryten9 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Correct

@tryten9 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK If you can find the Zaya 12 with the real palm thatched neck rather than the sticker you are in for a treat. That is from the old distillery and the one I speak of. I will and have paid more than double the price for it. Gladly. The current 16 year is really close to that original 12. Enough so that I always keep it stocked.

@alho9231 2 года назад

Unbelievably, the Ron Cubay 10Y special reserve is around £28 in my neck of the woods so it's a no brainer really! In it goes in my shopping cart 👍

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

That ridiculous. I can’t even get the Carta Blanca for that!! Well, £28.50 ish.

@jarretttinnell1872 2 года назад

Doorlys 12 is my choice. I can get it for $26.99 everyday and sometimes under $20 with sales and coupons at total wine. It’s a steal

@0529mpb 2 года назад

The normal Doorlys gold rum is a steal at $20 for a 1.75 liter handle.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Wow. That’s so cheap. Let me guess, Canadian Dollars?!! Oh…actually, Total Wine, that’s US isn’t it?!!! $20 would be close to a third of what we pay in the UK! 🤦‍♂️😂

@henryl.4999 2 года назад

Crazy low prices! But great liquid no matter the price

@jarretttinnell1872 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK yea USA, I want to try other stuff but can’t stop buying doorlys for that price haha

@DfJ1010 Год назад

I'm still new at all of this. I really like Doorly's 12 but now I want to try the Appleton 12 and Flor De Cana 12 to compare. Both of those are easily available in Denver.

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Cheers Kyle

@doughboi007 6 месяцев назад

Is it a more accessible drink? Like is it a more palatable rum with notable taste?

@dsurtai1 Год назад

QUESTION: Your rum collection is simply immaculate. Which mollasses-based aged sipping rum is your favorite above 50 pounds?

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Such a tough Q cos I focus under £50. It all depends on what you prefer. Pit, Column, English, Spanish…Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican, Trinidad, St Lucia. Soooo many answers. Today I’m on Cubay 1870. Tomorrow maybe Doorlys 14, the day after Brugal 1888.

@hansjoachim4481 Год назад

Hi Steve, I am a newbie, which sugar free ron, stong mit smooth, would yoy recommend? I tried Flor de Cana 12 years, nice, bit a bit todo smooth in my Opinion, thanks!

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Smooth as a bit of a false thing to be honest. Smooth normally = Add Sugar. Cos by sheer nature of barrel aging you’re gonna pick up the harsher Woody/Oaky notes. A lot of Rums do have added sugar, it’s just really the big brands like Appleton, Mount Gay and Doorlys (to start) and some of the new Indy UK Distilleries who are trying to do things properly. It’s also worth noting that most Cask Strength stuff will be sugar free too.

@neilanderson2374 Год назад

Im a whisky drinker looking for some starter sipping Rums. Sounds like the Flor de Caña 12 is a good all rounder for the price. Where would go start with for a reasonably priced cask strength rum?

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Hey Neil, Cask Strength Rum isn't really my forte. I love Rum at about 45-50%. Any more than that and they can become too...well not something you can sit and really enjoy! That said, I am loving Kits (Ninefolds) Cask #2 which he released in January. #3 is due in April/May next year. Thats 59%. However, if you asked some people that do love that kinda stuff, I've no doubt they'd recommend some of the Foursquare ECS stuff. I'm not the biggest Barbados fanboy, I prefer St Lucia, or Trinidad...or Cuban stuff. BUT, coming from Whisky, i pretty much guarantee that Foursquare will be up your Street. Expect £65-£100 (if not more) for Cask Strengths though.

@stephane.foisy.186 2 года назад

great video, For once I have most of the rums(plantation, appleton, Flor de Cana and El Dorado) and as a mood thing for which I use. Locally Plantation XO is about 1.5 more than the others which range in teh $50 cad.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Your prices are too damn scary!!!! Amuse me…is Scotch Whisky as cheap?!

@stephane.foisy.186 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK some do tend to be around $60 to $80 for single malt.

@TheRiverPirate13 Год назад

Flor de Cana is my go-to rum mate! I've never tried Ron Cubay rum.

@mikegentzke6424 8 месяцев назад

I’m a big fan of Doorly’s 12. Under $30 US. The other one I tried is the Appleton 12. It’s $45 US. I prefer the Doorly’s.

@ramencurry6672 Год назад

A masterpiece

@kalimstanney8437 2 года назад

Hi, I have a bottle of the plantion 20th anniversary, I live in Ireland, and off to London this weekend, so will be picking up a good bottle from duty free

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Ha, Duty Free…I’m not actually sure that’ll make it cheaper for you. But I dunno since Brexit?!!! I’ve not heard anyone mention duty free in ages on a local level. Yeah flying off to exotic lands. But not local European. Let me know how you get on 👍👍👍

@kalimstanney8437 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK The zacapa 23 is €73 here (£61) for standard bottle. In duty free its £48 for 1ltr. That doesn't sound to bad?

@lilli8477 Год назад

Plantation XO is my go to ❤.

@mshaves8406 2 года назад

nice video im enjoying the flor de cana 12 drop of water and let it sit for a bit and its a lovely change from whiskey. being a whisky man and just getting into rums im not sure about all the sugar some companys add especially as the flor de cana 12 and doorlys xo are so nice without the addition of sugar, it just seems to me that if the spirit is well made it shouldnt need added sugar. am i wrong in this and would i be missing out on some seriously good rums if i only bought rums without sugar. i realize its not whisky and just wonered how common adding sugar is. bought a bottle of mount gay eclipse for a rum and coke i think it has sugar but its for coke not to bad. would white rum be betfer? thanks for the video.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Sugar is VERY common in a lot of Rums. And that’s okay. Don’t be frightened of it. Granted some excessively high like Diplomatico and Don Papa for example. But in a lot of cases it’s a helpful and tasty addition. Take the guys at Plantation, they have exceptional Blending and Distilling skills, but the simple fact is, they’ll add a touch of sugar where necessary to bring out other flavours…not just to sweeten up. So yes you’d be missing out on some Bangers. The whole plantation portfolio for one. Without even mentioning the Solera stuff. I know Rum Geeks hate Solera, but you can’t knock Ron Zacapa for example.

@mshaves8406 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK hi thanks may have to try some plantation any suggestions around £35 or under. Also any suggestion for a budget rum and coke 25 or under. Tried mountgay eclipse and thought it was ok. Saw on your video you werent to keen on it either. Cheers

@mshaves8406 2 года назад

watched your rum and coke video answered my question thanks. got a bottle of havanna especial from local coop much better than mountgay and was the same price.

@pan_alkoholowy 2 года назад

Hey mate, what are those little thingys next to your head with the upside down plantation logo on it? This is killing me for so Long i have to know 😅

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

DM me on Insta and I’ll show you. Or come on the Live Show tonight. I think you’re talking about the Shot Glasses. Or Egg Cups. But Live or Insta and I’ll do a close up for ya. I can show you then while they’re upside down….

@derekamos102 Год назад

Favourite 12yr old atm would be Doorleys 🥃🥃🥃

@BourgeoisCapitalist Год назад

Hello Steve. I have been watching this channel with increasing interest. As a Whiskey / Bourbon drinker, I have a growing interest in Rum as a diversified path toward wider taste notes other than caramel and vanilla. I have tried Diplomatico, Smith & Cross and a few others and found them all too sweet. Can you recommend three brands in the £40 to £60 range, that can be found readily available (Whiskey Exchange, Master of Malt etc.), that you would rank as THE LEAST SWEET. I would appreciate your input here Steve.

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

So this will be hard if you think Smith & Cross is Sweet. I mean, thats anything but sweet. 100% agree Diplo though, thats a Sugar Bomb... So i would suggest (as you're a whisky drinker) going straight in for something Like Doorlys 12, Appleton 12 (although i still really rate Appleton 8). Chairmans Legacy. Flor De Cana 18 (i think the FDC 12 maybe too easy going for you). You have to bear in mind though what you deem as sweet. Cos I am shocked by the S&C. There are Rums with lots of added Sugar...DIplo. And there are Rums that have no added Sugar, S&C deffo has no added Sugar. So i think you'll taste something like Appleton or Doorlys 12 and find them Sweet... even though there is no added Sugar. The reason being Rum is made from Sugar Cane Juice or Molasses. Which by default is obvs sweeter than Whisky. However, it's not Sweet because of Sugar. Its sweet cos of the base product. But it will be the higher aged stuff that has spent more time in ex Bourbon Oak Barrels, which pick up those "Whisky" traits. For me, I want Rum thats Rum. I don't love Rum that borders on Whisky. So i avoid stuff like Foursquare ECS Rums.

@BourgeoisCapitalist Год назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Thank you. I will take all into consideration. Keep up the good work !!

@kemposun 5 месяцев назад

What is a Moody Daiquiri? I even googled it and had a hard time finding it, because Moody Mixologist kept popping up in my search lol

@StevetheBarmanUK 5 месяцев назад

🫣😂 It’s a term my community came up with for Aged Rum Daiquiris. They also came up with Gothic Daqs for Dark Rum Daiquiris. Once you watch more of my stuff, you’ll realise I have a real hate for any Daiquiri that doesn’t have White Rum in it! 😂

@thomasgort2186 2 года назад

Of these, Plantation is my favorite. But Im a high proof whiskey drinker, so when you move above the $50 price tag, I move more to the blended Rums produced by Foursquare more often than not. 2008,Redoubtable & Indelible all on my bar shelf right now.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

See. I find it really interesting to get the Whisky drinkers POV. Cos I’m not a whisky fan. I come from sweeter palate and working up to the foursquares. But you guys, straight in with the big boys. Interesting though, as a Whisky Drinker…what was your journey? I’m guessing you didn’t start off with big punch Islays or over proof Highland stuff??

@thomasgort2186 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Prior to getting into higher proof whiskey, I was mainly a Tequila drinker. Tears of LLorona is the highest proof offering I enjoyed at 86 proof. And Plantation XO was my go to Rum at 40 proof. I started in with the Jack Daniels offerings, and eventually Uncle Nearest 94 & 100 proof whiskeys(1884 & 1856). And over the course of a year or two, progressed into the Higher Proof Uncle Nearest offerings(1820 & Master Blend) in the 120 proof range as well as Elijah Craig Barrel Proofs. As my palate became used to the higher proof stuff, my interest in Foursquare grew. Also because of the way they blend to bring outstanding offerings. Since finding Foursquare, I have not strayed from the offerings they have much. I still enjoy Plantation XO but just continue chasing the Foursquares and higer proof offerings.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

I hear you. It is quite funny that Foursquare as that loyal following. I know so many Rum lovers that will only drink a Foursquare. I understand why. Totally. I'm just a variety kinda guy and the Foursquares are just a bit beyond me at the moment. As in, even though I like them, I can't justify the price compared to something half that, that I enjoy just as much, if not more. Thats why peoples Rum Journeys intrigue me!

@thomasgort2186 2 года назад

Only thing about these Foursquares, is they are limited botteling, so , like with me Redoubtable & 2008 are my favorites, but you cant find them easily now as you could when first released. So in that case, my fall back is Plantation XO. I can usually find that readily

@LutzLungershausen 2 года назад

Appleton 12 YO - smells exactly like the Dunder in the Distillery in Jamaica, therefore reminds me to a nice visit at Appleton Estate

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Oooo. Very lucky that you’ve been! I guess it was amazing.

@LutzLungershausen 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Yes, it was impressive. Hope to see Hampden Distillery in 2023... just in case you want to ask for a favourite 8 YO ;-) cheers

@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ 2 года назад

Hey steve,..do u know DON PAPA RUM?i love it,..regards,..

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Yeah, but its way too sweet for me. It's sweeter than a lot of Spiced Rums becasue of the amount of Sugar thats added. And bizarrely, even though i like the sweetness of Spiced Rums, I don't want that in a normal Rum. I like Don Papa 7-8 years ago, but not so much now. It's the same as Diplomatico.

@henryl.4999 2 года назад

I don’t like Rums from Guyana and haven’t had the Cubay. But the rest are all great! But I tend to like the higher abv stuff as I progress on my rum journey, just so much more flavor! When you are lucky some Plantation SC releases are under 50€/£ and at about 50%, a bit younger but also great and cheap is the CDI Jamaica Navy Strength, more expensive but also absolutely lovely is the Hampden Overproof etc etc

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Some good shouts there. It’s true Higher ABVs give off different flavours, but you should experiment and open the Higher ABVs out with Water. Some are amazing brought back down to 40% ish.

@Subourbon 4 месяца назад

my favorite rum is Dos Maderas 5+5. chocolate & cinnamon.

@jw-lk1pe 4 месяца назад

Steve, a number of your videos have stated that Barbados does not allow added sugar to their rums. Why/how does Plantation have added sugars?

@StevetheBarmanUK 4 месяца назад

I don’t think I’ve ever said that. 3 of the 4 Barbados distillery’s don’t add Sugar and want a Barbados GI (at the moment there is no law to prohibit it), however it’ll probably never happen as WIRD (Plantation owned) is the biggest exporter of Barbados Rum on the island. So the local government won’t sanction a GI anyway as they’d lose the majority of their export income to the island!

@geraintlewis8194 2 года назад

Interesting video I am a sipping rum man rather than cocktail of these Flur De Canna and Cobay would be my stand out picks. El Darado 15 is much better than the 12. I really don't enjoy Plantation, and not a massive fan of Appelton. But it's all a matter of mood and palate. Think you should have included an aged acricole

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

What Agricole would you suggest? An interesting you say El Dorado 15yo is better than the 12yo, as i never find too many people that think that way...it's why their 12yo is their biggest selling Rum. But of course the ED15 has plenty of fans otherwise they wouldn't make it. My other Question though... Flor De Cana... are you the same with that, so you prefer the 18yo over the 12yo?

@geraintlewis8194 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUKsticking to your budget if I had to pick a mainstream Agricole I would probably go of St James XO, Clement XO is another option but from memory that's around £55. ST Aubain also make some good options around that price point but less mainstream. I know I an in a minority when it comes to El Dorado, suspect the cost if the 15 is why tge 12 is more popular, but IMO the 15 is a much rounder smoother drink, especially since they reformulated, Actually my favourite El Darado is the Port Morant bottling, but that's serious cash

@andrewmainprice2179 2 года назад

I came from whisky which explains why el Dorado 12 and Doorlys 14 are my favourite rums.

@NickVolk Год назад

Doorly's 14! Never seen here in Moscow(((just the 12. How does the 14 compare to 12 ? What's the difference besides the age?

@seancarter3243 3 месяца назад

Baccoo 12 yr old is freaking amazing

@paulwood5112 2 года назад

Plantation XO 20 year old Barbados anniversary rum @ 40% proof. Is the best bottle of rum I've ever tasted. Nice legs and a lovely flavour coming through with banana, chocolate and mango being the ones that my palette picked up. A rum for special occasions me thinks. Dictador 12 yr @ 40% proof. A lovely rum. Good legs. Quite expensive and special treat quality.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Just to pick you up slightly in a nice way…don’t confuse the Plantation XO as a 20yo. It’s far from that. Legally and Technically a 3yo. (Age is always the lowest Rum/Whisky in the blend). The 20th purely refers to the anniversary year. As I say in the video, it’s 8-15yo Tropical Aging, then 3-10 Continental (I think). That said, it’s flippin delicious and I absolutely love it to bits. Totally my vibe and annoys me the Canadians pay half the price for it!! 🤦‍♂️😂😂

@numanuma20 11 месяцев назад

I love Foursquare!

@StevetheBarmanUK 11 месяцев назад

Which one???

@seanpannebaker6404 2 года назад

Given El Dorado 12yr is my only 12yr I've had so far, it gets my vote. LOL

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Ha, it’s a belter for sure.

@billhudson50 6 месяцев назад

Appleton 12

@scottgibson6735 Год назад

You had it on the bar Flordecana12

@Top_Cheeze 2 года назад

12 YO is a great age range I'd also like to cheat and sneak in a 10 YO, the RL seale bottle :P If I'm not gonna cheat I would probably go ED12, though FDC12 is also very nice, and I actually find the ED12 to be fairly fruity, maybe more dried fruits and more in the back, but its undeniably there for me through the whole experience, ED12 was my favorite rum for a while even! It makes a banging rum and coke/cuba libre! (please compare the rum and coke with the cuba libre, is the lime worth it? I vote YES! unless you are using spiced rum, then it get in the way!)

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

I've now tried that RL Seale 10. Not that impressed. I'd rather go Doorlys XO then up to the D12. Like the Rum & Coke vs Cuba Libre Idea though. Thats a thinker!!!

@Top_Cheeze 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Can't get any other Doorly's than the 5 YO here unfortunately, I know I'm missing out big time there but it is what it is. We can't all have the same taste buds either but I really do enjoy that rum! A big factor to consider though is that we don't get the same choice of picking up a Doorly's bottle at 47% ABV all willy nilly either, its Real McCoy or that single 5YO from Doorly's all at 40%. I might go back to Mount Gay once I pick up the BB an XO as I have planned to do but out of the commonly available Barbados rums available here the 10 YO at 46% ABV does bring something nice to the table compared to the other 40% options I really like the ED12 too though but I find myself more drawn towards the ED21 these days, and the ED rum for me fills a different hole in my rum heart, same with the Plantation XO, its really good but it again fits in a different category from both the ED and the RL Seale for me and they can't really replace each other because of that, I NEED them all :p And yeah, a cuba libre VS rum and coke video would be interesting I think!

@jorgeisaacguerrero Год назад

Whats your proportion in a rum & coke?...2 to 1? 3 to 1? 4 to 1?. Salud🍻🇲🇽

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

probs 1:4.... maybe sweeter stuff 1:3. My reason being, if i want a strong drink, I'll drink neat Rum. A mixer for me is an easy going long drink.

@silverpunk2427 4 месяца назад

How does El Dorado 15 compare to the 12?

@StevetheBarmanUK 4 месяца назад

Check my Blue Channel... 😉

@ElNeo9778 Год назад

Loved the Appleton 12 year "Rare Blend" and thought it was close to the 21 year for a quarter of the price!, but I'm really disappointed by the "Rare Casks".

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

I've tasted the 21 a few times, but never owned a bottle. Must add that to the collection soon!

@roymaddocks3184 11 месяцев назад

The Appleton 12 Rare Blend clicks all my boxes. Bold and rich, with lots of Jamaican funk. Excellent price point in Ontario. $50 Cdn right now

@LORDFLASHHEART69 2 года назад

Plantation XO all day long.... would Don Papa 10yr old still be classed as spiced rum ?

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Ha, ummmm. I actually don’t know. I’ve never tried it or seen Hydrometer Tests on it. That might be a good video actually.

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail 2 года назад

First person to leave a comment on this video!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

@danielponting9242 2 года назад

Hey Steve. My 12 yo go to is doorleys.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Nice Daniel 👍

@Fail7515 Год назад

I would like to have seen these ranked as an old fashioned.

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Will look at doing this in the future. But it’s gonna be pretty much the same as sipping Neat. Alls you’re doing is adding 5-10ml of Sugar and some Bitters. There’s nothing really to change the taste of the drink. It’s about 80% Neat Rum.

@Fail7515 Год назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK So as a whiskey fan, I love an old fashioned, probably my favorite drink, and in my experience taking a whiskey and making an old fashioned with it can sometimes completely change its character. I'm trying to get into rum, which is why I was so interested in this video, and I love how thorough you were. I feel that (coming from a whiskey perspective) that these rums would be ideal to try as an old fashioned. Just a suggestion. Thanks for the reply.

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Yeah. I can understand that. But on the whole you’d be making Old/Rum Fashioneds with Cask Strength stuff. Not 40% stuff. Diluting 40% just leaves the liquid flat. But bringing down say a 50-55% Rum or Whiskey to 40-45% is fine…it may open it out a bit. Although for me, opening out a Rum is different to Whisky. Whisky can be really harsh at 50-55%. Rum not so much. Hope that makes sense. Basically, the majority of Rums I have are 40% ish and are really not going to benefit from drinking them at 30%. Don’t get me wrong, they’ll still taste great. But not as good as at normal Strength.

@windybum1223 2 года назад

I would put in dos maderas 5+5 if your gonna put in Ron cubay

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

🤦‍♂️😂 Someones feeling better! 😘

@michaelmcinnis9280 2 года назад

12yrs Dorleys

@ReadySetRum 2 года назад

Why did you say Angostura is loosely a 12 year old?

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Cos it is…loosely! 😂 If you’re talking about the 1919, During filming, I don’t think I could remember what the youngest Rum was. I know it had 10-14yo Rums in there, but couldn’t remember if there was 8. So I split the difference…cos there’s no official age statement. And, more likely… I was also probably thinking of the 1824!

@ReadySetRum 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK in the video you showed the 1824 which has an age statement of 12. The 1919 use to have an age statement of 8 and they took it off. I question the Flor de Cana because they use to say slow aging, and at a point they just had the 12 not ‘12 years old’ so I don’t trust them. But Angostura is a true age statement

@roccodimiccio5199 4 месяца назад

appleton is the best

@Waj959 2 года назад

No Cuban?

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Did you watch a different Video?!!

@greenpea9412 2 года назад

You need to grab a Dos Maderas 5+5. You will be shocked. $46.00 US.

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Ha, it’s on the back bar!! And you’re right, I was shocked. Massively. It’s sooooo sweet. But then finding out they add a whole of Sherry to the cask plus obvs dosage, there’s no wonder it’s sweet. It’s too far for me I’m afraid. Great for Ice Cream or actually replacing Sherry in some cocktails. But sipping neat, it’s sweeter than my go to Spiced Rums.

@greenpea9412 2 года назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Over Ice cream? lol.

@NotYourTypicalGamer Год назад

Prime day bargain. Flor 12 for 25 quid.... 😮

@rodneyrupe9720 2 года назад

R.L. Seale's 12 YO Barbados

@StevetheBarmanUK 2 года назад

Really need to try this!!

@NickVolk Год назад

Thanks a lot Steve, for your educational and cognitive reviews) I'm a newbie to rum but having been a deep rooted whisky drinker for years (I'm 62), seem to be aquiring the real taste for decent sipping rums. But my pallate is rather on the drier side than on the sickly sweet side. I can't say i've tried loads of rum but i've already started collecing that "stuff" in my " wheel house")))By now i've already got 5 various rums-Plantation X0 (even on the drier side , i liked it a lot), Matusalem 23, 15, Viejo de Caldas 15, Havana Club Seleccion de Maesro Barrel Proof (45%ABV), and my latest aсquisition was Dillon XO (9y.o) agricole from Martinique. The only rum i've disliked in my "rum journey" was "Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva'(turned out way way too sweet for me). Prices in Moscow(Russia) are quite resonable for some (40 dollars on sale for Plantation X0 and 55 for Matusalem 23 in one of a liquor store) and unreasonable for others (Doorly's 12 at 70 bucks,)but yet others disappeared at all (such as Appleton Estate 12) as to Dillon XO agricole- around 40 bucks. Thanks again for your "sweetshop labour" If you've tried any of the listed above, i wonder what you"ve liked except for "Plantation" XO. Cheers!

@StevetheBarmanUK Год назад

Diplo Reserva has its place, but yeah it is sweet. Love Plantation XO. Interestingly, there’s a review video coming out soon on the other channel about the Diplo Familia, which for me is the next one up in the range. Doorlys 12 is also a fantastic rum. But the Doorlys 14 is much better. Havana SDM is also a fantastic rum. Check out my other channels and you see loads of others 👍

@NickVolk Год назад

@@StevetheBarmanUK Thank you, Steve, I'll check it out)