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Bonampak Gran Reserva

Not Bad! Compared to its Dark 5 year counterpart, this one is a huge step up. Caramel on the nose and palate balanced with spice.

Bonampak Dark Rum 5-year

No discernible flavors The nose has hints of vanilla and molasses, but that all ends the moment it touches the tongue.

Cozumel Mayan Spiced

There are better ways to do spiced... And this one leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure of the overall aim of this spirit, but it misses the mark.

Deadhead Aged 10 years

Nice nose, but very thin Very pleasant to sniff, but the mouthfeel and lack of depth of taste leave a lot to be desired.

Deadhead Dark Chocolate

Nice Parlor Trick Does it smell like chocolate? Yes. Does it taste like chocolate? Yes. Am I reaching for this when I want a taste of chocolate... No.

Bayou Mardi Gras XO

Unexpectedly Wonderful I didn't expect much despite the price, but I'm glad I was wrong. The nose has molasses, vanilla and spice. The palate pleases with caramel, nut

Foursquare 2007 12-year

In it's own lane... This rum deserves its separation from others. The esters are strong with this one. Spice on the nose and spice on the palate. All with a lovely

Appleton Estate 21-year

The Middle Child Wins... I was truly excited to find this bottle after a modest search over the past several weeks. The presentation is outstanding. The blue container is so

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 Single Cask Reserve 17-year

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

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

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

Mount Gay 1703 Master Select

A True Standard of Exceptional Rum Pour this one in a Glencairn and let it sit for a while... then enjoy. Molasses, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Caramel and Banana all take turns on the nose.

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

Abuelo Centuria

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

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

Flor de Caña 12-year

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.

Appleton Estate Extra 12-year

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

Papas Pilar Dark 24-year

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

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

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

Abuelo Oloroso Sherry Cask 15-year

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.

El Dorado Special Reserve 15-year

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

Real McCoy 12-year

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

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

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.

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

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

Pampero Aniversario Reserva Exclusiva

Leave the Leather, Take the Rum Between the modest price point and the gimmicky leather bag, I reconsidered three times before purchasing. What a wonderful surprise. Subtle spi

Rhum JM XO 6-year

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva - 7-year

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.

Real McCoy 5-year

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

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.

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

Sometimes X doesn't mark the spot... Muddled nose and taste with a finish that isn't clean. Can be sipped, but there are better choices.

Don Q Gran Anejo

Pretty Bottle and Sweet Taste, but Bad Aftertaste The review says it all. It is pleasant when it first hits the palate with a fruity sweetness that fades into an undesirable aftertaste. Would pair w

Flor de Caña 18-year

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

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.

Grander Trophy Release

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

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

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

Plantation Isle Fiji

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

Plantation 2008 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

Papas Pilar Blonde

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

Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke

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

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.

Zaya Grande Reserva 16-year

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,

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