rcprncss Posted March 31, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I want to bring back rum cake for a few friends. Which brand do you prefer? Blackbeard or Tortuga? Is there another brand? Those two seem to be what everyone talks about. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas Posted March 31, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I guess I am your only person to reply- BLACKBEARD for sure. I love them!!!! and they are bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted April 1, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted April 1, 2008 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizie Posted April 1, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2008 My vote goes to Blackbeard. They usually have some sort of special like buy 6 of the small cakes & get a large one free. That way you can bring home lots of different flavours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My2tailwaggers Posted April 2, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi.. My husband flies to the Cayman Islands a lot and always brings home Tortuga Rum Cakes...all different flavors. I certainly have no complaints about them! I just told him about the Blackbeards, so I think he will look for those next time... just to see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawiggin Posted April 25, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Is there anyplace close to the pier to buy rumcakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaAlive Posted April 25, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2008 There are Tortola places all over including near the tender docks. I prefer Blackbeard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsmom Posted April 25, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2008 We bought both, and preferred the Blackbeards. Although it seemed the Tortuga brand was everwhere, including the gift shop on the Carnival Conquest. Try the coconut, it's yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindslea Posted April 26, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I prefer the Blackbeards cakes but haven't been able to find where to buy them the last couple of times I visited. Where can I buy them within walking distance of the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted April 26, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I will find out...........I am leaving tomorrow!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted May 5, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted May 5, 2008 We sampled both Blackbeard and then Tortuga.....Blackbeards cakes taste better to us. We both these while in Grand Cayman! Yummy. My favorite is the coconut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyGolden08 Posted May 10, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Is there a max number of cakes you can bring back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted May 10, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Not that I know of. We brought back 6 little ones and one big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted May 10, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Is there a max number of cakes you can bring back? No. If fact, Rum Cakes are considered much like a local handicraft and do not count against your US$400 per person customs exemption. You can take back as many as you want to carry or ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyGolden08 Posted May 14, 2008 #15 Share Posted May 14, 2008 No. If fact, Rum Cakes are considered much like a local handicraft and do not count against your US$400 per person customs exemption. You can take back as many as you want to carry or ship. Great! Thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaTo Posted May 14, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Do you guys know if it's okay to bring the rum cakes aboard and consume them during the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisePirate Posted May 14, 2008 #17 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Okay...so what port is it that you can get these rum cakes? I am dying to try them now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisePirate Posted May 14, 2008 #18 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Oh...Grand Cayman? Sorry...should have read a little closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits53 Posted May 16, 2008 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2008 We like them all! But Tortuga doesn't have our favorite rum raisin flavor, which Blackbeard's carries. On our first cruise, we walked from the tender dock at Grand Cayman to a small store that had Blackbeard's rum cakes. They had all the flavors out for sampling, and they are the ones who had the "buy 6 small, get a large free" deal. I'm sorry, I don't know the name of the store, but as I recall, it was almost directly in front of the pier but not on the main street. I'm going next month and will give you specific info then. You can buy the Tortuga rum cakes on the dock in Montego Bay, as well as on the ship. You can also order them online. Google Tortuga rum cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjserv Posted June 15, 2008 #20 Share Posted June 15, 2008 We have had both and I think they are equal in flavor. What I would suggest that you try at Tortuga's is their Cream Rum....It comes in a Leopard fabric bottle and it is so good that every time we go I get at least two bottles of it. Its great just poured over crushed ice. We're going back again in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebug33 Posted June 15, 2008 #21 Share Posted June 15, 2008 How expensive are these cakes? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksjserv Posted June 22, 2008 #22 Share Posted June 22, 2008 How expensive are these cakes? TIA! I think the small ones are around $9 each but they also offer them in packages of 3 which are a little less. You can get the larger ones but I don't remember what the price was. Either way you get them, they are a "must try" because they are delicious. Tortuga and Blackbeards both always have samples of their cakes in all flavors for tasting. While you are in Grand Cayman you should also get some Jerk seasoning spices. Really good. I have heard that their coffee, I think its Blue Mountain is supposed to be good but the last time we were there last summer, it was like $18 a pound so I passed on that. I got more of the Cream Rum instead...that is also another drink you really should try at Tortuga. Its a cream rum...comes in a Leopard fabric bottle. You can also get it in coffee flavor....gotta try that. I always bring home at least 2 bottles and you Cannot get it on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannuhcruise Posted June 24, 2008 #23 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We sampled both Blackbeard and then Tortuga.....Blackbeards cakes taste better to us. We both these while in Grand Cayman! Yummy. My favorite is the coconut! Was there a place near the pier to buy these? If so, was it pretty easy to find? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXR Posted June 27, 2008 #24 Share Posted June 27, 2008 There is a Blackbeards right next to Margaritaville in Cayman. Really not hard to find. Just look for the big Margaritaville Sign across the street from where the Tenders drop you off. Joanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannuhcruise Posted June 28, 2008 #25 Share Posted June 28, 2008 There is a Blackbeards right next to Margaritaville in Cayman. Really not hard to find. Just look for the big Margaritaville Sign across the street from where the Tenders drop you off. Joanne Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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