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Djgross144

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Gold Medal Winner I heard that this won Gold at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America and Silver at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Tanduay Double

Kirk and Sweeney

Perfection Wonderful nose. Slight burn though smooth..hints of vanilla and maple. Not too sweet.

Privateer Navy Yard Barrel Proof

Gift My daughter gave me this rum for Christmas. Bit of a burn as it is overproof. Complex flavor. Lovely.

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Best rum This is the smoothest and best rum I've been privileged to try.

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Nice nose The moment I opened the bottle a wonderful smell emerged. Great sipped neat. Flavor explodes. No bite. Carmelly.

Tasty I found this on sale for about $30. The reviews looked good, so I gave it a try. Does have a nice initial alcohol burn.nose with vanilla notes. I enjo

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Nice neat Smells good. Tastes good. Found it on sale for $40 and decent ratings so decided to give it a try. Not overly sweet. No complaints.

110 Proof This has become my go to for the agricole rum in my mai tai where it works really well. (Combining with Smith and Cross, and Appleton.) Not as grassy

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

Love it This rum is great on the rocks. The text on the label is fun to read.

Privateer Queen's Share

Special The bottle I have is only 375 ml and labeled The Queen's Share Barrel P421. Matured in New American Oak. Nice nose. A bit of a bite or burn which is n

Smith and Cross Navy Strength

Funky Jamaican This rum was recommended by a rum enthusiast at my local liquor store. Looking for a funky Jamaican rum to pair with an agricole for my Mai Tais. It f

Pusser's British Navy

Painkiller Sailed in the BVI numerous times. Pusser is known as an essential ingredient for the Painkiller, a luscious combination of dark rum, pineapple, juice

Plantation Jamaica

Nice aroma Could smell this as it was delivered to the table. Hints of vanilla. Rich complex taste. Slight burn on the lips. Very nice neat.

Papas Pilar Dark

Maple Lovely smelling rum with strong maple note. Slight alcohol burn though pretty smooth. Dark brown color. Interesting bottle with screw top.

Arundel Panty Remover

No hangovers The Virgin Islands cruising guide recommended a stop here back here in the 70s. Bring your own bottle to the distillery at Cane Garden Bay in the BVI

Real McCoy Found this on sale for about $40. The Probitas white was good, and Foursquare is highly rated. It was pretty good, though I prefer some other rums at

La Favorite Blanc Coeur de Canne

Agricole This is not a sweet rum; it's an agricole. For what it is this one is nice, but not great. Used this as the agricole component in my Mai Tai as my pre

Saint James Imperial Blanc

Agricole Got this rum as the agricole element in my Mai Tais. Nice grassy herbal notes. Does nicely paired with Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12 yr Rum. Very nice

Cruzan Estate Diamond Black Strap

Dark and Stormy This is my favorite rum for Dark and Stormy. Nice molasses notes.

Plantation Barbados

Great for mixing Love this with orange and pineapple juice. Very smooth.

Zaya Grande Reserva

Not bad Wife likes it more than me. Has a odd aftertaste that I can't quite place. Ok, not great

Great for daiquiris This rum was recommended by an expert at my local store. "Probitas is a Blended White Rum, consisting of three unique components, all molasses based r

Cruzan Single Barrel

Visit the distillery I picked this up at the distillery on St Croix. Pretty good, though like some other rums better. Most of their other rums are inexpensive. Better than

Bland Foursquare has an excellent reputation. Their Probitas I rated higher than this one-which is more expensive and higher proof. Thought I would like thi

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry

Smells better than it tastes I was looking for a Jamaican rum for Mai Tais. I like dry wines and this is advertised as dry. I have enjoyed other Plantation rums so I thought I'd g

Flor de Caña Añejo Oro

Had better Has a bite afterward. Ok. Not great. I am not a fan.

Appleton Estate Signature Blend

Mixer I like this as one of 3 rum components in a mai tai. I prefer the 12 year. It's just ok.

Havana Club Anejo Classico

Fine Mixer Good basic mixer. Not a sipper. It's just ok. Not great. Nothing exception.

Knox Whiskey Works 3 Rivers Maple

Cotton candy Driving through Knoxville I decided to stop in this distillery to taste what they produce. The have a maple flavored rum that tastes like candy. Good,

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Love it This rum is great on the rocks. The text on the label is fun to read.

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