MichaelNM

Rum has been my drink from an early age. Not good on the nose or smell, the wife gives me the details of what she can smell. I just enjoy the different flavours and also the not so well known brands.

Cabinet List

Brand

Review

Rating

Date

Likes

Hampden Estate 8-year

A winner Dark glass bottle hides the golden colour. Smells are not overpowering, taste explodes in the mouth. Does not burn the throat flavour stays in the mou

9

02/20/2021

0

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

The rum I give to the new rum drinkers The decanter style bottle and the colour of the rum are just two of the points that attract people to buy before they taste this it. Then they certain

9

03/19/2022

1

Rum SixtySix Family Reserve 12-year

A nice firery rum from Barbados Soft in the mouth and the warming power is as you swallow. I like the gentle fire of this rum.

8

03/09/2022

0

Trois Rivieres Ambré 12-18 Mois

This is more like it A bottle not trying to sell itself on looks. Nice amber colour and for the price a good value rum. Lovely slightly spiced flavour with a long fire. A

8

12/15/2021

1

English Harbour 2010 Port Cask Finish 5-year

A nice rum to sip Neat stocky bottle holding a lovely amber colour rum. Initially smells of coffee with hints of port from the cask finish. A great sipping rum with a s

8

03/11/2021

1

Plantation Barbados 5-year

Good quality at a good price Amber colour rum, in a short stocky clear bottle with the usual signature raffia wrap. Excellent mix of flavours with a slight burn on the throat.

8

02/27/2021

0

Mezan XO Jamaica

Pale in colour but full of flavour Lovely pale gold natural colour, smells of banana. Lots of flavours in the mouth with a slight burn, delicious.

8

03/16/2021

0

Cut To the Overproof

I cannot say recommend to most, it's overproof. Vanilla cinnamon liquorice, wow full of scent. Take a sip and your mouth explodes with flavour. Seasoned rum drinkers will like this.

7

03/12/2022

0

Appleton Estate Rare Casks 12-year

A rum with a hint of Jamaican fire The usual Appleton Estate shaped bottle holding a dark golden coloured rum. Smells of banana and pineapple finished with vanilla. Taste the fire in th

7

02/18/2021

0

Twin Fin Spiced Golden

What a surprise This Gin distillery first attempt at rum. The bottle caught my attention, it stands out from the crowd and is perfect for a rum from Cornwall UK. They

7

11/24/2020

1

Black Tot Finest Carribean 5-year

A lovely drink with a bit of fire A light golden colour, cinnamon and orange smell with a hint of tobacco. Good flavour with the fire on the the throat. Left it on the shelf for a whil

7

02/16/2021

1

Rum & Cane French Overseas XO

Good looks and it is there with the taste. Excellent packaging, perfect bottle, dark golden colour rum. Lacks in smell but a nice surprise with the first sip. A bit medicinal, a little burn in

7

02/20/2021

0

Abuelo Two Oaks

Quality rum but I prefer a bit more burn. Good looking bottle holding a dark amber coloured rum. Opening the bottle gives a sherry aroma then when in the glass you get the oaky and tobacco fla

7

02/25/2021

0

Cubay Reserva Especial

Not outstanding but a good sip Amber colour rum in a plain bottle. A gentle reminder of vanilla before you sip. Taste the caramel but it is not sweet. Inoffensive but not outstandin

7

03/13/2021

0

Malecon 21-year

Every day rum. This is one to have in the cabinet for a little sip. Nothing special about the bottle, dark in colour, a little fire and lots of flavour. I will buy w

7

07/23/2021

0

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak

You get the oak as you pull the stopper. I love the square bottle and the dark amber colour. As you pull the stopper out you will smell the oak. This rum doesn't have the same fire as Jamaica

7

12/25/2021

0

Blackwell Black Gold Special Reserve

A good everyday rum that I will have in my collection. I love the slender brown bottle, it fits nicely in the hand. When you open it there is an aroma of pineapple with a bit of caramel and cinnamon. The d

7

03/01/2022

0

Plantation Barbados Old Artisanal 5-year

Excellent for the price Pineapple and a slightly sweet aroma. A great warming flavour in the mouth. Lasting sensation in the throat. For the price this is an excellent rum.

7

07/24/2022

0

Flor de Caña 18-year

Not for me but many will enjoy Interesting, first poured out and had a lovely grapefruit scent. Left to stand for a short time and the aroma changed to a spirit lacking direction. S

6

07/24/2022

0

Plantation 2004 Peru

Too much like whiskey for me A light gold colour with the scents of pineapple, pepper and a little lemon. Certainly not a sweet sip. Lovely fire on the throat, too much like whis

6

07/01/2022

0

Havana Club 7-year

The best rum most pubs in UK seem to have This is the best rum pubs in the UK have to offer. The narrow dark brown bottle fits well on the shelf. The rum is a dark brown with a scent of banana

6

03/30/2022

0

Diplomatico 2005

High price for a cheap performer Great package, lovely shape bottle, dark colour rum. Poured into the glass there is a hint of vanilla and citrus but it just lacks. Give it a swirl an

6

09/11/2021

0

Scratch 2020 Patience 2-year

Great rum for a new distillery Pale in colour, in a good square stocky bottle. I get the banana smell and in wine terms it has legs. Lovely burn but not overpowering. A good rum fro

6

03/21/2021

0

Atom Labs Dunderhead

Full of flavour and smell but not enough punch Nice shape bottle with a qwirky label, a dark golden rum inside. Lots of banana, pineapple, lime and citrus aromas Warming drink no burning sensatio

6

06/21/2021

0

Saint James Paille 1-year

More alcohol than flavour Presents well, golden colour, smell of alcohol. A little fire but it just lacks.

6

01/09/2022

0

Banks 7 Golden Age

Nice but not that nice In a bar at Parsons Green and it was good to see a selection on the shelf. Never had this rum before, plenty of vanilla not a lot of fire

6

03/12/2022

0

Bumbu Original

A bit sweet and does not hit the mark Interesting bottle and presentation for the dark amber rum but it goes down hill from there. The smells of banana and caramel giving a sweet flavour t

5

04/12/2021

0

Grander 8-year

Not for me, Great bottle, amber colour rum. Had a sip or two but nothing for me, not enough flavour or scents

5

03/13/2021

0

Island Signature Tierra Madre

Nothing special Pale in colour and pale in taste. Has a little fire but not long lasting.

5

02/20/2021

0

Yellow Snake Signature

Lacking Pale colour in a dark bottle. A bit of fire that quickly disappeared.

5

02/19/2021

0

Merser & Co Double Barrel

The bottle is better than the content Interesting bottle with a natural colour rum. On sipping the fire is there but it soon goes out. There is a lingering taste of a woody flavour but not

5

12/15/2021

0

Bayou Pink

Curiosity said it had to be tried The bottle is the same as Bayou usually use, the colour is unique. Opening the bottle gives a fruity smell and the taste is sweet. I am sure that this

4

12/15/2021

0

Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial

Looks good but disappointing in taste Received as a gift. Looked good in the box, nice bottle with a dark colour rum. On opening the bottle there is a sherry scent. Taste is a little spicy

4

08/25/2021

0

Rosemullion Distillery Dark

It is a start but no more than that Bottle is a good shape, I believe hand blown glass, the stopper great so packaging has the quality look and feel. Then down hill all the way. My pictu

3

10/12/2021

0

Copalli Barrel Rested

Whisky drinkers may like this First aroma is like a whisky followed by pineapple coconut and vanilla. Slight fire in the mouth but not long lasting. Sorry but not for me, I will no

3

03/30/2022

0

Wishlist

Brand

Type

Country

Average Rating

Total Ratings

Rum SixtySix Cask Strength 12-year

Aged

Barbados

8.3

13

Bayou Special Release Single Barrel

Dark

United States

7.5

18

Bayou Mardi Gras XO

Aged

United States

6.9

12

Smith and Cross Navy Strength

Gold

Jamaica

7.5

300