Yes, ..... another Bay Rum question --- LOL !

[Adam18]

Hello Gentlemen .....

I took a well deserved break from "lots of computer stuff" this Summer, so it's nice to be back on the forums.
Yes, ..... I know this has been asked before, but I'd appreciate some more recent comments.

My favorite Bay Rum soaps are Stirling and Barrister & Mann, (with Stirling a notch above the B & M), but I want
to try something different this Autumn and Winter. What are some really nice suggestions to tickle my fancy ?
I'm particularly interested in the offering from Captain's Choice, so some specific thoughts on this would also be
most welcome. So, gents, let's hear from you ! Thanks a lot !

 

[GR5233]

Maybe RazoRock’s black bay. Not a true bay rum but still in the same ballpark

 

[Dtownvino]

My favorite is simple - Ethos and a new batch is coming. No synthetics in it either, the Bay Rum is natural.

Normal bay rum for me is in the pic.

 

[SydneyShaver]

Phoenix & Beau Bayrum is one of my favourites of the year. Its a quintessential Bayrum scent but it is blended in a very sophisticated way and also includes clove and allspice whilst adding in citrus topnotes. So its a slightly more modern scent but still very much a classic bayrum. The soap is great as well, not quite elite, but very, very good.

 

[Dtownvino]

Here is Frank making bay rum (Ethos) infusion. No kidding there is nothing synthetic in it. Scent is really good.

 

[Breen]

I love Captain's Choice Bay Rum soap. Very slick and easy to lather (soap or cream). The scent is straight up simple Bay Rum. You'll find the scent toned down from what Stirling has going on. Not quote as spicy as Stirling and without the nutmeg.

 

[FarmerTan]

The Cap'n makes a straight up Bay Rum.

It's the closest to the old Avon from the early 60's which is my tape measure for Bay Rum.

I think I am going to make a homemade Bay Rum soap by mixing the vintage Avon aftershave with a scent-free vintage soap. I did that with some old Brut over a year ago and it STILL smells like the day I first used it.

 

[frogman1821]

The B&M bay rum is really good but my favorite is PAA, the atomic and pineapple are great

 

[realdog4]

Mike’s Natural Soaps may interest you. I don’t like strong scents so this one rarely gets used.

 

[frogman1821]

Mike’s Natural Soaps may interest you. I don’t like strong scents so this one rarely gets used.

I forgot Mike’s, it’s really good also

 

[Zora]

PAA Atomic version is very nice. Turtleship Bay Rum is also nice. If you can find a tub, Dr Jon’s Anne Bonny is an interesting Black Tea/Bay Rum combo.

 

[Adam18]

Thanks Gents ….. I appreciate all your replies.
I just ordered the Captain’s Choice Bay Rum soap.
Nicely convinced by Farmer Tan and Breen.

 

[Breen]

Thanks Gents ….. I appreciate all your replies.
I just ordered the Captain’s Choice Bay Rum soap.
Nicely convinced by Farmer Tan and Breen.

I think you’re gonna love it!

FarmerTan is dead on, with the Avon comparison.

I’ve got Bay Rums from lots of brands, but Avon was my first Bay Rum and I admittedly compare all Bay Rum to it.

Captain’s Choice is the closest to it in my opinion, but warmer, and spicier than Avon.

I also find most of the Captain’s aftershaves pair exceptionally well with the Bay Rum soap. (Bay Rum, Co9T, Lime, Sandalwood, 45th Parallel, Nor’easter)

Here’s a gratuitous shot of my Avon Bay Rum hoard.

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[gdawg55]

For me, nothing beats PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum. I’m not a huge bay rum fan, but this stuff is great.

Another favorite is Ogallala bay rums mixed with other scents….superb. I especially like limes and peppercorn.

 

[jaro 101969]

I didn't realize that the Captains Choice was so similar to the old Avon B.R. I am definitely going to have to try it sometime !!!!

 

[Danuhoh]

For me, nothing beats PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum. I’m not a huge bay rum fan, but this stuff is great.

Another favorite is Ogallala bay rums mixed with other scents….superb. I especially like limes and peppercorn.

+1 on the Ogallala bay rum with limes and peppercorn.

 

[Breen]

@Adam18

How do you like Captain’s Choice?

 

[Big Jim]

My favorite Bay Rum Shaving Soap is Lather and Wood. You can find it on Amazon. I don't care for Captain's Choice. Way tto much clove for my taste. It shaves well though. It is a softer soap, leaning toward being a croap.

If you like a very heavy clove scent, try Ogolla (spelling). I didn't care for it either.

 

[AlphaFrank75]

Hello Gentlemen .....

I took a well deserved break from "lots of computer stuff" this Summer, so it's nice to be back on the forums.
Yes, ..... I know this has been asked before, but I'd appreciate some more recent comments.

My favorite Bay Rum soaps are Stirling and Barrister & Mann, (with Stirling a notch above the B & M), but I want
to try something different this Autumn and Winter. What are some really nice suggestions to tickle my fancy ?
I'm particularly interested in the offering from Captain's Choice, so some specific thoughts on this would also be
most welcome. So, gents, let's hear from you ! Thanks a lot !

Another suggestion from ETHOS, Tortola.

Tortola is our new Tropical Bay Rum Skin Food Splash with all the ingredients found in our Traditional Bay Rum with a handmade infusion of West Indies Bay Rum Leaves, with added fresh Pineapple, Tangerines, Oranges, Limes and Coconut.

I bought the Skin Food Splash as it was originally a one-time thing. I was so hoping Frank would make a matching soap. Looks like the soap is scheduled for production and should be released this year.

 

[Andy_Bandy]

In Razorock Black Bay you can sense somewhat of a herbal minty note, very organic. Never in my life smelt the actual Bay Leaf from which the rum is made of, but I guess that's the closest you can get when it comes to purity.
No cloves, cinnamon additions here by any means. Just the raw Bay leaf plant.