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Blackbelt | Member since 2018 | Slovakia
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Mount Gay
Black Barrel
Nothing to see here
Nice nose, but taste is too muddled with no discernible notes.
5
10/24/2022
0
El Pasador de Oro
XO
Uninteresting
It eludes my mind how rum without any qualities can make it to almost 8. I guess a cool name and packaging. Nose and taste: remotely reminiscent of ru
4
01/21/2023
0
SAMAI
Gold 2-year
Sweet
Mildly sweet herbal nose and taste, nothing profound though.
5
01/21/2023
0
Arehucas
12-year
Oaky
Unidentified wooden aroma, Spanish style but nothing to write home about. No sugar.
4
01/18/2023
0
Rhum JM
VO 3-year
Alright
Fruity nose with grass and a hint of decomposition, slight burn, mint taste. Enjoyable probably only for whisky drinkers.
5
01/18/2023
0
Rum Nation
Demerara Solera No 14
Too much oak
A bit too oaky, and too ethanolic for my taste, raisins on the background.
6
01/18/2023
0
Rum Artesanal
Jamaica
Jamaica
It is your typical Jamaica, fruity flavors with some bread.
7
01/16/2023
0
Cane Island
Nicaragua 12-year
Nice surprise
Cinnamon, vanilla, whole bakery is in there. Everything on an oak background.
7
01/15/2023
0
Zaka
Trinidad 7-year
Pass
Fruity, medicinal and a bit too thin, nothing spectacular.
5
01/15/2023
0
Admiral Rodney
HMS Princessa 5-year
Vanilla
Pleasant vanilla nose with toasty oak flavor. Better than most Spanish styles.
7
01/15/2023
0
Canuto
XO Extra Old 9-year
Oaky vanilla
Typical Spanish style, oak and fruit, nothing much to add here.
6
01/13/2023
0
Domaine de Severin
4-year
Schnaps
Pleasant fruity nose but it burns when it goes down like a gasoline.
4
01/13/2023
0
Punta Cana
Black
Liquor
Ethanolic, menthol, a bit of honest rum in the background but not too much.
4
12/07/2022
0
Cubaney
Orangerie 12-year
Yeah it is orange
A bit ethanolic, not as good as Companero Elixir Orange.
5
12/07/2022
0
Toucan
2017 Agricole Vieux 4-year
Unremarkable
Unremarkable in any way, like a dry leave on a pavement.
4
11/30/2022
0
Sister Isles
Moscatel Cask
Bitter coffee
Rum for whisky drinker, but only if you like the bitter side of whisky. Interesting coffee aroma, smooth rum, but not a crowd pleaser.
6
11/14/2022
0
Panama-Pacific
15-year
Vanilla spanish
Not very distinct from other Spanish style rums, very smooth, vanilla nose and maybe some citrus if you look close enough.
7
11/14/2022
1
Mount Gay
1703 Port Cask Expression
Sherry analogue
Very reminiscent of the typical sherry-finished rums, Diplomatico Ambassador is maybe its closest equivalent. Nowadays we are flooded with sherry bomb
7
10/25/2022
0
Companero
Panama Extra Añejo 12-year
Chocolate liquor
I would not ever believe I would mark liquor with something higher than 7 but here we are. They finished 12 year old Panama rum in casks that had inte
9
10/25/2022
0
Cihuatan
Xaman XO 16-year
Lemon juice
Finally some remarkable rum. Very pleasant with lemon and grep tones, they managed to do this without any additives.
8
10/25/2022
1
Eminente
Reserva 7-year
Vodka
It is somewhere on a scale between vodka and rum, more on the vodka side. I heard there are some fans of this, but really?
3
10/24/2022
0
Admiral Rodney
HMS Royal Oak
Quality mundane experience
It is not that it is bad by any means, it is just a variation of that old "plum hidden in oak" trope that you can find anywhere else, but more refined
7
10/24/2022
0
Matusalem
Gran Reserva 15-year
Bang for buck
Probably my new budget go to. Pineapple cultivated experience without sugar.
8
10/24/2022
0
1931
82nd Anniversary 6-12 Years
Islay barrel?
There is something umami in there. Somewhat complex rum but I did not find that fresh fruit I am looking for. Your mileage may vary.
6
10/24/2022
0
Richland
Single Estate Old Georgia
Ex-bourbon
Slight candied fruit in the background, typical vanilla from bourbon casks with some hotness that overpowers the taste a bit.
5
07/16/2022
0
William Hinton
4 Cask Edition 4-year
Anise and cherry cake
Finally something interesting, it is a breath of fresh air after all the ex-bourbon Caribbean rum. Perhaps not the smoothest one ever, but it will sat
7
07/15/2022
0
Don Omario's
Vintage 10-year
Predictable style
Rum made in classic and predictable style, vanilla, candied fruit, raisins, aged probably in ex-bourbon casks.
8
07/15/2022
0
Naga
Java Reserve 7-year
Medicinal
Not a catastrophe, at least the taste is natural, herbal, but there is not that much body and alcohol shows through.
5
07/15/2022
0
Demon's Share
6-year
Sweet
Pleasant fruit sweeted rum, would not buy twice but it is competent enough.
5
01/26/2023
0
Bellamy's Reserve
Rye Cask Finish 12-year
Ok
Weird blend without much of an identity. Competent but nothing to be excited about.
5
01/26/2023
0
Piquero
Premium Spirit Drink
Candy shop
Candy rum very much in "spirit" with Riise kind of rums.
4
01/26/2023
0
Canerock
Spiced & Flavored
Anise
It is anise liquor, with some fruity rum background flavors.
3
01/26/2023
0
Pacífico
Gran Reserva 10-year
Unremarkable
Somewhat oaky fruity blend, some sugar additives, not remarkable.
4
01/26/2023
0
Havana Club
Maximo Extra Anejo
The top dry rum
Nose is citrus, then at first sip there was a bit of walnut, it has dry wooden notes but it is complemented with sweet raisin flavor, very interesting
10
09/10/2018
0
Austrian Empire
Double Cask Oloroso
Sherry bomb
One trick pony but it does what it does well. Sherry explosion on the tongue.
6
01/26/2023
0
Austrian Empire
Maximus
Non-remarkable
Remotely fruity but none of the tasting parameters is remarkable in any way.
4
01/26/2023
0
HSE
2004 Small Cask 9-year
Spicy mess
Hot spicy mess, not an enjoyable drinking experience.
5
01/26/2023
0
HSE
VSOP Reserve Speciale 4-year
Agricole
Spicy fruity agricole but not blended together well.
5
01/26/2023
0
Cane Island
Thailand 5-year
Suprise
A bit bitter, but full-bodied, oaky, fruity, very flavorful given its age.
7
01/25/2023
0
Arcane
Extraroma 12-year
Chocolate
Kinda weird chocolate flavor with a bit of herbs on the background.
5
01/23/2023
0
Patridom
Gran Reserva Overproof 3-year
Confusing label
Confusing label with the same font as Esclavo (is there some connection?). A bit sweet but nothing compared to other Dominicans, not much of aftertast
7
01/21/2023
0
La Progresiva
13
Shadow of Santiago
Nose is very unremarkable, aftertaste saves the experience with the oaky and fruity flavor reminiscent of Santiago rums.
5
01/21/2023
0
Ron Esclavo
XO
The top sweet rum
Smooth, sweet, tobacco nose and flavor. Sweetness is well-balanced and not overpowering.
10
06/01/2018
0
Ron Zacapa
2014 Reserva Limitada
Minty
Compared to the baseline Zacapa it is a bit minty and sweeter. Strong heavy caramel taste as well.
9
02/02/2022
1
Abuelo
Oloroso Sherry Cask 15-year
Favorite of the three
The best of the three in my opinion, heavy sherry character on par with Dos Maderas Luxus.
9
01/25/2020
0
Ron Cristobal
Nina 12-year
Overlooked
Not very known brand, but it should be. Very reminiscent of Esclavo, with chocolate finish and slight touch of mint.
9
12/31/2019
0
Vacilon
25-year
Unique experience
A bit of citrus, smooth leathery nose, it is best experienced first hand. Quite a unique experience, on par with the best of them (Havana Club Maximo,
9
06/07/2021
0
Foursquare
2005 12-year
Apricot overload
What a unique character. The nose is big in apricot as if you opened a fresh bottle of Fanta. It is a mystery how thing like this can exist and withou
9
07/17/2020
1
Ron Esclavo
XO Cask
As good as normal XO
Basically more concentrated version of XO, choice depends on your preference. This version is less accessible, therefore it deserves slightly lower ra
9
11/14/2019
0
Abuelo
XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish
One of the best ones
Sweet coffee nose, chocolatey after taste that goes for ages.
9
12/31/2019
0
Skotlander
Cask
Esclavo double
Really just like Esclavo XO, I could not tell the difference. Since it is Danish like Esclavo, maybe it is sourced the same way. Price is also identic
9
11/19/2019
0
Opthimus
Port Finish 25-year
Sherry wood
Similar to Dos Maderas Luxus but not as strong in cherry, a bit too sweet AND simultaneously a bit heavy on the wood, almost overaged. Extremely good
9
09/30/2018
0
B13
13-year
Light citrus and coconut
Light, mildly sweet, coconut and citrus notes, reminds me of agricole, maybe it even is. It has slightly medicinal herb nose, which deducts a point.
9
06/30/2018
0
Centenario
Special Blend 30-year
Great
Great balance between sweetness and oak, the after taste goes slightly into plumes and oranges.
9
09/15/2018
0
Santiago de Cuba
Extra Anejo 25-year
Difficult
A hint of licorice on the nose, butterscotch, nut and wood flavor, finish is sweet wood. It is smoother and more aromatic version of the 20y. It is al
9
08/31/2018
1
Centenario
30-year
Balanced
Great Solera style, taste is fruit and grape, leaves aroma of nuts in glass.
9
09/10/2018
0
El Dorado
Millenium 25
Sweet raisins
I enjoy rums with raisin and date taste, this one is one big raisin explosion. It is a bit too sweet, which is alright in my book, but it might put of
9
09/10/2018
1
Opthimus
25-year
Prune demerara
This is probably the best from Oliver&Oliver, I would compare it to El Dorado 15y, but without the whisky taste and the prune is not as pronounced.
9
08/22/2018
0
Ron Zacapa
XO
The one to get
Typical Solera style rum that has that hybrid chocolate/whisky taste. Unlike the lesser "23" version, this goes down far smoother. Also has slight cit
9
07/01/2018
0
Legendario
Gran Reserva 15-year
Okay
Very competent, very much approaching the Zacapa XO in the flavor, chocolate-like maybe, but not overly sweet at all. The Zacapa is a bit sweeter and
9
08/02/2018
1
Zafra
Master Reserve 21
Cocoa
Cocoa and wood, a sign of good barrel maturation. Not harsh at all.
9
09/10/2018
0
Facundo
Paraiso
Dark caramel
It is very mellow and pleasant on tongue, it has subdued dark caramel taste. The best Facundo/Bacardi on sale, shame it comes with a price to match.
9
10/07/2018
0
Malteco
1990
Raisins and chocolate
Similar to the Presidente 19y and Zacapa 23y, very flavorful solera style.
9
11/26/2018
0
UNHIQ
XO
Typical Oliver&Oliver
Good, sweet, balanced, just like other top end Oliver products. You can taste lemon grass in there. Still prefer the Esclavo XO though.
9
06/29/2018
0
Santiago de Cuba
Isla del Tesoro
Cuban
A hint of licorice, nut and sweetness on the nose, finish is sweet wood. It is unbelievably smooth, you have to eat spicy food before to get burn. It
9
12/17/2018
2
Bacardi
Limitada
Pleasant
Pleasantly sweet and light, also going into the prune territory.
9
12/11/2018
0
Santiago de Cuba
Extra Anejo 20-year
Difficult
A hint of licorice on the nose, some fresh fruit, nut and wood flavor, finish is sweet wood. It is all very subtle, as is the case with the high-end S
9
08/31/2018
1
Zafra
Master Reserve 30-year
Plums, coffee, cinnamon
Nose starts with plums and cinnamon, taste develops into citrus and coffee at the end.
9
06/30/2019
0
Abuelo
XV Tawny Port Cask Finish
Ok choice
Probably my least favorite of the 15y trinity (Cognac, Tawny, Oloroso), it is similar to Cognac but more sour and less sweet, but do not worry, it is
9
01/24/2020
0
Dzama
XV 15-year
Smooth fruit
Has perfect blend of wooden barrel notes with fruit. Great with cigar, which really brings out the garden variety of fruit smells.
9
03/01/2020
0
Centenario
Real
Fruity version
More fruity variant of Centenario, less woody than 30 Special Blend, less sweet than regular 30.
9
07/22/2020
0
Emperor
Private Collection Chateau Pape Clement Finish
Dry cherries
Leave the bottle to air a bit - it has somewhat weird flavor at first. Tasty, but quite dry in finish. Not my style unfortunately.
8
12/02/2018
0
Beenleigh
2015 Desert Ageing 5-year
Apricot, banana
Combination of sweet, sour, bitter and salt, great sipper no matter the short aging.
8
04/18/2022
0
Ron Zacapa
El Alma Soul Heavenly Cask Collection
Spicy
Compared to baseline Zacapa it has strong black pepper tones.
8
02/02/2022
1
Oliver's Exquisito
1995 Solera
Vanilla, spices
Not as bitter as 1985 version, sweet with vanilla, spices and oak in the background.
8
07/04/2021
0
Ryoma
7-year
Complex
At first pour a simple afair, with a simple sugar cane nose like an agricole, but give it a bit of time in glass and you get wonderful forest fruit an
8
12/20/2021
2
Maximo
XO Extra Premium
New bourbon Oliver
Alright, fresher than the other Olivers, less sweet and more sour.
8
01/15/2021
0
Cubaney
Centenario 25-30-Year
Great but sherry bomb
A bit stronger at 41%, sherry influenced version of Oliver. Great with cigars.
8
05/27/2018
0
Foursquare
2007 Sagacity 12-year
Yearly release with more aged notes
It has similar fruit signature as 2005, but less emphasis is put on it and it is more about aged and bourbon chocolate notes. I prefer the 2005 releas
8
12/17/2020
0
Diplomatico
2005
Fruity sherry
Strong sherry note with dry fruity whisky character, maybe a bit too hot for a rum of this caliber.
8
12/14/2019
0
Diplomatico
Ambassador Selection
47% sherry
It is not for beginner drinkers, because the high ABV can mess with your perception, because it can be very astringent. Otherwise the flavor is very b
8
08/22/2018
0
Ron Zacapa
Reserva Limitada 2019
Citrus
Citrus on the nose, deep caramel in taste. A bit high abv (45%), and smoky.
8
11/25/2019
0
Canero
1989
Coffee and salt
Very similar to Flor de Caňa rums, the nose is pleasant coffee and it is a bit salty on the tongue.
8
03/15/2019
0
Santos Dumont
XO
Honey
Honey flavor, candy flavor almost comes out. The most similar thing is probably Riise in terms of candy, but here it is not overdone.
8
10/07/2018
0
Millonario
XO
Competent
It is very well made and balanced, though I would call it a neutral tasting rum - nothing really stands out in it.
8
06/01/2018
0
Punta Cana
XOX
Great
Competent and very well balanced, vanilla, leather and tobacco, sweetness and wood.
8
05/31/2018
0
Ron Zacapa
23 Solera
Almost there
Typical Solera style rum that has that hybrid chocolate/whisky taste. It is a bit stronger in alcohol, and the finish is a subdued dark caramel. The X
8
05/09/2018
1
Ron Zacapa
2015 Reserva Limitada
Sharp and sweet
The nose is sharp and sweet with vanilla, it bites more than usual XO, taste is typical Zacapa chocolate.
8
09/21/2018
0
Ron Zacapa
Etiqueta Negra
Pleasant
Pleasant taste, a very slight hint of smoke, typical Solera sweetness.
8
09/21/2018
0
Presidente
19-year
Chocolate
It is maybe a bit too sweet, and ethanol shows a bit too much around the corners, but you get that pleasant caramel after taste.
8
05/27/2018
0
Appleton Estate
21-year
Cocoa, coconut, wood
Cocoa and coconut in nose and flavor, very well matured. ABV is 43%, this is meant for serious drinkers.
8
09/21/2018
0
Centenario
20-year
Good balance
Typical Solera style, but the sweetness is a bit too much, but still miles better than most of the competition.
8
06/05/2018
0
Centenario
25-year
Sweet
Quite sweet, but great Solera-style nonetheless. Very similar to 20y.
8
09/10/2018
4
Opthimus
21-year
Solid solera
Tobacco in flavor, walnut in the after aroma. It reminds me of Esclavo, it is one of the better O&O offerings. It is maybe a bit flat with too much sw
8
09/19/2018
0
Flor de Caña
25-year
Smoke and candied tropical fruit
Maybe a bit bitter, but at the right conditions strong flavors come out which pair very well with cigar.
8
09/10/2018
0
Mombacho
XO
Earthy nose, dark caramel
Nose are earthy tones from vulcanic soil, then taste is not harsh at all, I would say it is typical blended molasses rum with dark caramel tones.
8
10/29/2018
1
Quorhum
30-year
Competent
The taste is very similar to other solera Dominicans (Punta Cana XOX etc.). It is flavorful, no artificial additives, but also quite dry.
8
06/21/2018
0
Havana Club
15-year
Sherry wood
Sherry nose and smooth wooden barrel, a hint of smoke after careful examination. Also dry.
8
08/31/2018
0
Malecon
1979 Seleccion Esplendida 29-year
Burnt sugar
Pleasant taste of burnt sugar, very easy to drink.
8
09/10/2018
0
Presidente
23-year
Smokier version of 19y
The 19y is considered the best of range, I would have to agree, the 23y is smokier and a bit harsher, albeit not as sweet as 19y which might suit some
8
09/28/2018
0
Diplomatico
2002
Sherry
Sherry flavor is most apparent, if you pay attention the plumes on the background become apparent in the after taste. Interesting experience, but a bi
8
12/12/2018
1
El Dorado
21-year
Tropical fruit
The whisky flavor from 15y is almost gone, instead you have even more oak and tropical fruit.
8
08/02/2018
0
Diplomatico
2004
Competent
Less sherry than 2002 version, more cognac like. I like the 2002 version slightly more, nevertheless a good drink.
8
12/28/2018
0
Diplomatico
Reserva Exclusiva
Ok vanilla
It has orange nose, vanilla taste and good balance between sweet and bitter. I am not particular fan of vanilla, but this blend is alright.
8
05/27/2018
0
Cerro Negro
1989
Surprise
Start is a bit salty and grassy like agricole, however the taste is akin to typical Solera, with a hint of honey and very pleasant coffee finish that
8
10/10/2018
0
Sister Isles
15-year
Wine barrel finish
The wine barrel imposes unique hard-to-describe flavor. A bit dry, therefore the lower score.
8
01/14/2020
0
Dos Maderas
Luxus
Extremely smooth
This is the smoothest drink I have ever had, it has almost no bite whatsoever. It is sherry heavy and goes well with cigar, but the sherry aroma seems
8
05/29/2018
0
Plantation
2006 Peru 13-year
Standard
Smooth complex sugar character like Barcelo. Fairly standard in that regard, great for sipping.
8
06/27/2020
0
Cubaney
Gran Reserva 15-year
Mint and sherry
I am getting the sherry flavor like from the 25-30y, but it is more fresh due to the mint.
8
11/17/2018
0
Ophyum
23-year
Sweetest Oliver
Quite sweet, but not in obtrusive way. Originally I did not like it at all, to the point I think it was another heavily additive rum, like Riise. But
8
07/16/2018
1
Oliver's Exquisito
1985 Solera
Fruit in background
Tasty and complex but more woody and leathery when compared to the rest of the premium O&O rums. When letting it breathe, it is noticeably more fruity
7
05/31/2018
1
Havana Club
Selección de Maestros
Smoky raisin
Smoky raisin and fruit in the nose and palate, and quite strong dry aged barrel wooden notes. A bit ethanolic.
7
11/09/2018
0
Flor de Caña
12-year
Earthy fruit
More elegant and subdued version of 7 year, with sweeter nose but with more alcoholic bite, this series of rums is really full of surprises.
7
11/09/2018
0
Cubaney
Exquisito 21-year
Orange peel
Orange peel and tobacco on the background of wooden barrel, less sweet than the 15y. Teopucal fruit left in the glass afterwards.
7
11/17/2018
0
Ron Panama
15-year
Typical panama
Prune flavor on dry background, not the best but not the worst.
7
12/07/2018
0
Havana Club
Pacto Navio
Sweet
A bit too sweet, with aging effects adding slight plume flavor.
7
12/17/2018
0
Centenario
12-year
Orange sweet
The taste is orange sweet, pleasant but very far from a complex rum.
7
10/13/2018
0
Autentico Nativo
15-year
Woody
Woody with a hint of cocoa. The wood was very strong at the beginning, but after a year I can appreciate it more and it does not overpower the taste a
7
05/31/2018
0
Barcelo
Imperial
Walnut cuban style
Nose were walnuts, the body is quite dry but there are worse. Aftertaste developed into coffee flavor.
7
10/10/2018
0
Malteco
10-year
Sweet
Sweet but not overly done. Lacks complexity in the aftertaste.
7
07/09/2018
0
Diplomatico
Mantuano
Sweet and pleasant
It is sweet and pleasant, has slight orange nose, but there is not much going on in the after taste. Maybe slight coffee, but I can be just imagining
7
12/30/2018
0
Gosling's
Family Reserve Old
Dry fruity
Fruity nose and wooden barrel on the tongue, dry but smooth.
7
07/16/2018
0
XM
Supreme 15-year
Charred barrel
The initial taste is a nondescript charred barrel, but after long negotiation in the mouth it develops into cocoa.
7
10/10/2018
1
Matusalem
Gran Reserva 23-year
Tropical fruit
Sweet tropical fruit on the nose, otherwise fairly standard dry aged rum with wooden barrel notes. It is more difficult to access than 15y version, it
7
07/16/2018
0
Penny Blue
XO Batch 002
Molasses
Expected very dry stuff, but is was more to my taste with the molasses flavor playing bigger part.
7
09/28/2018
0
Angostura
1824 12-year
Cherry floral whisky
It is a dark rum with distinct cherry nose, but also develops into light floral whisky on the tongue.
7
07/16/2018
0
Cihuatan
Nahual Legacy Blend Limited Edition
Candy fruit
Flavor is an interesting mix of candy fruit, mildly sweet.
7
06/30/2019
0
Pusser's
British Navy ”Nelson’s Blood” 15-year
Navy harsh & sweet
In the style of navy rums, it is a bit high in alcohol, which is balanced by sweetness. Interesting, but not enough deep flavors.
7
07/16/2018
0
Malteco
15-year
Tropical fruit
Sweet nose, smooth although a bit ethanolic taste, tropical fruit notes. Long after taste and pleasant warmth.
7
11/17/2019
0
Dos Maderas
PX 5+5
Sherry light
It is a 50-50 mix of oak and sherry flavors. The Luxus version goes full sherry on you, but it is a bit artificial. Take this, since it is fraction of
7
09/19/2018
0
Diplomatico
Distillery Collection No2 Barbet
Tropical fruit
A mix between No1 and No3, between bitterness and sourness, this is probably the best balanced of the bunch. Otherwise tropical fruit nose and flavor.
7
11/30/2019
0
Millonario
Aniversario Reserva 10-year
Coffee
Nose is not particularly interesting, but the slightly sweet pleasant flavor with coffee elevates it.
7
12/03/2019
0
Cartavio
XO
Not quite up there
This came to me as quite a surprise, but it is a bit harsher than I thought it would be. Otherwise, nose is bit smoky and the body has orange flavor,
7
07/16/2018
0
English Harbour
10-year
Banana
Strong banana peel nose, the taste is quite dry, which kinda completes the peel analogy. Worth a try for the interesting nose, otherwise just ok.
7
12/03/2019
0
Doorly's
XO 6-year
Pomelo
A bit basic flavor profile, nose is plums with a noticeable pomelo.
7
11/09/2018
0
Flor de Caña
Gran Reserva 7-year
Earthy fruit
Weak earthy tones typical for Nicaragua, it is diluted version of the flavor found in the 12y and others. However, it is also smoother than 12y which
7
11/09/2018
0
Saint James
Reserve Privee 15-year
Less sour 12y
It is very similar to the 12 year old, only without the sourness/tropical fruit aspect, it has more deep notes, like dates.
7
12/07/2019
0
RL Seale
10-year
Plums
A bit basic flavor profile, but very big on plums. A bit hot with 46% alcohol.
7
12/10/2019
0
Flor de Caña
18-year
Mature 12y
Earthiness and fruit of the 12y turns into more woody notes and raisins, and almost blends together into praline aroma, but don't worry, it is without
7
11/09/2018
0
Ron Panama
21-year
Needs airing
Somehow at first opening has quite unpleasant light glue smell, and it reminds me of slightly peated whisky, which is not a bad thing if you are into
7
12/09/2018
1
Enghaven
2018 Blackstrap
Plumes, iodine
It contains the basis of a good rum for sure, but the weird nose and a bit of iodine flavor keep it from reaching the high scores.
7
12/08/2018
0
Deadhead
Dark Chocolate
Smooth like Baileys
I am very surprised by this, it is actually drinkable, very smooth and it has chocolate flavor like Baileys liquor.
7
12/10/2018
0
Plantation
Gran Anejo Guatemala & Belize
Smoke pomegranate
Fine, reminds me of black Zacapa, with less confectionery. Smoke in nose at first, then citrus. Long aftertaste.
7
06/10/2020
0
Kirk and Sweeney
23-year
Vanilla
The first tasting was weird, cork is not exactly "tight" and it has small particles floating in it. It also tasted a bit dilluted. It is supposedly ma
7
12/13/2018
0
Belmont Estate
Golden Coconut
What is says on bottle
Sweet pleasant rum liquer with strong coconut flavor. Tastes naturally which is something of an exception.
7
07/17/2020
1
Admiral Rodney
HMS Formidable
Coconut
it reminds me of Appleton 21y, but with deep molasses in the nose. It has bitter aftertaste, which subtracts a point or two.
7
01/24/2021
0
Millonario
Reserva Especial 15
Fine
Spanish rum with sweet nose, probably my favorite from this style of rum.
8
12/30/2018
0
Botran
Solera 1893 18-year
Like 18 solera
The flavor is similar to the higher level Botran Solera 18, only without the sherry aspect. A competent albeit boring molasses and wood, can extract b
7
09/28/2018
0
Penny Blue
XO Batch 001
Molasses
Tried batch 2, expected very dry stuff, but is was more to my taste with the molasses flavor playing bigger part.
7
09/28/2018
0
Havana Club
Tributo 2017 Edition
Raisin
Raisin character similar to El Dorado rums, but this is without added sugar. Also a bit of citrus. Too dry for my tastes, it might work for others.
7
10/27/2019
0
El Dorado
Special Reserve 15-year
Almost there
Quite sour and dry, whisky-like. The whisky creates a bitter finish in otherwise pleasant rum with deep flavors.
7
05/09/2018
0
Diplomatico
Distillery Collection No 3
Pomelo
Nose heavy on pomelo and grapefruit, sourness on the palate. A bit heavy on abv. An interesting experience for Diplomatico lovers.
7
11/30/2019
2
Diplomatico
Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle
Whisky like
Quite bitter, very reminiscent of Scotch. Probably the least favorite of the bunch, but still an interesting experience for Diplomatico fans.
7
11/30/2019
0
Pusser's
Gunpowder Proof 3-year
Heavy
Smoky, raisins, high abv (54.5%), a bit ethanolic in the finish.
7
12/03/2019
0
Sweden Rock
25th Anniversary Extra Old
Weird background flavor
Very smooth, but dry and sour. At first opening there is a weird damp smell, but airing it opens it up into tropical fruits. Then it is reminiscent of
7
12/09/2018
0
Black Tot
Royal Navy
Noticeably old age
Quite high in alcohol, the concentrated experience is not very pleasant but a spoon of water helps to bring out the aromas. I tasted iodine and charre
7
09/14/2018
4
Mount Gay
XO Extra Old
Pleasant
Plums and spice on the nose, on palate wood and cocoa, rather pleasant surprise considering lot of people consider this to be dry, but it also has uni
7
07/16/2018
0
Mount Gay
1703 Master Select
Cocoa
Very peppery nose, cocoa and earthy tones in the taste. Could be more complex for the price.
7
12/10/2019
0
Plantation
2008 Trinidad 11-year
Caramel, popcorn, mint
See the title for nosing. Could be more sweet, otherwise solid.
7
06/10/2020
0
Guantanamera
Caribbean Rum Cream
Better Bailey's
Chocolate liquer, only with rum base, basically a better version of Bailey's.
7
07/17/2020
2
Foursquare
2010 Detente 10-year
Bourbon chocolate
Bottle released in 2020, it is more like a lot of aged Dominican rums with heavy bourbon notes of chocolate and such. Less sweet than Dominicans which
7
12/17/2020
1
Companero
Gran Reserva
Cocoa
It has character, cocoa comes through really strong.
7
01/29/2021
0
Plantation
Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy
Pineapple ethanol
Sadly nothing much going on in there, no aftertaste, just stingy ethanol and pineapple additive. Not terrible either, but you get what you see. Update
7
11/25/2018
0
Hampden Estate
8-year
Harsh grass and whisky
Tastes sort of like a blend between agricole (grassy tones) and whisky. It has quite a bite as well, at least it does not have weird chemical flavor.
7
12/14/2018
4
Santiago de Cuba
Anejo Superior 11-year
Baked chestnut
Nothing spectacular going on, but it has interesting nose with baked chestnuts.
7
10/24/2021
0
Rum Nation
Guatemala Gran Reserva
Bourbon
Solid bourbon influenced whisky, pleasant, maybe a bit sweetened, hint of white pepper, very reminiscent of Dominican rums.
7
04/18/2022
0
Quorhum
15-year
Sherry
Finished in sherry and matured in bourbon I think. The sherry gives it fruitiness, but it is masked by slight bitterness, probably better with cigar.
7
07/15/2021
2
Ophyum
12-year
Solid
Typical chocolate and bourbon tones under dark veil typical for Solera rums.
7
07/09/2021
0
Mount Gay
XO The Peat Smoke Expression
Superficial peat
Smoky at first nosing, but the peat disappears after few minutes in glass and what is left is nothing special. It is only finished in ex-peat barrels,
7
09/13/2021
1
Rum Nation
Jamaica Pot Still 5-year
Jamaica flavors
Typical Jamaican signature, PEZ candy funky flavors.
7
10/24/2021
0
Rum Nation
1997 Panama Solera 18-year
Solera standard
Quite pleasant but dime-a-dozen sweet Solera-style rum.
7
10/24/2021
0
Vacilon
15-year
Oaky bourbon
Competent one for sure, but it does not have anything that would differentiate it from other rums.
7
06/07/2021
0
Transcontinental Rum Line
2014 Fiji 4-year
Jamaican style
Closely resembles Jamaican rums. I am referring to the special funk, probably closest reference is mango.
7
01/27/2022
0
Transcontinental Rum Line
2013 Panama 6-year
Fairly standard
It was sort of predictable, vanilla with deep caramel tones.
7
01/27/2022
0
Roble
Viejo Maestro 6-year
Bourbon
Kinda generic bourbon aged rum, or at least seems so, deep unclear tones of sherry.
6
01/29/2021
0
Cihuatan
Obsidiana
Perfumed
Sweet and slightly perfumed nose, does not have enough of complexity to warrant higher score.
6
01/29/2021
2
Rum & Cane
Spain XO Single Cask
Spices
Agricole with a proper aged finish. Interesting how it marries agricole grassiness with solera style vanilla and sweet spices, a bit of apricot too. 4
6
12/13/2018
0
Damoiseau
XO 6-year
Orange agricole
Very interesting agricole, there is a bit of orange in there, but it is still too dry for me. Add 3 points if you like agricole.
6
09/28/2018
0
Clement
Carafe Cuvée Spéciale XO 6-year
Agricole
It was easy going considering agricole rums, with a hint of apple. Sorry I was not able to appreciate this rum, add 3 if you are into agricoles.
6
09/19/2018
0
Rhum JM
VSOP 4-year
Agricole
This particular agricole was salty during nosing, then grass and compost and after careful extraction also cognac barrels.
6
10/10/2018
0
Rhum JM
2003 12-year
Subdued agricole
The grass and harshness are quite subdued in there, so lets call it floral scent. Not my favorite thing, but does not offend either.
6
03/14/2019
0
Plantation
1992 Single Cask Panama Teeling Whiskey Finish 27-year
Aged to death
After 25 years in Bourbon cask and 1.5 years in Teeling whisky cask, the aroma and taste are noticeably subdued, almost as if life evaporated from it.
6
12/10/2020
2
Old Monk
XXX 7-year
Fruit & coffee
Noticeably sharper than the 12y/Gold Reserve version, which is not a bad thing. Less sediment and coffee, but the nose has fruitiness. Really the diff
6
07/17/2020
1
Roble
Extra Anejo
Coffee
Vanilla nose, coffee flavor that develops into cherries makes it unique. A bit dry.
6
01/04/2020
0
Saint James
Reserve Privee 12-year
Tropical fruit
Great nose, sourness that develops into tropical fruit. A bit dry.
6
12/07/2019
0
Michlers
Artisanal Dark Jamaican
Interesting
Very heavy on tropical fruit and sweetness in nose, taste actually dry and watery and a bit medicinal, but interesting nonetheless. At least it is not
6
11/19/2019
0
Vizcaya
VXOP 21
Rancid at first, sea salt
Overpowering vanilla and background rancidness. Similar to Zaya 12. After some time on shelve, you can taste sea salt and lime sourness.
6
10/04/2018
0
Facundo
Exquisito
Sour wood
Nose was sour, probably result of mass production in casks of suspicious quality, the taste was overwhelmingly oak wood and nothing else.
6
09/17/2018
0
Facundo
Eximo
Harsh
A bit harsh, with a strong raw woodiness, almost like a resin.
6
09/10/2018
0
Real McCoy
12-year
Cuban style
It is dry properly aged rum with sweet wood nose and a bit of a plume flavor, but the background hides some soap that prevents it from getting higher
6
12/22/2018
0
Tres Hombres
2017 Edition 17 La Palma Duro 7-year
Weird
It has a strange cigarette smoke aroma, followed by old attic flavor. Surprisingly minimal burn at the end. Strange experience.
6
12/22/2018
1
Borgoe
8-year
Weird taste
Weird black tea taste, aged wood notes, a teeny bit of sherry barrel maybe. Burns a bit more than it should.
6
12/20/2018
0
Don Q
Gran Anejo
OK
Sort of a rum without qualities - it is drinkable, but cannot tell you much of its flavor besides the sweet wood.
6
12/14/2018
0
Cihuatan
Reserva Especial 8-year
Vanilla vodka
Vanilla flavor and aftertaste, but the background is just vodka.
6
12/04/2018
0
Carta Vieja
Golden Cask 18-year
Crouching dragon, hidden whisky
Fruity whisky masking itself as rum. For whisky lovers out there.
6
11/19/2018
1
1931
84th Anniversary 6-12 Years
Fruit
It has 46% abv, so keep that in mind. Taste is very similar to a fruity sherried whisky.
6
10/07/2018
0
Appleton Estate
Extra 12-year
Cocoa, wood
Taste is approaching the 21y old, but without the coconut and the after taste is not as complex. A bit of cocoa powder sedimentation during after tast
6
09/28/2018
0
Gold of Mauritius
Dark
Thought it will be worse
Actually, this stuff is suprisingly drinkable, it has a bit of pungent smell, but nowhere near the Dzama, a bit of sedimentation too, otherwise I tast
6
09/17/2018
0
El Dorado
12-year
Lighter demerara
Not having as much whisky flavor like the 15y, which is a good thing, but it is also lighter on the date flavor which for me identifies Demerara rums.
6
08/22/2018
0
Santiago de Cuba
Extra Anejo 12-year
Sweet bite
It is somewhat sweeter than basic Santiago, and has more bite than some other sweet rums (Dominicans etc.). Very forgettable otherwise.
6
07/16/2018
0
Edmundo Dantes
15-year
A bit sharp
A bit sharp for what I was expecting, also dry. Probably will give it another tasting.
6
07/16/2018
0
Bacardi
8
Drinkable
If there is nothing else around, this might do. After taste is very weak, and not much really going on.
6
07/10/2018
0
Bayou
Spiced
Christmas spices
Smooth, but spices create a bit of a Christmas praline taste. Worth a try for a party drink.
6
06/19/2018
0
Barcelo
Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario
Competent
Sweet solera with a slight coffee aroma and taste, a bit pricy for sure.
6
10/10/2018
0
Plantation
XO 20th Anniversary
Coconut flavor
Okay rum with coconut flavoring, probably the best way to experience coconut rum, some ethanol notes as well. I am on the edge if the flavoring is art
6
05/09/2018
0
Cane Island
Trinidad Single Island Blend
Light
It is a light rum in Barbados style, however don't expect anything sophisticated.
6
12/14/2018
0
Pirate's Grog
No. 13
Slightly aged
Not aged long enough to turn the floral flavor of golden rum into plume flavors of dark rum, but it is decently smooth drink. Shame it costs 60 bucks
6
12/16/2018
0
Liverpool
16-year
Wood
It is smooth on tongue so they did not lie about the 16y aging, but I could not taste anything besides the barrel and the burn.
6
12/27/2018
0
Abuelo
Gran Reserva 12-year
Dry
Dry and fruity, reminds me of whiskeys, but not in a bad way. It is an interesting rum for sure.
6
06/28/2018
0
Chairman's
The Forgotten Cask 6-11 Years
Dry astringent
There is some deep flavor to it, reminiscent of El Dorado, but the dry nature takes away from the rum in my opinion.
6
12/23/2019
0
XM
Royal Gold 10-year
Average
Nothing interesting, dry wooden tannin taste of aged alcoholic beverage.
6
12/23/2019
1
Borgoe
Reserve Collection 12-year
Dark rum
Dark aged barrel rum without much unique characteristic, it has perhaps that fruity whisky flavor.
6
12/23/2019
0
Cihuatan
Reserva Especial 12-year
Normal
Nothing interesting, sweet nose, a bit of herbs and ethanol in taste.
6
12/31/2019
0
Old Monk
Gold Reserve
Coffee
Mellow nose and taste, lots of sediment from aging process probably. Strong coffee notes. I had a bottle with 12y sign on it, but it is probably the s
6
07/17/2020
1
Rhum JM
XO 6-year
Flowers
Yes, the nose is great, fruits and such. The body was not as dry as I expected, but maybe I am just getting used to it. Still, nothing profound going
6
07/14/2020
0
Depaz
VSOP 7-year
Cognac
Very cognac-like and dry at first tasting. On second tasting, I could pick out the grass and fruity notes. If you like agricole, add 3 points.
6
06/28/2018
0
Clement
1970 21-year
Agricole
Nose is grape, otherwise it is typical agricole. Sorry I was not able to appreciate this, add 3 points if you are into agricoles.
6
09/19/2018
1
Clement
Select Barrel
Agricole
Normal agricole with grassy tone as expected on a pleasant aged rum background.
6
12/23/2019
0
Trois Rivieres
Cuvee du Moulin 3-year
Agricole
Cognac is very apparent even more so than in other agricoles. Add 3 points if you like agricoles or dry rum.
6
09/28/2018
0
Punta Cana
Esplendido
Flower and grass
This is probably the one from Oliver range that goes for that agricole taste - flowery, perfumed, touch of grass in the background.
6
07/04/2021
0
Cubaney
Elixir
Liquor
Sweet slightly alcoholic beverage, will not disappoint nor will it surprise.
6
10/20/2021
0
Cane Island
Cuba Single Island Blend
Pleasant enough
Not the smoothest, but it is indeed made in the Cuban style with nuanced sweet wood flavor.
6
12/18/2018
0
Santiago de Cuba
Anejo
Basic
Basic version of what you can get in the higher versions. Go for it if you think Soleras are overdone.
6
10/24/2021
0
Zaya
Grande Reserva 16-year
Vanilla, coffee powder
It still has that artificial nose to it like the 12, only with more substantial body.
5
07/14/2020
0
Plantation
Xaymaca Special Dry
Cane juice
Reminds me of French style with its compost grassy tones. Not my style.
5
06/10/2020
0
Canuto
7-year
Grass
Fairly average run-of-the-mill rum with sweet aroma, you know the drill. Interesting feature is slightly grassy taste.
5
01/14/2020
0
Aldea
Maestro 10-year
Nothing much
Only discernible taste is slight bitterness, otherwise by-the-numbers average rum, i.e. sweet aroma. At least it is not doctored by additives I think.
5
01/14/2020
0
Takamaka Bay
St Andre 8-year
Average
Aged dark rum, a bit dry, flavorsome in the average, passable experience.
5
12/23/2019
0
Coloma
8-year
Dry coffee molasses
Dry, wood tannins from barrel with a bit of coffee, probably basis of what Dictador is before they spice it up with additives.
5
12/21/2019
0
Gosling's
Black Seal
Thin sipper
Expected a bit more, the flavor is caramel but not very rich and goes away quickly.
5
12/14/2019
0
Wray & Nephew
White Overproof
Great mixer
You can tell this is good in mojito, the minty flavor cuts your tongue after you get through the alcohol burn.
5
12/14/2019
0
Lemon Hart
151
Fire water
Only for mixing. The flavor is raisins. Adding water makes it drinkable, yet somehow diluted, so it is suited only for drinks as a flavor component.
5
07/11/2018
0
Rum Company of Fiji
Ratu Dark 5-year
Big aroma
This one's claim to fame is its big aroma - who knows how they do it, but it permeats the whole room. The nose is sweet cocoa, but the liquid itself d
5
12/08/2019
1
Relicario
Peated Finish
Peated but very basic
Not that interesting by itself, it has peat flavor from peated whisky barrels from Speyside region. The packaging is high class and bottle is a good b
5
12/04/2019
0
Ron de Jeremy
Spiced
Herbs
Sweetened and herbal taste, a bit of chocolate undertones.
5
11/19/2019
0
Don Q
Anejo
Brown rum
It is a "brown" rum, it has sweetness, wooden sourness, very little after taste. Nothing to look at here, move along.
5
11/17/2019
0
Nusa Cana
Tropical Island
Nice mixer
Reminds me of Cubaney Plata, it is good for cocktails, but can be sipped as well.
5
11/12/2019
0
Cubaney
Plata 3-year
Mix between vodka and aged rum
Nothing special, good as a vodka replacement or a mixer.
5
11/17/2018
0
Karukera
Christopher Colombus 1493 15-year
Agricole
Fairly standard agricole, grass and earthy tones, nothing special separating it from the rest.
5
06/30/2019
0
Dictador
1977 Best of
Surprisingly not like Dictador
I expected the typical overdone cocoa/coffee artificial additives, but this one drinks like agricole/navy with slight lemon tone. The ABV was too high
5
03/14/2019
0
Abelha
Silver
Honey nose, dry body
The nose tells you to expect cloyingly sweet honey, the body is actually grassy and rough agricole. It burns and is not anywhere near the refinement o
5
12/23/2018
1
Santa Teresa
1796
Burns
Aged sweet rum, it is nothing special. Maybe the worst regular sweet style rum I had.
5
12/23/2018
0
Pampero
Especial
OK
OK sweet floral rum, a bit of ethanol showing on the background, not harsh.
5
12/18/2018
0
Gosling's
Gold
Standard
It is standard light rum with floral aroma suitable for cocktails, similar to Havana Club 3/7y.
5
12/16/2018
0
Angostura
Cask Collection Number 1 Bourbon Cask
Added coffee
Added coffee flavor like in those Dictador rums, they do not make it anymore but there is nothing to regret.
5
10/11/2018
0
Mulata
Anejo 7-year
Ok
Molasses flavor but somewhat damp yet still drinkable, ok taste but nothing complex.
5
09/28/2018
0
Bristol Classic
1988 Guyana Enmore
Iodine
Citrus aroma with a bit of an apothecary iodine taste. Quite strong. Old socks are somewhere in there too.
5
07/19/2018
1
Clement
10-year
Tea & fruit
The nose is strong tea leaves, the flavor when kept long in mouth is a bit of fruity whisky, otherwise not my cup of "tea", haha. But add 3 if you are
5
09/17/2018
0
Pyrat
XO Reserve
Orange flavor
The taste is nothing special, mostly alcohol, although in the background you notice an interesting orange flavor. Not bad, but it is still a orange li
5
07/14/2018
0
Havana Club
7-year
Mediocre
Bitter unlike the 3-year version, which I prefer more, but all the same it is just an alcohol without much flavor.
5
07/12/2018
0
Havana Club
3-year
Alcohol
Mildly sweet alcohol with sugar cane aroma. Cannot identify much else.
5
07/10/2018
0
Ron de Jeremy
XO 15-year
Sweetened
Somewhere under the sweeteners there is a hint of a decent rum, at least the sweetness feels natural unlike other additive-flavored rums. Otherwise, t
5
07/06/2018
0
New Grove
Old Tradition 8-year
Apple and beer
Nose reminds me of apples, the actual flavor is very... unique. Seems like they mixed beer or something into this, probably a result of whisky barrel
5
12/04/2018
0
Mezan
XO Jamaica
Sweet glue
Not terribly harsh, but the sweetness is weird - almost glue like.
5
12/15/2018
0
Malibu
Coconut
Not a rum
It is a juice with coconut rum flavoring, actually not bad if you seek stuff like that.
5
08/02/2018
0
Mombacho
8-year
Earthy
Rum with earthy tones, nothing spectacular going on, 8 year in barrel did not create any magic.
5
12/20/2018
0
Old New Orleans
Amber
Honey candy
Quite a burn at the end, flavor is a bit weird honey candy and fructose sugar.
5
12/22/2018
1
World's End
Dark Spiced
Fernet
Basically, sweet Fernet herbal liquor posing as rum, and slightly burns.
3
12/22/2018
0
Bumbu
Original
Sweet candy
Thankfully it is not as off putting as AH Riise stuff, but it is so far from rum as Fanta.
5
03/04/2019
0
Travellers
1 Barrel
Dictador taste
Coffee note reminding me of Dictador, thankfully it is not overdone and disturbing.
5
11/13/2019
0
Beenleigh
White
Decent one
It is smooth enough, good sweet aroma and that is all you can wish for in a white rum.
5
11/17/2019
0
Canaoak
Gold
Drinkable
Sour wood and sugar cane sweetness, not much in the after taste.
5
11/18/2019
0
Pixan
8-year
Old shoes
It has makings of an aged rum, but the taste is not especially pleasant one. Taste is dates, vanilla, citrus and something that could be identified as
5
12/07/2019
0
Lazy Dodo
Single Estate
Floral and earthy
Not very big on flavor, quite basic with a slight hint of ethanol. The main note is floral with a slight earthiness.
5
12/10/2019
0
Myers's
Original Dark
Somewhat basic caramel
It is not going to blow your mind, it is not for sipping but can be a good mixer with its caramel tone over a rum base.
5
12/14/2019
0
Dzama
1998 10-year
Forgettable
Nothing much to say about this - fairly unremarkable sugar cane destilate, with no discernible character.
5
03/01/2020
0
Espero
XO
Sweet liquor
Artificially sweetened rum, drinkable but there are better sweet rums, a bit ethanolic.
5
03/01/2020
0
Plantation
Overproof O.F.T.D.
Furniture polish
British style navy rum with old furniture polish and punch confectionery nose, high abv makes it inaccessible like all other overproof rums.
5
06/10/2020
0
Coruba
12-year
Citrus and burn
Great citrus nose shows the age, but this is not sipping rum, very sharp, also sour and bitter taste from the aging process.
5
06/27/2020
0
Velho Barreiro
Serie Especial Ouro
Good mixer
Good mixer for caipirinhas, it has the citrus sour aroma with compost undertone.
5
07/14/2020
0
Bozkov
Republica Exclusive
Shockingly alright
I expected another vanilla-heavy additive disaster, but it does not seem so. It seems to be aged in some kind of barrel at least.
5
06/07/2021
0
Six Saints
Gold
Little taste
It has sweet vanilla scent and very slight pleasant oakiness, but there is not anything going on with it.
5
11/28/2021
0
A. H. Riise
Thin Blue Line Denmark
Best of range?
What I like about this one, you do not get the anise hit on the nose, it is somehow hidden under the layer of wood. The anise later appears In the tas
5
05/03/2022
0
Legendario
Elixir de Cuba 7-year
Sweet liquor
It advertises itself as elixir, so no protest from me, still better than Captain Morgan.
5
05/03/2022
0
Equiano
Original 8-year
Average
Fruitiness largely hidden by a too much oak, not much aftertaste. An average one.
5
05/03/2022
0
A. H. Riise
Non Plus Ultra Very Rare
Candy, anise
The flavor is like whole candy dissolving in your mouth at once. Great bottle you can show to your friends. Anise flavor typical of all Riises, if you
4
05/09/2018
2
Brugal
XV
Distilled wood chips
Slightly fruity, but the whole rum is buried under very unpleasant wooden flavor. The whole brand seems to be riddled with it, from the cheapest to Le
4
07/22/2020
0
Khukri
XXX
Herbal medicine
Quite bitter, a smell of herbs and taste of medicine make for a mixed experience.
4
01/14/2020
0
Kraken
Black Label
Coffee syrup
Tastes like very mild syrup, pleasant taste with coffee and herbs, good for your woman while you drink something else.
4
09/14/2018
0
Jaguar
Edicion Cordillera
Vanilla
Artificial vanilla added, initially ethanol nose due to 43%, but drinks smoothly.
4
11/20/2019
0
Tank
Platinum
It is white
Quite a high burn, otherwise normal white rum with a floral scent.
4
11/17/2019
0
Aldea
2016 Single Cane Selection
White rum
It has a strange sweet herbal note faintly reminding me of instant soup and its conservant chemicals, but it was probably just sugar cane juice playin
4
11/15/2019
1
Rumbullion
XO 15-year
Herbal liquor
On the background, there is interesting sweet spice. Now lets go to the negatives. The base might be rum, but the spices turn it into mouth wash. Also
4
12/29/2018
0
Trois Rivieres
Ambre 18-Mois
Burn
Compost agricole with strong burn, for cocktails only.
4
12/21/2018
0
Saint James
Reserve Privee 7-year
Typical agricole
Grassy flavor, strong burn, slight acidity, only for agricole fans.
4
12/16/2018
0
Brugal
Añejo
Harsh
Harsh and with a weird, artificial and disturbing cherry background flavor.
4
12/15/2018
0
Cane Island
Jamaica Single Island Blend
Harsh
Harsh rum, not really suited to anything besides cocktails.
4
12/15/2018
0
Magec
Oloroso Anejo XO
Harsh and bitter
I tried to taste the flavors of it, but the harshness and bitterness completely blanked my mind. It also has sweet component to it, but there is no co
4
12/11/2018
0
Novo Fogo
Familia
Spoilt fruit
Tasting after spoilt fruit, not my cup of tea so to speak. I must say this is not commonly available, but rather a blend of a few of their regular lin
4
12/06/2018
0
A. H. Riise
Navy Strength 55%
PEZ candy
At first nosing it masques as normal Solera, but the tasting reveals only the PEZ artificial candy flavors.
4
10/17/2018
0
Zaya
Gran Reserva 12-year
Vanilla
Artificial vanilla, the rest was quite thin considering it is 12 year.
4
10/03/2018
1
Dictador
12-year
Still artificial coffee
Someone offered me to taste the 12y, to turn me around about my opinion on Dictador rums. It is less bad than 20y which is less bad than XO Insolent,
4
09/17/2018
0
Appleton Estate
Signature Blend
Earthy
Nothing you would buy on your own, the earthiness was the only distinguishing feature of this, otherwise it is a high quality moonshine.
4
09/14/2018
0
Domaine de Severin
VO 3-year
Harsh grass
It is agricole rum, which implies those weird tones other reviewers might have noticed. There is heavy raw grass overtone, which is the result of dist
4
12/05/2018
0
Flying Dutchman
No 3
Sweet and harsh
Only 3 years old, it is still quite harsh. It seems to be made from sugar cane juice, which is confirmed by the grassy aroma. Flavor itself was neithe
4
12/09/2018
0
Diplomatico
Planas
Normal white rum
White rum for mixing, not for drinking straight. It seemed a bit sharper than white Cubaney, but hard to tell for sure now.
4
12/18/2018
0
Travellers
5-year
Beer
It has quite a burn and weird background beer flavor. And the whole body is basically just whisky.
4
12/23/2018
0
Atlantico
Reserva
Vanilla
Strong vanilla, probably additives, and quite a burn, another in the crowd of mediocre rums.
4
12/23/2018
0
Smith and Cross
Traditional Jamaica Navy Strength
Fire water
It has 57% ABV and sugar aroma, with some agricole rum notes. With a bit of water the after taste develops into caramel, but the whole experience is j
4
12/28/2018
0
Dictador
1979 Best of
Artificial coffee
So they added artificial coffee flavor like they do to every other Dictador. At least it is not overpowering and if you just don't think about it, it'
4
12/28/2018
1
Rum Nation
Barbados Anniversary 12-year
Smells funny, needs to be aeriated
They went overboard with additives, so after opening you get rancidness and overall bad chemical taste. It needs to air a long time, and then you are
4
09/07/2018
0
Austrian Empire
Solera 21-year
Vanilla
It is basically a better version of "Tuzemak" - a Czechoslovak rum surrogate made by communists. Vanilla additives galore.
4
11/29/2019
0
William Hinton
3-year
Hot grass
Very aromatic, nose is quite sweet and grassy. It is agricole style after all. The taste is unfortunately dry and very hot.
4
12/17/2019
0
Brugal
1888
Distilled wooden chips
More subdued than XV, but the whole rum is buried under very unpleasant wooden flavor. The whole brand seems to be riddled with it, from the cheapest
4
07/22/2020
0
Neptune
Gold 3-year
Banana
Sourced from Barbados, it has light and slightly bitter banana flavor and bitter finish. Not my favorite one.
4
11/20/2019
0
Neptunes
Gold
German agricole
Nice aftertaste, that is the only positive I can say about this. It burns, and has weird flavor and nose to it, like some house paint.
4
12/17/2018
1
A. H. Riise
Haakon Royal Reserve XO
Regular Riise
Regular anise experience, albeit with a bit more oak on the palate.
4
05/03/2022
0
A. H. Riise
Signature Master Blender Collection
Rum in nose only
So did they finally lose anise taste in their top of the line 150€ product? The answer is no, but the nose is at least normal. Only for hardcore fans
4
05/03/2022
1