
154: Classic Daiquiris: Which Rum Makes the Best One?
From The Rumcast by Will Hoekenga and John Gulla
June 6, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 163
About this episode
The episode features a tasting showdown of various rums to determine which makes the best classic daiquiri.
Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. This episode is the first entry in our ongoing Daiquiri Bracket series. Join us for a head-to-head showdown between 8 rums to see which one makes the best daiquiri in the classic category — the crisp, clean, refreshing style of daiquiri that made the drink famous worldwide. Can anything top the beloved Cuban Havana Club? Are Bacardi rums as bland as their reputation among rum nerds would imply? Should multicountry blends belong in this category? Do pot stills have a place if we stretch our definition of "classic" a bit? We tackled all these questions and more as we tasted our way through daiquiris made with the following rums: Havana Club 3 Don Q Cristal Bacardi Heritage Bacardi Superior Hamilton White 'Stache Diplomatico Planas Flor de Caña Extra Seco Ron Barceló Blanco Have a listen to find out which rums reigned supreme! And let us know...do you have a favorite among these?
People in this episode
Hosts: Will Hoekenga, John Gulla
Topics covered
- Daiquiri
- Rum tasting
- Cocktail recipes
- Classic cocktails
- Rum brands
Keywords
- Daiquiri
- rum
- cocktails
- Havana Club
- Bacardi
- tasting
- mixology
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Havana Club, Don Q Cristal, Bacardi Heritage, Bacardi Superior, Hamilton White 'Stache, Diplomatico Planas, Flor de Caña Extra Seco, Ron Barceló Blanco
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