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Ron millonario xo rum
Ron Millonario XO
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.
9
Plantation xo 20th anniversary rum
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
9
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Bacardi 1970
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
9
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El Dorado 1988 Vintage 25-Year
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
9
Diplomatico blanco rum
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.
9
Foursquare spiced rum
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
9
Ron centenario 30 year rum
Ron Centenario 30-Year
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
9
Plantation barbados 5 rum
Plantation Barbados 5-Year
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
9
Matusalem gran reserva 23 rum
Matusalem Gran Reserva 23
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
8
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A. D. Rattray 15-Year
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
8
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Tres Hombres Captain's Choice 2015 21-Year
Strong and great Wow, huge flavour and strong, punches you in the face then you want more. Sweet fruit carries through, finish lingers.
8
Conde de cuba elixir del caribe rum
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
8
Dos maderas luxus rum
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
8
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Studer & Co AG 1653 OLD BARREL RUM
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
8
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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
8
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Diplomatico 2001 Single Vintage
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
8
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Rumbullion XO 15-Year
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
8
Gosling family reserve old rum
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
8
Conde de cuba 7 year rum
Conde de Cuba 7-Year
Very nice and sweet Really unique nose - sweet and very fruity. Sweet syrup taste - very thick with perfect medium finish
8
Number 0 anejo rum
Number 0 Anejo
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
8
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Flor de Cana 18-Year
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
8
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Cana Brava 7-Year
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
8
Westerhall estate no 10 rum 200px
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
8
Havana club selecci n de maestros rum
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
8
Ron botran solera 1893 rum
Ron 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
8
El dorado special reserve 15 year rum
El Dorado Special Reserve 15-Year
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
8
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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
8
Ron malteco 20 year rum
Ron Malteco 20-Year
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
8
Kaniche xo rum
Kaniche XO
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
8
El dorado 21 year rum
El Dorado 21-Year
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
8
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Plantation St Lucia 2004
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
8
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Flor de Cana 25-Year
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
8
Santa teresa 1796 rum
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
8
Samaroli 2003 rum
Samaroli 2003
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
8
Ron zacapa xo rum
Ron Zacapa XO
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
8
Zaya gran reserva 12 year rum
Zaya Gran Reserva 12-Year
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
8
Angostura 1919 rum
Angostura 1919
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
8
Dictator 20 rum
Dictador 20-Year
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
8
Old monk the ledgend rum 200
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
7
Barcelo imperial rum
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
7
Cockspur 5 star rum
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
7
Matusalem gran reserva solera 15 rum
Matusalem Gran Reserva 15-Year
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
7
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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.
7
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UNHIQ XO
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
7
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Kudjoe Gold
Nice gold rum in Australia Really smooth and sweet with nice floral hints and amazing finish that's slightly tart with lime tones.
7
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El Dorado Versailles 2002
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
7
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Old J Cherry
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
7
Atlantico private cask rum
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
7
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Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-Year
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
7
Coruba 25 year rum
Coruba 25-Year
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
7
Dictator 12 rum
Dictador 12-Year
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
7
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Appleton Estate 21-Year
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
7
Dos maderas px 5x5 rum
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
7
The duppy share caribbean
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
7
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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
7
Elements 8 platinum rum
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
7
Havana club 15 year rum
Havana Club 15-Year
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
7
Angostura 1824 rum
Angostura 1824
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
7
Ron medellin gran reserva 12 year rum
Ron Medellin Gran Reserva 12-Year
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
7
Barbancourt 5 star reserve especiale 8 year rum
Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale 8-Year
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
7
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La Mauny VSOP
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
7
Ron centenario 20 year rum
Ron Centenario 20-Year
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
6
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Ron Esclavo 12-Year
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
6
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Maund 12-Year
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
6
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Don Q 2005 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
6
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Santiago de Cuba 12-Year
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
6
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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
6
Pyrat xo rum
Pyrat XO
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
6
Appleton estate 12 year rum
Appleton Estate 12-Year
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
6
Appleton estate vx rum
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
5
Smith and cross navy strength rum
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
5
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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
5
Rum sixtysix family reserve rum
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
5
Brugal extra a ejo rum
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
5
Meyers s dark rum
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
5
Malibu coconut rum
Malibu Coconut
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
5
Havana club 7 year rum
Havana Club 7-Year
Slight dry with rubbery aftertaste Shorter finish with only a hint of spice. Some rubber and barky hints. Not overly complex.
5
Flor de cana gran reserve 7 rum
Flor de Cana Gran Reserve 7
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
4
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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
4
Cl ment vsop rum
Clement VSOP
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
4
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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
4
Chairmans reserve rum
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
4
Rhum jm xo rum
Rhum JM XO
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.
4
Don papa rum
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
4
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Old J Gold
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
4
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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
4
Pusser s british navy rum
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.
4
Appleton estate reserve rum
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
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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
3
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Old Monk 7-Year
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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