Bacardi vs Cruzan vs Plantation - Which White Rum is Better For YOU?

I was floored by the Plantation 3 Star - I will actually sip a little bit of it neat on occasion, and it makes such a phenomenal classic or Hemingway daiquiri

I'm from the Philippines. Bacardi white is just $2 less than Plantation 3 stars. Cruzan is cheaper but it is not worth buying. I would rather buy Flor de Caña 4 than buy Cruzan or Bacardi. Fdc is also cheaper here than Bacardi.

Bacardi Silver is shit and it stinks. Mount Gay is splendid. Cruzan which I buy for 5$ is the best for the buck.

I love how people love Puerto Rican rum, but hate to admit it.

Plantation 3 star and a sweeter aroma and taste because they add sugar after distillation. Bacardi and cruzan don't

Glad I'm not the only one. That Cruzan tastes and smells like something that should be used to strip paint.

I enjoy your comments. Just a friendly note that your picture looks washed out. No contrast.

Great video, Carl and Riley! I just got the Plantation 3 Star and am enjoying. I agree that these are all cocktail rums, not sipping rums. BTW, I went to the Iowa Writer's Workshop a few years ago and really enjoyed some bars in Iowa City.

I’ve been trying to pick my well white rum and I’ve narrowed it down to the Bacardi owned Havana club, plantation 3 stars, and Bacardi white superior.

I have always steered people towards Cruzan over Bacardi. I think it's just a higher quality product. I really enjoy Plantation rums, but as far as this drink goes, I think a darker rum is called for. This wasn't the right drink for this Plantation. Try it again with either the Plantation 5 year or Xaymaca. In general, any type of Mai Tai built on the original recipe (like this one) should be using darker rums (and that's a whole different conversation). Nice episode.

nice comparisons guys. I agree Bacardi seems to have a very specific taste 😎

Cruzan’s off putting taste when sipped alone is what makes it interesting to use in cocktails. Can you get Don Q Cristal?

We have always enjoyed Plantation rum, however I haven't had the 3 star so thanks for bringing that out.. crazy but i'm sure it's around here somewhere.

Riley is on it once again. She's a pro taster for sure! I enjoyed this one because I don't enjoy 2 of those rums at all so it was good to get two other perspective's. Nice one you's two's! Have a fab week!

I tasted a bunch of rums at a local distillery this weekend. It's amazing how many different flavours come under the umbrella of "rum".

My go-to white rum for mixing has been Flor de Cana 4 year. I will def have to check out the Plantation white rum.

Looking forward to trying this Winter Mai Tai! Also, can confirm the handmade coasters are incredible - I use mine all the time! 🥃

Rhum J.M Agricole Blanc from Martinique. About $40 in the U.S Very nice. It is worth the splurge. The Real McCoy White is also really nice. Both of these can be used to sip or in mixed drinks. Okay Carl, you figure out which is which next time and Riley can make the cocktails!! 🙂

AWESOME!!! I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out. This was very interesting!!! This was def challenging, but RILEY crushed it!!! CHEERS!!!

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I’ve been watching for your winter orgeat!