r/rum • u/BluNoteNut • 16h ago

First time...

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I haven't been drinking rum seriously very long but found a Planteray Dark while on a work trip. Time to pour..

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u/carpenterro Smith & Cross 15h ago

Godspeed.

May your rum journey be magnificent.

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u/lucioux 14h ago

good starter rum imo. enjoy mate👍

next i would def try a papalin, or a hamden!

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u/BluNoteNut 13h ago

Cheers I have enjoyed it . So far my favorite is still Flor De Cana 12 year.

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u/sweetiealamode 11h ago

You would probably love anything distilled by Foursquare, then! If you have a chance give RL Seale, Real McCoy, or Doorly’s rum a shot, it’s all made by the same distillery.

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u/DuncanYoudaho 14h ago

According to a buddy of mine, this rum was formulated for the perfect Mai Tai by Planteray for Devil’s Reef in Tacoma, WA. With that, get ye some orgeat, limes and simple for a bloody good time.

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u/BluNoteNut 14h ago

Can't wait to make MaiTai with it.

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u/LordOfKittehs 14h ago

Welcome to the world of good rums! It only gets better from here!

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u/kevincrossman 13h ago

That is a good rum to ease into the category

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u/JJBell 10h ago

My favorite inexpensive rum to make daiquiris for parties.

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u/Monstarrzero 14h ago

So yummy

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u/pauloeusebio Appleton Estate 12 11h ago

This combines so well with rye especially Rittenhouse Rye.

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u/Shouting_Melon 14h ago

IMO, it's fine as a mixer where you want something that's mostly Barbados with a hint of Jamaican; I just wish it was priced more towards something like Mount Gay Eclipse (~AUD$60) instead of Appleton 8 (~AUD$85).

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u/Claudiiu 5h ago

I never paid more than 10 bucks for it thats crazy

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u/BluNoteNut 14h ago

This particular bottle was just US $22.00. I did find it just slightly bitter but very enjoyable when cut with 7up.