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Andy

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Hi, I'm Andy the founder of RumRatings. I'm based in London and enjoy things like aged rums, travel, and music

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Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Awesome rum The first smell was amazing, sweet with molasses and brown sugar. The taste is similar, with a great drawn out and slightly spicy initial punch turnin

So much flavor I really like this one - had almost no expectations going in, but seriously good. Nutty nose with woody caramel tones. Initial shock of spice dissi

Diplomatico Blanco

Really excellent - best of the lights I am so surprised how great this rum is. Smooth, slightly spicy, light molasses finish. Really enjoyable to sip all day at a BBQ with a few ice cubes.

Best light you'll find For a light rum, this is as absolutely mild as you get. No burn, a slight spice, and to be honest not a ton of taste. Very fresh and I'm sure it would

Plantation Barbados

Like an old friend I always forget how much I like this rum, it's like an old friend that I forget how much I miss. Nose is butterscotch and vanilla, slightly fruity. Ta

Foursquare Spiced

Wow, incredible I read many of the descriptions of Foursquare Spiced and decided to try it with some coke. As usual I order them separately to taste the rum straight

Could (and did) sip all night Stunning sweet banana and molasses nose, really nice. Complex taste that's extremely well balanced between sweet, spiced, and a dark woodsy undertone.

Seriously great My first tasting was in France, then again at Rumfest London 2016. It's a seriously beautiful rum with a butterscotch nose and sweet taste with hazeln

World Class Really nice candy apple nose. Incredibly smooth, almost no bite and just the right amount of spice. Oaky with slight nut flavour, nice mix of dark ber

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Nice mix not super complex but good Nice fruity nose, apricot. Really nice spicy bite that lingers with a great long finish. Walnuts and caramel, sweet but not overpowering. Doesn’t chan

Plantation St. Lucia

Extreme floral If you want a unique rum, this is unique for sure. Nose is almost an ovenproof with serious strength, little caramel butterscotch. Taste is like sippi

Super interesting Note overly impressed with the nose, but amazingly intense burst of concentrated brown sugar a second after sipping. Not too sweet or spicy, nice to s

Really unique dissappearing taste Spicy first hit with woodsy, bitter, and molasses notes. Then an amazing pivot mid pallet turning extremely mellow and sweet. Almost disappears from m

Conde de Cuba Elixir del Caribe

Sweet and nice I tasted Conde de Cuba in Madrid a few months ago. I wrote down my rating at the time, but have misplaced it - so this won't be super insightful until

Great balance of sweet and spice Really nice balance of sweet and spice - very smooth. Medium finish with a nice lasting taste. Very light molasses taste carries through with a nice s

Wow, that's something Tried this great rum in a cool jazz bar in San Francisco. Very smoky and complex, with nice amount of oily mouth and surprisingly short finish for the

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

Unique - lots of flavor One of the most interesting flavoured rums I've had. Fruity nose and a woodsy taste and slightly sour (in a nice way). Very balanced with nice spice a

Very nice and sweet Really unique nose - sweet and very fruity. Sweet syrup taste - very thick with perfect medium finish

Good balance Really nice amount of slight spice. Sweet Molasses notes and not overly complex. Long oil finish - almost too long, 30% less oil and this is a 9

Sweet, spicy, and complex Quite a winner. Medium spice with oak. Slightly sweet. Good amount of oil lasts in the long finish. Could envision seasoned rum veterans really liking

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Really nice Extremely well balanced rum with just the right amount of spice, molasses, woodsy, and even a little licorish. With a few ice cubes the flavour opens

Botran Solera 1893

Nice balance Great sweet yet subtle nose. Really pleasant balance of sweet, spice and a nice lingering oily finish. Little sour for my taste but really a top notch

El Dorado Special Reserve

Almost fantastic... but missing something Starts with quite a dry nose. Good mix of spice and buttery smoothness with a lingering woodsy finish that coats the mouth. Not as buttery as the 20 y

Thick and oily Really interesting nose, vanilla and mandarin hints. Bouquet of flavours, rich. Lots of body with oily finish, almost too heavy - it really stays with

Light and nice Really nice butterscotch nose, very mellow almost like roasted caramel. The taste is a serious sipper - extremely smooth with just the right about of

Great nose, smooth taste Smells fantastic, sweet brown sugar. Taste is smooth with just the right amount of spice. The only reason it's not a 9/10 for me is it's not as comple

Matusalem Gran Reserva

Really good rum Amazing nose, a creamy vanilla with hazelnut - one of the best out there. Smooth flavor of subtle vanilla and a little spice. Limited molasses comes t

Zaya Gran Reserva

Silly how smooth it is i really like Zaya. Silky smooth with great sweet notes of vanilla - maybe even too much (the reason for no 10). Short finish, with a little spice. Pr

Surprised I don't love it I'm not sure if I've built XO up too much in my mind before tasting, but I don't love it. Surely it's a top rum, nice mix of spice and sweet with long

Santa Teresa 1796

One of my favorites Santa Teresa 1796 is my first rum love. It has a perfect balance of spice that lingers. Slight hints of molasses and nutmeg with a little oak. If

Brown sugar to the core I have never smelled a run with so much brown sugar. It's light in the mouth with a decent medium kick of spice. Lingering finish is nice. I expected

Thick and spicy You can really tell this is an aged rum by the different flavors that come out over the finish. The nose starts almost like a sweet wine, but a sip pr

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Brown sugar through and through Amazing caramel nose, could smell this stuff all day. Taste is overwhelming brown sugar. It's sweet but not overpowering with burnt caramel slight sho

Westerhall Estate No 10

Rum matches the great looking bottle Nice looking new bottle, really balanced combination of brown sugar and molasses that has an appealing combination of sweet and spice. Really seems li

Monymusk Special Reserve

Surprisingly good I didn't go into Monymusk with very high hopes, but it was actually really nice. Dark and woodsy, molasses and black licourish. Little bite for a Jama

Dos Maderas Luxus

Unique and sweet Incredibly unique sweet rum, unlike any other rum I can remember. Just a little spice with hazelnut tones. Cherry with nice lingering finish, slight t

Tres Hombres Captain's Choice

Strong and great Wow, huge flavour and strong, punches you in the face then you want more. Sweet fruit carries through, finish lingers.

Incredible nose, some bite Amazing nose to start. Sweet hazlenut and nutmeg. A lot to like about the taste, starts really nice and sweet - just like I like it. Then a little spi

Nice and chocolate Poor ratings, but I really liked it. Good mixture of spice and smooth, nice tangy finish. Best part for me is the chocolate taste about mod way throug

1653 Old Barrel

Wow that’s good I can’t believe this Rum is that good. Little Swiss distillery that’s doesn’t seem to make much Rum has come up with a great balance of sweet and spic

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection

So many yummy flavors Really nice rich nose, candied walnuts and a port like finish. Taste is so complex, oaky that changes from from to back that really grows in power. Sl

Best agricole I’ve had Really nice and smooth, very little bite from start to finish. Typical grassy notes, but with a hint of honey. Nice slight spice on the front of my to

Brown sugar happiness I do like sweet rums, and this one is like a spicy brown sugar rum happiness. It’s woodsy with some oak. Relatively heavy weight - not syrup but in th

East London Liquor Company Demerara

Really nice spiced rum I’m surprised by how much I like this run, really nice sweet spice with hints of vanilla and nutmeg. Mixed great with coke and decent on its own if yo

Old Monk The Legend

Underwhelming for its age Serious molasses, a little too think and coats the mouth. Opens up with water and has a nice spice and hunt of cinnamon but still very sweet with a li

Spicy and oily Very nice initial spice with a woodsy taste. Extremely long finish with and oil that covers my tongue. I actually need a glass of water afterwards. Ni

Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale

One of my favorite agricoles Not a great nose, but really pleasant taste. Not an overwhelming grassy taste common with some agricoles. Just the right amount of slight spice, short

Medellin Gran Reserva

Nice and smooth Really an enjoyable rum. Smooth but still interesting with a little spice. Short finish and not too oily. Probably good for rum rookies but maybe not

Wow, that's smooth One if the smoother rums I've had. Just the right amount of slight spice with a shorter finish than expected. Strong brown sugar nose. Woodsy notes wi

Spicy but lacking subtleties Quite a spicy rum with an extremely long finish. I got butterscotch and a slightly oaky flavors. There was a hint of sweetness, maybe could have used

Elements 8 Platinum

Nice light rum, add a shot of coke Completely clear and very smooth for a light rum. Has a slight maple taste with fruity aftertaste. Wouldn't drink alone, but mixes very well with a sh

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Spicy and sweet There's no doubt, Zacapa 23 is great for the premium rum industry. I'd guess its the most prevalent aged rum out there, and brought many newcomers to

The Duppy Share Caribbean

Surprised by the quality I didn't have much anticipation for this rum, but I have to say... It's quite good! Nose is spicy with a nice sweet and sour mixture. Taste has carame

Dos Maderas PX 5+5

Thick and sweet This is the epitome of a thick sherry version of rum. Nice and sweet with a much heavier feel than most rums. Great peppery nose, and almost a walnut

Appleton Estate

Nutty with long finish Nutty nose with hints of fruit and vanilla. Nutty taste carries through to a very long finish that has some slightly strange lingering notes. Some spi

Thick and oily Very thick, oily consistency, orange and brown sugar with great amount spice - just right. Long finish that lingers, but with the oil a little too lon

Intersting, almost tingly finish Not a great nose, little sour with almost a tar overtone. Interesting taste, mostly grassy but also some spice. Sour smell continues to the taste as w

Appleton Estate Rare Blend

Ok, typical Appleton You know what, I could sip on this rum for a while. It has a great Carmel and molasses nose, and the taste is mild with a little character. Little too

Atlantico Private Cask

Beautiful nose Nose has an unbelievable mix of vanilla, caramel, and berry. Nice and smooth taste that lacks a little flavor and depth but is nice and mild. Enjoyabl

Surprisingly pleasant I was apprehensive going into this one at Rumfest London 2016, but found the 'rum' to be surprisingly nice, with an interesting spice with a grenade t

El Dorado Versailles

Heavy, sour ending Light, brown sugar, and slightly sour nose. Taste is heavy, strong brown sugar continues with a dark wood overtone. Slightly sour and moderately short

Nice gold rum in Australia Really smooth and sweet with nice floral hints and amazing finish that's slightly tart with lime tones.

Good but lacking interest Good balanced rum, a little tart and slightly harsh, but not bad. Not a huge amount of unique flavours coming through, general oak with some nuts and

Plantation Royal Blend

Tangy with brown sugar This rum as made just for Smugglers Cove in SF. Spicy and a little harsh. Tangy and oily, brown sugar but a different taste than typical molasses rum.

Matusalem Gran Reserva

Nice but not complex I don't get a huge nose, nice and even - almost basic. Taste is very mild, not much spice, smooth, butterscotch, oaky. Long tingly finish is nice. Gre

Cockspur 5 Star Fine

Surprisingly nice Nutty nose with brown sugar. Taste takes a while to come through with delayed tingly spice that lingers. I get walnuts, oak, maybe even a little blueb

Barcelo Imperial

Nice and smoky This is a surprisingly good rum. I didn't have high hopes reading the ratings and knowing I prefer a sweeter rum, but this one is good. Nose for me

Spicy and fine Grassy, spicy, Jamaican rum. Smoother than some comparable rums, but less complex. Relatively easy to sip on, but not inspiring. Maybe worth a try, bu

Bozkov Republica Exclusive

Tart, sweet, and unique Surprising how many flavours this rum has. Initially strong orange and tart, then ending very sweet and rubbery. I don’t like the finish, which linger

Foursquare Zinfandel Cask Blend

Spicy and unique Deep brown sugar nose. Smooth molasses flavour with the Zinfandel cask coming through well - quite an interesting wine-type initial hit, but I’m not a

Loooong spicy finish Tasted in Copenhagen. Sweet almost rubbing alcohol nose. First taste hits after s second with a spicy bang, and lingers literally forever - minutes. J

Appleton Estate

Spicier than expected Slight woodsy nose, but few distinct notes carry through. initial taste is not sweet or dry, just right in the middle. Long, spicy finish - but a nice

Not sure what happened here? With so many great ratings, I'm not sure how mine went so wrong for the Centenario 20, which I sipped on at Rumfest London 2016. I found it to be seri

Santiago de Cuba Extra Anejo

Not my favourite, whiskey like Funny to define this one, I've been sipping for a while and no real distinct flavours jump out at me. Definitely a sweet floral nose, then initial haz

Don Q Limited Edition

Nice and spicy I tried the new Don Q 2015 at Rumfest London 2016, it's nice and spicy - just like I've come to expect from Don Q. It's a little less harsh than some

Kirkland Spiced

Smells like over flavoured Christmas cookies Nice sweet nose - almost exactly like vanilla extract and gingerbread. Would certainly make a tasty cookie, rum... to be determined. Taste starts with

Pyrat XO Reserve

Unique, to say the most... There’s no doubt Pyrat is a unique rum. Nose isn’t appealing to me, and hard to distinguish as it’s not a typical rum nose - slightly floral and fruit

Little sour I bought this as its supposed to be the best rum made in Switzerland. It’s not bad, with a nice lingering spicy finish. But overall there’s a sour ini

Kaniche Reserve

Looooong finish Brown sugar, oaky nose. Spicy immediate hit that lasts forever. Incredibly long. Not much gets last the spice, nice balance on the sweet side, but jus

Myers's Original Dark

Made for mixing Pretty much sweet molasses with a bad bite if straight. I don't particularly fancy it with code either - almost a fake sweet after taste. Think I'll s

Rum SixtySix Family Reserve

Rubbery/Oily Slightly sour initial punch, too much for my taste. Then finishes with a rubbery finish and a hint of a surprising spice. An oily coating lasts for a

Smith and Cross Navy Strength

OK, not great The phrase "easily consumable in a bind" represents Smith and Cross rum perfectly. It's a decent rum, but I wouldn't choose to sip it often. It is dry

Appleton Estate V/X

Slightly smokey and spicy aftertaste Starts as a lighter, fruity taste and ends with more of a whiskey, smokey flavour. Longer finish than most, with a spice that lingers. More dry then s

Slight dry with rubbery aftertaste Shorter finish with only a hint of spice. Some rubber and barky hints. Not overly complex.

Reminds me of the old days In college my sophomore year right before I could legally drink I recall Malibu and Coke was my standby. Ah those were the days. It may be a quasi rum

Cut Spike Barrel Aged

A nice mild gold Not much to say about this one, it's nice and mild for only aging 12 months, with a good balance of spice and hints of vanilla and a little oak. Fine

Nothing special Nice spice and a bite, but limited unique notes. Plantation 5-year is better, I’d go with that

Brugal Extra Viejo Reserva

Little boring for "extra viejo" Smooth rum, very little harsh bite. Possibly a hint of spice, but in not overly flavorful. Slightly rubbery and little aftertaste. In general, kind of

Wild Tiger Special Reserve

Odd initial hit, decent with coke The initial flavour hit isn’t great, strong sour and with grassy hints. Only a little spice. It gets better after a few seconds with a maple syrup tin

La Hechicera Extra Anejo

Bitter like tar Initial kick of bitter with black liquorish. Molasses background with short finish. Little spice. Not my cup of tea, but I could see some really likin

Don Papa Small Batch

Nice bottle, bad taste I was looking forward to Don Papa, and finally had a chance to have a taste at Trailer Happiness in London last night. The nose is a combination of

Is this whiskey? A very smoky rum with a lingering finish that seems to coat my mouth with a buttery feeling. Slightly harsh, better with a dab of water

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Poor first showing I surprisingly didn't enjoy my first tasting of Mount Gay Extra Old Rum. It came through very spicy with a long and tart finish. There wasn't the smoo

Chairman's Reserve

Harsh on its own Great nose that's slightly sweet and floral. First taste is overpowering with oily sour molasses. Long spicy finish that doesn't go down very well. Ju

Sour agricole Great nose but very sour initial agricole hit with almost no spice. Woodsy finish that improves the taste slightly but still not great.

Pusser's British Navy

Quite a tart rum Tart, almost too sweet of a taste, medium finish that doesn't get any better. Limited spice but still present. Almost a spoiled fruit.

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva -

Spicy like pop rocks I've never had the sensation of a spicy pop before like I had with this Flor de Cana. It's interesting, but the fun wears off quickly and it simply tu

Blue Mauritius Gold

Overpowering This rum is funny, when sipping on ice it's extremely flavourful - just too much. It's a combination of vanilla, nutmeg, and molasses. The taste is ac

Vanilla, not a sipper This Old J Gold rum has an interesting vanilla flavour, which was a little overpowering to me and had a tart finish. It's more than likely a decent mi

Lemon Hart Original 1804

Nose and balance don't compensate for the sour Great smell, similar to Diplomatico with cherry and caramel. Tangy, sour taste that I really didn't like. Grassy, peppery. Finish keeps getting more t

Appleton Estate Reserve

Could be better Very fruity, almost overwhelming nose. Smoky taste takes over all others, with a lingering slightly unpleasant spice. Better when Coke is added, but s

Not great, but unique Unique nose with some butterscotch. Really strong taste, even more vibrant than most 151s I've had. Honestly I didn't like it at all, maybe some do -

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