Tanduay Silver

Unlike most silver rums, this ones got a little bit of colour to it, adding depth and personality. In no way is it the best Silver Rum on the market, but a surprisingly fun addition to ones collection, particularly for those looking for less traditional rums.

Mine says for export
It’s decent sipping , sort of sweet
Vanilla even

The most special thing of this rum is where it is produced, the Philippines. It is aged in bourbon casks. Due to filtering, the color is quite light. The nose contains a lot of mandarin, but the alcohol is a bit overpowering. The harsh alcohol flavor is immediately present while tasting, together with brown sugar. There is not very much going on in your mouth. The aftertaste is quite flat and quickly gone.

Bottle gifted from my friend Joseph. Pours a very pale gold. Very attractive in the snifter. Legs. This has a unique aroma of pears and gooseberries. A bit of bubblegum candy aroma as well. Medium buttery palate. Butterscotch flavors. Slight hint of cane sugar and chocolate. This is just on the cusp of being a rum to drink neat, but would be ideal in most tiki drinks calling for a silver PR rum. Absolutely a great bargain at this price.

Based on the promotion you expect a lot more. It's nowhere near as good as a good cuban white and certainly miles off the premium whites. But it's ok. Probably would have this with the same enthusiasm as your standard Bacardi.

Apologies for the title being a bit pessimistic but I was hoping for more. Although labeled a "silver" rum, this is more straw color (according to both my eye and the back label). I had read about the Tanduay brand online and thought it interesting. Surprisingly I found it in a liquor store in tiny Eastpoint, Florida so I got a bottle. This one is definitely a rum best suited for mixing. It's way to harsh for drinking neat IMHO. Works well in Coke Zero but not as well as others. Okay for a basic mixing rum. Does not stand out much at all. Has a marked vanilla flavor and somewhat sweet aroma. Okay to try but would recommend others first.