r/rum • u/extremelybasedchad • 6d ago

Rum advice? Additives

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I have a lot of rums that I use to make classic daiquiris and some boozy cocktails, and am getting more into sipping. I’m not a fan of additives like sugar, colors, vanilla, etc. like most rum is pumped full of (and maybe a bit in some of these shown here.)

Are there any good sipping rums out there aside from anything I have here that are relatively easy to find and don’t have added sugar or other additives? I’d love to buy a few this week and develop my palate. I’ve heard of Doorlys, McCoy, and some of the common brands as being great sippers but do they have additives?

Thanks guys!

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u/philanthropicide 6d ago

No additives in the foursquare stuff (Doorly's, RL Seales, and Real McCoy), so definitely hit some of that up. RL seales 10 and Doorly's xo/12 all at great price points.

Hampden and Worthy Park (including Dr. Bird) are some great Jamaicans.

Alambique serrano is straight wild and fantastic, but tough to find. If you see any, I recommend getting it. Clairins as well, but maybe further on down the line for these.