In article >,
John Gaughan > wrote:
>About a month or two ago there was a thread about rum, and several
>people recommended Appleton as one of the best rums. Today I picked up a
>bottle and I definitely agree -- this is the best rum I've ever had. It
>definitely has a taste above the more common rums like Bacardi. I wonder
>what other rum is out there that my liquor store does not stock...

Barbancourt. Good stuff! Get the four star if you can.

>Since misery loves company, I also picked up a bottle of George Dickel
>#12 whiskey. The woman who handles the ordering said people prefer it
>over #6 because it is smoother, and I must say it is smooth. It reminds
>me of Wild Turkey, but less vile. Now I've tried several different
>whiskeys, and Jack Daniels is still at the top of my list. Dickel is
>good, though, so thank you to whomever recommended it.

Bourbon, blech! If you want good whisky, drink scotch....

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