Comments on: Pyrat Rum XO Reserve

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:49:57 +0000

I don’t even like rum.
I love a bit of Pyrat on ice, though. A nice glass on a nice boat is peace on earth.

By: Pierre

Pierre — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:58:07 +0000

Un rhum fabuleux et delicieux!

By: Asdisciple

Asdisciple — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:41:51 +0000

I settled for this when I could not find a bottle of El Dorado rum. I purchased a bottle of 15 yr El Dorado for my dad a year ago and immediately went back to get my own when I tasted it. Unfortunately it’s even more rare than this stuff. So since they gentleman at the liquor store said this was only $19.99 for 750ml I decided to try it out. I was pleasantly surprised. It’s much sweeter and smoother than I expected and has a far superior taste than any of the typical captain morgan’s or bacardi’s. I do highly recommend that you keep your eye out for that El Dorado though. It’s still the best rum I’ve ever had and at $35 or so for a fifth, you can’t beat it!

By: scot

scot — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:05:31 +0000

this rom is absolutely disgusting it’s not the truth certified rum it’s okay we made it altered kidney stone cold of the shelf redefine italian the worst around taste like ass

By: Investasi Emas

Investasi Emas — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:46:17 +0000

Thats some great basics there, already knew some of that, but you can always learn . I doubt a

By: FRANK DEJESUS

FRANK DEJESUS — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:05:44 +0000

Where I’m from, the mothers will rub a baby’s teething gums with rum that it may num the pain. So we get accustom to the taste of rum at a very early age, you see. Because of this, many Puerto Ricans naturally compare any spirits with the rum. I think, though that Ron Barilito 3 stars is a very good rum, but Ron Zacapa centenario is really my favorite, as is Ron Zaya. My wife is a Trini and she swears that 1919 and 1824 are the best! But, when I first opened a bottle of Pyrat XO reserve I noticed the aroma and it stunk, to me, like baby doo doo; My wife smelled it in the next room and she claims that it’s the smell of molasses. I even became wary of of the impending taste. And it was indeed unique! There are many great rums around and I, of course, have my favorites above but I’ll always have a bottle of Pyrat xo reserve at hand. I treat it like an after dinner liquor, sometimes, but I’ll also have it straight or with ice while I study or listen to music. I wish I had some now. See ya!

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:31:02 +0000

Excellent rum, especially for the price. I was recommended Pyrat XO (partially due to a sale — 2 375ml bottles for $21.99) and decided to spend the extra couple of bucks over my usual; Appleton Estate VX. I’m very glad that I did. It’s a much more enjoyable experience on the rocks, and when mixed into Coke, makes you think that all these years, ordinary Coke has been missing out. Definitely a league ahead of Appleton Estate VX, but I’d need more experience with it to say if it can stand up to other critically acclaimed aged rums.

By: elaine

elaine — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:28:55 +0000

One of the ingredients is wine from Australia. Don’t know if that is normal for rum, but I know for a fact it is in the mixture.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 31 May 2011 00:37:48 +0000

You’d have to be a real dickhead to say this rum sucks! This rum is awesome, if you’re some Matusalem drinker or think that you should be comparing this to a 15 or 25 year old rum, then you really missed the point. This stuff is in it’s own league. Don’t go into this thinking it’s going to be compared to higher priced rum, it is decidedly made with a different flavor.

By: Gavin MaGrath

Gavin MaGrath — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:41:16 +0000

Having enjoyed many fine Rums over the years, I put Pyrat up there with some of the best. I always keep a bottle around. For me it depends on the mood and what cigar I have chosen to accompany my Rum. The finest Rums out there always are debated upon but as far as smoothness, character and overall enjoyment I put a good glass of Pyrat up there in the league of Ron Zacapa Centanario, Eldorado 15, Zaya, Barbencourt and a few others. I enjoy Pyrat neat at times and if you do not like the orange and sweetness, let it “breathe” in your glass for about 10 minutes, then add some ice until it hits the right flavor. Rums will mellow a little if you do not drink immediately upon pouring.
Overall 7 /10