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Mike Colligon

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Appleton Estate

Oaky tones to start with smooth finish This is an exceptionally smooth rum. Oak and fruit notes on the nose. A sweet but strong initial taste but a wonderfully warm finish.

Kirk and Sweeney

Wickedly smooth. Spices with hints of vanilla. Wonderful caramel color with a warm smooth delivery that resonates with spices. A true delight on the palate with a warm finish.

Diplomatico Botucal Reserva Exclusiva

Beautiful smooth rum I was very surprised by how smooth and rich in flavor this was. Warm on the tongue and so smooth going down. Nice balanced sweetness. A little vanilla

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Smooth, smooth smooth. Nice caramel color, oak and floral flavors forward and a smooth balanced finished with what seems like a taste of vanilla and cinnamon on the finish.

Nice Warm notes Fairly smooth with good floral nose and warm finish on the palate. Seems like I taste some oak and vanilla, but I could be wrong. Very decent sippin

Pyrat XO Reserve

Solid and delicious rum. Not as smooth as others, but a delightful semi-sweet orange-isa rum. Seems like it could be aged a little longer to mellow it out a little more.

Tasty but has a bite Tasty, but not as smooth and refined as som other 12 year old rums. Fruity and sweet on the nose, a little vanilla note on initial taste, then there i

Seven Fathoms Premium

Good, but not very smooth This is a grid rum, but not what I would consider a super premium rum. It has a little bite at first sip then mellows as it goes down.

Appleton Estate

Very good, but not great. Bold and warm in the mouth, but lacks a smoothness you might expect at the price point. Hints of cocoa, vanilla and even oak, but the warmth never rea

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