JD Shore Gold

A straightforward, simple gold rum, not overly complex but not offensive either. A good rum for mixes and other cocktails that don’t require a heavy rum presence. When taken neat, has a few characteristics that remind me of a nice reposado tequila.

While a clear mixing rum, that doesn't mean it's bad, at all. While I usually enjoy sipping-quality rums, they can be often very thick, viscous - heavy and bold - and that's not for everybody. But, sometimes I want to drink a good mixed cocktail, like in the summer, so this one recently caught my eye and because it is a local product, I happily gave it a try - nice, light mouthfeel, but lively and appealing for a cocktail, so when mixed with 5-Alive, 7-up and ice, it's a very very good way to drink Gold rum! I enjoyed it, and so would most anyone.