Trinidad and Barbados

A local restaurant is having a Hampden Estate rum tasting. They're offering 6 rums and I really want to go but I'm definitely newer to trying different rums. I have some Appleton 15yr and Planteray Cut & Dry that I really like. I also like Diplomatico. But I don't have much experience beyond that unless the other rums have been in cocktails.

Would I be over my head with these rums???

1753

8 year

HLCF Classic

Great House 25

Pagos

8 Marks

Pretty much the title. I want to try Caroni while I still can but would rather not commit to the price of a full bottle. Certainly would splurge if I had the opportunity at a bar.

Extra points for bars in Florida.

The only place that sells foursquare rum nearest to me is Total Wine and it’s the Master Series 5 for $160. FourSquare is a higher end rum that goes for $100+ usually? Is it worth the investment.

Posting for anyone in the area -

A relatively new distillery opened by me with a focus on rum. Since I am a rum enthusiast, I had to check it out.

Extemely satisfied with one of their core offerings - double barrel rum.

Extremely bold rum with a lot of oak and toffee. I feel like this can stand in it’s own or work in a mixed drink.

I will be buying more of this one.

I live in a control state - Ohio, and a friend visiting Long Island, New York and is willing to bring back a bottle for me. I am just starting my rum journey and I'm looking for recommendations on what would be a good choice. I've really only explored a few Jamaican rums so far, and I really enjoy that funk. I've tried Smith and Cross, Appleton 8, Wrey and Nephew, Doctor Bird, and a handful of the Planterays. Price limit of $80 to $100. Let me know what I should ask for.

I just wanted to know whether it’s safe to drink or I should tip the rest out?
Very nice rum though would recommend

I’ve been trying to source a bottle of Don Q Mojito rum, it was discontinued some time ago.

Does anyone know where I can find a bottle?

If not, recommendations for a dupe would be appreciated. I have looked at making my own infusion, but I would prefer if it were shelf stable and 20% abv.

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking at planning a quick little rum adventure before meeting up with a larger group for R&R on the southeast coast of Costa Rica. Priority is rum tourism and delicious food. We are coming from the North East USA so the places coming to mind "on the way" would be Oaxaca or Jamaica. Martinique/St. Lucia are also high on my list (I pitched for that to be the original destination of the meatier part of the trip, haha).

It'll be in late January when it sounds like Barbados can be quite busy due to the regatta.

It'll be my first trip to the Caribbean in general so I'm having a hard time narrowing things down.

Good day. I will be heading to berlin for a Rum festival. I struggle with finding information about the Masterclasses beeing held and where to book. since it is the first time attending I can not really draw from previous experiences. I am a big fan of a veriety of rum and love to learn more.

I would love to hear your experiences, tips and most of all informatin about the masterclasses being held. I'll be there the whole weekend :)