How do you take your rum?

[Dr vonPuffenberg]

Heading back to Spain in a few weeks and I think I’ll take advantage of the opportunity to drink some Cuban rum. I have very little experience with rum but I guess I was planning on having a glass on the rocks. Thoughts? Also, do rum aficionados prefer aged or “clear” rum?

Thanks!

P.S. what are some good bottles to look for?

[BrightonCorgi]

There's only one way to drink rum in New England; Scorpion Bowl

[Nevrknow]

Singing to " What do you do with a drunken sailor", and wearing an eye patch. Yea, my wife loves that.

[Lucas Buck]

I’ve always enjoyed rum neat. It’s such a great sipper and pairs so well with Cuban cigars. I’ve only had a few Cuban rums but loved them all. Havana Club 7 is a great starting point. For something a little different Legendario rum liqueur is a favorite. There are many others here with much more experience than I. 

[Nohiba]

I agree with Lucas, neat is the way to go! I also agree that there will be rum connoisseurs on here who’ve probably tried some amazing stuff, but for me an easily available Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a great everyday sipper that pairs excellently with CCs and doesn’t break the bank either. 

[Joeyjojo]

Low - mid level rums I'll have over an ice cube. 

For something a bit more upmarket and barrel proof, like a Foursquare, I'll drink like a single malt and start neat and 'tune up' with a little water if needed.  

[JoshD]

Anywhere but the beach- neat, in a Glencairn glass

At the beach- mixed up in a Painkiller!