The best rum I ever had was many moons ago, called Ron Methusela, a 25 year old that was like the XO of rums (and XO is my favorite cognac when I indulge).
I don't think it's available any more, haven't seen it in years .
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.