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Posted
almost 7 years ago
I didn't really expect to like this rum because of the price (only $22.99 @ yourwinecellars.com) and funny name (what's a guavaberry?) But it exceeded my expectations.
Has a nice sweetness for a rum they claim is unsweetened. Also, nicely smooth for an inexpensive rum. Smells and tastes of oak, spice, and maybe some guavaberry which they say they put in it (I don't know what that is). It's really quite good.
Now I want to try their 8 year!
Posted
over 7 years ago
Zo'n aparte smaak. Erg lekker uit onze gemeente Sint Maarten. Aanrader.
Posted
3 months ago
I won't be keeping this stocked but it's nice to try something from one of the Dutch areas in the Caribbean.
Posted
almost 2 years ago
A light hint of guavaberry with some caramel and toffee. A little smoke. Not sure how this Jim Crow type label still flies in today's day and age though.
Posted
almost 3 years ago
Their main business seems to be liqueur, with a flagship one of guavaberry, hence the name. But, this is straight rum. It's certainly not the best rum I've ever had, but factoring in the price, a great deal. Not a lot of depth but there's vanilla and orange on top of a smooth enough sweetness that I almost disbelief their claim that it is unsweetened. (It isn't overly sweet, just... more than I expect from unsweetened.) I wouldn't hunt it down, but I'd give it a try if you can.
Posted
almost 3 years ago
Smooth, easy to enjoy neat. Notes of Vanilla and spice.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Sweet butterscotch deliciousness. From what I remember of the night, it was great. My notes from the night state: "Slight maple with hint of banana leaf. Aspartame flavour missing the sweet taste of sugar." So take that for what its worth after half a bottle.
Posted
almost 4 years ago
Beautiful label with personality. A nice story from Netherlands Antilles. A bit harsh and unbalanced.
Posted
over 4 years ago
Been a long time since I've tried, but I remember vanilla and sippability. A step up from the bottom shelf Bacardi mixers that I had first been exposed to as rhum. Wish I could get it in Texas.
Posted
over 4 years ago
Weird because should be a sugar cane base but taste like molasses
Very sweet and easy taste straight
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Guavaberry? What's a guavaberry?
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Right up front I admit I have never tasted a guavaberry, never seen a guavaberry and would not know one if someone pelted me with one. However the rum from which it is made (by this company) is quite good.
I happen to have bottle No. GH0720 according to the label and the dark amber liquid does not give up its secrets on aroma alone. The fragrance hints of sweetness but does not confirm it. The sweetness does become more apparent upon tasting. According to the label it's "aged 5 years in oak" so it is somewhat smooth. It is manufactured and bottled by the Sint Maarten Guavaberry Company which happens to produce multiple products (including the rum) all centered about the guavaberry. Also according to what I've read, this is "an unsweetened golden blend of the finest Caribbean Rums, the youngest of which was aged in oak for five years". Unsweetened but definitely has a sweetness present. And from what I have read, rum made from guavaberries is the traditional drink for Christmas in Sint Maartin. Coincidentally I am writing this in December. Also it should be noted that this rum is available in the U.S. in limited quantities so if you run across a bottle in a liquor store, grab it because you're likely not to run across any more. Frankly, I like this. It has a unique flavor...I assume from guavaberries...that is not overpowering but unique. I have not tasted anything quite like it from the other Caribbean rums I have tried recently. Definitely a recommendable rum that should work best in tropical fruit-based rum drinks.