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RedBlaze6

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"If the only place you can find happiness is at the bottom of a bottle, then bottoms up." -RG

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Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

My precious.... Golden brown goodness in a sexy bottle! Out of the numerous rums I've been able to sample, Plantation XO is holding strong as one of my favorites. Swe

El Dorado Special Reserve

It rocks... on The Rocks. Was looking forward to tasting this for some time and was not disappointed. El Dorado 15 starts with a sweet and fruity taste that is followed by a ka

That Gangsta Lean! This rum has a pretty rich and sweet smell that is similar to the Plantation brand but with a pronounced yet not overbearing alcohol scent. First tast

Vizcaya VXOP 21

"I'm sweet and don't give a damn!" - V. VXOP Many people make comments about this rum lacking complexity. I agree, but it tastes good. Real good. Smell is sweet but not sugary. Color and aroma ar

That sexy ass rum for your mouf! Sharp sweet sugar cane aroma with a feather tickle of alcohol on the nose. First taste slaps that ass with a sugar cane flavor you find in agricoles b

Compagnie des Indes Barbados

Finkle wants some CDI dinkle... That is why I scored this delight from MasterofMalt.com after hearing some good things about the brand from you fine folks. After popping this beast,

Siesta Key Toasted Coconut

Oh my goodness, oh my dayum! I'm going H.A.M.! Hot damn, this is good. First tasted this at the 2016 Miami RumFest. I quickly tracked it down at Total Wine and bought two bottles.

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Who's the Master?!?! Sho'nuff! This is where sweet rum drinkers start mellowing out a bit. Pleasant fruit smell with a hint of wood aroma. The taste has just the right amo

Fat and delicious, like my Lady. I was gifted this nice bottle by my Ride-Or-Die Chick and had been looking forward to trying it for some time. In the glass, the alcohol scent is pres

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

The one that got me sipping. Diplomatico RE was my first sipping rum. Couldn't have chosen a better one to start with. Being new to the rum review game, I won't try to use fancy l

Abuelo Gran Reserva

Wood dipped in Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva This bad boy is a little hard on the nose. Strong alcohol smell followed by caramel and apple aroma. First taste you get the barrel flavor followed by

La Hechicera Extra Anejo

I like coffee flavored heartburn Rich aroma of dark fruit and some burnt sugar with very little alcohol smell. First sip is very pleasant with a subtle oak and medium sweetness with a

Papas Pilar Dark

Hemingway must've liked pancakes. Sweet maple syrup aroma with medium alcohol scent. First sip gives a bit of an alcohol kick, which transitions to pepper, followed by a very distinct

At first, no. At second...Yep. My first taste of Kaniche XO left me unsure if I loved it or hated it. Being a big fan of Plantation XO, I found myself comparing it to that since it

I want to love you but I'm not going to, woman! Definitely something good happening here but I don't see this as the rum to compare all others too. It's kind of like a woman with an incredible body

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

Stiggin's Piña up in this piece! Tried this straight and on the rocks and wasn't a huge fan, but found that Stiggin's Piña brings the sexy back to some old rum cocktails. When drinkin

Zaya Gran Reserva

The High end of the Low end. When I tasted Zaya for the first time, I sampled it along side other dark and rich sippers to include Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. Although sharing

Richland Single Estate Old Georgia

U.S.Agricole. Merica! I was able to visit the Richland distillery while in GA. Seems to be a mom and pop run operation. The facility is very nice and was filled with the sw

Kirk and Sweeney

I don't like it, but I like it! One of the best smelling rums I've had. Very sweet smell of butterscotch and vanilla. Not overbearing or heavy, just sweet and delicious. The first ta

The Scarlet Ibis Gold

Peppery smack in the mouth. Fresh and light aroma. Smells like sweetened sea water with a subtle brininess to it, in a good way. Interesting peppery harshness at the front. The

Filipino Fire Water! I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to visit the Philippines. While there, I spent my time in the central islands away from the bustle of Man

Dos Maderas PX 5+5

Not bad but not my cup of rum. Starts with a nice sweet aroma followed by a slight nostril burn. Smells like molasses with some fruit on the tail end. First (and second) taste holds

Medellin Gran Reserva

Enjoyable but not memorable Sweet aroma. The taste, not so much but with a fruity flavor at the start. Ends dry with a good amount of oak present. Enjoyable but very short finish

Flor de Caña Gold 4

Fancy for the frugal I have never purchased this rum but come across it often at gatherings. From my experience, it is purchased as an upgrade from Bacardi gold (which it

Hana Bay Premium Gold

A Hawaiian souvenir rum Grabbed this on my way back from a trip to Hawaii for $19. Has a clean rum scent with a faint alcohol smell. At first taste, the flavor is pretty neu

Kirkland Spiced

Costco, where you buy your toilet paper. Not your rum. Seems like this rum used a Costco sized serving of artificial flavors. Can't knock them too much for it because it says so on the label. I found it t

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Country

Average Rating

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Ron Esclavo XO Cask

Dominican Republic

Ron Zacapa Straight from the Cask Special Edition

Compagnie des Indes Barbados

El Dorado ICBU Single Barrel

Dictador XO Insolent

Old Brigand Black Label

Mount Gay 1703 Old Cask

Old Man Spirits Project Three Dark Expression

Old Man Spirits Rum Project One

Pirate's Grog No. 13

Dominican Republic

Dos Maderas Luxus

St. Nicholas Abbey

English Harbour

Antigua and Barbuda

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Black Tot Royal Navy

Khukri XXX Coronation

El Ron Prohibido Habanero

Cruzan Black Strap

Virgin Islands, U.S.

Six Saints Gold

Flor de Caña Centenario 21

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

Millonario Reserva Especial 15

Bacardi Reserva Limitada

English Harbour

Antigua and Barbuda

Dominican Republic

Appleton Estate

Arcane Extraroma

Dominican Republic

Appleton Estate

Santa Teresa 1796

Trinidad and Tobago

Ron de Jeremy XO

Owney's Original

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RedBlaze6 rated Millonario XO almost 5 years ago
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RedBlaze6 rated Siesta Key Toasted Coconut 5 years ago
RedBlaze6 rated Kaniche XO 5 years ago