Old Brigand Black Label Superior 5-Year

Great spice rum for mixing or sipping. This is a blend of 10YO rums that runs dark and should replace kraken black anywhere it is found. Superb rum, especially for a blend - even more so considering price point.

Oak notes with hints of clove and cinnamon. Just a tad harsh for a sipper IMO but a decent mixer and inexpensive.

Woody vanilla spice followed by mild sweetness that keeps a complex finish. Moderate ethanol heat.

Very hot
nicely balanced
Would be a nice rum to cocktail with

You can't go wrong with this for $20 bucks. I like it better than El Dorado 12, Doorly's XO, 8 and maybe even 12. It's a nice sippable rum at a very affordable price.

Tasted October 10 2023 thanks to the Forbidden Hole collection.
Appearance: light gold
Aroma: vanilla and brown sugar and perhaps maple syrup?
Flavor: this is a solid rum. Vanilla and a bit of fire.
Edit:Tasted courtesy of the Cain's voyages November 26 2023
Appearance: Amber
Aroma: pecan, toffee
Flavor: dust, pecan
This is a complex profile, both sweet and nutty.

Good for the price but the plastic bottle was much better. This one felt muted

A bit sweet. Smooth but boozy mouth feel with somewhat intense throat burn. Molasses, black currant, and spice flavors followed by a dry spicy finish (some tannins present). Pretty enjoyable offering from R.L. Seale, especially at this price! Could render a 7 rating if allowed to breathe a bit.

Foursquare / R.L. Seale do make some interesting/unique rums and this is no different. Dry like most bajan rums but this has to be the most peppery rum I have tried. Very little sweetness even for a true bajan rum. There is a hint of whiskey and cocoa as well. Great price point at under $25 and really pretty unique flavor. If you are in the mood for a dry and unsweetened rum this may be for you. Not my favorite, but unique and the price is right.

Pretty good for the money and has a good blend of barrell flavour.