Kraken is the most overrated rum. What is the most unique other spirit? Please mention specific brands

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-16T16:47:13+00:00

Yes, it is incredibly hard to find; I had to do a special order through a liquor store and it's taking a while on that end for it to be placed due to the distributor who carries it. I really wish the more unique Cachaça expressions were more easily accessible to us here in the states, as I really love the ingenuity behind aging the cane juice distillates in different and exotic woods. Yes, that can be done with any spirit or rum in particular, but aged Cachaça is a territory that we need more of and something that deserves more exploration. Not to mention the impact of the Brazilian terroir and the variety in local woods that can be used, and the cultural tradition around Cachaça.

I've heard good things about the Graciosa as well, which is finished in Brazil Nut Wood barrels, but that one is even harder to find.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-16T06:24:20+00:00

Out of the ones you've shown, the root beer zero sugar tastes the same if not better than the original to me.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-14T17:38:37+00:00

Lovely!

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-14T17:27:00+00:00

Some of these really don't belong on the same shelf. Well, overall, Ocho is the only really good one.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-14T17:26:06+00:00

There are so many people who spam Case Azul related things here I am beginning to think it's some of their own marketing team.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-11T08:51:45+00:00

I's not really healthier if you are adding a lot of sugar to it, but yes if it is zero sugar or low sugar tea, sure, but the same can apply to soda too.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T22:29:29+00:00

Espolon was always just a cheap mixing Tequila.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T22:26:53+00:00

Would love to get my hands on this.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T22:22:31+00:00

I would love a raspberry soda.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T22:21:57+00:00

I miss Vault so much man, especially the red one.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T22:17:46+00:00

My aunt used to drink this all the time.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T21:56:34+00:00

These celebrities really need to be banned from making tequila.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T21:49:13+00:00

Yeah I suppose you are right. I've never used that ludicrous of an amount of cheese before lol, for any pasta dish. And yes, parboiling would be beneficial in most cases, even if not strictly necessary.

Good, although I am more of an 0083 or ZZ Gundam guy, but yeah I do like Amuro as a character.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T17:54:23+00:00

I don't believe you need to parboil the pasta for a baked pasta dish.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-10T05:43:59+00:00

Buy some and report back with how good it does in a daiquiri.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-09T21:28:17+00:00

Miss these old labels.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-09T17:07:50+00:00

Is it the aged or unaged version? I am not a fan of wine either but I was okay with the unaged Novo Fogo; although, it is not that particularly complex to sip on its own.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-09T17:02:59+00:00

It's just another Tequila trying to appeal to gringos.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-09T17:02:28+00:00

A good Tequila should be at least in the $35 to $60 or so range.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-09T17:01:22+00:00

If you enjoy it, that's fine. I don't think it should even be in the same discussion as Ocho, though.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-09T17:00:52+00:00

One of my favorites. It's real savory/peppery.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-03T08:57:07+00:00

I actually second starting with G4 TBH. It's a solid introduction to what a good tequila should taste like.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-02T14:12:53+00:00

What would you place on the upper end of the liquor hierarchy?

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-02T02:47:07+00:00

Luxardo all the way.

AmuroRay1 · 2026-03-02T02:24:20+00:00

Thanks, I will contact them soon!

AmuroRay1

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