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Tom

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Went through it way too fast This is such a good rum, it is too bad I never bought more when I had the chance! All I have to remember it by is the empty bottle with the aroma sti

Origenes Don Pancho Reserva

Wonderful and sublime Tasty rum by one of the great maestros of blending and creating fine rums. Hefty dose of molasses, brown sugar, caramel and vanilla with some banana p

Vizcaya Black Reserva

Wonderful aged dark rum Aged from 12-21 years in charred oak barrels, this is an awesome dark rum. Notes of toasted marshmallow, burnt sugar, dark chocolate, caramel, coffee

Smooth, Sweet and Luxurious offering from Guatemala Was able to find a bottle of Zacapa XO for $50! It was a no brainer in choosing to purchase this fine rum, especially at that price. A fruity and swe

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Top Shelf Rum for the Rum Collector or anyone looking for a high quality rum Very complex rum where the fruity notes combine nicely with hints of vanilla, caramel and oak. Definitely not the kind of rum to be altered by adding

Foursquare Premise

Another fine limited edition rum by RL. Seale A limited rum by Foursquare that is aged for 3 years in ex-bourbon barrels followed by another 7 years in ex-sherry barrels and bottled at 46%ABV. I

Richard has done it again! Foursquare rum is becoming, if it hasn’t already, the “Pappy” of the rum world, the cream of the crop. With no added sugar, caramel color or anything

Foursquare Zinfandel Cask Blend

Tasty, complex, not very sweet, eloquent Perfect rum to add to your collection or house rum staple. Another rum that doesn’t hide anything! No Chill filtration, no sugar or caramel additiv

Foursquare Continues to Deliver “A” Class Rum What can you say, Richard Seale, is a true genius when it comes to his craft. Producing rum after rum wit no sugar, no additives, no caramel color or

A Taste of the Good Life Smooth and flavorful with no harsh burn or heat allowing you to enjoy what the master has created for you. A bit on the sweet side affording this the

One of Peru’s Finest Treasures Decadent, complex, exquisite and delightful...These words all best describe Cartavio XO. Wonderful glass presentation housing a beautiful nectar insi

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Truly Wonderful Rum that Embraces Cuban Heritage Cuban rum has a Spanish style to it meaning shorter fermentation period and column still use creating a lighter rum as opposed to say, British rum wit

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Exquisite sipping rum Change in bottle design but still the same great quality you would expect from the Plantation fine line of rums. Very flavorful and complex without t

Very nice Panamanian rum Another fine presentation of how rum should be! Rum Master Don Pancho Fernandez and his Cuban influence, has produced a wonderful rum that has earned

Highly praised and exceptional flavored rum This rum has won awards. In fact, one year it finished second to, Ron Zacapa in a taste test beating out the likes of top rums such as Vizcaya! That

Foursquare Port Cask Finish

Climactic in flavor and smoothness Wow! Not only does Richard Seale hit this out of the ballpark, but it is done with a price tag that is downright a steal! The flavor composition is

Cruzan Single Barrel

Great value for a rum aged as long as it is Wonderful sipper with an ideal price point to match! Easy rum to find and at $35 a bottle, this rum offers an opportunity for anyone to be introduced

Matusalem Gran Reserva

Candy man, candy Love this rum just as much as the other in the Matsulem line. Smooth, refreshing, crisp, complex falcons for the nose and palate. Not a bad price co

Papas Pilar Dark

Sweet and tasty Wow! That is one word to describe this fantastic fine rum. Definitely, if you enjoy Zacapa's XO rum, then this is for you and for half the price. Sup

Plantation Belize XO Grapia Finish

Awesome limited edition from Belize This rum is remarkable! Fermented in the Yucatán Then distilled in a column still, the rum is then aged in bourbon casks for 6 years. Then sent to Fr

Pumpkin Face 23

Happy Halloween and Happy drinking Nice rum from the Dominican Republic. A sweeter rum that pairs well as an after dinner rum with dessert. Flavorful, full bodied and smooth with vanil

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

Fine rum from a small island On the sweet side with oaky, spicy flavors. Almost like a spiced rum, this rum is ideal enjoyed neat or mixed, though with the $70 price tag you prob

Khukri XXX Coronation

Rum from where????? Yes Nepal, home of the highest summit, Mount Everest! Home to a fine rum! You got it and displayed in a nice limited edition Sword presentation. Flav

Sophistication and outstanding rum Aged for 7-12 years in charred oak barrels, this decadent rum from Thailand really hits the nail on the head with an exquisite journey in rum fulfillm

Admiral Rodney Extra Old

Fine offering from St. Lucia A very nice rum to enjoy neat or with an ice cube to bring out more flavor. Admiral Rodney X/O 12 is a smooth rum with limited heat. A true rum for

Rich, full bodied flavor I love the Flor de Cana line of rums and the 12 year is no exception. For those of you that enjoy whiskey and bourbon, this is for you. For you rum

Pusser's British Navy

This rum has got it all, in a good way! Nice blend of various rums from the Caribbean to give this exquisite rum all the nuances of a fine sipper. Moderately priced for a rum agree as long a

Millonario Reserva Especial 15

Sweet, smooth and worth every penny Smell and taste of baking spices. Sweet to the taste with no funky flavors. Complex rum for every occasion but should not be mixed. I drank it too f

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary (old bottle)

Sip away! I purchased this awhile back in the old style decanter style, then recently, bought it again thinking it was a different kind of XO20. Realized it wa

Myers's 10 Legend

Nice dark amber Jamaican rum Unfortunately, you cant get this rum anymore as it is out of production! Fortunately, for me, I was able to pick up the lone bottle at a small liquor

Oronoco Fazenda Reserva

Wonderful display of Brazilian Cachaca I thoroughly enjoyed this rum as the grassy, floral notes worked well together. A more pricy cachaca but often times, you get what you pay for. Pick

You could do better, but for more money Foursquare has produced a nice array of fine rums in the past, and the R.L Seale 10 year rum is no exception. Luscious fruity, oaky and nutty with a h

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Sweet, balanced Guatemalan Rum Ideal sipper from Guatemala especially for those who don't want to spend the money on their superb XO rum. Nice bottle presentation containing a smoo

Vizcaya VXOP 21

First class sipper This has got to be one of the Dominican Republics finest representation of fine rums. Distinctively aged using the popular solera method, Vizcaya VXOP

Santa Teresa 1796

A must for all rum lovers Nice flavor composition using the solera method where numerous aged rums up to 35 years are blended together to create a wonderful sipper from Venezue

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Classic presentation of a fine Panamanian rum Not too sweet and not too dry, a wonderful presentation of a ideal sipper with a moderate price point of around $50. Just another fine rum in master b

Cruzan Black Strap

Very nice rum with distinct flavors I enjoy this rum with strong hints of vanilla, toasted marshmallow, molasses and nutmeg. I have not tried this rum mixed with soda or juice, as I enj

The Lash Spiced

One of the best spiced rums This is a fine spiced rum, in that their are no artificial flavors or caramel color to make the rum look like it is aged for a long time. Cloves and b

Dos Maderas PX 5+5

On the sweeter side but very smooth Tried this today for the first time and I was impressed! For those of you who like your rum on the sweeter side, you will definitely enjoy this. Very

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry

Another nice representation of the fine art of rum making by Maison Ferrand Alexandre Gabriel and his magic in coming up with many fine rums in the Plantation line. This is one of his newest which is distilled in pot stills r

Barbancourt Reserve du Domaine

One of Haiti’s top rum offering A nice taste of Haiti, albeit, a pricy one at that. This rum will set you back about $50 US, however, it provides a nice representation of a fine Fre

Old Brigand Black Label

Rum candy with a kick 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 t

Matusalem Gran Reserva

Nice mid range sipper A little on the sweeter side but smooth and enjoyable to sip neat. I look forward to trying Matusalem's older siblings! If they are anywhere as good

Pumpkin Face Reserve

A treat for the palate A fine Dominican rum that has a nice array of flavors. Upon opening the bottle a strong orange, pepper and butterscotch scent is apparent. The taste

Blue Chair Bay Coconut Spiced

Nice flavor A famous country star has become an alcoholic, similar to Sammy Haggar. A nice rum from Barbados as if they don't have any good rums! Nice coconut fl

Old Man Guavaberry Republic

Tasty and inexpensive This is a nice rum which has a nice orange flavor, similar to Pyrat. Enjoyable neat or mixed. The nice price tag for the 5 year is a nice selling po

Nice Colombian Rum To start off, I have to say the bottle is wonderful with a European style and Japanese flair. The no slip grip bottle cover is unique as well. Their

Whiskey lovers rhum Nice agricole rhum with woody, earthy cane flavor with dry notes. Definitely a sipper, just wish it wasn't so expensive. Complexity and smoothness on

Panama has done it again! Notes of cloves, ginger, tea leaves, oak and dark brown sugar this rum is on the smooth side. The brown sugar compliments the rather dry finish of the

Cubaney Gran Reserva

Not an easy rum to find unfortunately Cubaney is yet another fine line of rums created by Oliver and Oliver. Strong flavor of chocolate, vanilla, oak and spice. This rum is on the sweet s

Thomas Tew Authentic

True representation of what rum was like back in time in New England Black strap molasses based rum distilled using brewers yeast in copper pot stills. Many of the ingredients and equipment from the 18th century have b

Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve

Awesome rum for the price Yet another fine rum in the Plantation line from Barbados. Smooth and flavorful making this an extremely versatile rum that is great for mixing or enj

Hard to find US Virgin Island Rum Aged for 8 years in oak, this rum makes great cocktails but is also smooth and flavorful to be sipped neat. Notes of vanilla, mocha, spice and custard

Nice Mexican rum Mexican rum aged for 12 years in white oak barrels, this rum offers a versatile rum to the table. Can be mixed but also enjoyed neat as the flavors c

Fortuna Ron reserva

Fine Nicaraguan rum with an explosion of flavor A wonderful 8 year old rum that is secured in a green squat hazy bottle which is a nice presentation for what is in store inside. Notes of honey, but

Old Port Deluxe

Flavorful and smooth Indian Rum Nice copper colored rum that displays a wonderful array of flavors that collaborate well together. Dry and fruity with notes of vanilla, butterscotch,

Nice complexity and flavor to boot Smooth, with a touch of sweetness, the lengthy time able to rest in the barrel allows for the plethora of varying notes to come out. Some spiciness t

Blackwell Black Gold Special Reserve

Different in a good way Strong flavors of fruit and spice to draw this on up as a closer semblance to a spiced rum than a Jamaican dark rum. Syrupy and sweeter than most Jama

Clement Premiere Canne

Wonderful agricole Crisp, on the dry side, that offers a potpourri of tropical fruit, pepper, wood, grass and other earthy notes. Made exclusively of cane juice which i

Diplomatico Añejo

Wonderful mid range rum Nice rum with a decent price from one of the great rum producers in Venezuela. A sweeter rum with the standard vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, some ci

Nice sipping spiced rum Aged for 15 years which is surprisingly long for a rum that is going to be infused with spice to hide some of the nice rum flavor of such a well aged

Nice mid range Cachaca Double distilled for smoother flavor, this Cachaca is very nice. Grassy earthy and nutty due to the sugar cane juice used instead of molasses based.

Nice single barrel rum from Mexico This is a smooth rum made with sugar cane juice in charred oak barrels. It's got a nice array of enticing notes that work together well. Leather, tob

Smooth, flavorful and not easy to come by Just purchased the 5 year old at Total Wine and More in Florida as it is probably one of the only stores that carries it. Too bad as this is an enjoy

Flor de Caña Extra Dry 4

Middle ground mixer and sipper I love all of the Flor de Cana line! Not to dry or sweet with a little astringent quality to it. Young aged rum that has developed a flavor portfoli

Atlantico Private Cask

Easy rum to enjoy and savor A fine rum that is smooth but not very sweet. Has a moderate complexity for it being younger that it's older sibling. Sip neat, add n ice cube to bri

Kirk and Sweeney

Nice rum and bottle presentation Aged marvelously to bring out all the various flavors that make this rum such an enjoyable rum to sip. Don't mix it unless you don't have any lesser

Like a chocolate cake All the flavors to make a superb chocolate cake are in this rum. Smooth, some sweetness, limited burn. Complex characteristics come out from the leng

Atlantico Reserva

Mid range sipper..better mixer Somewhat delicate and smooth once you get around the heat. Dried fruit and vanilla to bring out the sweetness with warm spices to heat things up a tad

Papas Pilar Blonde

Fine rum between white and gold Same bottle presentation as the other rums in the Papas Pilar line. Another sweet rum with vanilla, marshmallow, tropical fruits, nuts and some woody

No longer produced exquisite rum I wish I had found and bought more bottles of this limited rum since they are pretty much gone. I found a single bottle of the Coyopa 10 back in Conn

Charbay Vanilla Bean

Nice vanilla flavor Wonderful rum with a hefty taste of vanilla which is the reason why you would be purchasing this in the first place. Distilled using a Hawaiian can an

Pumpkin Face White

Tasty white rum with no added tricks This is actually a nice tasting rum that can be mixed or sipped neat. A little burn but no harsh flavors. Citrus such as orange peel and banana are e

Kilo Kai Spiced

Exotic and flavorful Reminiscent of a root beer float, cinnamon buns and caramel. Sweet, full of flavor and smooth. Enjoyable straight up or mixed. A slight burn, which

South Bay Small Batch

Nice Solera method rum from the Dominican Republic Nice flavored rum which picks up a lot of its diverse flavors from not only the solera method of aging but because of the various barrels used to age

Sergeant Classick Classick Gold

Great starter rum Rum from Hawaii isn't as popular as its famous Hawaiian Kona coffee, but Sergeant Classick rum should be making a name for itself. It is a flavorful

Great spiced rum Creole spices with a smooth and flavorful taste. One of the newest spiced rums on the market but also one of the best, putting The Captain packing an

Trigo Reserva Aneja

Nice presentation and distinctive rum When you think of Puerto Rican rum, you think of Don Q, Bacardi, Don Llave, Palo Viejo and Ron del Barillito. We need to include Trigo as part of this

Don Q Limited Edition

Classy, smooth and decadent Very nicely don Don Q. Most of their line contains rums meant for mixing and that is it but their vintage single barrel rum product offers a really n

Don Q Gran Anejo

Top of the line for Don Q A nice smooth rum with complexity, flavor no harsh burn or funky flavors. Gran anejo is on the sweet side of the podium, but in a good way with no ad

Mocambo Single Barrel

Dark intense flavored rum This rum is an unblended, single barrel aged rum in European white oak barrels. Dark rum aged for 15 years, this rum provides some smokiness, vanilla

True classic for rum lovers Subtle, not too sweet, no harsh offbeat notes and smooth. Hints of vanilla bean, caramel, honey, citrus and oak. This is a pleasing rum enjoyed stra

Cubaney Solera Reserve

Pleasant rum from start to finish Yet another nice rum from the Dominican Republic in the Oliver and Oliver arsenal. This rum has a nice ensemble from the second it reaches the tasteb

The Scarlet Ibis Gold

Complexity and heat to match One of the drier rums available with some alcohol burn, some hot spice notes like pepper combined with vanilla, caramel, brown sugar and banana. This

Foursquare Spiced

Amazing flavor and smoothness I like this rum a lot. I normally do not drink spiced or flavored rums except for a few occasions when I want a change from the ordinary. This rum h

Sweet with the orange flavor The Pyrat thing with heavy dose of orange flavor. Some hints of baking spices with a little heat. The flavors work well together and because of this

Cayman Reef Double Black

Sure to please Nice tasting rum coming out through the aging in the charred barrels. Semi sweet with some spicy notes to complement each other. I have tried this rum

Old Port Deluxe Matured

Good rum from India Has some pleasant sweetness to go along with some oakiness to reduce the sweetness so it isn't over the top. Baking spices and vanilla are also eviden

Clement Creole Shrubb

Nice change from Clement standard rum Sweet, decadent orange flavored liquor that is great enjoyed neat. Has similar traits with Pyrat and Grand Marnier.

Mount Gay Sugar Cane Brandy

Love it Distilled using fermented molasses in used whiskey and bourbon barrels, this rum really satisfies. Hard to find rum along with its predecessor simply

Botran Solera 1893

Smooth and flavorful expression from Guatemala Tasty, enjoyable rum that has a sweetness that affords this rum to be enjoyed neat. The fact that this rum was aged in the solera method using casks t

Nice rum for the money A step up from the 12 year anejo, if you ask me. Little more sweetness and flavor with less burn and funk. This rum can be enjoyed neat or mixed. G

Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced

Right up there with more expensive spiced rums! This is a fine example of a spiced rum that combines complex flavors such as baking spices, brown sugar, caramel and some citrus notes with a smoothne

Nice hard to find Cachaca from Brazil One of my friends from Brazil introduced me to this flavorful spirit a while back and was glad he did. Nice earthy, grassy and woody undertones. Ver

Gosling's Black Seal

Nice dark rum from Bermuda Spicy and rather smooth dark rum with charred oak flavor with some baking spice hints. Nice enjoyed neat or mixed with soda or in the popular Dark an

El Dorado Special Reserve

Oh how rums get better with age... Demerara distillers produce a fine 12 year old rum, and its older sibling takes it to the next level. The sweetness provides a nice flavor with hints

Enjoyable smooth sipper Demerara distillery has produced some fine rums over the years. Their 12 year rum is no exception. Smooth and sweet with the right amount of heat. N

Pampero Aniversario Reserva Exclusiva

Exemplary rum enjoyed neat Nice flavor composition with hints of brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, oak, nuts and dried fruits. Enjoyable as a mixer but better as a mid range sippe

Exceptional drinkability High quality and delicious rum with a nice array of flavors to be enjoyed neat or as a high end mixer. Nice complexity due to the amount of time aged

Plantation Barbados

Classy smooth rum Plantation has done it again and with an affordable price tag to match. Can be enjoyed neat or mixed with your favorite beverage. Nice balance of swe

Diplomatico Reserva

Nice addition to your rum collection Diplomatic rums are synonymous with good rum! Enjoyed neat or mixed you can't go wrong with Diplomatico's Reserva. Smooth and flavor with complexity t

Barcelo Imperial

Better choice for sipping The Imperial is Barcelo's first rum meant to be enjoyed neat. Their younger siblings are too harsh and their Premium Blend 30 is too pricey at over $

Unique flavor for a flavored rum Enjoyable rum to be sipped neat. Nice banana flavor though you are kind of limited in the cocktails you mix it with. Another hard to find flavored r

Tortuga Coconut

Good mixer with nice flavor Nice coconut flavor. Goes down easy. Nice flavored rum for many cocktails. Not too easy to come by, unfortunately!

Topper's Banana Vanilla Cinnamon

Great flavor combination Decadent is a word to describe this flavored rum! Nice explosion of flavors to compliment many cocktails, or sipped neat.

Topper's Coconut

Tasty coconut rum Again, all the Topper's flavored rums are ideal. Great coconut flavor which is not over the top sweet. Great sipping or mixed with pineapple, mango

Topper's White Chocolate Raspberry

Awesome flavor Like being a kid in a candy store. The flavors work well together as they do in all the Topper's line. I like drinking this straight as a sipper plu

Cuca Fresca Premium

Tasty cachaca that can be enjoyed neat or mixed Better than their Ouro presentation, I enjoy this neat or with an ice cube. Harder to find than most cachaca's but worth the wait if you find it.

Wonderful bouquet of flavor To the nose: butterscotch, oranges, marzipan, vanilla, coconut On the palette you get a strong dose of citrus fruits, dried fruit such as fig and dat

Prichard's Cranberry

Nice flavored rum I don't normally purchase flavored rums, however, I believe this is the only rum flavored with cranberries. This rum and Old Man Guavaberry Liquor are

Depaz Blue Cane Amber

Balanced Agricole rhum Earthy, woodsy, grassy common with Agricole and cachaca rhums. This has a nice flavor which I'm sure has something to do with the sweet and flavorful

Abuelo Gran Reserva

Sweet and full of flavor Abuelo created a nice complex sipper. Though a little more on the pricey side, it offers a decent example of a fine rum from Panama meant to be enjoy

Inner Circle Blue

Award winning 90 proof Aussie rum Hard to find rum distilled in pot stills and aged in oak casks. An inexpensive Aussie rum at roughly $25 dollars. Their line of rums also includes a

Barbancourt Estate Reserve

Nice Agricole rum Higher end French agricole style rum with dry earthy notes. Packaging is ok, however, I can never understand why companies use cheap aluminum or plast

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva -

Ideal versatile rum Aged for 7 years, Flor de Cana Gran Reserve offers the option of drinking it neat or mixing it in a cocktail or with coke. With a price tag of about

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

One of my first true rums enjoyed neat I can remember purchasing this rum about 15 years ago as I began my rum collection, which is over 210 bottles now! It was my first endeavor into the

Lovely rum from India When you think of rum, you probably don't associate it with India. However, India is the number one producer of sugarcane followed by Brazil. Old Mo

Bacardi Ron Solera 1873

Nice entry level sipper A blend of rums aged in charred oak barrels using the solera method where rums aged from 1-3 years are joined together to produce a flavorful rum. Wo

Zaya Gran Reserva

Good rum but was better Zara rum is a very sweet rum aged for a minimum of 12 years in small oak casks. Presently, Zaya is produced in Trinidad where it has been made since

Appleton Estate

Nice example of a fine Jamaican rum Fruity, oaky representation of both pot and column still rums aged from 12-30 years. Master distiller Joy Spence and her protégés have created a nice

Good rum by a rum producing juggernaut I tend to refrain from buying rums or beer for that matter by companies that hold a monopoly on the industry. I find that these companies focus more

Fine example of Brazilian Cachaca Nice earthy and grassy representation of Brazilian rum. Awesome as the main ingredient in caipirinha's but doesn't disappoint when sipped neat either

English Harbour

Nice mid range sipper Picked up a bottle of English Harbour 5 year when I was in Antigua. I had asked what would be a nice rum reflecting a fine rum made in Antigua. This

Amrut Two Indies

Nice mix of Indian Pot Still and Caribbean rums Unique in flavor with the marriage of various Caribbean rums and heavier Indian rum. Honey, caramel, warming spices, hint of Indian spice, subtle van

Carta Vieja Golden Cask

Nice presentation but contents not comparable This rum starts out very nice when you see the unique decanteresque bottle. However, the rum is not as pleasing as the glass looks to the eye. The s

Good but rough around the edges For the price and if your looking for a good mixer to boost the flavor of your cocktail, you can’t go wrong with this rum. The complexity is starting

Unique character leads to sensory overload Not to be served to the faint of heart, wallet, pocketbook and/or stomach! This is a strong rum that hits on the sweet but also the peppery heat that

Kaniche Reserve

Spicy but good You get a big taste of cinnamon and pepper which would attribute to somewhat of a burn plus the alcohol will only elevate the heat. It has a moderate

Bacardi 1909 Superior Heritage Limited Edition

Step up from basic Bacardi rum Hecho en Mexico, not Puerto Rico, this rum has a nice flavor composition that has mimicked as close to the original recipe from the early 1900’s. Wit

Stolen Coffee & Cigarettes

Nice smoky rum...no pun intended! Let’s see...this is a rum using cane from the Caribbean. It is bottled here in Auburndale, Florida and owned by a company from New Zealand! Then thr

Clarkes Court Old Grog

Enjoyable rum that is very versatile This is a decent rum that is hard to come by in the States. Usually, I can only find this in the U.K. Clarkes Court is the largest distillery in Gren

Mount Gay Special Reserve

Tasty and full of flavor Straw colored rum that has aged for 2 years. Smooth for the amount of time in barrels, this rum has hints of molasses, nuts, banana and vanilla. Just

Inexpensive but better than most in the price range This makes a wonderful addition to your rum repertoire at home. St. Croix produces many nice rums at better than average prices. Easily accessible a

Dzama Cuvee Noire Prestige

Another predominantly vanilla flavored rum Imported from Madagascar, home to the vanilla bean, hence, its a no brainer that vanilla would provide the backbone in this rum. Some citrus and tropi

Tasty, mid level rum collaboration This rum is a culmination of rums from 5 Caribbean islands(Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados and Java), hence the name! A smooth and balanced rum th

Ron Viejo de Caldas Gran Reserve

Pretty decent Floral, tropical fruit and oak are what you will encounter in this light amber colored rum from a Columbia. Aged in oak barrels for 8 years, this rum

Starr Ultra Superior Light

Semi sweet white This rum is good! It has many notes you would normally associate with a sweeter rum. Brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, citrus, dried fruit like cherrie

Centenario Anejo Especial

Middle of the road that is ok Not a rum that makes you scream for more or makes you want to use it like paint thinner to remove paint from your bathroom wall. It has some nice fla

Enjoyable with a unique flavor Complex array of different notes going on here. From butterscotch to vanilla to cocoa. Dried fruit, tea, oak, tobacco and sandlewood. Does have some

Seven Tiki Aged

My first from Fiji This is a nice rum with a taste all its own. This rum is good enough to drink both ways. Never had a rum from Fiji until I purchased this bottle awh

Very different rum from the top of the world Nepal....really? Snow, cold, Mt.Everest...rum...you have got to be kidding! This is a rum that you would almost walk right past being that comparing

Tommy Bahama White Sands

Crisp clean decent white rum I believe that this rum has been discontinued along with its Golden Sun addition. Too bad as these rums offer a nice choice of both a gold and white

Punta Cana Muy Viejo

Nice new rum Just found this Dominican rum at a local liquor store! Never heard of this brand before so I was excited to find this treasure! Nice amber color wit

Lemon Hart Original 1804

Nice Demerara rum On the dry side with little fruity, baking spice or floral notes to sweeten it up. Has some dryer notes like leather, tobacco, wood and earthy tones.

Bermudez Don Armando

Smooth dry Dominican rum Very nice rum from Bermudez and aged for 10 years. Smooth, flavorful with limited alcohol burn. Notes of orange peel, vanilla, brown sugar, oak and

Seven Tiki Spiced

Nice discontinued spiced rum I believe that Bacardi owns Seven Tiki rum now. It is a nice inexpensive rum that has many of the same notes associated with that many other spiced

Hard to find rum in the States From Tahiti, this rum was found in Myrtle Beach, SC in a small liquor store. Usually where you find treasures like this. It is distilled like an Agr

Tommy Bahama Golden Sun

Good mixer and ok sipper Amber colored rum from Barbados that is a pretty good value for the money. Nice bottle presentation, flavors are ok, nothing really complex. I have

Naked Turtle White

Nice white Sweet, smooth with some floral and fruity notes. Nice, inexpensive white rum that can be enjoyed both ways. Price is nice at roughly $20. One of th

Shellback Spiced

Nice spiced rum for the price Low end spiced rum that is better than some more expensive ones out there. $15 gets you a nice tasting rum with the flavors you'd expect such as vani

A bourbon and whiskey drinkers rum On the dry side with some burn. The flavors marry well together. Oak, spice and brown sugar with a hint of vanilla and caramel. This is a nice sippe

Angostura White Reserva

Big step up from the inferior white rums Nicely priced with a good taste. Hints of citrus, oak and nut but with some burn and the flavors are not very complex due to the age of this rum. Mak

Nice Cachaca...middle of the road type This cachaca isn't bad. You can enjoy it straight though does better mixed. Fruity, grassy and semi sweet Cachaca that is relatively smooth with no h

Pretty decent Agricole rhum I have had better Agricole rhum but I have also had worse. The VSOP has a burn factor to it from the strong pepper notes as well as form the intense

Atlantico Platino

Ok for sipping, better for mixing Smooth white rum that has some nice flavor that works well together. Crisp, expressive, on the sweeter side, this rum is aged from 1-2 years, so not

Great rum for the price I love Foursquare distillery and what they bring to the table rum wise! Inexpensive rum that can be sipped though a Little harsh with some burn. Bes

Kraken Black Spiced

These Giants kill Whales! The strength of these mythical Giants is tremendous...a.k.a giant squid. The strength of the Kraken rum is a strong rum hence the name. It has heat

Bermudez Aniversario

Not bad for a Dominican rum Flavorful and somewhat complex due to its lengthy time aged in barrels. Some sweetness combined with just enough heat. Spice, vanilla and butterscotc

Entry level Abuelo rum Nice rum from Panama that makes a good mixer. As a sipper it is a bit rough around the edges with some burn. Go with the 7 or 12 or if you have a lo

Nice Panamanian rum Another rum created by the hands of the genius master blender, Francisco "Don "Pancho" Fernandez. No additives to get in the way of a clean crisp and

Ragged Mountain Gold

Left my heart in Massachusetts Molasses based rum from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Hand crafted in small batches using the pot still and aged in ex bourbon casks, this rum is a

Sammys Beach Bar Light

Way to go Van Halen front man From Montrose to Sammy Hagar's solo days to Van Halen to Chickenfoot and being Guy Fieri's best man, he now has Cabo Wabo Tequilla and a rum portfolio

Sugar Island Spiced

Nice entry level rum You could do a lot worse than to have a bottle of Sugar Island in your repertoire of rums at home. Smooth, flavorful rum with some heat that does well

Prichard's Fine

Tennessee, home of Jack and Prichard There is a plethora of rum companies in the U.S and it seems like every day a new distillery is born reminiscent of the colonial period of US history,

Enjoyable and hard rum to come by A nice Bajan rum with a mild flavor and nice dark amber color. Great rum to mix with cocktails or enjoyed neat. The charred white oak barrels give th

Plantation Trinidad

Nice vintage year rum Plantation is known for its award winning rum from various islands in single year aging and production. Their Trinidad rum is no exception. Mixture o

Mocambo 20 Art Edition

Woody, earthy and bold rum from Mexico I love the bottle presentation and the fact that no two bottles are alike, similar to Wild Tiger Special Reserve rum from India. A single cask rum sim

Mocambo 10 Pistol 1821

Nice presentation and taste to match You got me... I bought this rum on impact due to the nice buccaneer pistol presentation and the fact that this rum was made in a very limited edition

Montecristo Premium

Nice white rhum for the price Unaged crisp and smooth describe this white rhum. Fermented using the sugarcanes first press instead of molasses, a sugarcane byproduct, this is cons

Nice balance and array of spices This is definitely a step up over its younger 5 year old sibling. Not as much burn going down. Similar notes as with the 5 year old with a nice ambe

Smith and Cross Navy Strength

High test Strong rum to drink neat however, as mentioned below, if you add a splash of water to it it tones it down a notch. Traditional Jamaican pot stilled r

Brugal Extra Viejo Reserva

Good rum for mixed drinks The taste is a little off for me with some burn as well. Brugal rums are ok but don't have that "Wow" factor, the extra viejo reserva, included. Some

Nice introductory rum I also purchased this rum at an ABC store in Florida. Inexpensive and definitely worth the effort of finding a bottle of the 5 year Cayman Reef. A li

Decent mixer For the price this is a good choice for adding to your favorite cocktail. Bit of a burn and harshness going down to deter from drinking neat.

Enjoyable neat or mixed Vanilla, citrus and spice come to mind when drinking this rum. I do enjoy this neat as one of the only rums from Puerto Rico that I can say this about

Pusser's British Navy

Can be sipped but leave that for the 15 year old! Has some nice flavor of baking spices, oakiness and on the dry side. Best mixed in cocktails, however, if you choose to drink it neat, add an ice cube

Fortuna Reserva Exclusiva Anejo

Nice flavor in a hard to find rum Sweet rum with nice flavor. Can be mixed or enjoyed neat. Aged for 8 years, this rum shows some complexity and at $20 makes a perfect rum for you liqu

Wish it were better Picked up a couple bottles of Havana Club 7 in Saint Maarten last month while on a cruise. Able to buy 2 bottle for $30! Being that you can't get Cu

Unusual rum indicative of Trinidad Made with cane juice, symbolic of Agricole rhums and cachaca's, though not what Trinidad rums are known for. I find this straw colored rhum to be a b

Brugal Extra Viejo

Adds nice flavor to mixed drinks Nice bold flavors with a delicate balance of sweetness with a hint of woody notes. Much better enjoyed mixed as opposed to drinking neat. Nice price

Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star

Great price and nice Puerto Rican rum This is definitely better than their 2 star, but still a little harsh to drink neat. Alcohol burn is too strong but works well in rum and coke as well

Chairman's Reserve

A little harsh as a sipper but compliments cocktails very nicely Fair price for a decent rum to use in cocktails. The burn is a little too much to be sipped neat, plus the complexity of the rum falls short due to t

A little to dry but good sipper At $50 a bottle, their are many other rums I would spend the money on. Having said that, the 1888 is a drier rum but offers complex flavors with just

Cuca Fresca Ouro

Ok sipper, but better in caipirinhas Earthy, woody and grassy taste as is evident of cachaca and Agricole rhum. I enjoy their cachaca line!

Abuelo Reserva Superior

Above average sipper Decent price for a fine representation of Panamanian rum. In between it's older sibling the 12 year and younger version, anejo rests another example

Nice dark rum for the money Always enjoy a dark rum with its molasses flavor combined with charred oakiness, vanilla and toasted marshmallow hints. A one liter bottle will set y

Another quality Bajan rum Foursquare distillery has done it again! Another good quality rum for the money. Can be used as a mixer or enjoyed neat. Definitely taste the sherry

Nice rum from Nicaragua...HOWEVER I actually enjoy Flor de Cana's 12 year old rum over their 18. Price being only part of the equation!

Nice mixer or premier component in homemade rum cake I purchased this on the island of Grand Cayman, a few years back and enjoyed it. I recently found it again in the Bahamas! Usually associated with t

Pyrat XO Reserve

Sweet rum with a citrus flavor Not on everyone's list of places associated with rum, let alone, having an idea of where Anguilla is located on the map. However, Pyrat rum provides

Nice change of pace I enjoy this representation from Thailand! Yes, it has a very different taste than many of us are accustomed to, but that is what separates rum from

Havana Club Anejo Especial

Not as good as their 7 year, but a nice inexpensive rum Cuba and rum go hand in hand with a lighter style of rum. They offer a wide range of rums from their 3 year which can be bought for about $20US, to t

Havana Club Anejo Reserva

Love Cuban Rums This entry is not really for drinking neat, but to add to cocktails and rum drinks. The smooth flavor is starting to get there, but the flavors are j

Barcelo Gran Anejo

Has some good qualities The price is nice, it mixes well and easy to find. What it doesn't offer is complexity of some of its older siblings. Some of the flavors don't work

Bacardi Major Lazer Limited Edition

Another entry level rum from Bacardi Nothing spectacular with this rum. Fine as a mixer! I bought this due to its being a limited edition to add to my collection. Little complexity and

Tiburon Small Batch

Not worth the price Belize isn’t well known for its rum, and the Tiburon offering is no exception. The price is on the high side for a rum that really doesn’t do well on

Ok, many better options in that price range though Not very complex, burn going down. Does well in rum and coke but too harsh to enjoy neat.

Appleton Estate Reserve

Good Jamaican mixer I like that this rum is aged in ex-Jack Daniels barrels, my other obsession! Not one to be enjoyed straight up as the burn and harshness is too strong

Bacardi Oakheart

Doesn't break my heart or the bank I frown upon purchasing Bacardi rums because of the fact that they are such a conglomerate and produce mass quantities of rum. Usually, when you thin

Centenario Conmemorativo

Better than the many other rums in this price range Obviously, this version cannot compare to their XX, their older siblings in terms of complexity, flavor and smoothness. Having said this, for the mone

Santa Teresa Anejo

As a mixer Light amber, young rum that has little in common with it's older, much better, 1796 rum. This rum is aged to bring out some characteristics of a bett

Flor de Caña Gold 4

Young rum that hasn't grown up yet! It is a nice, inexpensive rum that provides a decent taste in mixed drinks and ok as a sipper. Ideally, you have to jump up to the 7 year old to enjo

Botran Anejo Oro

Basic gold rum Not complex or very flavorful with a slight burn. This would be considered a introductory gold mixer. Better than Bacardi and many of the other gold

Saint James Royal Ambre

Budget Agricole This would be considered an inexpensive and introductory agricole rhum. The taste is on the harsher side with some burn. Not considered a sipper this

Cockspur 5 Star Fine

Another mixer and just that Light amber color, some heat, not overly complex and the flavors don't pop out at you. A fair price for a mixer from Barbados. Better than most rums

Matusalem Clasico

Not their best output It just goes to show you how important it is for rum to age and length of time as well. Definitely get a better rum the longer it ages and the Matusa

Kind of Blaise... A pretty good mixer but on the harsh side to enjoy straight. Great price to add this one to you collection or as a decent house rum. Being aged for

Mount Gay Black Barrel

Least favorite of the Mount Gay line A little harsh with some burn. Flavors don't really mesh together very well. A good rum to add to your mixed drink recipes. Sipping is ok, but much

Plantation Jamaica 8

Not bad for Jamaican rum Jamaican rum is not in my comfort zone for rum enjoyment. I prefer heavier body rum. However, this rum is pretty good though I like the Appleton 12

Step up This is a more flavorful and better rounded rum from Colombia. Much better than its younger 3 year old sibling. It's amazing what aging does to a ru

Flavorful mixer This rum has a nice flavor that is achieved through the aging process in french oak casks. It is made by using the sugar cane byproduct, molasses and

A little on the dry side with an burn going down Has a woody taste with hints of vanilla, oak, honey, caramel and spice. Not very complex due to the limited amount of time it has been aged. A nice m

Mount Gay Eclipse

One of my first rums This rum was, I believe, the fourth rum I had every purchased. Captain Morgan, Bacardi Silver, Appleton being the previous list in successive order.

Pampero Especial

Mixer and that is it Kind of harsh with considerable burn. Complexity just isn't there as the flavors are all over the place. Better mixed as drinking neat isn't a good

Shellback Silver

Nice inexpensive mixer I find this rum more enjoyable to drink than a lot of other white rums in the $15 price range. Nothing fancy flavor wise with some heat at the back.

Palo Viejo Gold

Standard inexpensive mixer is all The old cliche “you get what you pay for” is spot on with this rum. You are getting a basic rum that can be used to create a cocktail or mixed drink.

Myers's Original Dark

Definitely not a first choice Another juggernaut rum producer comparable to that of Bacardi. Quantity over quality for the most part. This rum is a standard staple for the colleg

Sailor Jerry Spiced

Just doesn't do it for me I shy away from inferior spiced rums usually because they contain artificial ingredients and caramel color to make it look like a premium dark rum. A

Ron Viejo de Caldas

Similar to Medellin 3 year An ok rum that is good for mixing only. Harsh flavors and burn that are evident in young rums except for Cachaca or Agricole rhums. If your looking f

Ok is all One of those rums to drink if your need something fast. Not a rum to enjoy neat as the limited aging hasn't been able to mellow and flavor this rum.

Angostura Old Oak Gold

Basic rum good for mixing Not a very complex rum with a burn going down. Flavors are not very pronounced. The limited amount of time spent in the barrel isn't able to bring ou

Tastes like a cheap flavored rum I don't like it very much as the flavors don't seem to be very intense nor expansive. Tastes like imitation ingredients causing a taste that isn't ve

Monkey Toasted Coconut

Just OK Not a very tasty coconut rum as I prefer Blue Chair or Topper's coconut flavored rum instead. Coconut flavor is ok with a strong dose of alcohol at t

Appleton Estate Special Gold

Not crazy about it Kind of harsh and strong burn going down. Doesn't really pack much flavor due to the limited time resting in barrels. Definitely a rum to be mixed, n

Appleton Estate V/X

Not for me... Jamaican rums are not very good in my opinion. The V/X is a little to harsh for me, plus the alcohol burn going down is more than I would prefer. Now

Women enjoy this sweet concoction I have only had this rum once and it was very sweet. To sweet for my taste. Yes it had a nice coconut flavor, however, when mixed with soda for exam

Can't do it... With the plethora of decent rums out there comparable in price to the Bacardi Gold, you could do much better. I just have a hard time seeking out a r

Captain Morgan Spiced

Captain Jack Sparrow would probably pass on it too... A spiced rum produced for the masses and unfortunately the quality suffers because of this. I feel like I'm drinking a cheap rum with artificial ingr

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold

Too many other better spiced rums out there I can remember drinking this when I was in my early twenties. Back then, I didn't know better, nor did I think there was anything other than the Capt

Bacardi Superior

Not a suitable rum for drinking Why people continue to buy this crap is beyond me. Price... ok, I get it however, their are so many other rums available at this price that are excee

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Ron Zacapa Straight from the Cask Special Edition

Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra

Green Island Superior

St. Aubin Reserve Dark

Chamarel Double Distilled

Flamboyant Oak Aged

Arehucas Ron Miel

Bundaberg Reserve

Bambarra Reserve

Old Monk The Legend

Compagnie des Indes Latino

La Favorite Habitation

Seven Fathoms Premium

A. H. Riise XO Royal Reserve

Blue Mauritius Gold

Elements 8 Gold

Wild Tiger Special Reserve

Neisson Reserve Speciale

1931 81st Anniversary

English Harbour

Cubaney Gran Reserva

1931 82nd Anniversary

Cubaney Exquisito

Penny Blue XO Batch 001

Old Monk Supreme

The Duppy Share Caribbean

Opthimus Malt Whiskey Finish

Angostura Cask Collection Number 1 Bourbon Cask

Chairman's The Forgotten Cask

Santiago de Cuba Anejo Superior

Pink Pigeon Original

Capitan Bucanero

Mezan XO Jamaica

Bacardi Reserva Limitada

Gold of Mauritius Dark

La Hechicera Extra Anejo

Matusalem Gran Reserva

Appleton Estate

Don Papa Small Batch

Wicked Dolphin Brewer's Series Double Barrel

Wicked Dolphin Gold Reserve

St. Augustine Pot Distilled

Doc Brown's Dark

Old New Orleans Reserve 10

Black Coral Spiced

Siesta Key Spiced

Old New Orleans Amber

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