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I think Gringotim is the first person I have ever heard that likes the Costa Rican rum Centenario, I think it is awful. I drink rum straight on the rocks, no cola or nothing, just straight. I think the Flor de Cana is far better, but only drink the 5 year or older, the 4 year is so harsh it is awful. The Zacapa (Guatemala) is also very good, also like Havana Club, I only drink all these dark, never the clear. To each his own.

Pacatelo

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Bought a bottle of Ron Bucanero in the airport. Haven't opened it yet. Has anyone tried this stuff?

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ust returned from a month long visit to Guate and, at the duty-free store in the airport, I purchased 10 bottles of Zacapa Centenario. The bottles are fully dressed in the woven wrap.

I enjoy the CR Centenario but, after sampling a great many bottles during my visits throughout Guate, the Zacapa kicks ass. I enjoy my rums straight over the rocks with a quarter or half limon squeeze.

BTW, although there are many mongering areas across Guate, the scene is not at all developed to be considered a mongers' primary destination, (except, perhaps, in the Rio Dulce area which is considered "frontiere lands" and drunken Gringos are humping a rather younger populace).

The physical beauty of the land and the great many Mayan sites are quite stunning. The ladies are generally shy, but will gladly accompany you to a restaurant or for a ride. My experience was that all required extensive training in the art of a blow job. I tried to impress them with the idea that Gringos believe a lady that swallows is very much especial and worthy of generous propinas.

Plant your seeds and see what developes.

Our brother Underdog posted to me about Cruzan Rums. Anyone know where in San Jose they can be found ?

Additionally, aside from the Duty-Free at the airport, what do most members think is the best overall liquor store in San Jose (widest selection, not necessarily the best prices).

Gracias

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Some info from Muffdiver: (posted w/his permission)

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I, personally, think that the Ron Centanario is a very smooth rum. I tried it for the 1st time last week, and enjoyed it. My dos colones......
Mikey-B

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I like Centenario too, and find it a good sipping rum. As far as Cruzan rums, I've never seen them in CR, but I'm very fond of the Black Strap Navy Style rum they put out. I like several types of Flor de Cana, but not as much as either of the first two I mentioned. I like a heavy, dark rum that reminds me of molasses, on ice with a slice of limon for a zarpe. To each their own.

Recently our brother UNDERDOG mentioned various favorite rums from the Cruzan Rum people in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

I'd never seen the brand offered in Costa Rica and so I posted an email to the company.

Apparently they have only recently decided to tap the Costa Rican market and we should very shortly see Cruzan rums available at the major markets and liquor stores.

Rum lovers rejoice.......Yet another fine product soon to be available for our discerning palettes.

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No doubt the best!!

Zacapa Centenario 23yr rocks.
I picked up a bottle at a Panamanian duty free last week, for 25 bucks. Smooth and sweet. At another DF they had the Zacapa Centenario black label going for 45 USD, which I didn't try.

On my way out, I also picked up a Flor De Cana Centenario gold 18 yr for 30 USD at SJO airport. It's not Zacapa but it's still great .

Thanks to all info in this thread. I have ditched my cuban rum and am now a Zacapa and Flor De Cana convert. BTW Havana Club is over hyped, just like their habanos, there are better labels such as Siboney from Cuba.

With a revamped bottle,Zacapa Centenario 23 is now available at the SJO duty free at around 38 US. Also saw there the Zacapa XO going at 108 USD , now that I want to try. If anyone had the opportunity to tasting that please comment .

Flor de Cana 18 is cheaper at the border down south, 18 USD .

Last week the duty free had "Flor de Cana" 7 yrs. old in a 4-pack of .75lts bottles for $25 and 4-pack of 12 yr old (larger bottles, I believe) for $60.

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Glad to see this thread pop up again… It’s given me the names of some great rum that I have brought back…Duty Free is a great thing…

Just an add on too Wit’s comments about the Flor De Cana 4 packs, they have the 5yr old for $21 and the 7yr old for $25, if you do not see them displayed, ASK FOR ONE. They are available… basically it comes out to a 25% discount (one free bottle) and it’s all boxed and makes for an easy carry on. I didn’t know about the 12 yr old 4 pack…now I have bring one of those back too…

Thanks to Chicagoguy for giving me the info on the 4 packs on my first trip…

Mendo

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My last trip down I got to try the 20 year old Ron Centenario that comes in the leather bottle covered. Yum! This stuff is so smoothe and still has the molasses taste that I like in a rum. It is 29 bucks at the duty free shops. I'll see about getting one on the way in next visit. It's my new favorite.