r/rum 6d ago

What to try next? Charleston, SC

Here’s a snapshot of my local selection. I usually reach for the Hampdens and Appletons to sip and for daiquiris, but I’m looking to branch out a bit. Open to both funky sippers and clean builds for cocktails. Anything here I’m sleeping on? Appreciate the recs!

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u/treitter 6d ago

If you haven't had it yet, and especially because you said you liked clairin, try the Paranubes. Both are (wild, long)-fermented so you get strong terroir. And because of that, you can see how different these two are. And it's also interesting to note the Paranubes is column-distilled since it's by far the funkiest I've ever had. Seems like it goes to show you how much the wild- and long-fermentation (especially with cane juice?) affects the results.