RumGuy1

Im a jack of all trades from the U.S. who has traveled to 49 states and 40 countries. I love life just as much as i love my rum. Salute to you all.

Cabinet List

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Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo

Perfection in a bottle If God was reincarnated in a bottle of rum, it would be this bottle. The mouth feel is rich and deep with chocolate, leather, tobacco, and citrus frui

10

01/08/2021

0

Foursquare 2008 12-year

The best foursquare rum I like this one more than the Nobiliary. Easy to drink. Toffee, chocolate, luscious fruit on the palate.A beautiful rum.

10

01/11/2021

1

E. León Jimenes 110th Anniversary

Karl Malone Rum This beautiful rum is the brain child of former NBA player Karl Malone and the Ron Barcelo rum company. Malone is an avid cigar aficionado and wanted

9

12/08/2021

2

Parce 12-year

Colombian goddess Notes of cinnamon, tobacco, caramel, toffee, and the oak of the barrel. You get a little bit of bourbon at the end of the finish. Mildly complex, but

9

11/08/2021

2

Mount Gay 1703 Master Select

Hidden Bajan Goddess When i first tasted this rum, i initially thought it was a regretable purchase because the first taste and smell was surprisingly alcoholic. However,

8

01/08/2021

1

Edmundo Dantes 15-year

Rum bar adventure I went my first rum bar since the pandemic started. Out of all the bottles of rum available, there were only two I haven’t tried. Edmundo Dantes 15 ye

8

04/20/2021

1

Habitation Velier 2015 Forsyths WP 502 White

Hidden beauty i bought this rum about two years and forgot it was in my collection. After pouring it in a glass neat, you can smell the strong aroma of sweet planta

8

01/11/2021

0

Hampden Estate 8-year

Deliciously funky Jamaican rum Smooth for 46% ABV, vanilla oakiness, funky, tropical fruit and grilled pineapple in the mid palate, dry but not too dry, and well balanced. This rum

8

03/03/2021

0

Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-year

Good stuff Your typical rum flavors but add a little jamaican funkiness, and spiciness. Great tasting and smells like i should be on the beach. Nice as a mixer o

8

01/12/2021

0

Foursquare 2008 Premise 10-year

My first Foursquare Sherry, vanilla, oaky, smooth, fruity, and spicy notes on the palate. Very Complex.

8

01/11/2021

2

Habitation Velier 2010 Hampden LROK 6-year

Funkify your life Funky hobo flavor for days, citrus fruit, grassy, very Unique

8

01/09/2021

0

Brugal Siglo de Oro

DR. RUM MD In my opionion, this is the best rum from DR. Caramel oaky goodness with a little zest of spiciness. Smooth finish, little afterburn.

8

01/08/2021

0

Doorly's 43 abv 12-year

Survival rum kit for a pandemic Only $25, not very complexed but very tasty, smooth, the taste profile reminds on Appleton 12 rare blend without the spiciness. Typical rum flavors(mo

8

01/08/2021

1

Diplomatico 2000

Too much Sherry Beautiful presentation. Pleasant nose. The sherry note very dominant, oaky, dried apricots, and spiciness. Very smooth finish with medium afterburn. T

8

01/08/2021

1

English Harbour 1981 25-year

Beautiful Antiguan rum After aging for 25 years, you can taste the oak, vanilla, caramelized fruits, toffee, cashews, cinnamon, and honey. But its overpriced. I glad i taste

8

01/08/2021

0

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Nice rum Its Panamanian rum made by the same maker as Havana Club. However, it doesnt taste anything like Havana Club but it taste exactly like Cartavio XO. A

8

01/08/2021

5

Foursquare 2005 Nobiliary 14-year

Bourbon rum at its finest If bourbon and rum had a beautiful mixed baby this would be it. It has a lot of complexity, a little bit too much heat for me, but its worth the exper

8

01/08/2021

2

Cartavio XO

Great Sipper from Peru Tastes like burnt sugars, vanilla, and toffee. Very smooth. The identical twin to Zafra 21. Its a little sweeter than like but its not overly sweet. W

8

01/08/2021

0

Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable

St. Lucia in a glass Tasting notes: dark chocolate, ginger, clove, oak' and vanilla Nose: toffee, medicinal quality, leather, chocolate Well balanced. If this rum had

8

01/08/2021

0

Foursquare 2005 12-year

My first foursquare Beautiful hints of coconut and banana, spicy white pepper, ginger, and nutmeg. Has a balanced sweetness with medium legs. Great sipper but its too hot

8

01/12/2021

1

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve 6-10 Years

Deliciously worthy Taste like toffee, delicious dried fruit, a little funky grassy notes, hints of ginger, and molasses. It is proofed at 45% ABV, but it’s very smooth a

8

03/25/2021

1

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection

Rum fit for a Prime Minister This rums comes in a beautiful stone box and the cork actually has real gold in it. The presentation is stunning. Taste: candied pecans, baking spi

8

01/08/2021

0

Real McCoy Single Blended 12-year

Bourbon rum This rum has hints of vanilla, oak, caramel notes, and a bit of bourbon-like qualities coming from the the barrel. This would be a great rum for a bou

7

10/25/2021

1

Rhum JM XO 6-year

Stefan's great recommendation This is the first agricole that i have enjoyed. Stefan, a member of rum ratings, recommended this one and it did not disappoint. I have been drinkin

7

01/20/2021

4

Appleton Estate Black River Casks 15-year

Great rum Nose: Ripe bananas, molasses, vanilla, and dried apricots Taste: really oaky ,more smooth and complex version of the Appleton 12 year(rare cask), def

7

10/18/2021

4

Havana Club 3-year

Hemingway approved I had a daiquiri in Cuba at El Flordita. They used this rum to make the most beautifully delicious daiquiri ive ever had. Havana club 3 year is probab

7

01/12/2021

0

Smith and Cross Traditional Jamaica Navy Strength

Jamaican Firewater Kicks you in the mouth with classic jamaican funkiness. Its a bit too strong for me to drink neat. Great for tiki drinks.

7

01/12/2021

0

Santa Teresa 1796

Great Venezuelan Solera rum Tastes of oak, vanilla, black pepper, molasses, and caramel. Medium afterburn with a smooth finish. Nice Candle wax presentation.

7

01/08/2021

1

Centenario 25-year

Too sweet Almost no burn. Sweet like desert wine. If you like Zacapa, this for you. Not my taste.

7

01/08/2021

1

Flor de Caña 25-year

Dont waste your time or money If you bought the 18 year, it has the same level of quality. It's definitely overpriced. It has an overly alcoholic quality that a rum of this price s

7

01/08/2021

0

El Dorado 21-year

This is cognac not rum I was gifted this rum for Christmas. I was so excited to try it. However, i was disappointed for a few reasons. My reasons: 1. Tastes like a fine

7

01/08/2021

0

Ron Zacapa XO

Taste like a bag of sugar Too much added sugar and almost gave me a toothache from the sweetness. Not worth $100, id say more like $55.

7

01/08/2021

1

RL Seale ABV 43 10-year

Leaning tower of rum Great Value. Very smooth. Taste more like a bourbon/whiskey. Beautiful bottle presentation.

7

01/08/2021

1

Havana Club 7-year

My first rum Great for cuba libres, nice sipper, mild afterburn, beautiful smell and taste. Not mind blowing but its still better than most rum in the U.S. at $25.

7

01/12/2021

0

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

1703 master select little brother Notes of creme brulee, molasses, spiced oak, caramel, maybe some sherry. Has a bite at 43% ABV but it becomes smoother after letting it breath for 30

7

01/12/2021

0

Bayou Spiced

Laisez bon temps Roule Sprinkle a little voodoo spice, cayenne pepper, bites like an Alligator swimming down the Mississippi. This is enjoyably smooth with elements of the d

7

01/12/2021

0

El Pasador de Oro XO

Surprisingly delicious Great value. The taste is extraordinary over an ice cube. Reminds me of a caramel apple with toffee notes. I didnt enjoy it neat.

7

01/08/2021

0

Don Q Gran Anejo

Expensive looking average rum This was a late Christmas gift from a friend who knows how much i love rum. This rum comes in a beautiful glass presentation. Very smooth, adequate am

7

02/02/2021

0

Brugal 1888

Nice Dry rum Smell: a bit alcoholic, grassy notes, molasses, vanilla Taste: a bit more alcoholic than I like but still smooth, molasses, very dry, oaky, vanilla

7

10/22/2021

1

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Good but not great I can taste coconut, molasses, and dried fruit. It’s a decent sipper. But I don’t like how sweet this rum is. It’s almost like syrup. Good for the pri

7

10/25/2021

1

Appleton Estate 21-year

Worth every penny Appleton 21 year is rum bougie pirates would probably drink. Tastes of dried fruits, ginger, molasses, tobacco, apples. But I think it a little bit to

7

01/08/2021

1

Kaniche XO

Cinnamon rum Taste like Christmas. I wouldn’t buy it again because it has a strong cinnamon flavor. It a bit thin and has an alcoholic taste.

6

10/25/2021

1

Bacardi 8

Thin and watery No complexity, watery, alcoholic smell and taste. Not sipper but maybe a mixer.

6

01/14/2021

0

Kaniche Perfeccion

Taste like Christmas Notes of cinnamon, honey, and vanilla. Beautiful presentation in a wooden box. Taste like Christmas morning. The cinnamon note is very dominant. I wou

6

01/12/2021

2

Abuelo Reserva Superior 7-year

Decent sipper Smell is a bit alcoholic. But the taste is nutty, mildly sweet, has hints of chocolate, and vanila. I typically dont like rum that made with from suga

6

01/12/2021

0

Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star

Weird aftertaste Had a weird almost plastic alcoholic taste. Very harsh rum. Could be a mixer but there are better options.

6

01/08/2021

0

Diplomatico Mantuano

Tasty rum but nothing special Nice rum, dark chocolate notes, caramel, a bit alcoholic taste, not overly sweet. Not special.

6

01/14/2021

0

Barcelo Imperial

Good but nothing to brag about I bought this rum while vacationing in the Florida keys. It was a nice rum to drink while hurricane partying. But this rum is a mixer. Although it has

6

07/28/2021

3

English Harbour 10-year

Overpriced It has a strong alcoholic taste for something in this price range. Not much complexity and it’s a bit thin. Not a horrible rum but the English Harbour

6

10/25/2021

1

Zaya Gran Reserva 12-year

Sugary Syrup I don’t know if I would call this rum. Too sweet, and it has the consistency of a liqueur more than a rum.

5

11/18/2021

1

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Expensive Coca Cola Very Sweet, taste like coca cola, little afterburn. If you like really sweet rum, add 2 points.

5

01/08/2021

0

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Tasty but too much added sugar This rum is made from sugarcane honey and you can taste molasses, vanilla, and marzipan. Has little to no burn. However, its too sweet on my palate.

5

01/12/2021

0

Dictador Solera Ultra Premium Reserve 12-year

Coffee liqueur I’m so glad I didn’t purchase a whole bottle of this. Taste like artificial coffee liqueur, thin and watery, and alcoholic tasting, not smooth.

5

04/20/2021

1

Pyrat XO Reserve

Expensive Lighter fluid Very alcoholic taste, weird artificial orange coloring and flavor. I wouldnt give this to my worst enemy.

3

01/12/2021

1

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