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One of My favourites Sweet on the nose. Taste: Spices, burnt toffee, followed by vanilla

Malecon 1996 Rare Proof 20-year

Excellent A little smokey, spicy and a tad sweet. Complex and just the right amount of oak. Can easily handle the higher ABV without being harsh, it just boosts

Everlasting aftertaste Strong smell with a touch of tar. Very smokey and intense initial taste. Followed by sweeter vanilla and dried fruits that lingers forever.

Ron Esclavo XO Cask

A fantastic warm sensation Fantastic full-bodied and well-rounded taste. Very strong at 65% but there's no harshness, rather it just boosts all the flavours. Nothing is out of p

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection

Simply superb The Ambassador is very well rounded with a nice balance between the sweet fruityness that characterizes the Reserva Exclusiva and other Diplomaticos,

One of the favourites Sweet, but not too sweet. A bit fruity, a bit spicy. Very smooth. A near perfect balance

S.B.S. 2007 Dominican Republic 12-year

So close to a 10 Fills your mouth with a very warm and full-bodied sensation, the high alcohol content really boosts all the flavours. Quite sweet with some oak and ch

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

A bit too sweet for perfection Very smooth with loads of vanilla. Also some spices and complexity. Quite sweet. Very well balanced

Diplomatico 2002

Almost there More balanced than the Reserva Exclusiva with less prominent raisins and more caramel. Lacks some intensity to be a 10

Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Wow, better than expected Oaky, a bit smokey and full-bodied and just sweet and fruity enough without it getting overwhelming. Very nice but a little too sharp to reach all the

Mezan 2010 Dominican Republic 10-year

Well aged but no wow-factor A little sweetness, a little spices, just the right amount of oak to complement but not overwhelm. A nice burn but not harsh. Very good overall, but n

Mezan 2010 Panama 10-year

Fruity Very fruity and sweet despite no added sugar. Quite flat though and not the smoothest. The body does develop if allowed to breathe for a while but it

Malecon 2006 Rare Proof 13-year

Not as good as the older brother Surprisingly smooth at 50%. Very full-bodied and flavourful but a bit too sweet. Lacks the strong oak character to balance it out perfectly which the

La Maison Du Rhum Peroa

Millonario Strong touch of toffee and coffee. You can feel it's from Millonario but not as sweet round and full of vanilla. Rather it's a bit more straight forwa

Foursquare 2005 12-year

Good but not great Feels tight somehow. Has a good balance of sweetness and oak, and it has enough body to handle the high ABV well. Clearly an intense rum, but also not

La Hechicera Extra Anejo

Impressive Starts off with lots of coffee, tobacco and oak in a quite spicy mix. Surprisingly smooth and with just a hint of underlying sweetness. Lacks somethin

Tres Hombres 2017 Edition 22 Solera 18-year

Very fruity Smells of mulled wine, or ginger bread. Very different taste with lots of fruits, not dried fruits but more fresh. Long and pleasant after-taste. Very

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Almost too well-balanced There's really nothing bad with this one IMO. It's sweet, but not too sweet, there's some spices and complexity to balance the sweetness. There's no h

Millonario Reserva Especial 15

Surprisingly godlike aftertaste A pretty strong smell that turns sweeter when breathed. Very sweet initial taste, followed by warm burned caramel and coffee. This tastes lingers fore

Foursquare 2008 Premise 10-year

Very good but not great Smell: fruits, floral, grapes. Taste is initially lots of grapes without being particularly sweet. Followed up by more typical rum tastes and not too

El Dorado Special Reserve 15-year

Very good Very spicy and powerful, but at the same time sweet and smooth.

Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario

Intense Very intense with notes of coffee, tobacco and something roasted. Quite the burn but this one can handle it

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Raisins Fruity, smooth and very sweet. Huge amounts of raisins

Opthimus 15-year

Sweet but well balanced A bit withdrawn smell. Balanced taste on the sweeter side with a hint of oak. The taste lingers long and the aftertaste us complex and pleasant

Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish

Tasty but a bit too sharp A touch of fruits, a touch of spices, a touch of sweetness. A tasty combination but it gets a bit sharp and lacks some fullness

Millonario Aniversario Reserva 10-year

Dangerously easy-going Has the typical Millonario character from the Solera 15 and XO, but this time a bit more laid-back. Very smooth and lots of toffee

Plantation Single Cask Barbados Mackmyra Tiny Barrel 7-year

Whisky finish done right Very smooth, a bit sweet but not too prominent. The whisky finishing hasn't taken over completely, rather it has just given the rum some nice extra co

Mezan 2003 Trinidad 16-year

Very easy Very smooth with a nice balanced sweetness and spicyness to it. Surprisingly little oak for being so old. Very easy to keep pouring glass after glass

La Hechicera Experimental No1 12-year

Not really worth the premium Like a regular Hechicera Solera, i.e. very balanced with a nice character filled with tobacco, coffee and caramel, but on the drier side. This time wi

Chairman's 2005 Reserve 14-year

It doesn't really work for me Nice full-bodied earthy taste with touches of caramel and citrus, followed up by slight smokey oak. The combo feels weird to me though. It's admittedl

Cubaney Gran Reserva 18-year

A bit too sweet Sweet with a nice spicy character with a touch of nuts. Very nice, but the sweetness gets overwhelming after a while

Barcelo Imperial Onyx

Good but not great Nice combo of sweet but not too sweet, some spicyness and some oak but not too much oak. However, the taste lasts too short and there's a sharpness th

Plantation Barbados XO Mackmyra Ambassador 6-year

Very smoky The finishing in smoked whisky-barrels do not hide anywhere in the XO Mackmyra Ambassador, but it's still allright for me, a non-whisky drinker. There

Chairman's The Forgotten Cask 6-11 Years

I want more Both smooth and intense at the same time. Sweet, oak, coffee and citrus. Big aftertaste that unfortunately dies too fast

Jaguara Premium Dark

Positively surprised A bit burnt, spicy and sweet smell. Reminds of El Dorado but not as intense spices. The taste is milder than expected. Very smooth and well balanced

Quorhum 23-year

Sweet and spicy Spicy and intense, but still quite smooth. On the sweeter side

Santa Teresa 1796

Generic good rum A good rum, not too sweet, a touch of citrus. But nothing that really stands out. Also a bit too short and easily forgotten

Almost there, but not quite Sweet, caramel taste. Slightly too harsh and too short. The base is there, but it doesn't fully come to life

Plantation 2004 Peru

Nice balance A nice balance between sweetness, oak and some burn, but feels a bit flat. Breathing helps a bit, but still too short aftertaste

Origenes Don Pancho Reserva Especial 18-year

Well rounded but nothing special A pretty well rounded rum, but it lacks something to make it stand out. Not very memorable, which you kind of expect based on the price tag and bottle

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Too short Powerful smell, touch of caramel. Very intense initial taste with loads of oak and a slight sweetness. Unfortunately, the Initial sensation dies off t

Kirk and Sweeney 23-year

Lacks something extra Smells like a sweeter El Dorado. Tastes like a less intense and spicy El Dorado. Lacks something that makes it stand out, and the aftertaste, although

Botran Solera 1893 18-year

Well balanced Well balanced rum with a nice spicyness. A bit too harsh, but leaves a very pleasant chest burn

Plantation Gran Anejo Guatemala & Belize

Pleasant but too simple Very sweet with taste of nuts and fruits. Pleasant but a bit too simple, it feels like there's lots of potential in this one that never really comes o

Plantation 2003 Trinidad

Not as good as the XO Sweet smell. Reminds of the XO, but not as smooth and more towards the harshness in the Grande Reserva

Well-balanced Very well balanced, but almost too matured. It trades some of the sweetness in the Solera 23 for quite a lot more oak, and I'm not sure I'm all for th

Zaya Gran Reserva 12-year

Sweet and smooth Very sweet and smooth, with some body to it. Quite simple and easy to drink, but also pretty forgettable

Ron de Jeremy XO 15-year

I'm surprised Sure it's sweet, but there's also some spices and caramel. Kind of reminds me of Millonario 15, but not as complex. Didn't expect much but this is act

Atlantico Private Cask

Very smooth Very smooth and easy going. Sweet but not too sweet, with lots of vanilla

La Maison Du Rhum République Dominicaine

Nothing special Pretty sweet with lots of caramel taste. Feels quite young and reminds me of the various Plantation offerings, could have done well with some more cha

La Maison Du Rhum Reunion

Interesting and unusual Quite unique fruity and zesty character, but with a weird bitter tinge and some alcohol burn. Interesting but not the most enjoyable

Malteco 20-year

Tasty but not very smooth Sweet smell with almonds. Initial taste of oak, followed by sweet caramel and coffee. A bit harsh but not too bad

Plantation Original Dark

Surprisingly smooth Sweet and kind of liqueur-like on the nose. Taste is sweet and surprisingly smooth for it's price, although too short and keeps reminding me of a liqu

Rammstein Premum

Boring Sweet, too sweet for me. Feels like added sweeteners. There aren't much more to it than a almond-like sweetness

Rum Nation Demerara Solera No 14

Very unique Haven't tried other Demerara rums except for El Dorado, but this really gives me an idea of what that style can bring to the table. Very earthy and po

Appleton Estate 21-year

Well aged Generic rum smell. Quite oaky and very smooth taste. Not sweet enough for my liking, but a good rum if that's what suits you

Atlantico Gran Reserva

Not as Good as I remember the Private Cask Not as smooth as the Private Cask. Has a nice initial mix of spices and vanilla. However after breathing the vanilla completely takes over and it beco

Just one among many Nothing really special that makes it memorable except for being too harsh to be enjoyable

Chairman's Reserve 4-6 Years

Not matured enough Generic rum and almond smell. Taste is similar, quite sweet but not very well rounded, as if it hasn't been matured enough. It's still ok and not hars

Clement VSOP 4-year

Good for an agricole Surprisingly good for an agricole, but still not my cup of tea. Feels more like a Cognac than rum to me. But it's a good spirit overall that's smooth

Flor de Caña 18-year

Disappointed Very promising smell, sweet and dried fruits. Taste is disappointing, it lacks the promised sweetness and it dies off very fast

Ron Esclavo 15-year

I expected more Sweet and lots of almonds, a bit bitter. Not as smooth as you would like

Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra

Too smoky Nicely balanced overall, but too smoky for my liking. Reminds too much of whisky and not as much of rum as I would've liked

Puerto Blanco Reserva Especial 12-year

Too strong burn Some caramel, some spices. Very strong at 50% ABV, which it can't really handle well, the burn is a bit too strong to be pleasant

Richland Single Estate Old Georgia

Agricole-like Starts off with the typical character of most agricoles I've tried, which isn't my cup of tea. Has a sweeter touch that comes afterwards, but not enou

Plantation Barbados Grande Reserve

Good value but boring Sweet with notes of almonds both in smell and taste. Very smooth and pleasant for the price, but overall quite boring

Dictador Solera Ultra Premium Reserve 12-year

Nope Smells promising with lots of dried fruits. The taste is disappointing with too much alcohol

Angostura Cask Collection Number 1 Bourbon Cask

Too expensive Too much oak, too close to whisky for me. And way too expensive for what you get

Angostura 1919 8-year

Almonds Sweet in a way that reminds of too much almond paste. Can't find any other nice flavours hidden beneath

Appleton Estate Extra 12-year

Too harsh Quite tangy and fruity. But a bit too strong taste of alcohol to be really enjoyable

Pyrat XO Reserve

Artificial Too sweet, too artificial. Tastes like banana candy. Not a rum IMO

Sister Isles Wine Barrel Reserva

Added strange sweetness Smells a bit like agricole but sweeter. Feels like it hasn't matured enough and the alcohol is buried beneath some added sweetness that leaves a stran

El Pasador de Oro XO

Too sweet for me Sweet with a spicy yet fruity taste, strong notes of plums. Kinda like drinking plum marmalade which just feels wrong

Rhum JM XO 6-year

Agricole is not for me Too much alcohol taste. No sweetness, smoothness or spicyness. I guess agricole is not for me

Matusalem Gran Reserva 15-year

Boring A strong burn followed by... Nothing. Very boring lack of flavours, sweetness and complexity

A. H. Riise XO Reserve Superior Cask

Rum liqueur Smells like caramel sauce, tastes even more caramel sauce. Reminds me more of a liqueur than rum. Drinkable, but as a sweet liqueur and not as a sippi

Don Papa Small Batch

Not rum Tastes better than the smell. But doesn't taste like rum, more lika an artificial liqueur. Taste of cherries, banana and pineapple.

Havana Club 7-year

Not a sipper Maybe a good mixer, but for sipping it's too much pure alcohol

Bacardi Superior

Alcohol yes, flavours no Purely for cocktails, but has no flavour but alcohol to add to said cocktails

Mezan 2008 Guyana Diamond 12-year

No This doesn't taste like rum. This smells and tastes like a typical Scotch whisky, which I don't drink. Nothing like the other Demeraras I've had befor

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