Kareberry Posted April 16, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Hi! I'm going on my second cruise in May..so excited! I just wanted to drop a line here for anyone who's a rum connoisseur or know anything about shopping for Rum in St. Maarten or St. Thomas. I'd like to gift a bottle of rum to bring home for a friend, and I wanted to buy a brand that isn't available in Canada/US, can anyone give me some recommendations? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted April 16, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2010 On St Thomas in A.H Riise stores, they have a St Thomas Chocolate Rum. You can sample it before you buy. If you're looking for a premium, aged rum, you should ask at Riise. I'm not knowledgeable on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyguide Posted April 16, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Walk out of the cruise ship dock through the shopping area and make a left .Go up the hill and you will find a K-Mart with an exceptional variety of Rums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicorn63 Posted April 16, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The chocolate rum is great. We brought it home and I have had it in coffee. We ended up buying some coconut rum after we got home and mix the two with some milk or half and half and serve over ice and it is yummy. In June when we go I am going to get another bottle and see if I can't get a bottle of coconut too. We were in St. Thomas in 2006 and I know there were several flavors made there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted April 17, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Buy the extra old mt. gay as it's about $16 a ltr in St. M and over $40 in the states. One of the best rums I have found. I don't waste my money on flavored underproof rums. Best shop is right in the center of Phillipsburg on the boardwalk area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted April 17, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Is the Extra Old Mt. Gay rum about the same price in St. Maartin versus Barbados? I definitely want to buy a bottle but we're in Barbados on Sunday and I'm a little worried that I won't be able to buy it then. I had wanted to tour the Visitor Center, but's obviously out. St. Maarten will be our first stop and I'm making that a shopping and Maho Beach day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted April 18, 2010 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Get a bottle of "Rum Jumbie" ( the bottle shaped like a man with a straw hat ) on the pier in St. Maarten 2 for $32.00..Also on the pier more towards the ship try the coconut slush (they will put a shot of rum in it if you ask)..Yummy !!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted April 18, 2010 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2010 If you can find Mount Gay Sugar Cane Brandy, it is even better than their fabulous rum. DH loves it, his favorite of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted April 18, 2010 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2010 was cheaper in St. Martin than at the DF shops on the pier in Barbados. When I stayed on BBs it was cheaper in the MG store and they had 1.14 size but can't remember whether they would let us take it or it had to be delivered to plane or ship. Be careful where you buy in STM as there can be a $5 diff. for the same item. The best prices were at the big store rignt up from the shuttle dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooley Posted April 19, 2010 #10 Share Posted April 19, 2010 In St. Martin, buy some Ma Dou Dou rum. Its a flavored rum in beautiful hand-painted bottles. The bottles are very unique and it tastes very good. There are lots of flavors. Our favorites are vanilla and banana. We brought back several bottles as gifts on our last trip to St. Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody14h Posted April 19, 2010 #11 Share Posted April 19, 2010 If you can find Mount Gay Sugar Cane Brandy, it is even better than their fabulous rum. DH loves it, his favorite of all time. Sugar cane brandy is a rum, pure and simple. I don't know why they call it sugar cane brandy perhaps because it is smooth It is one of the better Bajun rums, very good but not as rich or dark as the their XO which is very delicious. A sipping rum as good as it gets. Both are worthy of purchase wherever you can get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laser110 Posted April 19, 2010 #12 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I definately consider myself a "Rum snob", even my wife tells me so :) I have a bottle of Cruzan Estate One Barrel which is very smooth and has a nice mellow flavor and taste. More like a fine brandy, rather than a rum. Check the price on this in various places. I paid about $25 for it at AH Riise in 2005. I have seen it sell for as high as $55.00 in hotel stores. Another favorite of mine is Cruzan Black Strap. Alittle more "harsh" flavor but still a good rum. My all time favorite is Cruzan 151 Gold. Unfortunately they won't sell it to you anymore to take home and I have one bottle left here I am guarding like Ft Knox. :) Of coruse on Island having 151 in your drink or straight up on the rock ( my favorite way to drink it) isn't a problem. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted April 20, 2010 #13 Share Posted April 20, 2010 not an enjoyable drink. Seems more chemically flavored than aged rum. Also I like the Martinique old rhums that drink like cognac. I only use 151 to flame bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted April 20, 2010 #14 Share Posted April 20, 2010 oooh I love the Martinque old rhums, especially St James Royal Ambre....not always available in my area. Used to buy it in Houston though. Nice list of rums to look out for here. DW will go for the bottles, but I'll try to sneak in a good quality sipper or two next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOROSAM Posted April 22, 2010 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2010 This will be out first time flying home after a cruise. We usually are able to drive to and from the port. My question is, if we purchase rum in St Thomas, how do we get it home on our flight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted April 22, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2010 On St Thomas in A.H Riise stores, they have a St Thomas Chocolate Rum. You can sample it before you buy. If you're looking for a premium, aged rum, you should ask at Riise. I'm not knowledgeable on those. Is it creamy? I love chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted April 23, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2010 ...if we purchase rum in St Thomas, how do we get it home on our flight? You will have to put it in your checked luggage. Try using 2 extra large Ziploc bags per bottle, and then wrap the bottle(s) in clothing inside your suitcase. Some people recommend using bubble wrap as well - another option. Our bottles have always arrived home safely, but you must Ziploc them - any breakage would be all over your clothes, and possibly someone else's suitcases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOROSAM Posted April 23, 2010 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thanks. I wasn't sure with all the new rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted April 24, 2010 #19 Share Posted April 24, 2010 No, it's not creamy, but to me that's what makes it so good! It doesn't feel as fattening as those creamy ones like Godiva.:D It's kind of like liquid brownies. I usually drink it over ice. I've been meaning to try it for making rum balls, but those Vanilla Wafers are so expensive for me to experiment with. I'll have to wait until I'm in a splurging mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted April 24, 2010 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2010 No, it's not creamy, but to me that's what makes it so good! It doesn't feel as fattening as those creamy ones like Godiva.:D It's kind of like liquid brownies. I usually drink it over ice. I've been meaning to try it for making rum balls, but those Vanilla Wafers are so expensive for me to experiment with. I'll have to wait until I'm in a splurging mood. I'm going to have to try some of that, sounds yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareberry Posted May 3, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted May 3, 2010 *ferociously taking notes..* Thanks for all the suggestions, discussion and tips! I'm sure my friend would prefer the better rums you've all mentioned here...I think I'll keep the flavoured ones for myself...haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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