Any old rum might be fine for a fruity summer cocktail, but some rums are like fine whiskey: You really want to think twice about mixing them.
Such sipping rums are aged and often blended from rums aged for different lengths of time or in different conditions, taking on great character. Use a snifter, let them breathe for a few minutes, and add a couple drops of water to really open them up.
As with other fine aged products, the sky’s the limit on prices for limited varieties, but these six are excellent while not hitting your wallet with triple digits….