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Queequeg Spiced

Very sweet. But pretty Thick syrupy, smooth. Honey. Lots of spice. Allspice, cardamom and nutmeg. Not much bite. Short finish but extremely smooth and Pleasent. Licorice/ani

Rum-Bar White Overproof

Good overproof. Great mixer Strong stuff. Plenty of funk. Quality rum. Great mixer. Much better than Barcardi or Hampden overproof.

Better than Hampden Big funk. Not really my style. Much smoother than Hampden. Some banana and fruit. No real burn but plenty of bite. Short finish. Quality rum. A prepon

Hampden Estate Gold

Contrived and harsh Well, this is my last Hampden. I have given this distillery a fair try. While I appreciate that it is not sweet and is distilled with care, the flavor

Grander Rye Whiskey Barrel Finished

Darn good! You can certainly taste the rye. Very nice. Besides the rye there is some oak and clove emerging. Supple. Smooth. I might like the trophy just a littl

Grander Trophy Release

Another good Panamanian Great nose. Strong rum but very smooth considering the bite. Banana, oak and spice. Some citrus lingering in the background. I like it. Great balance

Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke

No balance Smooth. But the flavor is thin.very thin. Bottle claims vanilla and butterscotch. Maybe just a tiny, tiny bit but it is overwhelmed by the alcohol bit

Abuelo Centuria

Sensational Rich flavor. Oak, cherry and vanilla. Deeply thick and robust. Spice nots throughout and at the finish. This is an elegant, sumptuous sipper. I like t

Malecon Seleccion Esplendida

Splendid for sure Very, very fine rum. Expensive and worth it. Smooth with fluent soft sweetness. Balance with confident bite. Vanilla, oak tobacco and currant notes in

Abuelo Oloroso Sherry Cask

Outstanding If you like whisky, especially Scorch whisky yuo are going to love this. Really good. Very very smooth. Very balanced. Deep sherry and oak notes. Coff

Malecon Rare Proof

Best overproof rum hands down This is AWESOME. Great strong rum but so flavorful and smooth. Take notice all. This is what an overproof should be. Incredible how balanced this is.

Summum Cognac Cask Finish 12

Smooth. Nice Not a huge fan of Dominican rum. This is much better than the Reserva. The cognac cask really adds depth and smoothness. Still has raisin and citrus n

Malecon 10-Year

Another quality rum Received this in a gift set for Christmas along with the 13 rare proof and 1087 Esplandida. Trying the youngest first. It is very good. Smooth with a

Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish

Rich and smooth Beautiful. Port cask aging shines through. Oak and white pepper notes. Very smooth. Great balance. Another superior rum from Abuelo. Long sweet finish

Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish

Tremendous Great distillery. Another superb rum. Smooth, smooth, smooth. Balanced. So easy to drink. Nice brandy flavor. Some oak and butter notes too. Shorter f

Even spice cannot make this drinkable New Years Eve. Someone brought this gem over. No doubt to get it out of their own liquor cabinet. Looks like an old bottle. Tastes like an old dirty s

Bacardi Grapefruit

Tastes synthetic I find it interesting that one viewer noted that this is one of the better Bacardi flavored runs and gave it a “2”. He was right by the way. Absolutel

Admiral Rodney Officier’s Releases

Stunning!!! This is a 9.9. Really awesome sipper. Rich sultana and fruit with hints of chocolate and Kona coffee. Smooth oak and fabulous port wine throughout. De

Summum Malt Whisky Cask Finish

Very good Not a huge fan of Dominican rum. This is an exception. Second best malt whisky finish rum I have tried. Nice spice and peat notes. A little brine and

Summum Reserva Especial 12

Different Flavors are ok. Raisins, sultana, citrus and whisky notes make for an interesting combination. Not much balance. It does linger on the tongue and coat

Cheap swill Dreadful. Absolute swill. Without any redeeming features. Still better than Bacardi.

Bacardi Pineapple

Terrible Friend had some of this. Really tastes synthetic. Harsh. I advised my friend to get some real rum.

George Bowman Colonial Era Dark

Really good stuff! This is awesome! Especially for the price. Great sipper. Smooth and balanced. Plenty of smooth bite. Smoky molasses flavor with clove, butter and car

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak

Flagship of a GREAT fleet of rums This is outstanding. Deep and complex. Thick and chewy. Flawlessly smooth. I have tried 3 ships in the Admiral Rodney fleet. All were impressive. This

Chairman's Reserve 1931

Very complex Very smooth 9.6 rating Outstanding stuff here. A top 10 rum for me without question. Strong cinnamon and oak overtones. Molasses and black pepper in the background. Sulta

Privateer Queen's Share

Tell the queen she cannot have my share. This is good! I came back to increase my rating score after a second tasting. Great nose. Taste of pepper, vanilla, nutmeg. Delicious. Thick, c

Papas Pilar Spanish Sherry Cask Finished

Unbelievable! I love the 24 year old Papas Pilar dark and did not imagine a substantially better dark rum would emerge from this distillery. Happily, I was dead wro

Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection - Martin Cate

Fantastic I am a big fan of this distillery. This rum is totally different than other Chairman’s rums. The nose is tremendous. One of the best it has ever bee

Malecon Reserva Imperial

Exquisite Bold, complex and yet smooth as silk. This has bite but is so balanced. Chocolate, coffee, currant, vanilla and oak notes. Nothing dominates. 25 years

Malecon Rare Proof

Try this. Don’t wait This is some damn good rum. Very full bodied. Coats the mouth. Fills the senses. Thick and robust with tons of coffee, vanilla, caramel, oak even some

Malecon Rare Proof

Best finish! Superb rum OK, I admit it. I love a smooth flavorful lingering finish. This rum might have the best finish it has ever been my pleasure to savor. Outstanding!

Papas Pilar Dark

This rum also rises Flavorful and complex. Exceedingly smooth. Definitely a maple presence but I really like maple. And there is so much more to this rum. Pepper and al

Plantation Trinidad Kilchoman Peated Whisky Cask

Quite a Bonnie marriage So, I had no idea what to expect from this. Marrying Rum and Scotch whisky Could go either way right? I love single malt Scotch. I love good rum.

Pampero Aniversario Reserva Exclusiva

Substance OVER symbolism This is available everywhere. I avoided it for a long time because of the leather bag. I want rum, not a goofy marketing pouch. It reminded me of C

Privateer Distillers Drawer 28

100% TOP SHELF This is the second outstanding rum I have tried from this New England distillery. This one is a single cask #80. The nose is decadent, gripping and

Chairman's Reserve Spiced

Simply outstanding This is a different spiced rum. Quality rum to start. Cloves, cinnamon, orange, apricot and allspice. This is the perfect holiday rum. Great balance.

Kirk and Sweeney

Smooth, deep and complex Incredible nose. Oak, spice, currant and vanilla. Nice smooth alcohol punch. Deep and complex. Subsequent sips reveal molasses l, maple notes And more

Pusser's British Navy

A truly great rum I agreed with many reviewers below. This rum is a benchmark with which many should be compared. Most would not measure up. This stuff is GREAT. Wonder

Papas Pilar Bourbon Barrel Finish

Exquisite Bourbon fans will love this. I have to confess, bourbon is NOT my favorite. I am a Scotch drinker. But this damn rum is unbelievable. Finally a good u

Worthy Park Sherry Cask

Absolutely remarkable. SUPERB! I was so tempted to give this a 10. But I just feel like perfection must be kept in reserve. This one will be very, very hard to beat and has to be

Worthy Park Single Estate

Another outstanding Worthy Park rum This has got everything. Great nose. First sip is very balanced. Flavors of vanilla, cane, oak with faint notes of caramel and spice. Beautiful smooth

Abuelo Two Oaks

Rich and flavorful I do like Panamanian rum! This one is exquisite. Tons of smooth flavor. Oak, coffee, smoke. Scotch Whisky fans will love this. Hint of sweetness.

Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable

A formidable rum for sure If you like oak you are going to love this. Like the Princessa this is smooth as a widows kiss. From start to finish it is pure pleasure. A little les

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Superb! Pineapple, coconut, notes of cocoa, vanilla and sultana. Deep and complex. Flat delicious. Might be my favorite sipper. I especially enjoy the pineapp

Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa

Royal sipper I broke down and bought a nice array of Admiral Rodney rums. I start with the Princessa. Full and smooth. Fantastically smooth. Nice bite but with sub

Chairman's The Forgotten Cask

Very good rum from a great distillery This is excellent rum! Far better than the 6.9 aggregate score as of my review. This has a ton of body, Thick, chewy and smooth. Not sweet at all. Lo

Barcelo Imperial

Nice, unique. Excellent finish Great nose. Great color. Initial sip is very smooth. Terrific bite! But it is balanced. It remains smooth. Warming on the pallet. A little thin. Not

Ultimatum Selected

Very nice! This is the 8 year old Guatemala Darsa 2008. Another great expression from the Van Wees who also bless us with Foursquare Rum. Deep rich and complex.

Not really sure if it is rum..but it is tasty Very tough review. This tastes good. If you like banana it tastes great. It is smooth, thick and very flavorful. Coffee, vanilla and chocolate flavors

This is a great distillery This is deep and luscious rum. This has more bite than the 18. I like the 18 better but this is some very fine rum also. Oak, vanilla, sultana, cinnam

Nice balance. Good sipper I like the 12 year old. This has everything the 12 had with better balance. Full bodied. Smooth. Coffee and vanilla notes. Almond and dried fruit. Not

Kirk and Sweeney

Very, very good Not much separates this 18 year old from the 23. It is a quality rum with a lot going on. Complex yet balanced. A little more molasses than the 23 and

Kirk and Sweeney

Definitely one ofv the best rum values anywhere 8.1 Recently my friend and I sat down with Kirk & Sweeney, 12, 18 and 23 year olds. They are all terrific. I mean great. I wasn't too surprised to find

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Very memorable rum! Very impressive Panamanian rum. Smooth to a fault. Very easy to drink. A great sipper. I liked this neat better than on ice. Balance is inspiring

Austrian Empire Anniversary

Hail Austria! This is mighty good rum. This is not a sweet rum. This is a true navy rum. Smooth bite. Has some real power. Not overly complex but silky smooth

Bravo Peru! The color is exquisite. Great nose. Has a wonderful smokey quality that appears to have been finished in charred barrels. Vanilla and nutmeg with a

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Really interesting. Really Good I have revised my original review slightly. The more I drink this the more I like it. First let me say by all means try this. It is easy to drink.

RWS Distillery Fine

Clearly small batch and hand crafted Different! (In a good way). RWS Distillery, Lafayette Louisiana USA. I took a real chance on this. Never heard of it. No age statement. Cost $25.

Mount Gay Black Barrel

Better than its rating I give this a solid 7.8 Far better than it is rated here. It is very smooth. Not sweet. Nice caramel, vanilla and smoke notes. Reasonably complex. N

Best coconut rum I have ever tried I bought a 5 bottle sample pack of Koloa rum. This one is FAR superior to any of the others. Best Koloa rum without question. I will go further, this

Ron de Jeremy XO

A lot like Ron Jeremy This rum has much in common with the young Mr Jeremy. Long on body. Long on taste. Long on smoothness. Long on finish. Not overly complex and packs a

Unique. Very good The first Solera I really like. Had to give this a good score. Really different flavors that work beautifully together. Coffee, walnut and molasses. T

Better than VSOP. Good stuff I gave the VSOP a very strong review. This is noticeably more vibrant that the VSOP. Smoother also, with the same notes and flavor characteristics. O

Plantation Trinidad

Fruity, light and delicious I generally like darker complex rum with more body but this one really intrigued me. So smooth. Really incredible. Very balanced with terrific fruit n

Now we’re talking! Heavy oak, blackberries, spice. Great nose. Smooth and thick. Deep and complex. Vanilla, marzipan. Has a punch. This is balanced rum. Vanilla comes sw

Abuelo Gran Reserva

Wet good I definitely like Panamanian rum. This is very good. Smoke, coffee and mocha notes. Sweet molasses in there but not too much. Definitely not sugary sw

Great silver rum! I never thought I would put those 3 words together! I am definitely a dark rum fan. What I liked about this was the lack of typical silver rum immatu

Black Tears Spiced

Finally! Spiced rum with a SOUL! Edited my review and upgraded this to an 8. This stuff throws Captain Morgan and Sailor Jerry overboard! THIS IS NOT sweet , chemically spiced, over

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve

Another Beauty from Worthy Park This has some serious “funk”. But unlike Hampden it is balanced. Oak, banana and vanilla right up front. Also the fine strong bite. But is all in bala

Old Monk Supreme

Very interesting story. Good rum I opened the lid and was instantly intrigued. This rum has a GREAT nose. Then I looked at the label closely. “Old Monk”. Distilled in India?? I immed

Unique and delicious. Might be my favorite agricole. It has the earthy, grassy agricole signature but a surprising pepper finish. Almost has an anejo tequila finish. Not un

The Duppy Share Caribbean

Great Blend! Surprised at the poor reviews. This is a very smooth blend. Not sweet. Great body. Balanced with some bite. This is NOT Jamaican funk. Vanilla and woo

Beautiful! This is nice rum. Great color and nose. Tremendous smoke flavor. Raisins, vanilla charred oak, Not sweet. Complex and balanced. Long Smokey finish. C

Plantation Extreme NO.3 Jamaica Long Pond HJC

Nice! Tremendous nose. Really thick and chewy. Great body. Banana and fruit. Some spice notes. Super smooth. Not sweet, not dry. Almost light despite th

Excellent but expected even more I was anticipating this bottle like no other. First, herd in the USA it is hard to find. I ordered it on line 4 times! The first 3,were canceled due

Diplomatico Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle

Damn good. It’s pricey. But this is very good rum. I agree with other reviewers that this is stronger. And that is GOOD ! Because the balance I there too. Thus

Myers's Original Dark

An icon and deserves to be I cannot believe this has been rated so poorly by so many. This is a good solid dark rum. It is the standard by which all dark mixing rums are measure

Bully Boy Boston

Bully! For this fine rum. Damn good. Really smooth molasses and fruit notes. Not sweet. Vanilla and caramel notes hiding in the background. Maybe even a touch of coffee. Nice c

Chairman's Reserve

Terrific! Another stunning rum from this great St Lucia distillery. Great sipper. Not as much depth as the 1931 but very smooth. Great character. Not sweet. Bit

Very good Nice sipper. Vanilla, spice, mint and coffee. Really nice stuff here. Cherry notes. Balanced. Deep and complex. Finish is a little short. But smoothn

Brinley Gold Shipwreck Coconut

Very good Rich and flavorful. You can taste the fresh coconut flakes on your pallet. Definitely one of the best coconut rums I have ever tasted. Nice bite. Beau

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof

Best overproof rum I have tasted Love Pussers. Great rums and this is no exception. Smoothest overproof I have tried. A true navy style rum. Sippable. Strong as you might expect

Agricole! This is really good stuff. Different than molasses based rums or Guyanese demerara. Many reviewers have described it as "grassy". It is definitely

Appleton Estate

Very enjoyable This is pretty darn good. Lots of oak and some vanilla. Several notes swirling in the background. Complex but balanced. A little bite. A little r

Pyrat XO Reserve

Not bad! Unique At first I wasn't sure about this. I do like the orange overtones. Some vanilla oak and coffee notes. Even a faint cocoa in there. Pretty smooth.

Very good not great Wonderfully smooth. Notes of raisins and vanilla. Faint notes of oak and pepper. A very subtle complexity. Good sipping rum for sure. I do not li

Plantation Panama

Very good but a little too sweet This has some real body, depth and character. Nice balance too with a tiny bit of bite. Honey, brown sugar and some oak. Too sweet for my taste but th

Bacardi Oakheart

Punches above its weight This is a very easy drinking rum. It is the aging in charred barrels that does it. Nice vanilla and smoke flavor. Not too sweet. Balanced. Not comple

Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale

Very Nice Agricole Smooth. I easily rate this 7.4. Nice bite with notes of citrus and grass. Earthy and crisp. Nice long lingering finish. Excellent neat. Very nic

Cruzan Black Strap

Great Value Good rum This beats the hell out of Goslings for half the price. This will be in my next Dark & Stormy for sure. It is really quite good all by itself. Much

Good but Overpriced Foursquare gets a lot of hype. No mistake, this is a quality rum. I came back after drinking it some more and increased it from 7 to 8. It is overpric

Plantation 3 Stars Artisanal

Best white rum HANDS DOWN! Sorry, I cannot rate a white rum higher than 7. This “7” is the equivalent of a 10 for white rum. This is actually enjoyable straight on ice. Full st

Mount Gay Eclipse

One of the best gold rums This is very drinkable. I much prefer darker rums but this one is solid. Not just a mixer. Even sipping it holds its own. Not complex and a short fin

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

Very natural tasting This is more like a 7.5. Just not quite an 8. Another quality rum from a great distillery. The pineapple is very natural, very present but not overpow

Good rum. GREAT value I found this to be very drinkable. Good color. Good nose. Nice vanilla, oak, hints of fruit and spice. It has a nice bite. Moderate sweetness with no

Unique Vey good! Very drinkable. Very enjoyable. May raise this to an 8. Smooth, complex with Sherry, oak, smoke and a charred finish that is not long but very good

Worthy Park Virgin Oak

Very nice If you love oak finish add 1.5. . This is very good. Smooth. Nice bite. Not sweet. Perhaps a little heavy on the oak but then again maybe not. Some c

North Shore Distillery Doublewood

Nice small batch rum I used to live and still often work in Chicago. There is a local Illinois distillery that is quite good. North Shore distillery. This double wood rum

Isla Grande Special Reserve Maison Centenaire

Smooth but unremarkable. Smooth but not complex or flavorful. Nice bottle. A light rum which is very easy to drink. Light vanilla, oak and honey notes. Thin. Not much body. De

Banks 7 Golden Age

Can’t stop thinking about George Banks George would have liked this. This is good rum. This has some bite. Nice strong rum with a heavy finish. Vanilla with almond and molasses notes. A min

Santa Teresa Gran Reserva

Very solid sipper. Impressed with the drinkability. Nice sipper. It is really smooth. It doesn’t “wow” you. It is subtle, solid and really enjoyable. Very well balanced.

Foursquare Hereditas

Whisky-like Whisky characteristics would normally be a big plus for me. Don’t get me wrong, this is good. This is clearly a crafted distillation. The nose is down

Foursquare Nobilliary

Best foursquare so far I have been unimpressed by this distillery. I don’t understand the hype at all. This is the best I have tried. I would give it an 8 if I were a bourbo

Privateer Navy Yard Barrel Proof

Another very fine rum from Privateer Very nice navy style rum. I like the queens share just a little better but it is a different style rum. Great complexity in this one, very smooth an

Forty Creek Black Stripe Whit

One of the best white rums anywhere. Black Strike rum is distilled by Forty Creek distillery in Ontario Canada. They make superior Canadian Whisky. In fact I believe they distill the fine

Newfoundland Screech

Stand aside “Jamaican Funk” This is good stuff. It has a lot of Jamaican funk” but in balance and with some great traditional flavor. Lovely nose. Great color. Nice bite. Not sw

Dead Man's Fingers Spiced

Grows on you The nose is ....different and not appealing. I am thinking 4 rating. The first sip is pungent with an odd mix of cinnamon, orange and molasses. I am

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Black Tot Finest Carribean

Nice rum Very good. I might come back and raise this to an 8. Terrific molasses and currant flavor. Cinnamon and toffee notes. Not much bite but this could be

New Holland Freshwater Amber

Very good Nice sipper. Smooth but not overly complex. Not at all sweet. Has some alcohol punch , but in balance. Nice clean oak, lemon and grass notes. Very fu

Hali’I Maile Mahina

Tremendous! Different Great nose. This rum is not shy. Deep molasses, vanilla and nutmeg flavors. Smooth and chewy. Dark and mildly sweet. Nice spice. Good sipper. Good mix

Havana Club Anejo Especial

Very nice This surprised me. A very good sipper. Not complex, a little thin, but very smooth and flavorful. A nice finish. Bite with balance. A lot going for it

Diplomatico Distillery Collection No 3

Overpriced. This is really good rum. Make no mistake. Smooth and balanced. Subtle flavors of vanilla and sugar cane. But for $80-$90 it just costs too much. I h

Lost Spirits Navy Polynesian 66

Good rum. Polynesian????? Came back and raised this to a 7 after sipping it neat. Very smooth. Better this way than on ice. Monterey CA is a great place, and you can find some

Old Line Aged Navy Strength

Very good, but not the best Navy Definitely a great Navy strength rum. Flavorful with lots of molasses and some vanilla and cane notes. A hint of banana too. Strong bite but very s

Blackwell Black Gold Special Reserve

Hogo done right This rum has just the right amount of Hogo funk. It doesn’t beat you up with it like Hampden or Smith & Cross. You can sip this and enjoy it. Molasses

Appleton Estate Reserve Blend

Tastes young Not bad, but zero complexity. Balance is lacking. Thin with a short finish. Bite is a little rough. Definitely could have used more time in the barrel

Tippy Cow Cream

Simulated Pseudo rum beverage thing This tastes ok. It’s kind of good actually. But it’s not rum. It’s sort of like kraft cheese slices. They aren’t cheese. They are even labeled “cheese

Sam Smith's Boatyard

one of the best Rum and Coke rums This rum SHINES in a traditional rum and coke. Superior! Bottle cost just $18 Great value. Decent rum. Even straight. Better on ice than neat. T

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Memorable Nice strong rum. Good alcohol bite and smooth. Has a nice smoky flavor. Not at all sweet. Heavy oak with faint coffee notes. Nice finish too. Not very

Tasty but not quite great Right. That sums it up. If you love agricole you might like this more. I Definitely like rhum agricole but It is not my favorite. This blows the Damo

Summum Cognac Cask Finish

I can always taste that Solera system Too bad it is a Solera because this is really interesting. The cognac flaviors were shining through and then I was blindsided by that artificial Soler

Zaya Gran Reserva

Vanilla in many respects Vanilla is in the forefront. Tasty, but there isn't much behind it. It is certainly drinkable and slightly pleasant. I agree with an earlier reviewe

El Dorado Special Reserve

Good but unbalanced for me This is definitely a complex sipper. After a couple of decades of tasting fine rum I am starting to realize that Guyana may not be my favorite source

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Captain Morgan Private Stock

Definitely the best captain However, when compared to the rum admiralty its rank as captain is deserved. Don't get me wrong, this is a quality rum. Easy to drink too. I like s

Parrot Bay Strawberry

For a flavored pseudo-rum not bad! OK, yes it is a mixer. I am not sure I really consider this to be rum. More like some synthetic franken-Pepsi product. But this stuff tastes pretty

Subtle A solid agricole. Subtle floral and grass notes. Very smooth. Decent balance. Nice sugar and coffee notes that stay on the pallet. Oak and tobacco in

Overrated. No character It amazes me how a much younger rum can be so much better than a 30 year old rum like this one. I have had 10 year old rum that blows this away. Thi

Oliver's Exquisito Solera

A little thin Smooth yes. Tasty but not much going on here. Not complex. Very short finish. No alcohol bite. Nothing to linger on the pallet. No, it's just to

Matusalem Gran Reserva

At age 23 I expect more Much better than the 10 year old but still sort of lifeless. Thin. No body. No bite. There is some flavor, molasses and a little mocha which was nice.

Trois Rivieres Cuvée du Moulin

smooth and light I really enjoyed this. It isn't a superstar but it is very drinkable smooth agricole with that crisp lovely flash and finish. The bourbon notes are

Zaya Grande Reserva

A fine looking woman with a great bottle of rum This 16 year old lacks the nuances of the 12 year old. Smooth? Absolutely. A nice rum. The 12 year old has less wood and more subtle flavors. The gre

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Solera is not good! Might be my last solera finished rum. I am just not a fan. Everyone of them no matter how old is thin, impotent and completely unremarkable. A 23 year

I did it wrong I should have tasted this and the 18 before the 25. I am totally jaded now! This 12 is solid and very drinkable, but just can’t compare to the 25. Ce

Appleton Estate Rare Blend

Smooth but bland I like this distillery. I really think this is overrated. Great nose. The kind of nose that gets your hopes up. It is velvety smooth....then “ hey w

HSE Single Malt Highland Finish

NOT a fortuitous union Doesn’t work! Agricole and Highland Scotch. Sorry, I like both very much. I like steak and coconut too, but not together! This works in reverse. Fir

Bacardi Coconut

Finally! A Bacardi that doesn’t suck! This is actually....OK! I am a little shocked because most Bacardi rum is completely underwhelming. In the US the store shelves are lined top to bott

Stroh Original 80

Liquid Ricola! If I get a sore throat and cough I am reaching for this! It has a very strange color....like Ricola. It has a very strange taste...like Ricola. Sort

Very overrated and over priced Ok. This is good. But it is definitely NOT great. It has some flavor but it is all superficial, some bite and is smooth. But zero complexity for a

Coconut Cartel Special

Real coconut taste This is good. Mixing the rum with coconut water gives it a much more authentic taste that those ridiculously artificial coconut rums like Bacardi. The

Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced

Mediocre Nothing sets this apart. Forgettable. It has a rich taste but just doesn’t excite. Short finish. Very pedestrian.

Batiste Rhum Silver

Damn good......for a silver The best I can score a silver rum is an 8. Sorry, they just don’t have the taste, complexity and character of aged rums. This one is MUCH better than

Pedestrian Hoping for more even though Germany is certainly not a rum producer. Nothing exciting here. Has some smoothness and a clean finish. Not a sipper. P

Plantation Barbados

Nothing notable My first disappointment with a Plantation rum. It’s just too thin, too sweet and too rough around the edges. It has some spice. Might make a good mix

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Matusalem Gran Reserva

Same as 10 year old I really struggled to tell the difference between this and the 10 year old Classico. I give it a 5 one point higher than the 10 solely for its age.

Captain Morgan Spiced

"Easily consumable in a bind" That definition of a 5 rating on this site is PERFECT for this. It is easy to consume, especially as a mixer. Even straight it doesn't suck. The li

Unremarkable Not at all complex. Not smooth. The "bite" is much to forward. A little vanilla and orange in there but not enough. Unbalanced. Poor finish. Not

Fairly forgettable This is ok. Smooth but too sweet. Short finish. Overpriced. Tastes like there are additives.

Tastes like many other Bacardi rums I swear it is really difficult to distinguish this from other Bacardi rums like Reserva. This one is sort of ok but very lackluster. Thin, not complex

Immature This really tastes young. It does not taste like a 10 year old until it finishes. It does have a surprisingly smooth flavorful finish. A little too sw

Sailor Jerry Spiced

Actually tastes mass produced. Just edited my review and put this down a notch. Still better than Captain Morgan. This is tough to drink unchilled in a shot glass. But over ice th

ninefold Pure Single

Smooth but forgettable I found this to be almost devoid of flavor. Very smooth though. Some nice bite that was very easy to drink. Zero finish. Not a sipper. If it were vod

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Clairin Communal

White and funky Banana and funk. A little surprising from a white rum. Smells awful. Tastes decent. More flavor than most white. It will make a nice mixer for certain

Actually...not bad Really good value. Decent mixer. It’s ok. I think it might be better than the Captain or the Admiral.

John Watling's Buena Vista

Average. Good nose. Flavor has some oak and cane notes but this is not a sipper. Hard and short. No balance. No finish. No joy. Pass on this.

Captain Morgan Jack O Blast Pumpkin Spiced

Not sure if this is a trick or a treat Well, better than the regular canon blast but that is not saying much at all. It is equivalent to losing a football game 72-0 one week, then 36-0 the

Bacardi Reserva Limitada

Mediocre Pretty thin. Not complex. Lacks body. No finish to speak of. Smooth yes. Would make a nice mixer. Not a sipper for me.

A little on the harsh side I have just about exhausted the rum selections available at my local drinking establishments. I purchased a 3 sample pack of Damoiseau rum including 8

Matusalem Clasico

Next! I was skeptical but I have been surprised before. I am not a fan of Solera finished rum and am not fond of Dominican rum either. This had 2 strikes ri

Koolaide Yes it tastes like coconut. Yes it adds to your pina colada. But is it really rum? It's sort of the "malt beverage" of rum. It tastes ok, I guess,

Kraken Black Label

Symbolism over substance Best thing about this rum is the bottle. Glad I didn't buy one. Tried it at a bar. Very forgettable.

Better than the white, Not drinkable straight. Not bad with coke. Strictly a mixer and not a great one.

Admiral Nelson's Premium Spiced

Good bargain. Tastes like it too Is it better than Captain Morgan? No, but it is half the price. It was there so I tried it.

Blue Chair Bay Banana

It’s a milkshake Not rum. Maybe a kids milkshake. It is tasty, but it isn’t rum.

“ Flawed with a glimmer of hope” A very, very faint glimmer of hope! Might make a good mixer for raspberry cocktails. I don’t know if any other raspberry rum. Other than that this is

Smith and Cross Navy Strength

A rum that does not dwell in "the grey". Tough to review really. I can see where this rum would be black and white to many imbibers. You either love it or hate it. It has this strangely appe

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Parrot Bay Coconut

Suntan lotion with alcohol added It tastes like that coconut suntan lotion smells! I am not a big fan of that smell. But this is easily forgotten when that smell is followed by the b

Lord Nelson's Spiced

Syrupy sweet Way too sweet for my taste. Make a decent desert topping on a Christmas pudding. Loaded with sugar.

Leblon Reserve Especial

Really thin and weak Thin in taste, body and bite. This is like watered down ginger ale. It is so lifeless, weak and runny. There isn’t any substance here. Not sure this

Denizen 100 Proof

No balance Not one of my favorites. Hogo funk is up front. Some oak. Plenty of bite but no balance. No depth. Almost no finish. I’ll pass.

English Harbour

Mixer only Definitely not a sipper. Harsh. No depth. Might make an ok mixer. Might not. Fairly forgettable really.

Not sure what the fuss is about Day 3 with this in my liquor cabinet. I reached for a Rum Malecon 15 and it actually made me ANGRY that this is in my cabinet! This stuff sucks! I

KID STUFF Ok for puerile mixed drinks. All I can say is it is better than the Cruzan orange flavored rum, which is like saying I am a better basketball player

Ummmmm...... No Not good. Starts ok but the finish is very harsh. There are literally a dozen better spiced rums out there. Many cost less.

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Still don’t get it My second Foursquare rum. My second reason to question “why all the hype”? Again, clearly a quality rum. But Plantation 3 star blows this away and co

Weak Thin and harsh. Might mix ok. Better than Bacardi. What isn’t?

Captain Morgan Cannon Blast

Bad ginger ale?? Sickly sweet. Tastes like bad rum and ginger ale. If by canon blast they mean would you rather drink this or be shot out of a canon, I will choose the

Bacardi Torched Cherry

Not good! This is twice as good as most Bacardi. I have it a 2 because so many other Bacardi rums were a 1 or less. Terrible. Tastes contrived and synthetic. P

Ummmmmm....NO! This is an iconic overproof rum. Not sure why! It is punitively harsh! There are so many better overproof runs out there. Even if the goal is to sim

Brugal Añejo Superior

Change the "G" to a "T" Brugal is "brutal". Very unbalanced. Too much oak. Too much bite. I really like an alcohol bite but not a long burn where a nice finish should be.

Gosling's Black Seal

For dark and stormy......only OK. Good for dark and stormy cocktails. But as a stand alone rum?? Without those other ingredients the rum alone is just dark........and tasteless..

Kilo Kai Spiced

Genuine SIMULATED rum Wow! This one is BAD. It actually tastes fake. It isn't complex unless, like me, you start wondering what sort of chemicals are in here? No finish

Malibu Pineapple

Should be "behind bars" Sometimes I am in a bar and just want to try a rum I haven't tried before. Many bars have no rum selection at all. Pretty much Bacardi, Goslings and

Harsh This was rough. No body at all. Harsh. I would not even choose it as a mixer. I am a big fan of Hawaii, it’s culture and mindset. This rum doesn’t r

Wish it would remove paint! Then this would be useful! Not good. Not even for a mixer.

Bacardi Wolfberry

Pretty bad I have meetings all week in Chicago. There is a bar at the train station that only has Bacardi rum. Ouch! So I am trying a few flavors I haven’t bef

Bacardi Vaníla

Tastes synthetic I continue with the Bacardi “ torture tour”. Tried the vanilla just now. This seems easily achievable to me since vanilla is a common and appreciated

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liquid twizzler So my girlfriend has decided whenever and wherever she sees Bacardi miniatures she will buy them for me. She knows I think Bacardi is downright swill

Sailor Jerry Spiced Savage Apple

Hideous Hideous but still better than Bacardi!I don’t know what kind of apple they used to flavor this with. I am guessing a plastic apple.

Cane Run Number 12

Better than Bacardi But this is like saying Hemlock is better than arsenic. Rancid chicken is better than rancid beef. You get the idea.

Bacardi Black Razz

HORRIBLE but twice as good as most Bacardi! This is awful but at a rating of 2 is twice as good as almost every other Bacardi offering.

Bacardi Tangerine

Tastes like bad cough syrup & smells worse So a friend of mine bought me an airline miniature of this. The smell was truly horrific. It smelled completely chemical, like orange diet soda with s

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Bacardi Artic Grape

Capital punishment in a bottle This is punitive. If it were mandatory punishment for committing a serious crime to drink this there would be no more crime! I know I would take the

Absolutely GOD AWFUL I read a review on a Bacardi flavored rum that stated it wasn’t even fit to “wash his dog’s balls with”. This isn’t fit for my ex-wife, her genitals,

Bacardi Superior

Superior to nothing My Bacardi torture tour continues and this must be the worst. How can it possibly get worse? This is bat piss! Superior to what? Rat poison? I’ll t

Tastes like paint thinner Maybe in a glass with 90% cola or some other innard corroding liquid. Doesn't taste like lemon at all. Sort of a vague citrus and turpentine blend.

N new LOW for Bacardi From just cursory research I see Bacardi makes at least 34 different rums. I have tried over 20. In the USA liquor store rum sections are overrun with

Bacardi Pineapple Fusion

You have to be joking? Here is my review: YUUUUUUCCCCCCCHHHHHHHH!! Thus stuff is CRAP. Kerosene with an eye dropper of genuine simulated fake pineapple sugar chemicals.

Stop!....please Part 2 of my sadistic girlfriends attempt to poison me! I have tried so many of these putrid Bacardi flavored rums I figured out the recipe. Take pai

Is this rum or astringent? I say astringent. It has a really strange isopropyl taste. But it’s dark so it looks more like cough syrup. Either way it belongs in your medicine cab

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