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Djgross144

Aficionado | Member since 2019 | United States

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Diplomatico 2004

So smooth Very strong full carmel flavor. I love the affordable Reserva Exclusiva, so thought I would try a premium bottle. Perfect.

Tanduay Double Rum

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 18-year

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

El Pasador de Oro XO

93 rating Beverage Testing Institute rating of 93 and 4.6 stars from customers of Total Wine and Spirits got my attention. For $40 it's a decent sipping rum and

Zafra Master Reserve 21

95 rating Total Wine had this rated at 95 and at $48 I thought I'd give it a try. Very nice full flavored rum.

Papas Pilar Spanish Sherry Cask Finished 24-year

Tough choice I got all three dark rums from Pilar to try them side by side. I had tried two of the three previously. They're all exceptional. The Sherry finished

Papas Pilar Marquesas Blend

Aged in whiskey barrels I like the Pilar dark, but like this variety even more. Aging in whiskey barrels adds a bit of complexity. Not as mapley sweet as the dark.

Kirk and Sweeney 12-year

Love the smell This is not quite as wonderful as the 18 year, but still very nice for the price. Lovely nose. Very pleasant neat.

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.

El Dorado 12-year

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

RL Seale 10-year

That's pretty good! Recommended by my local liquor store. Foursquare is at the top. Full intense rich flavor. Very good for $26/bottle.

Gosling's Black Seal

Better than expected I know that this is the official rum for a Dark and Stormy. Usually pass over this rum in favor of others, but pickings were slim at the store so I ga

Wray & Nephew White Overproof

Tiki drink mixer Has great banana smell. Excellent for tiki drinks needing an Overproof rum. Good price.

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.

Rhum JM Blanc 50

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 Blue Label 3-year

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 2005 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.

Arundel Panty Dropper

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 12-year

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

Kaniche Perfeccion

Nice box Bought this because Total Wine and Spirits gave this a 91 rating and it was just $40. Very dry. Reminds me of Plantation Xaymaca with a slight funk to

Off putting bottle - but decent rum. Seen this on the shelves in the past, and didn't purchase. Limited selection online so gave it a try. Pretty good, not bad, can't complain. Ok sipper.

Kraken Black Spiced

Dark and Stormy Love the bottle illustration. Works fine as a mixer for a dark and stormy or with oj. Not a sipper. Higher proof. Good.

La Favorite Coeur de Canne Blanc 50

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 40

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 5-year

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

Zaya Grande Reserva 16-year

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

Vizcaya VXOP 21

Expecting More Got this after checking the reviews here. Has a good long burn. Some complain of sweetness, not too sweet. Not very complex either as others have note

Sailor Jerry Spiced

For a spiced rum This is pretty good for a Spiced rum. Tried it in a Dark and Stormy. No complaint.

Not remarkable Good burn to start. Dry, not sweet. Not very complex.

Plantation Original Dark

HOGO This rum has an unusual nose; strong esters, mostly banana. Jamaican funk shines through. A little burn on lips and tongue. OK sipper on ice, but bett

Papas Pilar Blonde 3-year

Mojito mixer Had a couple of Hemingway Mojitos in Key West made with this rum. Tasty! Nice vanilla tones and sweetness.. Visited the distillery for a tasting. Lov

Frigate Reserve 12-year

Dry I enjoyed sipping this rum. Dry, not sweet at all. Nice burn. Really pleasant nose. Tastes like rum should taste.

Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva

Prefer the others It's OK, but not as good as the 18 or 23yo. Good burn to start. Not as mellow as other versions of Kirk and Sweeney. Disappointing considering the cos

$21.99 Total Wine and Spirits had this rum available for $21.99. Advertised with a 93 rating from the Beverage Testing Institute and 4.5 stars from customers

Plantation Isle Fiji

Typical Plantation The Plantation rums I've tried so far all seem to have a similar characteristic aftertaste. Not bad, but not great. Not as dry or funky as the Xaymaca

Black Coral Double Barrel Spiced 2-year

Steel Tie Spirit Co Finest I visited the distillery in West Palm Beach and purchased one of each product to try. Nice ambiance. Rums were so-so. This iteration is their best. Di

Real McCoy White 3-year

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 4-year

Had better Has a bite afterward. Not great. I am not a fan. It is OK for a 4 year old rum.

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 (PR)

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

Carmel Smells better than it tastes. Strong Carmel smell. Like the xo better but the store was out, so gave it a try.

Black Coral Spiced

Ok, not great Visited Steel Tie Sprits Co in West Palm Beach and purchased one of each of their products. This spiced rum is unremarkable. Nice nose, but bland.

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,

Black Coral Black

Smells nice Nice carmel smell; smells better than it tastes. Compared with Cruzan Black rum this pales. Just OK.

Black Coral Light

Vodka? No complexity. No smell. No taste. Just slight alcohol burn. Don't think I'll buy another bottle. Disappointing for $25 rum.

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