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 adventure novel: "The Last Tot": https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Tot-Bob-Brennert-ebook/dp/B0B36LV1W1

 

 

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Foursquare Private Cask Selection Canada LCBO Exclusive 12-year

Love this Rum! Tonight’s Rum, Foursquare Rum Distillery Private Cask Selection 12 Year Old- The lost review. I say lost because I swear I did a review of this Rum la

10

01/03/2023

0

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

10

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

Botucal Reserva Exclusiva

An All Around Lovely Rum! Tonight’s Rum, Botucal Reserva Exclusiva Rum from Venezuela. Does that bottle look familiar? Well, it should, it’s reported to be the same as Dimploma

9

01/16/2023

0

Foursquare Dominion Series 2 LCBO Exclusive 12-year

Lovely Rum - You find a bitter edge. Tonight’s Rum, FourSquare Dominion Series, Edition 2 from Barbados. This will be number 368 of my 500 Rum challenge. How many rums have you had? This

8

01/03/2023

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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

0

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

0

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

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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

0

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

8

07/01/2020

0

Barcelo Imperial Onyx

Decent Rum for the cost Canada Tonight’s Rum, Ron Barceló Onyx from the Dominican Republic. Another selection from the BC Liquor Spirits sale. So disappointed BC gets so few decent

7

01/03/2023

0

Botran Solera Reserva 15-year

Lighter Rum than you might think Happy New Year’s Eve Rum: Botron 15 from Guatemala. This is the second Botron on my list, the 18, according to my notes came in at a 9/10. So this has

7

01/03/2023

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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

0

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

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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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Ron Colonial Reserva Especial

Average Guatemalan Rum Tonight’s Rum, Colonial Reserva Especial Colección Patrimonio Artesano from Guatemala. Long name, I know. This one is a birthday gift from my daughter

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01/03/2023

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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

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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

0

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

0

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

0

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

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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

0

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

5

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

Aged

Barbados

8.9

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