Majrad

All rums I rate are tasted straight. I prefer rums that are not sweet but Ido not go after a heavy whisky/bourbon taste either. My ratings are very subjective as I do not have a personal rating table. All ratings are published after finishing the entire bottle (unless stated otherwise), and comparing with other rums I've tasted.

Cabinet List

Brand

Review

Rating

Date

Likes

Cihuatan Cinabrio 12-year

Not bad While my Cihuatan Cinabrio 2cl sample bottle looks different, I suspect it is the same product and agree with the overall ratings of this beeing rathe

6

07/07/2023

0

Clement VSOP 4-year

Unconvincing as a sipper I find this VSOP too sharp and burny, which beats most of the taste.

5

11/01/2022

0

Black Tot Finest Carribean 5-year

I wanted to like it so much... ...but did not enjoy. It is a 5 as it is easily drinlable in a bind, but does not reach the rating of being good or evwn tasty. Sadly, would not buy a

6

12/25/2022

0

RL Seale ABV 43 10-year

Not a mistake to buy A very nice, surely value-for-money close-to-whisky rum. And a very piraty bottle to please the eye...

7

12/25/2022

0

Appleton Estate 15-year

Nice stuff Another bottle that did not disappoint and would surely rank among the honourable mentions of any dry rum lover.

7

12/25/2022

0

Canuto XO Extra Old 9-year

Another brick in the wall of ok rums While somewhat strong and itchy on the palate, tgis is not a bad rum. Tasty, but not great is a good description. Not memorable. Based on tasting a 5

6

12/26/2022

0

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve 6-10 Years

Wow This was a very smooth and tasty experience. Pleasure on the palate. Would and will buy again and so should you if you like dry rums.

8

12/26/2022

0

Angostura 1919 8-year

Wonder if still a purely sipping rum A rather strongish and aggressive taste for my liking, and did not get the cocoa, vanilla and coconut bouquet promised on the label. Would prefer this

5

12/26/2022

0

Patridom XO Cask 12-year

Way too burny I can imagine people liking the Patridom Cask, notably for the nice and strong aroma, but the rum burns the tongue and palate way too much to be enjoy

5

01/13/2023

1

Novo Fogo Chameleon

Not for me. There is some goodness deep within, but way too hidden for it to prevail. Burns the mouth too much and brings a strange taste that makes it a mixing r

4

03/06/2023

0

Cane Island Australia 4-year

Not sweet but not the best Whilst not sweet and with an interesting aroma, I would hesitate buying a full bottle. Not necessarily a mixer rum though.

6

03/07/2023

0

English Harbour 10-year

Did enjoy this one A very nice dry rum to which I will return anytime.

7

03/30/2023

1

Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior

Ok. Not bad Not too bad. Will sip it if offered but unlikely to buy again.

6

03/30/2023

0

Don Papa Baroko 3-year

Would be nicer if not so sweet Would have enjoyed it way better if it were not so sweet. The vanilla is ok I guess.

5

04/09/2023

0

J Gow Spiced

Glueish Truly a pirate's rum, for whom volume is more than taste. I tasted glue. Might taste better with coke, but I had it straight. Based on tadting a 2cl s

4

04/18/2023

0

By The Dutch Batavia Arrack 8-year

Surprisingly better than expected. No bad taste sensation on the palate, was evwn rather nice. Probably drank it in the right moment for this rum. Based on tasting a 2cl sample

6

05/02/2023

0

Naga Siam Edition 10-year

Was not bad at all I aactually enjoyed drinking this one, as it left a nice rummy and unsweet taste.on the palate which lasted quite long. Would love it in combination a

7

06/12/2023

1

Carupano Reserva Exclusiva 12-year

Tasty, but not great As is the case with many rums, way nicer if you let it breathe for a while. The first sip immediately after opening is too rough on the palate. Could

6

06/27/2023

0

Whistler Special Edition

A missed opportunity Whilst rather tasty and full of flavours, it is a bit on the sweet side and has a rough omnipresent burn. I would surely mix it, but would not recomme

5

06/27/2023

0

Coloma 12-year

Not too bad actually Tasted the 2cl sample as displayed on the cover for this rum. Quite enjoyed this one, despite the short afterburn. Would.buy again.

7

06/28/2023

0

Distillerie Saint Maurice Toucan N°4

Not particularly memorable Whilst I love the bottle with the image of the toucan, I could not enjoy any element of sipping this rum for the stronger burn that covered most of th

5

07/03/2023

0

Plantation Barbados 5-year

A bit surprisingly nothing too extra Despite the relatively high average ratings, i found this to be an ordinary mixing rum. Sweet but not too much. I may have to give it a second chance,

5

07/05/2023

0

William Hinton 5 Cask Blend 3-year

Glue comes to mind first I could not think of any other taste but glue that came as first impression. Does not stay for the aftertaste, so it gets better. I would only use it

3

07/05/2023

0

New Grove Bourbon Cask

Hmm Was not sure if its a 5 or 6 so 6 it is as it is not so sweet. It is a bit bourbony indeed, but regretably forgetable. Nice bottle though for those wh

6

07/06/2023

0

Cane Island Thailand 5-year

A five. I found this rum.rather strong and aggresive on the palate, but with little aftertaste that would give pleasure. Less tasty to me, so a five (and half

5

01/10/2022

0

Constellation’s Rum Polaris

Did not like it really A taste too strong and burns too much to appreciate the flavours. I am able to detect walnuts, which is unique to me, though. Would not buy. Based on

4

04/19/2022

0

Worthy Park 109

Too strong to appreciate the taste I found WP 109 too strong and perhaps fiery to appreciate the nuances it offers. Would be.ok to mix it or prepare a grogg. I would pass if offered as

5

04/19/2022

0

Wild Tiger Rare Blend 8-year

A mixer really Regretfully, this was not the best rum I tasted. There is not enough flavour - it is rather bland - and this is compensated with a certain burn/fiery

4

04/25/2022

0

Savanna Traditional 5-year

Not memorable The label of the sample bottle was very promising and I trusted I was up for a nice treat. Reality was different. I thought I tasted some apples but w

5

04/25/2022

0

Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Pleasant A truly pleasant rum. I was alarmed at first by the initial burn on the palate, but it turned out to be a nice rum with a great smell and taste. I wou

7

05/17/2022

0

Naga Pearl of Jakarta 8-year

Hmmm The initial fiery taste dissipates soon, and you are left with sweeteness in your mouth. The aftertaste was quite ok. Based on tasting a 2cl sample.

5

06/27/2022

0

Don Papa Small Batch

Too sweet Those with a sweeth tooth will love it, but it is a mixer for me fiven the high volume of sugar.

5

06/26/2022

0

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Still too sweet A bit better than Don Papa, but still too sweet for my liking. A good present for many though.

6

06/26/2022

0

William Hinton 3-year

Would not recommend to anyone really I just had a weird feeling of this rum. Not a bouquet I like, and a funny taste (which is the most positive way I can express it). The only thing I li

3

06/27/2022

0

Arcane Extraroma 12-year

Better than expected. Banana flavour. After a long thought I decided it was better than expected. It has a fruity, rather obvious banana smell and even taste. Sweetiness comes first, but d

7

04/09/2022

0

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak

Convincing Strong, perhaps even spicy, with a very nice aroma and aftertaste. Unsure if sweetened - tastes like it a bit, but not in a disturbing manner. Would p

7

04/10/2022

0

La Progresiva 13

Nice smell but burns in the throat The aroma filled the room quite quickly so I was anxious to taste. However, thw taste was rather strong, somewhat sweetish, and burned in the throat.

6

04/07/2022

0

Pusser's British Navy Blue Label ABV40 3-year

Rougher than expected A strong rough taste which made it less easy to enjoy just sipping. I expected a bit more in flavour given the often superb reviews. It warms you up f

6

04/09/2022

0

Plantation Isle Fiji

Many might like it A light amber-coloured rum with a sweetish but surprisingly strong taste (whilst being a 40%alc). I wanted to buy a bottle until got to sample a 2cl t

6

01/11/2022

0

Chairman's Reserve 1931 6-12 Years

Just a sip worse than MGXO A very nice and tasty rum with a beautiful aroma. A classic to in most home bars, and never an offence. I just find MGXO a sip better, just slightly l

7

12/02/2021

0

SAMAI Gold 2-year

A petrol taste My first reaction was that it could be used as petrol. But its not that bad. A strong taste and smell, short tail, which is pleasant. Not sorry to giv

6

12/29/2021

0

Inner Circle Green Navy Strength 5-year

Not bad Strong and not unpleasant. Does not stand out. Based on drinking a 2cl sample.

6

01/03/2022

0

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Slightly on the sweet side... Being slightly on the sweet side, it does not qualify as a favourite sipper to me, but I would not be ashamed of pouring a glass to friends, and will

6

12/01/2021

1

Carupano Anejo Reserva Especial 6-year

Faint smell, alas The taste is quite nice and rather on the non-sweet side, with a dry finish. The smell, however, is too faint and indistinct, which is a shame for any

6

01/05/2022

0

Old Man Spirits Project Three Dark Expression

Nice but not memorable By all means a nice tasty rum that can hardly offend, but it does not stand out from the line. Not sweetened I presume. No idea how it is priced - I o

6

01/10/2022

0

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Long lasting taste Very nice barrel-taste rum with a very long-lasting aftertaste. You feel a slight burn but one that is not overpowering or annoying. Slightly better t

8

03/23/2021

0

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Nice but sweet A nice, easy to sip rum that does not offend but is too sweet to be marked great. Quite dark in colour, very likely thanks to added caramel as some sp

6

01/10/2021

0

Hampden Estate Pure Single Jamaican Overproof

Not ready for overproofs yet... But a great aroma The aroma was fantastic. I also very much loved the bottle. However, it was still a bit too strong for me to drink it straight, and I think this w

6

10/29/2021

1

Rhum JM XO 6-year

A treasure found Bought on recommendation from someone on this site, and never regreted it. A tasting pleasure, some oak, less bourbony than MGXO and smoother. Lasts f

9

03/06/2021

0

Gold of Mauritius Dark

Sweet and sherry On the sweet side, with a strong sherry flavour. I can see why some wonder whether the sherry barrels are really emptied before filling with rum. Not

4

12/28/2020

0

Doorly's ABV43 12-year

A cheaper alternative to Mount Gay XO Also a rum for those who like the taste of smoke and wood. Nice aftertaste too. I found the taste sharper than Mount Gay XO, which is why I tend to ad

7

01/22/2021

0

Ron de Jeremy Spiced Hardcore Edition

Truly hardcore This went even beyond the normal spiced. Truly hardcore. Unfortunately, I find it impossible to sip. Was drinkable with coke and lemon/lime. I would p

3

12/28/2020

0

Beach House White Spiced

Quite sweet and flavoury. A mixer rum for me. An intensive smell, and a bit too sweet and artificial for my liking. The taste is also sweet and spicy. I opt for drinking it mixed. A beatiful bottl

5

12/18/2020

0

Equiano Original 8-year

Nice and mellow A nice and mellow rum pleasant on the palate. Not too sweet. I would not be ashamed to serve it to anyone with no experience with rum that would not l

7

03/18/2021

0

Real McCoy Single Blended 12-year

Good to have tasted it, but might not buy again A very bourbony rum where I have problems tasting anything else (but I admit my palate may not be that developed). A sipper still, no sugar, no offens

6

03/06/2021

0

Appleton Estate Signature Blend

Thought this Appleton baseline would be sippable... I thought all rums are meant to be sipped. Rather rough in smell and taste. Scratchy and far from memorable when drunk neat. Good for mixing in the en

5

12/15/2020

0

Legionar 5-year

Ok, sweet, grog Not an offending rum. A good sweeter choice for a grog or a mixer. Was renamed to Heffron in the meantime. Might buy again.

5

12/28/2020

0

Wishlist

Brand

Type

Country

Average Rating

Total Ratings

Doorly's XO 6-year

Aged

Barbados

7.2

325

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof 3-year

Aged

Virgin Islands, British

7.1

195

Clement XO 6-year

Agricole

Martinique

8.1

60

Doorly's 14-year

Aged

Barbados

8.7

97

Frigate Reserve 21-year

Aged

Panama

9.0

9

Frigate Reserve 15-year

Aged

Panama

7.3

9

Clement 10-year

Agricole

Martinique

7.0

55

Damoiseau 1995 15-year

Agricole

Guadeloupe

8.7

9

Dos Maderas PX 5+5

Aged

Barbados

7.6

695

El Dorado Special Reserve 15-year

Aged

Guyana

8.0

946

Smith and Cross Traditional Jamaica Navy Strength

Aged

Jamaica

7.6

354

Foursquare 2007 12-year

Aged

Barbados

8.5

58

Santa Teresa 1796

Aged

Venezuela

7.6

688

Foursquare 2005 12-year

Aged

Barbados

8.6

68

Hamilton 86 Demerara

Aged

Multiple

7.3

47

Appleton Estate Extra 12-year

Aged

Jamaica

7.0

668

Damoiseau 5-year

Agricole

Guadeloupe

7.5

11

Wood's 100 Old Navy

Dark

Guyana

7.2

84

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry

Aged

Multiple

6.7

193

El Dorado 21-year

Aged

Guyana

8.4

436

Barbancourt Reserve du Domaine 15-year

Aged

Haiti

7.5

107

Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale 8-year

Aged

Haiti

6.7

238

Bacardi 8

Aged

Puerto Rico

6.6

472

Clement 6-year

Agricole

Martinique

6.1

32

Pusser's British Navy ”Nelson’s Blood” 15-year

Aged

Virgin Islands, British

7.9

158

Saint James Reserve Privee 12-year

Agricole

Martinique

7.5

27

Tasting...

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Review

Rating

Date

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El Pasador de Oro XO

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Brand

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Rating

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Unopened - waiting to be tasted

Brand

Review

Rating

Date

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Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior

Ok. Not bad Not too bad. Will sip it if offered but unlikely to buy again.

6

03/30/2023

0

English Harbour 10-year

Did enjoy this one A very nice dry rum to which I will return anytime.

7

03/30/2023

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