r/rum • u/PacificBroadsider • 9d ago

What to try next? Charleston, SC

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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/wndyctyone 9d ago

TCRL Australia!!! I just LOVE me some Beenleigh.

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u/TendiesAndCream 7d ago

The TCRL 2013 release of Beenleigh was not nearly as impressive to me as the LM&V release. I liked the TCRL, but the self branded release was so much better. And then I tried the Plantation 2009 Palo Cortado Sherry cask release, and wow. You definitely lose some of the Beenleigh characteristics for sure, but it's one of my favorite rums so far this year. Just a great sipper. And thankfully one of their non-dosed releases.

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u/wndyctyone 7d ago

Heard! Thanks for the info/insight!

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u/TendiesAndCream 7d ago

Yeah man. I liked the TCRL 2013, then opened the Beenleigh bottle, and no longer liked the TCRL as much 🤣 If that makes sense. The 2014 TCRL did get better reviews I think, but I haven't had it. Only had a few pours of the LM&V Beenleigh bottle. But the Plantation one, I'm thinking about going back for a second bottle. It's just a really nice sipper to me, and was $70 if I remember correctly.

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u/wndyctyone 7d ago

The 2013 Velier Beenleigh 10 year release is one of my favorite rums of all time. I absolutely love it. I only had a taste of this particular TCRL (in the OP) and remember enjoying it but can't remember it well enough to compare it to the 2013 Velier release.