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Old Brigand Black Label Superior 5-Year rum

Old Brigand Black Label Superior 5-Year

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Barbados | Aged | 43% ABV

6.8/10
37 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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37 Old Brigand Black Label Superior 5-Year Ratings

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Don Tucker ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 193 ratings
Posted 11 years ago

I'm a big fan of Foursquare. The put out some great products. I have a bottle of Old Brigand Black Label in my collection, mostly for mixing. I leave the sipping up to the Doorly's XO and R.L. Seale. I like this in Painkillers.

Marty ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 102 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

Another excellent product from Seale and Foursquare. Hard to beat the $15 price tag. It's easy to find a good rum at 3-4 times that price, but it's a thrill to know one of my favorites is also so affordable.Thanks Total Wine and More . . .

Paul B ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 472 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

This is a budget rum for only $17 US, but if someone gave you a sample to try without telling you what it was, you would probably guess that it would cost above $30 US. It can almost compete with the "big boy" sippers, but not quite. As the back label describes this rum, it is "masculine yet smooth". That really sums it up. Nothing offensive and it can serve as an entry level sipper or in a variety of mixed drinks.

I have also heard that this one is what R.L. Seale 10 Year starts out with, but I don't see that connection at all here. There is no bourbon taste to this one, just strictly pure rum with no additives.

Tom ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 230 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

I love the R.L Seale line of rums, and Old Brigand is no exception. Yes it is an inexpensive rum, affording you to unfairly insinuate that this has to taste like paint thinner or should be used to remove nail polish. Neither is further from the truth as Seale, I donโ€™t think, would do this to Rum clientele.
The smell is dominated by orange and cinnamon candies which albeit, has a pleasing smell. In the glass you get sweetness from the cinnamon and orange but also the heat provided by the said cinnamon, pepper and other warm spices, oak as well as the proverbial alcohol heat/ astringent at the back end This is in a good way however, as I donโ€™t want you to feel like you are sucking on a Carolina Ghost pepper kind of extreme heat. It counterbalances the sweet and heat rather nicely.
This rum is the most popular rum in Barbados, not because of complexity or age statement but because it is only $15-$20 a bottle. Donโ€™t let the small price tag fool you, this is an enjoyable rum to mix or even to enjoy neat.
Nothing fancy regarding the bottle design or label housing the dark amber rum inside however, sometimes you get lucky and find a genie in the bottle! This is one of those times, for me atleast...letโ€™s Parlay...

Jay Crandall ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 12 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

This is a required in the cabinet rum, as it can be drank on ice, or in mixed drinks, as necessary. The taste is pretty mellow, not harsh, and mixed well . The color (Which can be faked) is a very nice dark brown, and is visually appealing- this can be important in a clear drink, or on the rocks. Hey, presentation is 50% of a sell.

Joe ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 42 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Dammit! This guy can do no wrong. I thought the RLS 10 year was a bargain. This is like shoplifting.

Gerome ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 43 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

For the bang for buck of 15$ I'll take it.. but I like the taste of Appleton for a few bucks more or plantation original dark. It has the basic taste points without being harsh. Enjoy

Underdog ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 21 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Sweet molasses with a bite on the backend. Very drinkable.

Engwild ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 153 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

Not too expensive, but you wouldn't know it by the taste. Sweet n numbing like Kava.

Errol Farness Jr ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 3 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Love this rum. With out question one of my favorite rums. Great tasting strong and smooth all at once.

mistercoughy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 239 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

It's a Seale rum, so you know it's at least drinkable, if not especially spectacular. Very spicy, and with an oddly thin mouthfeel. Not his best work, but the price is very low for what is, after all, pretty good rum. I like it neat, but I imagine you can ice it or mix it and still enjoy it.

BTW, the label on the back of the bottle says that this is "masculine" rum. I think that means you have to drink this stuff standing up......




Brand Details

Name: Black Label Superior 5-Year
Years Aged: 5
ABV: 43%
Type: Old Brigand
Raw Material: Molasses
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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