RummyDog

An author and Rum Sommelier of the highest caliber, Bob has been loving Rum starting in 1978 when he first stole a bottle of Rum from his Dad’s liquor cabinet for a graduation party. Since then he’s been on a mission to taste 500 Rums before he takes his last breath. (363/500) Check out my Rum centric book "The Last Tot": https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Tot-Bob-Brennert-ebook/dp/B0B36LV1W1

 

 

Cabinet List

Brand

Review

Rating

Date

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Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera - One of my Faves! Tonight's Rum: Ron Zacapa Centenario 23. In Honour of this being International Rum Day, I thought I would tackle Zacpa 23. One of the best rums in the

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06/22/2020

0

Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish

Abuelo XV - Just Yum This Rum leaves heavy lines, or fingers, on your glass, it’s enticing. The nose is of sur pineapple, apricot and hints of molasses. It pleasant and pe

9

10/17/2021

1

Plantation Isle Fiji

Isle of Fiji was better than I thought. Plantation is not a Rum Distiller as you might think, they’re more a consolidator, they take Rums from all over the world and blend them into various

9

10/17/2021

2

Kaniche XO

Kaniche XO - Better than I expected. Tonight’s Rum, Kaniché XO, a Barbados Rum aged in French Bourbon casks, finished in Pierre Ferrand ex cognac casks at their location in France. This r

9

07/01/2020

0

Brugal Siglo de Oro

Brugal Siglo de Oro - Nice Stuff Tonight’s Rum: Brugal Siglo de Oro, “The Golden Century”, from Dominican Republic (via Hong Kong Duty Free). This 16 to 21-year-old Rum, first aged in

9

06/23/2020

0

Angostura 7-year

Angostura 7 - I find quite nice. Angostura 7 year from Trinidad. This issue of Rum first born in 2006 is a wonderful mid brown, hinting at a possible sweetness. The nose of this Rum i

9

06/24/2020

0

Kill Devil (Hunter Laing) 2001 Barbados 14-year

Kill Devil Limited Release for a Reason In the glass it’s bright, light brown colour more reminiscent of an amber Rum like Lambs Light Rum. The fragrance from the glass after swirl is of tar

9

10/17/2021

1

Blackwell 007 Limited Edition

An easy rum to sip but a bit dry Tonight’s Rum, Blackwell 007 Jamaican. This rum was inspired by both the fact that Ian Fleming live in Jamaica and the movie No Time to Die. I had tho

8

09/10/2022

2

Romero Dark

Romero Dark is a Decent Rum n the glass, this Rum looks the part, a rich, yet transparent dark brown. It looks like a Rum should. So kudos for that. The nose is spicy of nutmeg,

8

10/17/2021

0

Selvarey Cacao

Selvarey - An after dinner sweet treat Tonight’s Rum, Selvarey Cacao from Panama. Selvarey starts off rich with a raw chocolate bouquet, perhaps with a bit of vanilla and pineapple. The fir

8

07/01/2020

2

Ron Viejo de Caldas Gran Reserve

Ron Viejo De Caldas - I like it. Tonight's Rum: Ron Viejo De Caldas, imported from Columbia, literally. My daughter Kimberly brought it back from Columbia for my Birthday. This Rum st

8

06/24/2020

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Cayman Reef 5-year

Cayman Reef Rum - A fair Rum. Tonight's Rum, a milestone, number 150, Cayman Reef Rum from Barbados. On the nose, it's got a hint of honey underneath a stronger almond and caramel

8

06/23/2020

2

Appleton Estate Exclusive

Appleton 1749 Estate Exclusive Tonight's Rum: Appleton 1749 Estate Exclusive. One of the best rums made by Appleton. A very fine rum with molasses and caramel notes. Orange and vani

8

06/21/2020

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10 Cane Light

10 Cane - Not what I expected. 10 Cane from Trinidad. #141 of 500. It's been a while, haven't had any new Rum to review. Well, 10 Cane is a very soft Rum on the nose, a very subtle

8

06/21/2020

0

Ron Zacapa Centenario 15

Ron Zacapa 15 - Not quite as good as it's older brother. Ron Zacapa 15 Solera Reserva. Oranges. It's what hits you first on the nose. As I type, before I can even taste, I can smell oranges. There's also a h

8

06/21/2020

0

Pink Pigeon Original

Pink Pigeon - I like it. Tonight's Rum: Pink Pigeon from Mauritius. Re-sampling. There's a lot of orange and vanilla in the bouquet of this nice Rum. You might even detect a b

8

06/23/2020

0

Blue Spirits Peirates

Lake Chelan Peirates Rum - Buttery smooth Rum Tonight’s Rum: Lake Chelan Peirates Rum from Blue Spirit Distilling Washington. This local Rum starts off very spicy on the nose. Cinnamon, allspice,

8

06/24/2020

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Cruzan Estate Diamond Dark

Cruzan Diamond Dark - Decent indeed. Tonight’s Rum, Cruzan Estate Diamond Dark Rum from St Croix. Picked this one up from Total Wine & More in Washington. I’ve had quite a few of the Cruz

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07/01/2020

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Shellback Spiced

Shellback Caribbean Spiced Rum - An pleasant Spiced Rum. Tonight’s Rum, Shellback Caribbean Spiced Rum from the wonderful Modesto California. I know, a US Rum? Well it’s reported to be made from the finest C

7

06/24/2020

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Flor de Caña 18-year

Flor de Cana - Only slightly better that it's younger siblings. Tonight's Rum: (From December 15, 2013) Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Gold from Nicaragua. A rich color is the first thing you notice as you pour it from

7

06/21/2020

0

Panama Red Overproof

Panama Red Overproof - Better than expected. Saw this Rum in our local liquor store, bottom shelf, and just had to try it. It has a nice bouquet, orange and lemon to start and sweet overall. The

7

06/21/2020

0

Barbancourt Estate Reserve 15-year

Barbancourt 15 Tonight's Rum: Barbancourt 15 Year Old Estate Reserve. A friend of mine brought me back a treat from a cruise in the Caribbean, This 15-year-old Rum f

7

06/23/2020

0

Romero Amber

Romero Amber - An average Rum While made in Calgary, this Rum is reported to be made from Canadian molasses, distilled in a hybrid copper pot still, matured in used bourbon casks f

7

10/17/2021

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Devine Distillery 2018 Beekeeper's Reserve Honey Shine 1-year

Beekeeper's Reserve Tonight’s Rum, Beekeeper’s Reserve Honey Shine Rum. This rum come from Vancouver Island in British Columbia. They say: “Vancouver meets Barbados. We l

6

07/01/2020

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Caruva Horchata

Caruva Horchata - Requires a developed taste Tonight’s Rum, Caruva Horchata from the US. This Rum Cream Liquor is a blend of Caribbean Rums, cream, and spice, most predominantly cinnamon. It’s ve

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07/01/2020

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Mount Gay Black Barrel

Mount Gay 1703 Black Barrel - Falls short in my opinioin Tonight's Rum, tonight from Camano Island WA: Mount Gay Black Barrel. Barbados is known for a number of fine Rums, Mount Gay is most familiar. On the

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06/22/2020

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Doorly's 5-year

Doorly's 5-year-old - Should have been better. Tonight's Rum: Dorly's Five Year Old from Barbados and I've even been to the distillery where this rum is made. The cork releases a mild Rum scent. No

6

06/21/2020

0

Largo Bay Spiced

Largo Bay Spiced -- Meh. On the nose it's quite delicate. Notes of vanilla and caramel, often found when tasting Spiced Rums. It also sports a hint of citrus and sweetness. Th

6

06/21/2020

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Brinley Gold Shipwreck Mango

Shipwreck Mango Rum - Tonight’s Rum, Shipwreck Mango from St. Kitts, my number 160 of my 500 target. The Rum is light in color and appearing young. As I type, it’s a cou

6

07/01/2020

1

Old Sam Rhum Demerara

Old Sam Wants Your Fruit Juices In the glass, it’s a sincerely a dark Rum. It looks the part that a Pirate would love. Like a lightly watered down coffee. On the nose I get pineapple

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10/17/2021

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Two Drifters Signature 1-year

Below Expectations Tonight’s Rum, Two Drifters Signature Rum, made in Devon UK! And they say it’s carbon negative! Big boasts… I picked this one up during the BC Liquor

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11/07/2022

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Plantation 3 Stars Artisanal

Plantation 3 Star - One of a broad family of Rums from around the Caribbean. Jusy OK. Tonight's Rum: Plantation 3 Star. This rum is just a bit uncommon; a blend of three rums from Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad. The first thing you noti

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06/22/2020

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Largo Bay Gold

Largo Bay Gold - Bottom Shelf for a reason. Tonight’s Rum, reported from Camano Island WA, Largo Bay Rum This inexpensive Rum starts off weak on the nose, perhaps delicate is a better word. Vani

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06/24/2020

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Mekhong Gold

Mekhong - Skip it. Tonight's Rum: Mekhong from Thailand. On the nose, it smacks of almonds and slightly herbal. It's nice and welcoming. On the pallet, it continues with

4

06/23/2020

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The Newfoundland Distillery Co Chaga 5-year

Chaga from Newfoundland is Musty Mess. It’s a mid brown in the glass and looks welcoming, not to light, not to dark. It’s rich looking. After a swirl, legs grow long on the inside walls of

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10/17/2021

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Smith and Cross Navy Strength

Smith and Cross - Disappionting. Tonight's Rum: Smith and Cross Traditional Rum Jamaica Rum, Navy Strength. Re-Reviewing I Rum I've had on my list for some time. It's a British import

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06/23/2020

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Wishlist

Brand

Type

Country

Average Rating

Total Ratings

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

Aged

Barbados

8.8

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