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Lawson

Veteran | Member since 2016 | United States

71 Ratings | 13 Likes

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So Pleasurable Such a good sipper. So much balance between notes of fruit, caramel, vanilla, and dashes of toffee, chocolate and nuts. It's just so good and elegant.

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

An elegant sipper Truly an excellent sipper. Would be an insult to mix this. . It's beauty is the simplicity of a bouquet of flavors with perfect execution. Hits all th

Fantastic Just a wonderful experience and extremely smooth. Hints of Molasses, chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco. Though pricey it will always have a spo

Santa Teresa 1796

Wonderful I'm partial to drier rums and this certainly fits the bill. As others have said a very balanced rum. So many flavors dance on the pallette. Vanilla, m

Mount Gay 1703 Old Cask

Tis the Season Bought this especially for the Holidays. So glad I did. What a great experience. No additives or sugary explosions. Love everything about the taste. M

Outstanding A pleasure to sip. Yes it's a tad dryer than most rums but it doesn't affect the experience of sipping this gem. So smooth with many nutty flavors to

Real McCoy Single Blended 12-year

So Enjoyable My first exploration of Foursquare and Richard Seale. A purest delight. No sugar added so you get a true taste of his rum. Very balanced with many nua

El Dorado 21-year

A pleasure to enjoy Had this shipped to me to enjoy family coming in from out of state. Very complex taste. So many tasty treats to be had! Hint of vanilla, tobacco, brow

Diplomatico 2001

Relaxing and delicious So much to enjoy. Bold, rich and spicy but oh such a smooth sipper. Truly enjoyed the experience. Definitely top shelf and for special occasions.

Appleton Estate 21-year

Very Enjoyable A very good sipper with hints of chocolate, tobacco, citrus flavors and a long oak finish. Much to savor. My only issue is it's on par with the much c

Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12-year

Excellent I thought I was on my honeymoon. A perfect example of an excellent Jamaican rum. A nice potpourri of honey, orange, molasses and a nice smooth tobacco

Matusalem Gran Reserva 18-year

My 1st Cuban style run No wonder Hemingway moved there. Thoroughly enjoyable sipper. Can't imagine mixing. As others have said copious amounts of butterscotch and vanilla w

Flor de Caña 18-year

Goodness for those with patience For sippers I can't imagine mixing. Dryer end of the spectrum ohh la la. As others have said, this must sit in the glass for 10-15 minutes, then sip c

Angostura 1824 12-year

Trinidad Jazz Like jazz, so much going on with the flavors in this rum. Molasses, oak, citrus, honey, smoke, leather all come to the pallette. A wonderful and compl

Blackwell Black Gold Special Reserve

Funky and good Perfect rum for the Holidays. Starts with a cherry burst then comes a cascade of flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, tobacco, nutmeg, orange and other citru

Barbancourt Estate Reserve 15-year

Very Good Agricole Was mildly surprised by this rum. Admittedly not an Agricole fan but this is quite good. Burns a bit at the start but gains complexity longer it sits

Real McCoy Single Blended 5-year

Very good I'm biased as I truly enjoy drinking Foursquare rums. This is a very good rum. Tastes like a lighter version of the TRM 12 year.

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

Wonderful Love the nose of this rum especially the longer it sits in the glass. It gains more complexity. Molasses, cinnamon, oak and hints of citrusy fruit. No

El Dorado Special Reserve 15-year

Nectar of the Gods I had this shipped to me as a present to myself for Father's Day. I must say it was absolutely worth the wait. It is top drawer as a sipper and mixer.

Dictador Solera Distillery Icon Reserve 20-year

Very, very enjoyable sipper Very very good. I should probably rate higher. So enjoyable and a lot of flavors to take pleasure in. Nuts, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, tobacco and m

El Dorado EHP Single Barrel

So enjoyable Do not mix this. Such a great sipper and a surprisingly dry Demerara. Raisins and molasses and a nice hint of both on the nose. Also I seem detect a b

Plantation Isle Fiji

Different but enjoyable Certainly different than the Caribbean rums but heck it's from another part of the globe. I find it very enjoyable. Very mild on the nose and a good s

Flor de Caña 12-year

Likeable Has caramel and vanilla notes with a hint of chocolate. Tried with a rock or two but is best enjoyed neat. I found the rocks did not bring out hidden

Papas Pilar Dark 24-year

A Good Mild Sipper Enjoyed with a couple of rocks. Very smooth and mild. Absolutely zero burn. Very little on the nose and lacking in complexity. However there are hints

Kirk and Sweeney 18-year

It's Okay Has a lot of vanilla notes. Enjoyable but not an overwhelming rum. Not much complexity.

Mount Gay Black Barrel

Extra Old 'Light' Version Very adequate as a sipper. Certainly spices and oak notes to be enjoyed albeit nothing overwhelming. A lighter version of the XO but very enjoyable no

Pusser's British Navy ”Nelson’s Blood” 15-year

Enjoyable Would give a higher rating if not for the fact it has been sweetened. Still pleasant sipping experience. Not a mixer at all.

Kill Devil Pecan & Honey

Patience required At first you must let this rum sit in the glass for 15-20 minutes. Certainly gains complexity on the nose and the mouth. Always a pleasure to enjoy an

Don Q Gran Anejo

Light and delicate As the title says light and delicate. I appreciate its not packed with sugar and additives but it's just not very complex when compared to the Real Mc

Kirk and Sweeney 23-year

Very good To me this is a dark and brooding rum. On the nose and palate I get a lot the the nutty, earthy aromas and very little of the vanilla and fruit aromas

Queen Charlotte's Reserve

A Hidden Gem As a North Carolina Native I'm very proud to say this is distilled in my home state. Very smooth and complex on the rocks. A wonderful bouquet on the

Kirk and Sweeney 12-year

Smooth and enjoyable It's so smooth. Rich but elegant. No need to mix this. I like best on the rocks as this brings out so many flavors for the palate to enjoy. Should be

Pyrat XO Reserve

Very mild Very citrusy and mild. If you want to start sipping a rum but never have this is the perfect one to start with. Not bold or rich enough in taste for m

Zaya Gran Reserva 12-year

Lots of Vanilla A good not great sipper. Better the longer it stays in the glass. An interesting start with tons of vanilla to finish.

El Dorado 12-year

Very enjoyable Not as good as the 15 year but that is setting an unfair standard. Still this stands well as a very enjoyable sipper. An added bonus is the price poin

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Such a pleasure Just a wonderful experience. Vanilla, caramel, nutmeg, hint of tobacco. So enjoyable neat would be an insult to this rum to mix. No burn and so so smo

Cruzan Single Barrel

Yummy Very good and rich. Pleasing straight up with hints of spice and caramel with zero burn. Yummy as a mixer with lime.

Flor de Caña Gran Reserva 7-year

Solid Very appealing 's a sipper. Mixes very well and is a good rum to have in the cabinet. It's quality belies the price point it is at.

Pusser's British Navy Blue Label ABV40 3-year

Enjoyable Very mild and easy to sip. Extremely smooth with zero burn. A nice helping of molasses in the mouth. Would rate higher but a tad unpleasant on the nos

Barcelo Imperial

It's nice It's better than I thought. Reminds me a lot of the Kirk and Sweeney selections. Perfect for sipping on a hot day.

Pampero Aniversario Reserva Exclusiva

Very nice sipper It's one of my favorite inexpensive sippers. Nice mix of chocolate, nuts and caramel.

Plantation 2010 Single Cask Peru 9-year

Solid Very good sipping rum. Pleasant on the nose and perfect for a summer day. Lots of dried fruit notes and dry with an interesting peppery finish. Seems

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

Probably deserving of an 8 A very good rum. I may upgrade to an 8 later. This is a perfect example that price does not always equatel to how good a rum is. Can be had for under

Matusalem Gran Reserva 15-year

Gave it a 7 but It's probably more of a 6 1/2. Really like it though. As a sipper it's very light. On my palate frustratingly (LOL) hints at many things: brown sugar,

It's OK Not very complex on the nose or palate but has a fair bit of vanilla to enjoy. A good bang for your buck though.

Surprised Very surprised at how good this is. Mildly complex but not over the top. For the price I thought it would be a cheap and thus sweet selection but it i

Brugal Extra Viejo Gran Reserva

OK but not memorable Certainly the definition of a fair sipper. Nothing stands out, has very little burn and would be perfect intro to those who would like to start drinki

Plantation Barbados 5-year

Very interesting For this price point what a good rum. I enjoy rum best on the rocks and is quite good. Is unlike any rum I have had from Barbado. Has a demerara qual

Who knew A mass production could be this good. I enjoy on the rocks. Brought out flavors of caramel, molasses, a slight bit of vanilla and lastly tobacco. Not

Plantation Original Dark

Average Amber color. Smokiness with hints of dried fruit.Too harsh for me as a sipper. Adding ice made it passable. Certainly works well as a mixer with lime

Captain Morgan Private Stock

Not bad Good for a mass production. Surprised at how good it is and can be enjoyed as a sipper. Seems like a big boy take on Zaya Gran Reserva. Certainly a lo

Myers's Original Dark

A tad underrated I like it. It is definitely not a sipping rum to me. Works very well in any mixed drink though. Cheers!

Mount Gay Eclipse

It's actually a 6.5 It's OK and that's about it. Certainly passable as a sipper. As a mixer it's OK also. Gave it a 6 because you can't give a 6.5 and it's not deserving

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

It's OK and that's about it Did not like it straight up. Lot of burn and taste was unexciting. Mixed it and it's somewhat better. However for its reputation I was left disappoint

Kraken Black Spiced

Very very good Mixed this with my go to lime and rocks. Very very good for a hot summer day. Delicious but steer very carefully, tis very potent.

Appleton Estate Signature Blend

Not bad Very citrus based. A good compliment for a hot summer day though.

Barbancourt 5 Star Reserve Especiale 8-year

Not Bad It's OK. No complexity on the nose and as a sipper no flavors standout. It is certainly dry. The dryness does not mean a negative connotation to me. I

Dos Maderas PX 5+5

Deserves a higher rating But it's a bit too sweet. Still a passable sipper. Lots of raisins and I get hints of tobacco, smoky content. If it didn't have so much sweetness it'd

Old Nick Williams 2020 Jamerican

Not Bad for a Small Independent Distillery Decided to give a local, small independent distillery a shot. More known for their whiskey, Old Nick Williams is a western NC distillery. This gold ru

Sailor Jerry Spiced

It's a nice story Totally like the biography of Sailor Jerry. Seems like he was a nice chap and would have given great convo as you are getting your tattoo. As for the

Cruzan Black Strap

Delicious and a pleasure to enjoy Is it very sweet? Yes. Does it have hints of maple syrup? Yes. Would many find this sacrilegious in a rum? Absolutely. Who care though. Very pleasurab

Gosling's Black Seal

Alright just alright It's alright. Just doesn't stand out to me. Certainly would buy again. Simply for the price point it is a good value. The definition of down the middl

Fortuna Reserva Exclusiva Anejo 8-year

Fair Is very sweet at the opening which gradually goes away at the finish. No taste really stands out. Is a very 'light' rum best enjoyed on a very hot day

Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold 8-year

Meh... A mass production that supposedly has aged 8 years. Just not much to it. Perhaps a hint of citrus. Other than that I'll finish this bottle and move on

Botran Anejo Oro

Nothing distinctive A very cheap rum that's strictly a mixer for a light tasting cocktails. Nothing of distinction on the nose or straight

Bacardi Oakheart

Kinda boring. Certainly can be a sipper and is fair as a mixer but it's just boring. Hints of cinnamon and vanilla to be had. It slightly reminded me of Captain Mor

Zaya Grande Reserva 16-year

Disappointing Just not good. Can't imagine there's anything 16 years old about the aging of this. Tastes like a Bacardi mass production. I don't mix and this just i

Mass production at it finest Very very bland. Rum in name only. Hard to discern any taste.

A nice bottle design and good sugary blast of vanilla And that's about it. Hard to believe this claims to be from the rum haven of Barbados.

Starr Ultra Superior Light

It's light that's for sure. Maybe if I weren't so drawn to darker rums I would feel differently. This is so light that it barely has much taste after the first couple of sips. Ha

Captain Morgan Black Spiced

It's like if Burger King introduced a new burger... McDonald's would do the same. As others have said very similar to Kraken. Just a mass production take on things. Lots of vanilla and certainly a lot o

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