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Jimmy Cliff

Swashbuckler | Member since 2018 | United States

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Pusser's Pussers Trafalgar

The angels stole most of my share I finally opened this bottle after fifteen additional years, it was losing more angel share every year. I’m expecting the remaining elixir to be as s

Appleton Estate Joy

Absolute perfection with a little Jamaican funk Sampled this side by side with the rest of my bottle of 21. They are both excellent rums and noting similarities with the little brother. But the Joy

Maybe the holy grail This is where all other rums come to kneel and be judged. I can’t keep it in my bar because I could not stop drinking it. Pure nectar, but must have a

Foursquare Nobilliary

Fitting name best Cask strength yet Sampled at length few weeks back forgot to review now sampling side by side with Heriditas. Slight alcohol nose, rich smooth bourbon cask flavor. Bett

As good as it gets I think the last few offerings of Foursquare are as good as it gets. Rich full bodied complex similar to other full bourbon cask releases but very smo

Hard to put away. Wow, I’m blown away. Never been a big Diplomatico fan but this is truly an excellent rum. Smooth dark slightly sweet, and wow the lingering flavors

Zafra Master Reserve

Finally had it, and wow worth the wait. Right from the first taste you know this rum is from Don Pancho Las Cabras distillery. Very reminiscent on Dan Pancho 21 I rated from Sansibar but eve

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Unexpected pleasure Not being a huge fan of Zacapa (too sweet) I was not expecting this full bodied smooth rum with great depth.nut brown color, smooth taste of mild isla

Pusser's Nelson’s Blood Hip Flask

Another auction find I’m rating this separate from my old full size bottle of Nelsons blood as this is a different blend at 42% not 47.5. The flavor and taste is also dist

Pusser's Nelson's Blood Yachting Decanter

My kind of rum This is the original Nelson Blood 47.75% and it is incredible. I don’t think you can get it anymore, what a shame. Classic British navel blend Guyana,

Dos Maderas Luxus

Been waiting for this I really like the Dos Maderos PX aging of their 5 & 5, and D been awaiting my first bottle of Luxus. This is really good nectar very darl, very smoot

Havana Club Tributo

Classic Cuban Favor This rum is very hard to come by and very expensive in the United States. This has been a great Christmas with many select and rare bottles of rum and

A. H. Riise Royal Danish Navy 40%

After dinner treat This rum is unlike anything I have tried, over 200 rums. I don’t know anything about extra additives, just this is truly delightful as an after dinner

Plantation Jamaica 1996

Complex and Complete Wow special single cask release for my friends at the Mansion. Cask 7 bottle 51, blended with rums from Long Pond, ITP, & HJC 21.5 years in Bourbon ba

Foursquare Sagacity

2nd times a charm Thought I reviewed this 3-4 months ago, but gives me a chance to enjoy again. Very similar to FS Premise, with the smoothing wine cask extra aging. No

Great gift Had this old vintage again recently as a gift from my neighbor (Great Neighbor) this was a fantastic rum as so is the current 20, but I prefer the ori

Plantation Extréme No.3 Jamaica Long Pond ITP

An animal Wow you know this is close to cask strength And can taste it. Being a fan of Foursquare rums I appreciate this Extreme rum. At 22 years and healthy pr

Foursquare Dominus

Superb Another dark mahogany great Foursquare rum easy nose lots of smooth tropical flavors going on. Was hard to get this bottle but glad I popped the cork.

Foursquare Hereditas

Nice legs Just arrived from UK today had to try it. Nice smooth nose no alcohol burn. First taste on tongue not too sweet a bit dry, then comes the distinct dif

A Rare Pleasure Eldorado and most Guyana rums are great dark flavorful Dumara style rums. The 21 is a real star, not that I don’t drink 12 & 15 I drink them more than

Foursquare Empery

The Real Deal Spending this rainy Memorial Day afternoon leaving some rum ratings I longed for something new and highly rated. After a trip to the local Iiquor stor

Fabulous In keeping with 20 & 30, excellent rum can taste some added sugars but don’t really care. Great to sit at night and sip this dark rich beauty.

Smooth under rated Spending many surf trip in Costa Rica in the 80s-90s I have always like Centenario & Abuelo from neighboring Panama. So nice to see Ron Centenario gro

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary (old bottle)

Like them both Old bottle new bottle this is a very good rum, one of Plantations best. Dark rich and smooth. A bit sweet but a nice treat anytime. Hard to be 100% bu

Facundo Exquisito

No Complaints Great rum consistent time and time again. Not my favorite in this price range but still warrants a strong 8+ so I had to give it a 9-. Dark rich smoot

Kirk and Sweeney

Great rum good value By far the best Kirk and Sweeney rum to date. Never disappoints, but not my favorite. Dark rich and sweet. Love their cool unique bottling and present

Facundo Paraiso

Top shelf This is a great aged rum on all counts except price. I almost lowered rating on value, a lot of cost goes into presentation leather wrapped box expens

Foursquare Criterion

Hard to come by I can see why Criterion put Foursquare solidly on the map. Exceptional aged full body dark brown rum lingering on the pallet for a full 5 minutes. Fou

Pusser's British Navy

Rating the Original 15 year First we have to recognize this bottle style and 15 year blend is no longer available. My rating is for the orange label older version. This rum was n

Rhumb Runner Belize Travellers

Manly Yes Finally something that blows me away. True cask strength at 65.2% and should be like drinking poison, but shockingly smooth for this strength. Very re

Centenario Special Blend

Nothing smoother I have always loved Ron Centenario rums since my early 80’s surf trips tp Costa Rica. I had no idea how smooth and full of flavor a rum could be. Utte

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23

So much better than Solara I truly wish they would reincarnate this rum. I think it put them on the map. I can’t stand the sugared up current Solara, this was the real deal, dep

Sansibar Don Pancho

Rum Nirvana I have enjoyed many Don Pancho rums including Zafra, Grander, and others. But this private cask of only 285 bottles is by far the best. Dark, smooth,

Foursquare Zinfandel Cask Blend

Something special I’m a big fan of Port cask finish rums, and this Zinfandel cask was a big surprise. I wonder why they have not done another one. Very nice depth like

Foursquare Detente

Classic Foursquare Color The first thing I notice is the Classic Foursquare Color, then the nose is a bit different from Nobiliary, 2008, and Sagacity. The taste is awesome sw

Frigate Reserve

Great gift for our annual holiday party Brought by a friend last Friday party with lots of things flowing. I thought a second tasting for rating was needed. I just read the cool story behind

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Another Great Foursquare Rum This rum is so good but almost impossible to find right now. Glad I have an almost full bottle.

Expected more After having one auction purchase lost at sea, I scored another bottle last month saving it for Christmas. Luck had it as a gift set with a fancy cig

Plantation Barbados & Jamaica

The Mansion select private single cask This is a special selection by the Mansion. Great blend cask strength reminiscent of great Foursquare rums. Very full bodied exploding with island spi

Something new First impression of this rum is top shelf great looking bottle, synthetic cork stopper, nice brown color. Not a whole lot going on the nose, no burn n

Appleton Estate

Still searching I’ve found that after trying and rating over 200 rums it’s getting more expensive and difficult tracking down and sampling top rated rums. With that s

2nd times a charm I waited patiently when the original Pussers 15 ended, which was one of my favorite rums. I thought I was getting the last of the original batch when

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection

Expected more After enjoying the single vintage I thought this would be a top 10. Sadly for me I found it too heavily aged in the PX barrels. I usually like PX seco

7.5 While flying through Madrid I found myself in the duty free liquor store early one morning and found a Brugal display bar sampling all their wares. Pu

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Too good to be true It’s been a while since I had this rum and had it again his afternoon, and wow was I surprised. This is an excellent rum with lots of depth and very s

Plantation Guatemala XO Single Cask Amburana Finish

Another Plantation superb rum Having a second taste this is so good. Full of island spices on the nose nice smooth medium lingering finish light to medium golden hue. Every Plantat

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Whiskey like depth First time was a shock, not sweet subtle rum, this is full dodged manly cowboy rum. Takes a bit getting used to compared to Appleton or regular Mt Gay

Dos Maderas PX 5+5

From Spain with love I think the French started it and Spain does a nice job further aging Caribbean rums another 5 years in Brandy casks. I wish they did not add in sugar

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof

Return of the Holy Grail My favorite rum 35 years ago was Pusser’s Blue Label that was cask strength or overproof. I actually boycotted the rum when they cut it back to standa

Plantation Barbados

As hoping for more Good solid rum mildly sweet mild burn good flavor, but lacking a little something. Great color and unique lingering flavors. Might re rate on another

Wow deserves the Foursquare badge. This is a solid great aged rum at normal strength. Has nice nose subdued but lingering island spices Medium dark brown so glad I tried it again. Doll

Chairman's Reserve 1931

Closer to perfection Initial alcohol burn on the nose, initial taste YES! Upon examination this is closer to cask strength at 46%. This rum is a solid contender to other n

El Dorado Single Still Enmore

Rich Mahogany Now this is a good rum dark mahogany hues, in the glass not overly sweet like most El Dorado rums not hint of added sugars. This is a good manly rum n

Kirk and Sweeney

Great if you can find it at the bar. Just rated 12 this is a notch better but still leaves me lacking for more. I would order it in a heart beat at a bar but not as much in an upscale liq

Doorly's Harbour Police

The old Stuff Purchased in Barbados many many years ago, when distillery was owned and ran by Aleyne Arthur & Hunte Ltd. Medium dark smooth and rich, one of my favo

Birthday rum surprise. This is a great rum and nice surprise after drinking El Dorado 21 earlier today. A bit of alcohol on the nose but a smooth lightly sweet taste on the

El Dorado Special Reserve

Great rum but prefer 12 yr No complaints typical Guyana Demura rum very smooth and full bodied. Not sure it’s worth the $20 premium over the 12 year that I prefer and rate the

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Island Spices Well the bottle and glass are both empty that tells you something. First of all I love the Plantation rums and their unique process in aging rums from

Bar Staple This is my current favorite stock rum. Medium dark golden brown color bursting with full bodied lingering flavors. Nice on the pallet not too sweet an

Disappointed once again This was a very expensive rum 25 year old for my 25th anniversary. Also having Facundo Exquisito, and Diplimatico SVTG 2004 same trip. Diplomatically

Another great rum Not my favorite Foursquare, a bit more alcohol scent first smell. Nice flavor on the tongue and gums. Warms you up and lingers but more of a burn ling

Abuelo Centuria

Contender but save your money Very nice rum lots of depth and character, but at this price point there are far better selections. Solid 8 but I re-save 9s for superior rums

Rare Treat Especially nice because it’s not readily available for US. Nice smooth rocks rum. Will sip it neat next time but uniquely Cuban and always enjoy it.

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Uniquely Cuban with a bite I picked up my first bottle of Maestros in Madrid airport on the way to business trip in Valencia. Having tried the white, Anejo, 7 year, and 15 prior

Bacardi Limitada

Nice solid rum Now we are getting to the big boy Bacardis, not quite a Facundo Exquisito at same price point but nice rum just overpriced.

Something special Similar to its little brother XO very dark and sugary sweet but more depth and complexity to XO. Must have added sugars more of a smooth mouth candy.

El Dorado Versailles Single Still

Saved best for last Nicely aged very dark brown Full bodied rum. I just samples all three single still rums. Many of the typical ED flavors but without added sugar. I ca

Pampero Aniversario

Can’t go wrong This is a solid rum in this price range. Nice presentation with leather satchel when opening. Then a golden nut brown color and depth of flavors. I do

El Dorado Single Barrel

Great gift ICBU not EHP I Love Demerara rums, and El Dorado. Having tried and rated many this was a welcome gift from a friend for something new. Nice golden color lighter th

Myers's 10 Legend

Will be missed What a great rum in a unique bottle. I hear it’s not available anymore. I really enjoyed this one as a sipper with one cube. Much more complex than or

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Pampero Aniversario Reserva Exclusiva

My old and new favorite Have always loved Ron Pampero, but tend to jump around between favorites, Pussers, El Dorado, Plantation, Facundo Bacardis, Pyrat, several others. But

Mount Gay 1703 Old Cask

Over rated over priced. This is a very good rum but for double the cost of XO? I find this true of many top tier selections like; Ron Abuelo Centutia, Flor de Cana 25. These

El Pasador de Oro XO

Nice rum from Ecuador Nothing wrong with this one had several bottles from TW and will have another. Smooth well aged rum medium depth and linger, some sweetness.

Pusser's Overproof

Didn’t know it still existed This was my rum in the 80s and Pussers changed the formula for the USA. I quit drinking the lower proof for years didn’t like it near as well, but sta

Bacardi Gran Reserva Especial

Almost there This is a very interesting Bacardi addition. I taste the same notes as 8 & 10 but more oak and more depth. I would guess it’s the same rum aged longer

Origenes Reserva Especial

Dark and Rich This is an excellent rum dark rich color, full bodied perfect for sipping and great with a cigar. Will buy again, great bottle shape.

Foursquare Premise

Another Foursquare winner I have been sampling every Foursquare I can ge ahold of this month. Premise is another winner, but compared to Empery and 2005 it fall a bit short. Mo

Glad its still available 2005 is a great rum 12 years in an ex bourbon cask at 59% released in 2017. I prefer this to Sagacity and premise.

Pleasant surprise Never hearing of Malecon before, I scored a bottle from Rum Auctioneer in the UK. Very pleasantly surprised very smooth dark amber rum with slight swe

English Harbour

Real rum Solid full bodied rum, taste pure with nice aged depth. My kind of rum, look forward to trying some of their other offerings $65 in Atlanta. Very nice

Hamilton 86 Demerara

I Like this rum Big rum tasting last night. Nice picture of unique rum collection. This is a solid Guyanese rum! Not extra aged but just great blend of Diamond Distil

La Cruz La Cruz

Slight spice flavor Interesting rum medium amber hue, not a lot on scent, slight alcohol presence. Taste surprisingly like Captain Morgan Private Stock but this is not su

Good Agricole Nice dark gold agricole from real sugarcane. Not a long aged rum but gives you the typical French island rum hues. Not for everyone but would make a h

Purchased a 6 shooter They used to market this like a 6 shooter. I had a little trouble differentiating from XO, maybe not as much orange citrus flavor. I gave up on Pyrat

Zaya Gran Reserva

Sweet Neat I often confused Zaya and Zacapa early on from same distillery. They are similar both being sweet, but Zaya has wonderful lingering notes OC cinnamon,

El Pasador de Oro Gran Reserva

Go for the Oro XO Only a bit more money and so satisfying. The gran reserve is a very good rum but the oro XO is so much better. So many rums so little time, take my wo

Expected more I will always have a soft spot for Cockspur after my surfing adventures in Barbados in the late 70’s early 80’s. But with that said Cockspur has not h

Bacardi Gran Reserva

My go to for years What a nice medium bodied rum. Perfect on ice neat and fabulous with coke. While it’s no longer a bar staple I still like it a lot on the lower end pr

Worth the money Nice rum for drinking on ice or as a high end mixer. After having 20, 25, and 30 it’s hard to Tate this any higher. Don’t see it around anymore that’s

Vizcaya VXOP 21

Good rum Don’t know the Viscaya story but I really like it a lot, smooth sweat, nice depth and color. I recommend trying it.

Admiral Rodney Extra Old

Expected more First time was on old plantation veranda in St Lucia, was one of the best rums they had. Enjoyed it with a nice cigar. Had it again recently wanting t

Appleton Estate Rare Blend

Prefer regular 12 year Classic Appleton’s flavors, maybe a bit drier. I want to try it again, been drinking regular 12 year old and really enjoy it. Have not seen it in a w

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

Unique funny rum I like the story and old English recipe, bottling and label. I enjoyed this rum but not enough to buy again. Was lucky enough to stumble on a Plantati

Been a while Something about West Indies rums you have to love, including Trinidad. Fond memories of all my surf trips throughout Caribbean and WI. I like this rum

Santa Teresa 1796

Underrated good rum I love Venezuelan rums, Santa Teresa is similar taste and flavors to Ron Pampero but not quite as good. Excellent straight, or with some ice, dark, ri

Diplomatico Mantuano

Great Value Tried again today, very mild citrus and spice flavors. Not super complex but very pleasing even neat. Dark with lots of flavor and some depth. This is

Appleton Estate

Quality rum I often overlook Appleton rum for other brands but each time I try it I find it to be pleasing, and the 12 year old is a quality choice in this age an

Being kind Another Flor de Cana disappointment. I have not found a truly excellent rum from this distillery yet. Smooth nice nose and taste but no depth especial

Caramel delight First Dictador tasting been reading good things about them. Very smooth rum first taste of caramel on my tongue, reminiscent of Papa Pilar in a much b

Diplomatico Distillery Collection No2 Barbet

Not for me I was expecting something very special and worth the price. I was sadly let down, it wasn’t bad but I did not find it special, some alcohol burn not a

Caroni Navy Extra Strong

More historic hype You want what you can’t get! There’s nothing special here old rum that was not that good to start with. Hate me if you want I bought the cool aide pur

Total Wine recommended I’m sorry I have had way better Seale rums. This is ok but I tried it once never bought another bottle. I like their Older top shelf stuff much better

J.A.B. Sugar Cane XO

Rock Candy Cognac This is some special rum kept in back rooms in Bahamas you have to ask for by name. I heard it is Juan Bacardi’s special project. Very sweet must have

Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez

Better than Ocho Just a nice notch better than Ocho. Found by surprise on vacation and ended up buying a case. At the end seldom drink it anymore but solid good ice ba

Bahamian staple Unique flavor medium body and color. Not my favorite one cube sipper but great with a full glass of ice yet drinkable straight in a pinch. This ultima

I get this not for everyone Great nose somewhat unique but familiar at the same time. Have had something similar before. Not a super smooth sipper but great lingering flavor with

Pyrat Cask 1623

Not as good as it originally was Ok first time I had this nectar of the gods solid 9. This was the case for several bottles. Then came Padron and it went downhill, way downhill. Sorry

Pusser's British Navy

Classic dark rum. This rum is a staple on my shelf, I love Guyana Demerara style rums. Nice full body golden brown hues, lingering flavor. I have a love hate relationsh

Cruzan Single Barrel

Whisky like This rum is a bit lighter golden color than I typically prefer, but I like to try a bottle every 2-3 months and often have a bottle on my shelf. I thi

Round 4 same experience I’m questioning why I purchased this again. Nice bottle and stopper great golden brown color but on the first taste it just leaves me short. It is ver

Abuelo Gran Reserva

NotBad Not Great I liked it nice nose nice color but left me a bit short for price point. Might try again but feel 7 is fair.

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Good but Not my Rum This rum is good, it’s smooth, sweet, slightly mellow, ok aftertaste but doesn’t work for me maybe I’m blinded by my Foursquare rums. Just lacking som

Habitation Velier Forsyths WP

Been waiting for my first Velier Ok I get the significance and history of this Worthy Park by Forsyths, but at the end of the day the product hast to be rated without other merits. I

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

Great presentation Opening a box and bottle is very impressive, but the rum inside does not fully live up to the 8 or 9 presentation. Smooth on the nose, very dark rich

Bacardi Reserva Ocho

Easy to drink Great with coke This was my go too rum for years nice on the rocks excellent with coke. Hard to give it a lower rating above average for sure.

Kirk and Sweeney

Solid rum I’ve had this rum many times surprised I never rated it. Great old school presentation bottle and decor. It’s a solid rum but not top notch. Dark swee

El Dorado Port Mourant Single Still

Unexpected animal This rum is the very dry and unusual for El Dorado. Reminds me more of a Hampden Estate Jamaican rum. Light golden brown I don’t love it and don’t hat

Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable

Fond memories Sitting in a rocking chair on the rear verandah of a classic old St Lucia hotel 20+ some years ago sipping Admiral Rodney neat. So I had to find anoth

Great Value Picked up several Foursquare Doorly’s today while picking up my Foursquare 2008 cask Xlll. The 8 year old surprised me lighter color than the extra ag

Getting there great value Not even close to my favorite but given everything price depth and value this is a solid rum. Medium dark brown color slight alcohol burn mellowed out

Naked Turtle White

Shockingly good One hot summer day my bartender sampled me some on the rocks. I’m not a white rum guy and this stuff made me buy a bottle. Very easy to drink On the r

Plantation Fiji Islands

Expected more I’m in to collecting unusual rums, so rum from Fiji why not.light golden hue not a lot on the nose, slight alcohol hint. OK flavor goes to quick alcoh

Sansibar Caroni 1997 18-Year

Caroni, Caroni, Caroni My first Caroni, the extinct distillery from Trinidad, one of the many many casks that have made it around the world. Medium dark, almost cask strengt

Plantation Overproof O.F.T.D.

Expected gasoline Tried at the Plantation tasting event. Was shocked at how easy it was to drink at this proof. Shows what the extra aging can do to help mellow over pr

La Hechicera Extra Anejo

Not quite there Maybe I should try updating my rating again but after sampling some Plantation Guatemala single cask and Hampden Estates this rum does not hold a cand

Plantation Trinidad

Smooth sipper Very light golden color almost no alcohol burn on the nose, light sweet initial taste opening up to a full burst of island fruit and spice flavors wit

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Havana Club Edition B Professional

Cuban peaty and smoky This is Cuban rum not Puerto Rican as stated. A blend of three rums with one rum aged in Islay cask for 1 year. And wow does it ever take on a scotch

Origenes Don Pancho Reserva

Great on ice I was quite surprised how nice this rum is after only trying the 18. Nice dark aged rum at a fair priced smooth sweet no funky taste afterwards.

Captain Morgan Private Stock

OK Straight My buddy likes this tried it a few times, not my thing but will drink in a pinch, better than a lot of other things out there.

Abuelo Reserva Superior

Solid rum Very good rum similar to most Ron Abuelo rums. Mid level smooth ok on ice. Very consistent from year to year.

Recommended not great I’m sorry I was not impressed with Kaniche xo. I will try it again but not enough depth to rate it any higher.

Not impressed So many new start up rums sourcing stock from great distilleries like Four Square. Tried it prefer the real thing, don’t like middle man rums that ten

Bacardi Reserva Limitada

Solid rum too expensive Save your money for Facundo Exqusito. While better than 8 and 10, this is at best a $50 bottle of rum. I like it and would drink it again at a lower p

Like Cuchaca Acquired taste I like this rum reminds me of rum Agricole in the West Indies and Cuchaca in Brazil. Great with lime splash of soda maybe a little simple syrup. Summ

Real McCoy Limited Edition

Not the RM I have a problem with private branding of others products, even if it slightly changed. This is no FourSquare, just an over priced rum with an extra m

Plantation Guyana

Taste like Port Mourant still I’m not a big fan of this Plantation, nor of Diamond’s Port Mourant still rum. Has similar taste to PM single still, but the extra aging in different

Unexpected pleasure. Update this is a different Bumbo and is actually really good enjoying it neat and it’s real added rum. Dark brown with depth mild sweetness. Way bette

Plantation Original Dark Double Aged

Great value This rum has lots of flavor and depth, especially at sub $20. Nothing to hate here, nice dark color, lots of depth and flavor. Not terribly lingering

Caney Anejo Centuria

Classic Cuban great value This is what the Cubans drink, only $22 slightly lower proof 38%. Drinks nice neat similar to Havana Club 7, slightly smoother. Excellent for Cuba Lib

Havana Club Edition Profesional A

Delightful white This unique rum a blend of four rums including Aguardiente. Nice smooth floral and grassy notes with a slightly sweet undertone. Surprisingly smooth o

Rum & Cane French Overseas XO

Unique presentation Pale gold color, mild alcohol scent nice Agricole Ruhm. Much easier to drink than Clements, surprisingly smooth but not a lot of depth. Traveling thro

Samaroli 2000 Barbados

Unusual light gold rum This one really confused me. It’s a 16 year aged rum from Barbados but light golden hues with Agricole hints. Not my normal cup of tea (rum) but I fin

Classic Jamaican rum This rum is better than expected, purchased some miniatures at Total wine for airplane trip, decided to try one first. Classic Jamaican funk going on

Havana Club Verde

Nice experiment Not sure where to begin, white rums are not my thing. Very Gin like on the nose, first sip I know it’s white rum but hints or orange and citrus evolve

Papas Pilar Marquesas Blend

Unexpected surprise We had a great rum tasting party last night. Just when I thought it would be hard to find more rums to taste 5 interesting bottles showed up. I saw Pa

Don Q Vermouth Cask

Rum Negroni I admit, I’m not a Don Q fan but this is an interesting bottle that finds a place at my bar. The Vermouth finish is mildly pronounced even without it

Appleton Estate Reserve

Prefer 12 Not one of my go to rums but I would drink it again if it was on a great sale. Decent rum for range but prefer Mt Gay.

Appleton Estate Reserve Blend

Better values out there Would always opt for the 12 year first, this rum is OK but I think this middle of the road why bother. It does mix well with coke but that’s about it

Treaty Oak Barrel Reserve

New find This was a special bottle single barrel from my friend Jim at the Mansion single barrel released for them only at 63.45%. One of the best American mad

Lemon Hart Original 1804

Nice change I like this rum. While not a specially old or complex it just works with a cup of ice, of mixed. Mild Demerara flavors but nothing like ElDorado. Bett

Diplomatico Reserva

Go with big brother Diplomatico has so many great rums, this one was a little disappointment. Go with the reserve Exclusiva or Mantuano don’t wast your money. Sweet with

My original go to Nothing not to like been through many a bottle smooth enough neat, great rum and coke. My tastes have grown more complex for depth and lingering flavo

Ti punch anyone This is my West Indies staple for Ti punch or Ruhm punch, island style. Great memories will never forget the bottle.

Papas Pilar Blonde

Nice addition to rum and coke Had as a floater on a rum and coke also tried it on ice. For a young white rum nice offering likely good in a Mojito also. 6.5

Go for The 1888 I see no reason to try this. A bit of burn and heartburn afterwards, nothing special going on here. The 1888 is at least pleasantly sip able on the ro

Plantation Original Dark

Love Plantation rums Nice mixing rum quite a bit of depth for entry level selection. Try it with ginger beer or pineapple juice.

Appleton Estate Reserve

Go for the 12 Typical Appleton flavors but a bit middle of the road. I like the 12 and up, or signature for mixing. Everything in the middle seems to be waste of ti

Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra

A gift Hated to tell my friend I didn’t like it, especially when I found it it’s more expensive than Solare 23 (which I’m not fond of either). I just plain d

Atlantico Private Cask

Tried it once Just another rum, nothing special going on here to buy it again. No lingering aftertaste or depth. Average.

Chairman's Reserve

Great memories Another rum sampled in St Lucia at an old plantation. Enjoyed it on ice before moving up to Admiral Rodney. Smooth enough golden hues. Not bad for you

Don Q Gran Anejo

Save your money. I had great expectation from this fine presentation, but found ordinary rum in the bottle. Nothing bad nothing great.

Barcelo Gran Anejo

Average rum Tried most Barcelo’s except 30 year old, figured it like the rest and not worth it. Only drink this on vacations and nothing else is around.much bette

Havana Club Anejo Especial

Go for the 7 year Average rum at best, the 7 year old is much better. Fine for mixing but I don’t have a place for it at my bar.

Often recommended I don’t get it everyone seams to love Flor de Cana but me. It just ok doubt I will have any again unless offered at friends home. Then I will pretend

Appleton Estate Signature Blend

Buy it by the handle I’m shocked I never rated any Appleton’s yet, have tried most of them. This is a staple mixer like Mt Gay. Both our my favorites for Cuba Libra’s. Not

Myers's Original Dark

So many rums so little time I have had so many more rums than I have time to write about. Myers original dark should be a bar staple for tiki drinks, although my quest has taken

Plantation Barbados

Shocking other reviews This is an ok rum I bought it once but never considered buying it again. A poor man’s Barbados XX. Nothing spectacular going on here but deserves a so

Good mixer Light golden color like Doorly’s 5 & 8. Exceeded my expectations for a $15 rum but not my thing. Good to have for novice rum and coke or soda drinkers

Richland Single Estate Old Georgia

In Savannah Never heard of it never had it before. But when in Georgia let’s give it a go. More of a Whiskey Bourbon style rum with a little funk. I think extra a

Mount Gay Eclipse

Anyone say Rum and Coke For me this is a mixer, and one of my top Cuba Libra rums. I’ve sipped it on ice in a pinch, and with club soda and lime too. With so few rums at most

Mixer Enjoyed mostly in Costa Rica in 80’s Rum and coke or some mixer required

Captain Morgan Jack O Blast Pumpkin Spiced

Extra spice Purchased at 1/2 price last year. Lots of artificial spice flavors going on. Good for a party shot or to warm up in the cold. Otherwise not much purpo

Jimmycliff This rum was highly recommended at liquor store. The bottle and color looked promising plus it’s from Peru. I had great expectations but was let down,

Jimmy Cliff This rum has a nice Golden brown hue I tend to love in my rums. It starts out with a full bodied scent, somewhat similar to Demerara rums from Guyana

Papas Pilar Dark

I’ll pass unless in a pinch Taste like added sugar flavorings and coloring to me. It’s dark smooth and sweet so is Aunt Jemima syrup which this rum reminds me of. Tried it severa

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Overly sweet Not my top 10 choices but often available at bars and I’ll take it over Catain Morgan, Malibu, Myers, or Bacardi White (the typical bar rums). Just t

Hampden Estate Pure Single Jamaican Overproof

A whole lot of Island funk I appreciate this rum but not quite my thing unique funky island flavors, great scent like Hampden 8 but the over proof is hard to handle as a sipper,

Plantation Jamaica Xaymaca Special Dry

Unusual Jamaican funk Been wanting to try this and any Plantation rum I have not come across yet. This departs from previous Plantations very dry hint of sweetness with hin

If you like Liquors I think this should qualify as a flavored rum or even a liquor. Too much artificial flavors and added sugars for my taste.

Sailor Jerry Spiced

Rum and cokes only Good inexpensive mixing rum, is what it is. I will take Mt Gay or Appleton’s over this for that purpose

Barcelo Imperial

Bottle better than rum Try as I might just can’t warm up to Barcelo rums, try Brugal over Barcelo. Smooth enough for an average rum but nothing special to me.

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Gosling's Black Seal

Dark and Stormy baby There is no better choice for a dark and stormy. Perfect pairing many fond memories solid 7 for this cocktail stand alone, have not found great place.

Appleton Estate V/X

Prefer 12 year old Somewhere in the middle between signature and 12, I would choose each over this. Nothing wrong but nothing great. Guess there is something for everyon

Havana Club Anejo Reserva

Prefer 7 year old Not much difference than regular Anjelica, I always go for the 7 that I can sip on ice. This is ok for Cube Libra’s, or mixed drinks. No place in my b

Papas Pilar Dark

Maple syrup I just don’t like the fake sweet tasting maple syrup. There is no way barrel aging can give this sweetness and flavor. Hard to pour without dripping b

Acquired taste I have not yet acquired a taste for golden agricole rums only the white ones in classic Martinique Ti punch or Ruhm punch. I can’t rate this any highe

Like an Agricola I’m not a big white rum or white wine drinker, but enjoyed this a few summers ago with lime neat and with soda water Reminded my of La Mauny from Mart

Dos Maderas 5+3

Need 2 more years aging The 5+5 is great, but the 5+3 is lacking and not worth trying in my book. Similar but lacking the smoothness and depth of 5+5.

Leave it in St Lucia Bar rum cocktail mixer, won’t give you a hangover but not going to be a memorable drinking evening unless you are enjoying good times with friends and

Your smoking crack This rum is so much better than a 5, it’s a full 6.5 and our go to rum in the Bahamas where they make this. I’m not sure if there is a separate Puerto

Brugal Extra Viejo Reserva

Works for me When nothing else available you can count on a Brugal as a decent mixer, or even for a pop or two. Usually I only drink on the out islands where nothi

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry

Too dry for me Current readily available Plantation almost anywhere like Barbados XX. Too dry for me with typical Jamaican funk. Don’t think I will buy it again.

Clement Cuvee Homere

Perfume bottle You don’t get much better bottle than this. I tried really hard to like this rum, but as I fight scotches I fought this. I’m ok with white agricoles b

Drinkable mixer I’m ok with this rum anyway but it is by far best as a mixer. Nothing terrible other than alcohol nose nothing special. If you have better options tak

Canasteros 21 Solera

Total Wine hyped It’s an ok rum but presented to me as the holy grail. It’s dark smooth but without lingering depth you would expect in a 21 year old rum. I say over h

Frigate Reserve

Not impressed The liquid not gold does not earn the price. This rum is ok but it too expensive for the quality.

Not impressed All branding and marketting but the product inside does not hold its own.

Havana Club Edition Profesional C

Young and old blend This is the third of four Edition Professional a collaboration with rum master Asbel Morales and Cuban bar entrepreneurs. A blend of young aromatic a

Plantation Jamaica

Medium Hogo If you love funky Jamaican rums you will like this. High esters, medium funk of over ripe bananas with a dry finish. Not my thing but expected from a

Hamilton Navy Strength

Missing something Last bottle from epic rum tasting last night. I am a huge fan of British Navy Rums, with the best ones Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica or Barbados. This one

Brugal Extra Viejo

When in a pinch in the Bahamas Enjoyed most of the Brugal in the islands when that’s the best we could find. I mix this with fresh coconut water or coke. A bit rough to sip on the r

Chairman's Reserve Original

Spend a bit more On the lower end of Chairman’s reserve offering some of which are excellent. This is a well rum for mixing, don’t try to drink it straight.

Wray & Nephew White Overproof

Oh boy keep away from flames Just pure burn, do not take a shot of this stuff if your over 50, it’s pure Engine fuel, I think you mix it in rum punch with some sweeter golden rum

Poor man / boys rum This rum got me through our teens. It was cheaper than Bacardi and a bit better. Thanks to ABC for turning us on to it when we were poor and 18-19. Ma

Afrohead Original

Middle of the road Recommended and I wanted to like it, but found nothing great and nothing fully redeeming. Taste middle road alcohol burn middle road, flavors mild to

I’m sorry I love Doorly’s and Four square but I can’t even mix this in cocktails. Go for the 12 year, the 8 is marginally better. Sorry I see hangovers coming f

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Appleton Estate Special Gold

Like Bacardi gold Maybe as a well brand but nothing great going on here, so save it for mixers, don’t torture for me to drink neat.

Captain Morgan Spiced

How did I miss this rating Tried many times since it came out captain and coke, captain and soda. Easy to drink gets the job done, not for pros.

Bacardi Oakheart

Good mixer For the money no complaints best mixed, not to harsh not too complex. At lower end of rums not causing hangovers.

Kraken Black Spiced

Not my thing Tried it once, might try again if at a party and nothing else to drink. Very sweet and artificial tasting. Like sailor Jerry on crack. My guess it’s a

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold

Is what it is One of the 3-4 rums you will find at most bars. If it’s my only choice I will drink it with club soda. Tolerable but nothing special.

Pyrat XO Reserve

Jimmycliff It pains me to give this rum a 5 rating, but I would rarely drink it again. This was my favorite rum 15 years ago before they sold to Padron. The old

Old St. Pete Righteous

Not real rum A friend of mine gave me a bottle. First taste was WTF then it settled in smooth, but is it really a rum. Lots of infused unique spices but an animal

Mojitos Not big fan of white rums, except in cocktails. This is perfect pairing for Mojitos

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva -

Bad recommendation Liquor store recommended over Mt Gay. I don’t shop there anymore. I have not developed a taste for any Flor de Cana, even the 25 year. Different strok

Not the prom queen Set your standards where you like, whino or poor mans special, not that there’s anything wrong with that, but not my choice even on a bad day. But whe

Matusalem Gran Reserva

Should be better Aged 15 years this rum should be much better. I find it average with a burn, so why bother. Washed out mild flavors and alcohol burn.

Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale

Robert Burr recommendation This was my morning email and I realized it’s a rum I never tried, even though I’m not a Haitian rum fan. First I didn’t like the scent lots of alcoho

Don’t recommend There are so many mediocre rums like this were nothing great comes to better. Yes you drink it you will catch a buzz. That’s not why I drink, I like t

In a pinch Drank this one several times on out island in the Bahamas with limited selection. Was ok with coke or coconut water and lime. Hard pressed to try it s

Stonewall Cask Aged

Hard to swallow Something new at Capital Grill, tried it on the rocks fought it the entire way. Switched to red wine.

Brugal Añejo Superior

Gets job done When in a pinch and have a mixer.nothing worth talking about here.

Navazos Palazzi Cask Strength

Please don’t make me taste it again Aged in Oloroso sherry casks 23 years total. This was way to long in the sherry casks. Very unusual dry dried fruit flavors, not sure if rotten date o

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Bacardi Superior

Seldom drink Ok maybe 40+ years ago at the frat house or 45 years ago in artillery punch. I guess this is a go too rum for Mojitos with so much sugar mint and lime

For the kids Hawaii tropic suntan lotion you can drink and get a buzz. Not bad in coffee on vacation. 3 bottles from my kids sitting here for 6 years still.

Captain Morgan Dark

I’ll pass I’m sorry but nothing redeeming for me here. I can tolerate some of the Captain Morgan’s when nothing else to choose from but will take a hard pass on

Captain Morgan Cannon Blast

Had miniatures on airplane Well it’s all I could find for a flight, less than memorable, but in a pinch. Maybe if you mixed it with coke or ginger ale but just wide ice terrible

Only tasted it with my tongue Truth to tell my daughter as most young adults started drinking these flavored rums and vodkas. I took a swig for prosperity, and this is nothing more

Not in my house College kids rum or bar mixer. Nothing good I can say, not even rum and coke.

Party rum only Nothing redeeming here just pure fire water and bar floaters to F people up.

Barbancourt 3 Star

Torture I’m not sure how anyone could rate thus rum high. It just does not work for me nor does the 5 star 8 year. A hot alcohol mess.

Mocambo 20 Art Edition

Not for beginners, not for pros, not for anyone It was really hard to drink this rum. It’s strange and nasty I’m shocked anyone would like this. That is unless you like to lick ashtrays and eat shav

Fire In De Hole Exotic

Rot Gut This is a local Bahamian rum, likely produced by a known Nassau distillery. It’s fire water not too refined. Bought it as a joke but best drank with c

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Bundaberg Original UP

Strange animal Light golden color strange mix of floral notes with some spice and a kick, actual TKO kick. Not my idea of Rum, might induce vomiting and a healthy ha

Bacardi Carta Blanca

Headache in a bottle Smell more medicinal than recreational. Might come in handy for triage work. I just don’t see any purpose for this product. Might as well buy plastic

Why did I try this Marketting, hype by bar owner. What a mistake but only one glass full. This is pure garbage, great attempt maybe all the fake flavors will appeal to s

Stroh Original 80

Gasoline and Butterscotch Bought a bottle once Rum from Austria how unique. Would only break it out to get old friends HAMMERED. I do remember butterscotch notes with 100 octan

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