Canasteros 8-Year

A straight down the middle caramelish rum safe and solid sipper

Highly aromatic. Feels like it's turning to vapor as it hits the tongue, then tickles the roof of the mouth. I happen to like this, and feel that it has a crisp quality to it. It has a little after burn, and it holds up well over time.

My five boys & I tried a blind “vertical” tasting of the 8, 15 & 21. Very disappointing. All three tied for last place although my boys favored the 15 > 8 & 21. Now having bad mouthed all three, I have to admit to an amazing turnaround when served over ice. The 15 won again and, in fact, was most agreeable in spite of disappointing first round. Therefore, I rate the 15 a four-“Flawed with a glimmer of hope” per the ratings allowed.