Doorly's ABV43 12-Year

I sip it slow and the flavors come out more and more as it breathes. Unbeatable value.

This rum is a blend of Bourbon bask and also Madeira cask. So, it has light and bright flover.
However, I think that aging by 100% Bourbon cask is a better for Barbados flover.
So, Mount Gay XO is better for me.

Really nice dry rum. Good when you want start with rums without added sugar. Flavours of vanilla, wood, orange and sugar cane. Very well balanced and smooth.

This is an excellent rum. Nothing overpowering and has wonderful complex flavors of dried fruit, with a touch of spice and a wonderful subtle butterscotch after taste. I prefer this one neat as it accentuates the flavors, but it's still great on the rocks. On the rocks hides the more complex flavors, but hightens the smooth butterscotch tones. All said and done my local total wine has this for $21. There is nothing in that price that can compare. In fact, I'd put this up against rums double the price and it would be right at home.

This untreated stuff has all I need.... impressive nose, incredible taste and the leaving.... what the f.... love it!

Another outstanding rum from the Foursquare stable.. The screwcap is a turn off but then everything onwards is excellent ! A nice amber colour in the glass , maybe a bit of caramel colouring ? Nice medium legs , no sugar sticking this to the glass ! On the nose , sherry and more sherry. Very fruity.. also slight caramel or toffee. On tasting , its very sherry heavy but in a good way. Slightly spicey , oak , little bit of vanilla. This is an excellent sipper , a lot better than the XO in my eyes. Makes an amazing Old Fashioned.. Worth 8.5

This one is bit better the XO for me. The 12 year is mostly hard to get so XO is a good choice when you do not have 12 year around...

It is just an amazing rum! Barbadian rum is definitely my top rum destination. Classic banana flavor, slightly sweet and with an oaky taste. Aftertaste is a little bit spicy. The aroma is just great. Oh, and is cheap!

Overall this is a good sipping rum. Nice inviting aroma, not over sweet and smooth. Not too strong on the front end but does have a slight unpleasant lingering taste. For the price it is a good choice for people to try. Good for new rum drinkers. It just needs a little more flavor and depth to bring it up to the next level.

For the price (around £38) this is an excellent sipping rum. Not overly sweet with a nice balanced nose and taste.