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RumGuy1

Aficionado | Member since 2021 | United States

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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.

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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.

Appleton Estate 21-year

Worth every penny Appleton 21 year is rum boogie pirates would probably drink. Tastes of dried fruits, ginger, molasses, tobacco, apples, and a little jamaican funk. If

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doorly's 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

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.

Habitation Velier 2010 Hampden LROK

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

Foursquare 2008 Premise 10-year

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

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

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

Habitation Velier 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

RL Seale 10-year

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

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.

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

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

Centenario 25-year

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

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.

Smith and Cross 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.

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

Diplomatico Mantuano

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

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.

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

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

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

Dictador 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.

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.

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

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

Pyrat XO Reserve

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

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