Grander 8-Year

A pepperish flavor. Vanilla hints that is just ok.

solid nose (sweeter) and I like the more complex (for rum) bourbon barrel finish. Sweeter, not great, but solid for price ($25-30).

Forward tones of banana, vanilla, fruit, and sweet. A bit of oak underneath. It’s pleasant for a few sips but then becomes a bit too dry and uninspiring.

Your basic rum... Has a little more kick to it but nothing else is special. The nose isn't pleasant at first but gets better after a little while in the glass. The taste is fairly bland, very simple wood with some notes of honey.

Has a fairly strong alcohol bite (server said 108 proof), but was good to sip over ice.

Great bottle, amber colour rum. Had a sip or two but nothing for me, not enough flavour or scents

Has some after a Red Sox game. Found it a little harsh.

All branding and marketting but the product inside does not hold its own.

I enjoyed it better slightly chilled, good for sipping, definitely present the bourbon hints.

Love the general profile but the proof is lower than I prefer. If you can find private barrels then that's where it's at with the higher proof!