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Penny Blue XO Batch 002

Misses the Mark The nose is inviting... Orange Peel, Caramel, More Citrus The instant it hits your palate it tastes great, but then fades before you can get the wo

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva -

Solid Choice Not as good as the 12 year but still better than the 18 year Flor offerings. You can't go wrong with the solid choice on the rocks.

Grander Rye Whiskey Barrel Finished

The Rye is there, but so is the burn Unique offering, just not for me. The Trophy Release is a little more pleasant.

Grander Trophy Release

Too much burn The burn is the story. Banana and molasses are there, but that's not what you will remember.

Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke

A Long Way to Go It can better... a lot better. Thin nose and taste. No character. Hopefully they fine tune and come back with a better product...

Abuelo Oloroso Sherry Cask

An Ode to Sherry Outstanding rum that gives an outstanding sherry experience. Beautiful in the glass, nose and palate. Three senses are delighted with this one.

Abuelo Two Oaks

Most Have Repeat, must have! Nose - Sherry, Molasses, Brown Sugar Palate - Caramel, Molasses, Vanilla, Oak Thanks to the Club for sending this in our qua

Papas Pilar Blonde

Give me the brother, El Moreno Inviting nose with butterscotch, but that's about it. Reach for the other one.

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

As Billed... This is how rum does pineapple. The Nose gives you pineapple with molasses singing back-up. As far as the palate... re-read the nose description

Plantation Isle Fiji

Meh Very confused. The nose muddled, pineapple, wood, molasses. One the palate, surprising sweetness with little character, with honey coming through.

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Levitates in the Mouth B-A-L-A-N-C-E Nose and Palate both have Molasses, Wood, Cinnamon and Toffee And guess what, you can focus on each element and have the reward of

Ten to One Caribbean White Rum

Impressive One of the few "white" rums in my cabinet, but it deserves that distinction Nose - Honey, Lemon, Jasmine Palate - Pepper and Citrus I'm sure th

Outstanding Cachaça This one walks in the vain of traditional rums... Nose - Butterscotch, Nuts, Wood Palate - Spice, Wood, Citrus Great mouthfeel. Clean finish.

Excellent Avuá Offering Nose - Citrus, Mint, Wood Palate - Citrus, Coconut, Pepper Very smooth and enjoyable neat.

Cuca Fresca Pura Gold

Muddle lime, then add sugar and crushed ice to this one Very pleasant nose (almond, wood, spice), but not at all a sipper. Make a tasty caipirinha with this spirit.

CanaRio Nega Fulo

Exotic The box, the vase, the wax sealed cork and the taste all let you know that this isn't just an exotic drink, but one with history and pride. The Nos

Avua Jequitibá Rosa

Best Tasting Avuá Offering Mellow, mellow, mellow. Outstanding cachaça that is a must try. The Nose: pineapple, apple and spice. The palate stays true with a wonderful

One of the Best Smelling Cachaças Ever When the bottle is opened, an immediate aroma fills the air. The Nose is something to behold: Cooked Plantains, Cinnamon and Wood. Unfortunately

Papas Pilar Dark

Great 'Sweet' Rum Maple Syrup, Molasses, Brown Sugar, Caramel... from nose to finish. Not the cleanest finish, but a fantastic sipper on the rocks. This is THE ru

Ypioca Cachaca 160

Wonderful Cachaça The Nose pulls you in...nuts, wood, honey and the palate delivers those same very things. Outstanding sipper. Clean finish.

Only for Caipirinhas Solid choice for caipirihas, but never neat or on the rocks.

My Man! (The way Denzel Washington says it) The one that started it all for me. The old stand-by. Old faithful. The peanut butter to my jelly. The Frick to my Frack. The ham to my burge

Zaya Grande Reserva

Delusions of Adequacy It's not an overstatement to say that this represents what's wrong with the world of rum today. From the misleading 16 year moniker to the horrible,

Mount Gay Eclipse

For Rum Punch Exclusively... For a true, West Indian rum punch: lime, raw sugar, nutmeg and proprietary additions. This is meant only with affection, and is not a slight at all.

Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra

Wonderful Flavors Nose - Smoky, oak, chocolate Palate - Cinnamon, Smoke, Toasted Coconut Feels good going down with a clean finish. Truly a great blending of fla

Not Quite Sometimes age lends an advantage. This is certainly true regarding the McCoy 5 year versus 12 year. Nose - Butterscotch, Toffee, Chocolate Palate

Appleton Estate

Ms. Spence has to be proud... Every time I enjoy this, I can hear Joy Spence with that wonderful patois accent saying, "No added shu-gah!". What a delightful creation. One of t

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

You live, you learn I actually remember where I was when I first had this: Punta Mita, Mexico. I was taken. Couldn't wait to get a bottle. And as I was transitioning f

Less is More Next to it's older, 18-year hermano this one shines! Nose - Vanilla, Molasses, Caramel Palate - Coconut, Caramel, Cream Excellent mouth feel.

Plantation Guyana

Lesson Learned Purchased this at the near beginning of my rum exploration. The price, the brand, the year: it has to be exceptional, right? First try, didn't like

Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa

The Nose doesn't always Know The perfect set-up: Exotic name, beautifully shaped bottle, and what an inviting nose... vanilla, brown sugar, tobacco. Then a sharp left from t

More isn't always More Lesson learned. Flor de Caña 7... solid. Flor de Caña 12... great. Therefore 18 has to be exceptional, right? Not so much. Nose - Leather, Toba

9north Spiced Rum Spiced

I tried three times.. On three separate occasions to enjoy this rum and I couldn't. As the old folks say, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

Ten to One Single Cask Reserve

Sublime This one is special... very special. The nose makes you aware immediately: Apricot, Ginger, Lemon, Pepper The palate: Bananas Foster, Passionfru

If you are going to 'do' Rhum Agricole... This one deserves a sample. It serves as a great ambassador for Rhum Agricoles. Nose - Pear, Apple, Honey Palate - Pepper, Earth, Spice Mild b

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Put the Ego Aside... There are times that you have to turn your brain off and just bow to truth... this is one of the most enjoyable liquids one could ever imbibe. Is

Five Tool Rum We can all have our preferences, but at the end of the day, sometimes you just need one that can "do it all". And this one is "the guy". A great ben

El Dorado Special Reserve

Surprisingly (dark) Fruity Nose - Spice, Black Cherry, Vanilla Palate - Licorice, Wood, Dates, Cherry, Black Pepper Surprising, complex fruit notes. Lingers on the palate w

Abuelo Centuria

Superb Absolute great sipper. Nose - Thick oak, sherry, leather, vanilla Palate - Spice, vanilla, molasses, coffee Mild lingering after taste with acc

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

The pic says it all... And that's an near empty bottle. Not pictured, the unopened back-up that is always ever present. Truly in my top two and it's not number two! Nos

Ten to One Caribbean Dark Rum

WOW I have enjoyed the entire bottle over several weeks and have strictly compared it to my favorites rums and my initial assessment still holds true: Wow

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