Rum Nation Barbados Anniversary 12-Year

In my opinion we have to consider the price when rating a rum. In this pricetag range I expect something exceptional.
Nose is deceiving even after sitting in the glas 10-15mn. Hopefully the better has to come : sweet with a lot of subtle flavors. That is balanced, refined and interesting, quite typical of Barbades rum. Quite pleasant to sip that rum thought it does not last so long as I would expect.
I am pretty sure there is some sugar added at some point in this rum. At least I feel it in my mouth and it is disappointing for an expensive bootle. Not excessive as some other but I still have big doubts. Of course it give some sweetness but this outshines the flavours too. Easiest to drink does not mean better rum !
All in all not a bad good rum but I find it overpriced, maybe the beautiful bottle is part of it too.

When I first tasted this rum I was underwhelmed. The second time I gave it about 15 minutes in the glass before I began sipping and it immediately became an all time favorite!

Almost mild, some sweetness and very complex taste. It has this unique velvet feeling on the tongue.

But seriously, I recently tasted this at a rum festival and it stood out as one of the best IMHO. Extremely smooth and light. A wonderful sipper.

Every Bajan Rum enthusiasts wet dream! This rum got it all, fruity, sweet (but not Solera sweet, it's very dry in compare), complex, you name it, this rum got it, worth every crown....

Rhum riche et complexe, un coté "herbe" sympa...
Finale fraiche, marquée par la menthe.