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Jimmy Cliff

Captain of the 7 Seas | Member since 2018 | United States

442 Ratings | 271 Likes | 9 Followers

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Foursquare 2008 12-year

2008 revisited. As good as it gets This is really good and really strong. I’m doing re-tasting my ratings with last four Foursquare’s. 2008 smooth really packs you early with its streng

Foursquare 2005 Isonomy 17-year

The one that almost got away! Beats out Detente as one of my favorite easy to drink Foursquare rum. This rum has eluded me for months trying to purchase it without luck. Finally sa

Centenario Real

Drum roll please I’ve heard so many great things about this rum, and the exclusivity. From what I’ve read it can only be purchased upon exciting the country at the air

Diplomatico 2004

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

La Favorite La Flibuste

Very dark Rhum agricole Darkest Ruhm Agricole I have ever had. Very smooth yet complex scent like a essential perfume, no alcohol burn. Taste is incredible mild vegeltale tas

Zafra Master Reserve 30-year

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

Pusser's 1990 Pussers Trafalgar 15-year

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

Centenario 30-year

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 2005 Nobiliary 14-year

Special 4 bottle re rating. Fitting name best Cask strength yet Here we go just reverse re-rated Redoutable, Detente, 2008, and Nobiliary. First thing the nose is better then the other 3, damn this is smoother b

El Dorado 1988 25-year

Special rum for a special day I wanted a special rum to break 400 ratings and have seen this on the shelf of the lock box at ABC for several years. They finally put it on sale but

Appleton Estate Limited Edition 30-year

Happy Birthday to me What a great find in a little liquor store in Poughkeepsie NY. After fully enjoying both 21 and Joy 25 in the past I thought how much better could thi

Selvarey Owner's Reserve

Hype or the Holy Grail? Ready to dig into this dark skinned Beauty! Initially I saw this read about it and shrugged it off as another celebrity spirit, until I heard it’s fro

Rhumb Runner 2005 Venezuelan CADC SA 16-year

The lost bottle Was looking through my old concierge orders from Total wine, and thought this one never came in. Searched my entire collection found it on the bottom

Foursquare 2004 Patrimonio Released by Velier 15-year

Proper rum Even visiting Barbados I had a hard time getting a sample of this rum. Now I have my own bottle with much anticipation. Classic FS aged color this one

Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario

Beautiful Presentation Nicely packaged for cardboard, not quite cedar and leather but at sub $100 quite nice. Bottle first class also with tin or soft metal cap seal. Slight

Ron Zacapa La Doma Heavenly Cask Collection

Truly Incredible Rum Not being a huge fan of Ron Zacapa (too sweet) I heard about this batch, The Taming Cask. This is one of the best rums I have ever tried. Great scent

Rum Nation Panama 25-year

Only 2nd rating I’ve seen this bottle several times on European auctions, never in US. Finally acquired a bottle and it is excellent Panamanian rum. I would say it’s

Foursquare Master Series Edition 2 12-year

It’s good to be the first Wow just when you think Foursquare can’t get any better, this is another exceptional rum. Dark full bodied from start to finish. Great lingering taste

Opthimus 25-year

Solid rum my style Loved this rum, sampled several Opthimus rums at same seating. Look forward to having this one again.

Foursquare 2008 Principia Released by Velier 9-year

Barbados send off Winding down my Barbados rum adventure with a local Foursquare selected by Velier. Fabulous dark brown 62% experience. Need to let this puppy breath a

St. Nicholas Abbey Rare Single Cask Ltd Reserve 18-year

Expensive but worth it. Visiting the Abby plantation and distillery this week I had my mind set on the 12 year reserve. Lucky for me they were out and I opted for the 18 year

Mount Gay 2009 Master Blender Collection Pot Still 10-year

Single Pot Still limited release This was one of the first offerings by the new female Master Distiller. Old school 100% pot still reminded me of some Jamaican rums. A bit harder to d

Pusser's British Navy ”Nelson’s Blood” 15-year

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

Foursquare Private Cask Selection Canada LCBO Exclusive 12-year

Easy to drink Classic Foursquare enjoyed in the tasting room in Barbados among with several others. Nice depth and smooth on the pallet not as much depth with 2010

Foursquare 2004 Zinfandel Cask Blend 11-year

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 2006 Sassafras Released by Velier 14-year

Hold on to the table What a wild ride. After sampling several classic Foursquare rums at the distillery I had the opportunity to enjoy a dram of this Velier release. If I

Velier Royal Navy Very Old

Bam Pow Not sure I was ready for this. Amber gold color, easy nose and powerful first sip. There’s no middle ground here just kicks you in the ass full thrott

Foursquare 2008 Diadem 12-year

Love this rum with a cigar. My god this is awesome lots of depth and very dark and rich rum. Pairs perfect with a full bodied cigar. Island spices heavy syrup this one has it all

Appleton Estate 21-year

Liquid gold 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

Foursquare 2004 Empery 14-year

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

Doorly's 14-year

After Dinner rum This is a great rum on par with some of the ECS but much better value in Barbados. Dark rich lots of lingering depth. Worked really well with my cigar

Foursquare 2010 Exceptional Cask Selection XXI 12-year

It’s good to be the first Wow what a great rainy day in Barbados. Visited Foursquare this morning and was offered a sample of 2010 their newest release that’s not distributed y

Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish

Great Panama fishing trip First night in Panama the Hilton had the entire double aged series on display. I am partial to Port aged rums and tried this one first. Deep dark colo

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

Foursquare 2004 11-year

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

Foursquare 2007 Sovereignty 14-year

Hard to source I had the hardest time tracking down a bottle of this blend. Not sure if it was a bottle shortage or some other supply issue, but it has not made it t

Santiago de Cuba Extra Anejo 20-year

Reputation proceeds itself! I’ve been told this is the best of Cuban rum, so ready to give it a go. First taste neat, much smoother than Havana club but typical Cuban flavor. Not

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

Opthimus Malt Whisky Finish 25-year

Next in the flight Similar body to the 25 port with distinct mellow edge from Malt aging, another very superior rum.

Havana Club Union

Great Cuban rum I initially taste classic dry cuban rum, but much smoother than other ones I’ve tried. Medium gold color catch typical flavors of Selection de Maestr

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

Holmes Cay 2005 Belize 15-year

15 year tropically aged barrel strength animal This was column distilled Travelers distillery in Belize. All of there offerings I have had have been exceptional. I really love this one 61% very dar

Foursquare 2006 Redoutable 14-year

Manly yes Updating my ratings tonight after sampling some older Foursquare. Nobiliary, 2008, Detente and Redoutable, in reverse order. This one stays the same.

Foursquare 2007 Criterion 10-year

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

Facundo Exquisito

No Complaints keep going back 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

Sansibar 1996 Panama Don Pancho 21-year

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 2010 Detente 10-year

Updated, yes Classic Foursquare Color Fresh update, I’ve been saving my older Foursquare rums but just sampled the last four, and I have to say that Nobiliary, and 2008 pinch away from Det

Diplomatico Selección de Familia

Smooth and easy Not sure how this flew under my radar this is a very good rum a notch above regular blend. Slightly higher alcohol but smooth as silk with more linger

Mount Gay XO Triple Cask

Better than XO I had this by accident at a rum tasting party thought it was XO until I tasted it subtle but noticeable difference more depth and quite smooth. Highly

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,

Centenario 25-year

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.

Ten to One Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Something new and great Nose excellent, sweet ripe fruit. First taste superb, hints of Sherry but not overpowering perfectly blended. Taste of ripe bananas raisins in dark br

Appleton Estate Joy 25-year

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

El Dorado 21-year

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 2010 Dominus 10-year

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.

Frigate Reserve 21-year

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

Holmes Cay 2003 Uitvlugt Guyana 18-year

Top shelf I am a huge fan of most rums from Guyana and Uitvlugt, and this is one of the best. Very unusual aging for 18 years, 2 in the tropics with the bulk 16

Abuelo Two Oaks

Thank you duty free Returning from Panama yesterday I had the pick of the litter Cuban rums, Panamanian, you name it, glad I chose the Two oaks. Silky smooth heavy oak to

Plantation 1996 Jamaica Long Pond ITP & HJC 24-year

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

Kirk and Sweeney 23-year

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

Opthimus Port Finish 25-year

Opthimus rating in Las Vegas Found great rum bar at Venetian Hotel. Perfect timing after Trade show for Opthimus flight. Started with 25 port, my kind of rum dark full bodied slig

Pusser's 1992 Nelson’s Blood Hip Flask 15-year

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

Abuelo Centuria

Second times a charm Very nice rum lots of depth and character, but at this price point there are far better selections. Solid 8 but I reserve 9s for superior rums. 12

Rhumb Runner 2006 Belize Travellers 12-year

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

Pusser's 50th Anniversary 7-year

The holy grail returns How I have missed this special blend, it’s a perfect blend of island spices with lots of depth. Delicious neat, has a little heat , a small cube opens

Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish

Bring a cigar Tasting Osoroso sherry, Napoleon, and Port cask on the same night this was my favorite. A little sweeter and smoother than the other two, but all thre

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

Mount Gay XO Cask Strength Limited Edition

Loved it Great limited edition to the XO line, smoother around the edges not quite as bourbon like. Very solid good rum.

Plantation Extréme No.3 Jamaica Long Pond ITP 22-year

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

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

Pusser's Nelson's Ship's Decanter

How I would love to find another bottle This decanter is a beautiful work of art, and the elixir in it superb. I bought it the day my daughter was born and was saving it till the day she was

Centenario Special Blend 30-year

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

Holmes Cay 2005 Barbados 14-year

Did not disappoint Beautiful medium brown color, fabulous aroma and depth, only one cask from what I understand bottled at full 64.3%. I was lucky to find a remaining bo

Holmes Cay 2009 Barbados 11-year

Big fan Foursquare 10 year bourbon barrel aged 8 in Barbados, 2 in uk, with one more year in Port barrel. What else do you need to say 56% alcohol so not a th

A. H. Riise Non Plus Ultra Very Rare

Soothed my cough this morning I’m not sure what this stuff is but it’s damn good. Distinctive AH Riise scent and flavor but smoother than my first one, Royal Navy 40%. To any pures

Origenes Don Pancho Reserva 30-year

Worth the wait 30 years old to age a rum and bring back to 40% seems insane, but regardless of the proof here are my thoughts. It’s New Years morning 2022, I’ve been

Diplomatico 2005

Slight more secondary aging notes than 2004 I thought this rum was slightly different than my first bottle of SVTG, I didn’t realize until today this was a different vintage 2005 not 2004. Still

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

Santiago de Cuba Isla del Tesoro

Merry Christmas to me Been waiting for this day with anticipation. This rum is very smooth and typical Cuban flavor on the dry side. At 40% it doesn’t pack a powerful punch

Centenario 20-year

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

Foursquare 2007 Sagacity 12-year

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

Havana Club Tributo 2017 Edition

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

E. León Jimenes 110th Anniversary

Solid rum This rum truly pairs well with cigars. This is a solid rum with notes of oak and some bourbon hints. I liked it and by far best Barcelo rum to date ta

Foursquare Hereditas 14-year

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

Rhumb Runner 2003 Diamond Guyana Single Cask Strength 14-year

Limited release 1 of 219 bottles First of all I have loved most of Rhumb Runners limited releases and also love most rums from Guyana. I know this was distilled at Diamond but not sur

Diplomatico 2007 13-year

Love this rum I have loved every edition of SVTG Diplomatico that I have tried lightly sweet Uber smooth not heavy oak bourbon notes, more fruit forward cherries pl

Santa Teresa Selecto

Solid rum from Venezuela I am a fan of Venezuelan rums, most of them I like, some a bit sweet. Santa Teresa never disappoints. This one is better than their classic 1796 in my

Foursquare Clifton Hall Great House 12-year

Mellower Foursquare Interesting rum find at airport duty free leaving Barbados this afternoon. Very well balanced smooth rum specially selected by the current owner of th

St. Nicholas Abbey Single Cask Ltd Reserve 12-year

Cotton candy Very nice rum with depth and legs. Easy on the nose and throat. Could drink this all day long. Smith with classic Island spice notes.

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Revisit and loved it. 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

Pere Labat 8-year

Father’s Day take 2 Another glitch from last month Father’s Day weekend sampling new rums from my sons. I think the Charbay derailed the ratings with its intense experien

Kirk and Sweeney XO

Awesome Gift Right from the start the presentation is one of the finest, complete with a decanter style glass stopper and engraved bottle. Big start to live up to,

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

Admiral Rodney HMS Monarch

Another solid Admiral Rodney I love the way these old school bottles look in my collection, presentation alone you expect a very good rum and this did not disappoint. Not as full

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak

Older and more mature After just finishing sample of Princessa I find Royal oak with significant more depth and longer lasting flavor. Blend aged 7-12 years white oak bourb

El Pasador de Oro Gran Reserva

Great rum in this price range This is a very good rum in this price range. This is my second review as I noted I had the ratings of XO & Gran Reserve reversed. The XO is a nice gol

Millonario Reserva Especial 15

10 for unique packaging How can you not gravitate to this old school packaging. Reminds me of old Zacapa and Centenario XX bottles. Light Amber brown color, sweet maple scent

Pusser's British Navy 15-year

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

Edmundo Dantes 15-year

Christmas Cuban rum round 3 Now this is moving up the ladder from Santiago 11, same dry typical Cuban style but much smoother neat. Medium golden color, no alcohol scent. This is

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

Foursquare 2010 Indelible 11-year

Another great release After a dozen special cask releases, I’m finding it harder to rate each new Foursquare this one has the typical bourbon barrel aging with a Zinfandel

El Dorado Special Reserve 15-year

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

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof 3-year

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

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

Foursquare 2009 12-year

Late to the party Finally got my bottles of 2009 ordered in July. Seems like the concierge group at Total wine are last to get Foursquare at least on the space coast of

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

Panama-Pacific 23-year

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

Kaniche Perfeccion

Plantation Panama in different bottle Before going further this rum is from Panama not Barbados. It is bottled by Mason Ferrand in France after a second aging in old Brandy Cask. Sounds li

Rhum JM XO 6-year

Great Aged Agricole What a great agricole. Smooth aged and slightly sweet, yet maintaining the nice vegetal base. Easy on the nose and finish. Try it neat. Nice evening s

Equiano Original 8-year

Sounds interesting Everyone has already mentioned Ian Burrell / Seale collaboration so straight to the rum. Great bottle look and presentation. Beautiful light brown hue

Papas Pilar Bourbon Barrel Finish

Stumbled on it very surprised. I’m glad to see that Papa Pilar brand is experimenting with extra aging like Ron Abuelo, Plantation, Foursquare and others. I think they are starting

El Dorado 2006 Single Still Enmore 12-year

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

Ten to One Single Cask Reserve 17-year

Worth the wait. Initial on the nose fresh fruit and pepper, neat goes from fresh fruit to citrus with a dry lingering finish. Slightly overproof at 43% but goes down

Cana Fuerte Gran Anejo 16-year

Likely distilled at Licorera de Nicaragua This is just another new branded spirit from Infinity Spirits, finding many of these new brands at Total Wine. Have not been able to find out much mor

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

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

Alegro XO 8-year

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

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

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

Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-year

Nice surprise I thought this was the 12 year rare blend repackaged but this is something new. Nice fruit forward banana notes, with mild spiciness. Lots of depth wi

Foursquare 2008 Premise 10-year

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

Rammstein Premum

Great score After rating over 250 rums, my search has extended over the pond to find, more good and great rums. It’s an expensive journey with auctions, etc but t

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

Havana Club 15-year

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.

Sansibar 2005 Premium Panamanian Selection Sansibar Limited Edition 12-year

Rare find 272 bottles made I’m having a little problem sourcing this one back to the distillery.. only 272 bottles were released makes me think a single cask. Sansibar typically

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

Smith and Cross Navy Strength

Great Balance This rum blew me away, what a nice balance of strength, Hogo, ripe bananas... from other reviews I expected to be unbearable neat, but maybe I’m a mas

Plantation Barbados 15-year

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

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

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.

Chairman's Reserve 1931 6-12 Years

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

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

Origenes Don Pancho Reserva Especial 18-year

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.

Santiago de Cuba Extra Anejo 12-year

Paradise rum tasting I’m very fortunate to be on my back porch on a beautiful spring Friday evening. So let the rum tasing continue to Cuba. Trying Santiago 20 last month

Blackwell 007 Limited Edition

Bond James Bond Wow I wasn’t expecting this to be so solid. Does not have the typical Jamaican funk I expected. Very dark mahogany color smooth nose, no hogo here. Th

Foursquare 2005 12-year

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.

English Harbour 10-year

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

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

Foursquare 2007 12-year

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

Santos Dumont XO

Saved best for last without knowing Initial scent busting wide open with banana and apricot scents. First taste immediately reminiscent of AF Rhise Navy rum, in a slightly watered down w

Plantation 2011 Barbados & Jamaica 9-year

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

Flor de Caña 25-year

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

J.A.B. EXO 12-year

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.

Bacardi 2003 Gran Reserva Especial 16-year

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

Foursquare Master Series Edition No 1 12-year

Special purchase Foursquare rums are getting harder and harder to find in Florida. I pre ordered 2 bottles from concierge sales at Total wine and was not overwhelmed.

El Dorado 2006 Versailles Single Still 12-year

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

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

Foursquare 2005 Shibboleth 16-year

Great anticipation Typical Foursquare color and sent on the nose. First sip neat has depth and burn. Nose on ice smooth but still a burn in sipping. Don’t find dominant

Appleton Estate Black River Casks 15-year

Great addition Nice upscale packaging wood and gold metal cap. Beautiful golden brown hues, looks great in my glass. Nice warm banana bread scent, slight funk on fir

Admiral Rodney 2006 Officier’s Releases No1 Port Cask Finish 13-year

Brown beauty Nice medium brown color what I tend to gravitate too. Nice bottle and presentation very smooth scent note the port finish immediately. On the tongue v

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

Diplomatico Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle

Better than batch 2 This is a nice solid artisanal rum I don't taste the added sugars like Reserve. Nice full body not sure if pure cask strength but nice strength and de

Sansibar 1997 Caroni 18-year

Caroni, Caroni, Caroni Revisited on a Sunday 12 noon, just got the ribs on the smoker with fresh applewood notes in my system. I like this rum much better than my first visi

Mount Gay Andean Oak Cask

Happy Birthday Great present, my son went into my Rum Ratings account and found two great rums I’ve never tried before. One for my birthday one for Father’s Day, jus

Mount Gay 1703 Master Select

Good but not great This is a solid rum I could drink regularly at half the price but does not hold its own in the premium $100+ catergory. Better of with XO or triple ca

Kirk and Sweeney 18-year

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

El Dorado 12-year

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

Pirates Legend Black Bart XO Slow Aged 18-year

Hard discovery Researching this rum is tough, defiantly distributed in Europe. The bottle I purchased at auction states sole European distributor F & G Bruino Italy,

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

A. H. Riise Navy Strength 55%

Typical A.H. Style Initial scent figs and fruits reminiscent of my other A.H. Riise rums, with a bit more nose of Caribbean blends. This is a great liquor, I would love

Doorly's Harbour Police 8-year

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

That Boutique-y Rum Company Diamond Versailles Still 14-year

#405 Here we go again new strange rums. First notice very light gold pale yellow color, that initially puts me off I typically prefer very dark brown rums.

Appleton Estate 2003 Hearts Collection 18-year

Stepping up to the big league. My first Hearts collection selected by Luca Gargano, the modern Rum legend. Great medium brown color in the glass, nice top shelf scent in the glass,

Leblon Reserve Especial

Great find Tampa Florida seems to be both rum and pet friendly. Finding many top shelf and unusual rums around town. Leblon white typically used in cocktails, th

Abuelo Gran Reserva 12-year

NotBad Not Great I liked it nice nose nice color has recently become on of my go to rums. Might try again but feel 7 is fair.Tried again and agree with most posts, tas

Ten to One Caribbean Dark

Yes Wow I did not have huge expectations for their Dark Rum and was I surprised. Neat in the glass smooth cedar and island spices no burn at all. Being a new

Havana Club Rum of Skepta 15-year

Rum #440 Been waiting on this special rum for a while. Beautiful Amber brown color in the bottle and glass. Special aged rum blended for the Nigerian Rapper Sk

Rum from Thailand what was I thinking They had me at the bottle quite nice and different. First scent smells ok, hmm. First taste rolls off the tongue nicely mildly sweet easy baking spice

Foursquare Hunte's Reserve 10-year

Nice easy drinking Foursquare I admire the fact Foursquare participates in the global Bajan economy producing rums for several other historic Great Houses, like St Nicholas Abby an

Moon Import 2015 Jamaica Remember

From Jamaica with Love Something new delivered today. I’m not a huge fan of too many Jamaican rums other than Appleton, but this is a surprise, pale yellow color not my favo

HSE Eleve sous bois 1-year

Late night Italy tasting This was a very smooth rum agricole from Martinique. The bottle labeling is slightly different than one pictured but it seems to be same rum. Alcohol

Dram Mor Single Cask Clarendon Estate 10-year

Classic Jamaican Wow I should have rated this last night 63% a bit hard hitting for the morning. Immediately can tell it’s classic Jamaican from the heavy esters and m

Angostura 1919 8-year

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

Doorly's 8-year

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

Plantation 3 Stars Artisanal

4 stars This is a welcome surprise for Mojitos and daiquiris. I seldom drink white rums but so much better than Bacardi for classic mixed drinks my wife loves

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

Bacardi Gran Reserva 8-year

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

J.A.B. Sugar Cane XO 8-year

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

Coconut Cartel Special

Best at the bar Damn had no idea the concept taking cask strength rum and proofing down to 40% with coconut water versus regular water. Better than adding sugar and f

Cabana Extra Viejo Cubano 12-year

Not from Brazil, Private labeled Cuban rum from Italy I have enjoyed this rum several times before and never rated it. Classic Cuban rum that flys under the radar. Distributed in Italy, produced by CCR SA

Appleton Estate Extra 12-year

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

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

Caney Anejo Centuria 7-year

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

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

Plantation 2005 Barbados 13-year

Another Solid Plantation I thought I had had this one before, but there are so many Plantation rums it’s hard to keep track. Not my favorite Barbados Plantation but nice solid

Dictador 20-year

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

Charbay Double Aged

#400 round 2 My first visit with Charbay was last moth Father’s Day weekend when my sons found the most unusual eclectic rums I never had before. The Charbay was t

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.

Los Valientes 20-year

Smoky delight This is best Mexican rum I’ve had to date. I love the dark rich brown color. I immediately note smoky Mezcal notes followed by mild tequila tones. But

Abuelo Reserva Superior 7-year

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

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.

Medellin Gran Reserva 12-year

Decent rum Nothing bad about this rum, aged 12 years in oak barrels, pleasant all around. On ice it lacked any depth, thus the 7 rating, neat I found it easy to

Mount Gay Black Barrel Double Cask 7-year

Not bad for 7 year Lacks the depth of some older rums but a nice edition to their portfolio. Would not buy it again just not my cup of tea a bit harsh neat, needed some

Havana Club 7-year

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

Corman Collins 2004 Panama 13-year

Take 406 Panama 13 years Nice graphics and slightly Art Deco box and packaging. This might be my first Corman Collins offering. I love the amber slightly brown color in the bo

Chairman's 2006 Masters Selection by Whisky Exchange 13-year

Fresh in from England Nice dark golden brown color in the glass, smooth slightly butterscotch scent on the nose with little alcohol burn. First sip mildly sweet exploding i

Havana Club Pacto Navio

Another auction find Classic Cuban rum similar to Ron Veradero with an extra aging twist. Great marketing beautiful bottle design. Not something I would rush to purchase a

Barrell Private Release

Expensive blend not for me Cask strength blend of rum from 3 islands and Guyana. Martinique as one of the islands so likely has some agricole in it. Price has put me off but tod

Relicario Dominicano Supremo

Total wine find Classic Dominican rum states aged up to 15 years. This is one of the better Dominican rums I have had in a while. Not much on the initial nose, but fi

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

Malecon 21-year

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

Plantation 2008 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

Chairman's The Forgotten Cask 6-11 Years

Best for last This is my final bottle of my tasting kit, I’ve come close to winning this in several auctions and I enjoy most StLucian rums and Chairman’s reserve.

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

Barnacles Gran Reserva 12-year

Something New Recommend at the liquor store, surprised I never heard of it or tried it with over 400 ratings.Mellow on the nose, first sip smooth and sweet, slight

El Dorado 8-year

Can’t go wrong Anything El Dorado or Plantation you can’t miss. Solid 8 year old rum I prefer the 12 but this is just fine.

Ron De Cuba Liberacion 15-year

Cuban rum from Spain Yet another private label of rum from Cuba. This one distributed in Spain just as 15 year Cuban Rum Liberacion. Light gold color similar to Santiago b

Clement 2012 Bourbon Cask Collection 4-year

Close enough Classic French style Rhum, smooth for its young age 56.6 % alcohol with pleasant vegetale flavors. Bottle 70 out of 350 so angels didn’t take too much

Plantation 2010 Haiti Single Cask 7-year

Quick taste A good friend shared some with me right before we crossed his boat to the Bahamas. Was not expecting the rich full body flavors. Slight chemical after

Carta Vieja Golden Cask 18-year

Bonus rum After trying the three 15 year old Abuelo double aged rums my bartender in Panama wanted my opinion on Carta Viera. Beautiful cut glass bottle I was e

Millonario Aniversario Reserva 10-year

Hold out for 15 or XO All the Millonario rums are a bit sweet for me but both the XO & 15 year are top shelf rums I rated high. The 10 year old just doesn’t reach those lev

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

Origenes Don Pancho Reserva 8-year

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.

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

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

Trigo Reserva Aneja

Total Wine find First of all I’m not a huge fan of Puerto Rican rums but have not tried it yet. Beautiful bottle with wired cap like champagne, so let’s give it a try

Cockspur 12-year

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

Ron Isla Coiba 18-year

Italian market Panamanian rum After just returning from all time great fishing trip to Panama, I found this rum on Rumauctioners April auction. I was fishing off Isla Coiba so I re

Papas Pilar Spanish Sherry Cask Finished 24-year

Similar to original 24 Solara Having enjoyed Marquesa blend last week I was expecting something quite special. Instead I found this blend to be similar to the original with a sligh

Zaya Gran Reserva 12-year

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,

Flor de Caña 18-year

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

Tasting kit bonus Quite a surprise from my last tasting kit of Mexican rums. For a young rum I believe less than 1 year, unique sweet molasses note but mild burn and no

Doorly's XO 6-year

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

Pusser's British Navy Blue Label 40 3-year

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

Blackwell Black Gold Special Reserve

Good Jamaican rum This rum is solid without heavy Jamaican Hogo funk going on. I was quite surprised expecting something hard to swallow, but it was better than expecte

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

Navy Island XO Reserve 6-year

Nice Jamaican rum Bought this on a whim and very happy with price to flavor ratios. Immediately know it’s Jamaican mild Hogo pot still funk in a very good way. Good isl

La Maison Du Rhum Colombia

Superb packaging What a great presentation, for a solid rum. Another auction find from Columbia. Interesting aging in barrels that previously aged coffee liquor. The g

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 Rare Blend 12-year

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

Flavored rum? This is a very smooth very sweet rum, but I would love to have some research on added sweetener or flavors. If this is 100% naturalist it is unbeliev

Havana Club 2018 Edicion Profesional B 7-year

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

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

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

Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior

Done with K & S Wow you spend years making a rum brand put out a good quality product and then change everything to a lesser standard that all your customers can tell

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 2005 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

Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez 10-year

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

Kirk and Sweeney Reserva 12-year

Confused I think I’ve tried all the K & S rums and am confused by the labeling and change of labeling. Anyway the 12 year reserva is a decent but not great rum

Varadero Añejo 7-year

Same rum new bottle wrapper I’m certain I’ve had this classic Cuban rum before and never rated it. Typical Santiago de Cuba bottled at only 38%, not sure why they do that but ver

Chairman's 2006 Single Batch Release Concierge Sales 14-year

21 year old little brother This is my second Chairman’s Total Wine Concierge Sales pick, and it’s quite a bit easier drinking than the 21 year old. At 14 years and 51% versus 67

Reifferscheit 1999 Romantic Rhine Collection 17-year

Wird find Distilled at Wird in Barbados aged 17 years. An unusual independent German bottler that I don’t know much about. Likely aged in Barbados, as rum is ex

Plantation 2005 Fiji 15-year

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

Santiago de Cuba Anejo 8-year

Smooth and easy Nice smooth rum not as dry as other Santiago great Cuba Libra ok neat but not my favorite.

Real McCoy 2016 Limited Edition Bourbon & Madeira 12-year

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

Rhumb Runner 2005 Jamaica Money Musk Single Cask 11-year

Not my kind of rum This is a very interesting heavy proof rum. I’m not that familiar with Moneymusk, & Clarendon distillery. This being a one cask and only over 200 bott

Trois Rivieres VSOP Réserve Spéciale 5-year

Nice agricole Very nice and smooth agricole from Martinique. Easy to drink with slight vegetale flavors of fresh grass.

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

Another unusual find My tasting continued at Saks in New York, wonderful new bar on the 9th floor to get your happy place when your wife is shopping. Great selection inclu

Chairman's 1999 Reserve Single Cask for Concierge Sales 21-year

Not My Rum Very rare very expensive not on the money for me. Lots of strange flavors going on hints of metal, way to hot for me neat, very dry with lingering med

El Pasador de Oro XO

Baby brother Nothing wrong with this one had several bottles from TW and just tried another. Smooth well aged rum medium depth and linger, some sweetness.sampling

Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa 5-year

Rum ratings club combo set Having several St Lucian rums before on island adventures and back home I knew these were worth a try. Princessa is solid nice scent nice flavor, but

Habitation Velier 2005 Forsyths WP 10-year

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

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

La Cruz Extra Añejo 12-year

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

Caroni 2000 Navy Extra Strong 18-year

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

Millonario 10th Anniversary Cincuenta

Afternoon club sample 3 I find the Millonario 10 reserve quite similar to the XO, very smooth and easy to drink, mild sweet fruit flavor, no oak notes our bourbon hints. A bi

Damoiseau VSOP 4-year

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

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

Centenario 12-year

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

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

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

Cubaney Gran Reserva 25-year

First Cubaney Not sure what to expect here. First thing is it’s a Solara 25 like Zacapa, so not expecting the Holy Grail. It’s a beautiful Friday spring evening in

Varadero Añejo 15-year

Medium expectations, better than expected Very easy scent, notice the slight under proof at 38% a bit unusual for a 15 year old rum. First taste is great slight butterscotch note, tasting this

Abuelo Oloroso Sherry Cask 15-year

Superbly done All 15 year double finished Abuelo rums were excellent with subtle distinct differences. The sherry cask was not as dry as the port cask and was very

Samaroli 2000 Barbados 16-year

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

Opthimus 18-year

Would be better on its own Having just sampled 25 port and 25 malt this fell a bit short. A very decent Rum, maybe I should have started at the bottom and worked up.

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.

Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold 8-year

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.

Hampden Estate 8-year

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

Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve

Not bad for price I like the majority of Plantation rums and this one did not disappoint. Being from Barbados is a plus, better than Cockspur and worth having on your s

Lyon Coffee Rum Liqueur

Surprise #2 Another tasting kit swag, and am damn surprised. On the nose dark rich pure coffee scent. 72 proof and clearly labeled Coffee Rum liquor, exactly what

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

Expected rum nirvana First Velier blend so a part of history, original Caroni which I can taste, Cuban rum, and Venezuela. Purchased as a collectible old rum at a premium

La Favorite Coeur 4-year

Nice Ruhm agricole Thought I would need to take a trip to Martinique to sample this one stumbled on it at Ships Hold rum bar in St Petersburg, Fl. Everything you expect

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

Rum Artesanal 1998 Diamond 20-year

Diamond diversity A single cask rum aged 21 years distilled 1998 bottled 2019 at 52%. Initial note is it’s very light for a Guyana rum especially aged 21 years. 100% co

Kirk and Sweeney 12-year

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

Santiago de Cuba Anejo Superior 11-year

Cuban with little bite Like most Cuban rums 40% alcohol, tropical dry finish like Spanish Brandy. Only slightly sweet, medium smooth bot no 25 year old or Isla Del Tesoro. B

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

The Scarlet Ibis Gold

Unique find Saks 5th Ave bar This rum from Trinidad is slightly sweet golden rum, very dry and floral similar to an agricole. Enjoyable easy to drink, not my normal drink but wort

El Dorado 2006 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

Real McCoy 12-year

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

Havana Club 2014 Edicion Profesional A 4-year

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

Admiral Rodney Extra Old 12-year

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

RL Seale 10-year

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

Doorly's (43) 12-year

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

St. Nicholas Abbey White

Cotton Candy To start I’m not a big white rum fan although all rums start this way. Very rare process using cane grown on site crushed and distilled from pure cane

Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

Maybe a Liquor This is a sugar cane liquor similar to simple syrup but 11% alcohol. Used to top off or float on top of a rum sour or punch in Barbados. Great additio

El Descubrimiento Anejo 1492

Good Auction Find I love old ceramic rum decanters. I have several from Pusser’s, stumbled on this one made for Spain. This is what I researched. “Ron añejo producido y

La Favorite 2018 Rivière Bel’air

Proper Agricole A rare bottle I picked up last month and an excellent grassy Agricole. Not sure the aging typically less than 2 years. First thing presentation is fi

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

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

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

La Mauny Blanc 50

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

Plantation 2005 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

Mount Gay Black Barrel

Might be slightly jaded by bar. Very light without much depth. Slightly sweeter than regular Mt Gay and a bit smoother with one cube. Batrtender charged me for 1703 $25 for a short p