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Jimmy Cliff

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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

Aldea 2006 Maestro

Best of my tasting kit so far I received a tasting kit today promised several months ago. I’m having to guess what they are, strange mish mash of pieces and parts from old kits as

No idea what rum I was sent. Unknown #4 is all the Rum Rating bottle said. I’m guessing it’s some entry level in aged rum like the rest of the stuff in my kit. I’ve been very disa

Boukman Botanical

RR3 When I read botanicals my mind goes right to gin, but I have also enjoyed a Havana Club white with botanicals. First scent wasn’t the juniper I was ex

Wild Horse Texas Rum

Tasting kit Wild Horse 2 Easy nose not as medicinal as Wild Horse white. States aged rum my guess is 5 year maximum. Mildly sweet candied flavors with a distinct burn at the e

Wild Horse White

Tasting kit medicine First scent medicinal, slightly sweet in younger continuing with medicine flavor, like a young vodka with some added flavoring. While drinkable not so

Another guess from rouge tasting kit with no labeling. Run of the mill swill, so much for this dud of a tasting kit. Canceling my membership. I believe they started out with good intentions but my experien

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admiral Rodney 2006 Officier’s Releases 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

Doorly's 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Ten to One Caribbean Dark Rum

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Blue Label 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Abuelo Gran Reserva 12-year

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.Tried again and agree with most posts, tas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Navy Island XO Reserve

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Tot Finest Carribean 5-year

Expected more First note is the pale yellow color, reminds me of Plantation Trinidad or Guatemala, Mt Gay, or young Jamaican rum. On the nose a mild scent Of Demurr

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

Good for one purchase 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,

Grander Single Barrel 8 year

Why bother I really want to like this rum, it’s from a great Panamanian distillery but it’s too whisky like for me. I marlin fish and have seen Granders and trop

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

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

Papas Pilar Dark 24-year

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

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

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

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

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,

Papas Pilar Blonde 3-year

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clement VSOP 4-year

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

Plantation Barbados 5-year

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

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

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

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.

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

Flor de Caña 12-year

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Clement Cuvee Homere 6-year

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

Chairman's Reserve 4-6 Years

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

Atlantico Private Cask

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

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

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

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

Frigate Reserve 15-year

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

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.

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

Havana Club 2007 Edicion Profesional C 12-year

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

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

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

Dictador 12-year

Not my thing Just don’t get it I like pure rums and I always think these are maple syrup. Not sure what’s going on in the blend got a good following but just can’t

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

Bonampak Gran Reserva Coffee

Fire in the Hole I like trying new and different rums and joined the Rum Ratings club to enjoy more. But so far the Bonampak and Deadhead have not impressed me. I will

Appleton Estate Reserve 8-year

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.

John Watling's Amber

Old friend Traveling to Staniel Cay just for lunch was too rough to fish. Stumbled on John Whatling and remembered we had crossed paths before. Starts with a hea

Deadhead Dark Chocolate

Chocolate liquor on the nose This is not rum, might as well be drinking chocolate liquor. But it does taste good better than the Bonampak unflavored rums. What can I say like drin

Mount Gay Eclipse Black

Mixing rum Hoped for something better, enjoy most Mount Gay rums this one was a let down. Harsh neat, more of a rum and coke rum, but why mess with regular Eclip

Deadhead Aged 10 years

I’m sorry, extra aging didn’t help. I appreciate Rum Ratings club trying to introduce unusual rums to the club, but this Mexican shipment is just unusual not rare and great. I was hoping

Santiago de Cuba Anejo

Decent Cuban hard to get in US. Not a huge difference from the extra Anejo 12 similar taste a bit more alcohol scent and not as much depth. Classic Cuban rum neither can hold their o

Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva

Average Dominican rum I have been used to KS clearly labeled aged rums 12, 18, 23 and they have always satisfied depth body taste but not top shelf. Tried to find out m

El Dorado 5-year

First Eldorado ABC liquor store started carrying the Eldorado brand years ago. Occasionally they are sold out of 12 and I tried 5, first considering the young aging

Cruzan Black Strap

Toot sweet Not for me but given the sub $20 price I think it’s an OK rum for young rum drinkers. One neat and then with ice was all I could handle. Will not buy

Rhum JM VO 3-year

First JM Drinking rum all my life spending time in French, British, and American islands, central and South America I have somehow past up on JM. I was finally

Roble Extra Anejo

Barcelo like I consider this a middle of the road rum better suited as a mixer. Light gold color taste reminiscent of a young 3-5 year aged rum. I’m a big fan of P

Middle of the road This is an ok easy to drink rum, not too complex. Better than a basic Bacardi, Castillo Puerto Rican rums but a bit below my rum pay grade. Nothing no

Queen Charlotte's Reserve

Best domestic rum so far This was far from great but better than any other US offering I have had to date. For a young rum guessing 3-4 years, was relatively smooth light gold

Ron Cristobal Niňa 12-year

Very Sweet Medium amber hues, mild scents hard to pick up anything particular, not a heavy alcohol scent or burn. Very smooth above average but quite sweet like

Cihuatan Reserva Especial 12-year

Middle of the road Mild alcohol with slight vanilla scents, pale gold color I typically gravitate to the darker brown rums. Watered down sweet swill, not to harsh, a bit

Mombacho Port Wood 21-year

Nicaragua 2 Looking forward to another Nicaraguan distillery. Never been a big fan of Flor de Cana rums so let’s give this a go 21 years aged plus Port finish at

Borgoe Reserve Collection 12-year

Moving forward Trying to find something redeeming here, but it’s taking me back to my 20’s when I drank $10 bottles of rum with coke. Don’t think I would have ever b

Cozumel Mayan Spiced

Other review must be the owner Come on this is a mediocre smooth spiced rum. I had three people try it 5-6 was best we could come up with. I’m sorry they said they would check my pr

Bonampak Anejo 5-year

Only by joining Rum ratings club Not offensive, not great smooth on the nose, dark caramel color. Tastes like a watered down Dictator. 5 is generous. Mild burn at the end could make y

Captain Morgan Black Spiced

When in a pinch My Captain Morgan nights are typically old friends drinking not serious aficionado evenings That’s the only time I drink Captain Morgan. Tried most

Don Papa Small Batch

Save your money Great marketting Great bottle but at the end of the day lousy rum just not my thing. I have an opened mind like Agricoles, Fiji... just can’t get this

Havana Club 2016 Edicion Profesional D 3-year

Completed the Special Editions. This was a quest for me picking off bottles of A,B,C,D One at a time to have them all. Anyway not a big white rum fan but my wife likes a good Mojito

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.

Brugal Extra Viejo Gran Reserva

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

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

Havana Club 3-year

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

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva - 7-year

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

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

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 15-year

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.

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.

Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale 8-year

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

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.

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.

Doorly's 5-year

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

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

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

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

Chairman's Reserve Original 4-6 Years

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.

Flor de Caña Añejo Clásico 5-year

6 rating is generous I didn't have great expectations, not a Flor De Cana fan, and this is what should be expected for any rum aged 3-5 year's.a 3-5 rating. Mixing rum onl

Stolen Overproof

Not for me Sorry just not my thing, interesting bottle and marketting but taste young and too much funk. Had it once not likely again.

Don Papa Rare Cask

Don’t buy the bottle. Trying at a restaurant. Very artificial tasting sweet with additives is my opinion. Glad I didn’t buy the bottle.

Appleton Estate Signature

They were out of everything else I drink It was a little hard to drink this on the rocks. I’m sure it’s a good mixer but a solid 4 finger pour straight or on the rocks is not the way to drink

Golden Age Spirits Marque Reserve Exxtra Anejo

Not my kind of rum Harsh, burns on first taste not a whole lot redeeming here. I question all the 9-10 rating reviewers with this as their only rum reviewed, 1 review. A

XM Royal Gold 10-year

Tasting kit treat Trying new rums via Rum Ratings club. This one is XM Royal 10 year gold. Very pale golden color, moderate alcohol scent along with some light maple no

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.

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

Navazos Palazzi 2020 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

Brugal Añejo Superior 5-year

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

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.

Izalco 2005 Cask Strength 15-year

Save your money Nice amber color, a blend of several Caribbean rums aged 15 years. Nose is smooth but taste burned like hell. Let’s give it a few and try again. Ok th

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

Barbancourt 3 Star 4-year

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.

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

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

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

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

You get what you pay for This rum is easy to forget and never buy again. Definitely not the best sub $20 rum. This is mixer only and a guaranteed hang over. My pallet has gott

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

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

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

Fire In De Hole Erotic 1-year

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

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

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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