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Foursquare Criterion

Truly Amazing I'm a huge fan of all of Foursquare's rum and this one is my favorite yet. It has an amazing nose with raisin, dried fruit, oak and a hint of the Made

Foursquare Nobilliary

Bourbon Cask at its best Another winner from Foursquare. Even though it was aged in bourbon cask the nose isn't as dry as you would think...especially compared to their earlie

Foursquare Sagacity

Madeira cask comes through nicely This is another of the "Exceptional Cask Series" that Foursquare has been turning out of the last few years and like the others this one is also a win

Habitation Velier Foursquare

Very complex Despite the very high ABV it doesn't have the normal "alcohol" nose that other high ABV rums often have. You a lot of dried fruit coming through immed

Foursquare Hereditas

Cask Strength but Smooth From drinking this you were never know that its ABV is 56% since it's so smooth. The nose is incredibly sweet smelling with hints of raisin and other

A truly great rum I almost held off writing this review since I'm still discovering so much more from this rum each and every day that I drink it. You really have to re

El Dorado Millenium 25

Amazing but why add sugar to it? There's no doubt that this is a great rum. Especially if you already love El Dorado's other offerings like the 12, 15 and 21 year-olds like I do. Whil

Foursquare Port Cask Finish

Amazing! This is what great rum should taste like. No added sugar or additives...just the brilliance of a master distiller (Richard Seale) doing what he does b

Foursquare Zinfandel Cask Blend

Truly Amazing I've been waiting for this one to come to the states after loving the 2004 Single Barrel and the Port Cask and I wasn't disappointed. It shows how you

Foursquare Premise

Buy a bottle before they're gone! I loved everything about this bottle, starting with the nose that is both fruity and spicy. The first taste had a little more strength than I was expe

Foursquare Empery

Another amazing rum from Foursquare At this point every rum from Foursquare is a winner in my eyes and this is no exception. It starts off with a beautiful nose of dried fruit with some

Foursquare Dominus

Another winner from Foursquare Foursquare continues their exceptional cask series with Dominus and it's another great one. The nose is very inviting with hints of orange and other f

Foursquare Detente

Port Cask shines through I love this rum! I'm a big fan of all of Foursquare's rums and one of my favorites was the Port cask. I'm still angry with myself for not buying more

Habitation Velier Worthy Park

Amazing! I've become a big fan of the Worthy Park rums and this one is no exception. On the nose you get lots of fruit...especially banana with cinnamon thrown

Great Bourbon notes This 2005 is very similar to the 2004 that was also aged in bourbon casks and the nose is almost impossible to tell apart since I still have a bottle

This is Jamaican Funk! If you really want to dive into what Jamaican rum is all about then this is great example. Granted, you might not want to start with this one since it

That Boutique-y Rum Company Diamond Versailles

Very interesting release I've just discovered "That Boutique-y Rum Company" from a couple of their release being in this years advent calendar and I have to say so far I'm ver

That Boutique-y Rum Company Signature Blend 2

Very interesting release I wasn't too familiar with "That Boutique-y Rum Company" before trying this from my Advent calendar. It's a very interesting rum that combines both Gu

Great Barbados rum The fact that Foursquare can make a rum this good but is also affordable is amazing. On the nose you definitely get the oaky notes but it gives way to

William George William George Blend

Very interesting This blended (Jamaican & Trinidadian) rum made of both pot still and column was a complete surprise and I mean that in the best way possible. The

English Harbour Port Cask Finish

Nice sipper I didn’t have high expectations for this rum because when I think of port cask I will also think of the Foursquare limited release which was amazing.

Plantation Overproof O.F.T.D.

Great for Tiki Drinks While you could use this as a sipper it wasn't created with that in mind because of the high ABV but also because of some of the big names of Tiki who

Navazos Palazzi Cask Strength

Very nice I tried this as well as the 20123 at a rum tasting and was very impressed. At first the taste is so different you swear it's not rum but it is indeed

El Dorado Special Reserve

I always come back to this one This is the first rum that really got me started to look at rums more for sipping than as something used for mixing cocktails. And even though I've ta

Mount Gay XO Extra Old

A very nice Bajan rum. This rum go down very smoothly despite the slightly higher ABV of 43%. It has very nice aftertaste of fruit and wood. If I was going to knock anythin

Best value for a great rum This is my go to rum that I've been drinking for ages and considering the price compared to the ED 15 you just can't beat it. I mostly drink it straig

A great sipper The bourbon casks really comes shining through on this rum. It's definitely has that distinctive oak taste but it's not overpowering. It has a nice ba

Another great rum from Barbados After you get over the great design of the unique bottle you can then begin drinking another great rum from Barbados and more specially Foursquare. Li

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

My favorite Cuban...so far. I really enjoy this rum. From the well-designed box that it comes in to the classy and sturdy bottle, everything has been well thought out. I'm al

Navazos Palazzi Cask Strength

Very Different I had the pleasure of trying this small batch rum at a tasting and it was very interesting. It's from Spain and is made with Sherry cask. I honestly c

Sipper or Mixer This is a very versatile rum that can be used as a sipper but I think it's best for giving your mixed drinks that extra something...especially in a da

Chairman's Master Selection: Lei Low

Great Small Batch This small batch rum from Chairman's Reserve is aged 13 years in bourbon barrels. The nose is very inviting with both pepper and sweeter notes coming

Barrell Tale of Two Islands

Interesting While I was looking forward to trying this one I was a little put off by the price. That said, while I still think it's a little high it's definitely

English Harbour Madeira Cask Finish

Nice sipper I bought this and and the Port cask and I can't decide which one I like better. This one has a great nose of cinnamon and citrus. The first taste is s

Nice Introduction to Guadeloupe style of Agricole I’ve mostly only had Rhum Agricola from Martinique so it was nice to compare this to those. Definitely not as much grassy notes in the nose with h

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve

Great introduction to Jamaican funk I'm still learning to appreciate the funk that comes with Jamaican rum and Worthy Park is a great one that doesn't overpower you and let's you get you

Great for a Daiquiri This is a very versatile rum that can be used as a sipper but I think it's best for giving your mixed drinks that extra something...especially in a da

Nice but a little overpriced I really enjoyed this rum and it's definitely a great sipper. That said, I think it's a little overpriced since the 25 year old is often debatable.

Black Pearl Light

Sipper or mixer On the nose you definitely get the grassy notes along with some nuts and honey. The first taste brings more grassy sugarcane with some berries and alm

Pretty good I was a little skeptical of this since Flor de Cana has gotten a lot of bad press for what they call "18 year". That said, the nose was very nice with

Hattiers Rum Egremont

Very nice surprise I never heard of this rum before getting a chance to try it from my Advent calendar. It's a blended rum from both South American and Caribbean countri

Seven Fathoms Premium

Not bad I like that it seems that no sugar has been added so that's a plus. It's also a nice interesting story on how it's made. A pretty good sipper that goe

Very nice Even though El Dorado rums are the most well-known rums from Guyana there are other fine makers from there as well and XM is one of those. This one ha

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

Very smooth but sweet After reading so many great things about the Plantation XO I was a little worried that I was going in with too high of exceptions and would be let dow

Need to try more I was very interested to try this rum after reading that it's finished in barrels used for coffee liqueur. So, I was expecting to be overpowered with

Cubay Reserva Especial

Nice introduction to Cuban Rum This is a nice introduction to Cuban rums. It has a nice nice that brings up both fruit and some wood. The initial taste is slightly sweet but then yo

Don Omario's Vintage

Pretty good but lacks complexity Just like the other reviewer of this rum, I bought this in the duty free store at the airport as we were leaving Belize. It was pithed as the a specia

Vizcaya VXOP 21

Was expecting more After reading so many good reviews I was looking forward to this one but was left somewhat disappointed. Yes, it's very smooth but after the the first

Santa Teresa 1796

A nice sipper It goes down smooth with a little bit of an afterburn. I like the fact that it's not too sweet but still offers very complex favors. I enjoy having th

Great mixer and a standby sipper I'm a big fan of all of the ED line of rums even though I know some purist don't like how they add sugar. I somewhat agree with the purist on some of

Plantation Pineapple Stiggin's Fancy

Pineapple isn't forced I'm normally not a flavored rum drinker because too many of them taste like sugary candy with all of the fake additives to try and get the taste they'

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Nice gateway rum for bourbon drinkers This is the perfect rum for those bourbon and/or scotch drinkers who don't want to be bombarded with the overt sweetness and sugar of some rums such a

Appleton Estate

First real introduction to the Jamaican "funk" As I've been trying to expand by rum drinking palette from the usual sweeter rums I thought I'd give this a try because of the famous Appleton name an

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Added sugar but I don't care since it's so good Yes, the Diplomatico has a ton of sugar added to it but unlike some other rums that follow this practice but don't end up tasting nearly as good (I'm

My "go to" rum for mixing Even though this El Dorado is good enough as a sipper, I think where it really shines is as a mixer and is the primary one I always use when mixing dr

Appleton Estate Rare Blend

Nice introduction to Jamaican Rum If you've never had Jamaican rum this is a good one to start with since the "funk" isn't too overwhelming. It's very smooth and doesn't have a harsh a

Chairman's The Forgotten Cask

Very nice but overpriced I really like this rum. It's got a great nose of almond and vanilla with a taste of nuts, cinnamon and oak. The only knock from giving it a higher num

Nice Guyanese (or Trinidad) rum I'm a big fan of Guyanese rums (though this also has rum from other islands like Trinidad mixed in) even though I wish they didn't add so much sugar t

Borgoe Reserve Collection

Nice surprise I've never had a rum from Suriname and I was expecting it to be similar to Guyanese rums but I was wrong. The nose was very peppery and sweet at the s

Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish

Cognac not overpowering I think this rum is a nice balance of dry and sweet with the cognac not so heavy that it overwhelms everything else. It's hard to tell if additives ha

Lang's Finest Old Banana

Not bad for a mixer I first tried this neat but it was just too sweet for me with the banana and other flavors too overpowering. However, after I used it as a mixer it wa

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

More of a dessert drink I’m a fan of the regular Gosling’s and it’s my go-to for a Dark and Stormy so I was looking forward to this one. However, I was left a little underwhe

Rumbullion Spiced

Good for a spiced rum I'm not much of a spiced rum drinker even though they do have there place in Tiki drinks. So, I was a little hesitate to try this as a sipper. However

Clairin Communal

My first Clairin I've been meaning to try this maker of rum for a long time since I've heard good things about them. So, I was pleasantly surprised when this came up i

La Hechicera Extra Anejo

Decent Solera Even though I'm not a big fan of the marketing of solera rums with false age statements on the bottle, this one isn't so misleading since they combine

Damoiseau Blanc 50%

Average at best I'm still growing and learning in regards to Agricole Rhum. That said, I do know what I like and while this one is "okay" I think I will use this most

Not bad I was intrigued to drink this since the nose was usual with notes of banana and almond. However, the first taste is somewhat of a sugar bomb and very

Ron Cristóbal Niña

Pretty nice but worried... ...that is has added sugar since it's very sweet. It has a fairly decent nose of citrus and almond. The initial taste is orange, caramel and a slight

Kind of a cross between Rum and Agricole This rum walks the line of Rum and Agricole so it might be a nice starter for those wishing to start drinking agricoles but are turned off from the ta

Clement Select Barrel

Nice introduction to Agricole Rhum I'm still learning to appreciate Agricole rhums but this one was a nice introduction. While not quite good enough for a sipper it's definitely nice en

Takamaka Bay St Andre

First rum from Seychelles I didn't know what to expect from this rum since not only haven't I heard of the distiller but also wasn't familiar with Seychelles rum producing hist

My first taste of Mauritius Rum I've never tasted a rum from Mauritius before so I was excited to give this one a try. A nice nose of oak and small hints of vanilla. The first taste

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof

Nice introduction to Pusser's This particular Pusser's is unexpectedly nice and adds a nice little pop for a sipping rum. It has a strong nose of oak and cinnamon. The first taste

Gosling's Black Seal

A mixer...not a sipper This is a nice rum but strictly for mixing since as a sipper it really doesn't offer anything but a fairly basic taste profile.

Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

It is what it is I'm really not sure how to rate this because it's not really a rum but a liqueur. However, it's an invaluable mixer for tiki drinks so it's definitely

Mount Gay Black Barrel

Nice as a mixer Even though I love the Bajan rum (love the Four Square Brand) this bottle isn't quite there for drinking as a sipper but is very nice as a mixer. Noth

Adequate Nothing special but perfectly fine for a mixer and an occasional sipper.

Millonario Aniversario Reserva

Not bad I've been trying to stay away from rums with added sugar but this one was Day 2 of the Rum Advent Calendar so I really had no choice. Anyway, I was pl

Santos Dumont XO

First Rum from Brazil This was my first foray in rum from Brazil (no, I'm not counting Cachaca) so I didn't know what to expect. All in I was pleasantly surprised. The nose

Not bad but a little too sweet This is my first rum from this distillery and I was looking forward to it after reading that it was aged in bourbon barrels. However, even though the

Not bad for a Young Agricole I have to say that I wasn't expecting a lot from this rhum after seeing how young it was but was surprised. Yes, the nose is a little off putting of m

Roble Extra Anejo

Pretty good I've never heard of this rum so I was definitely curious to see how it stands up to some of the other rums of Venezuela. It has a nice nose of vanilla

Cihuatan Reserva Especial

Smooth but sweet I liked this rum but wish the makers would have had enough confidence to allow to to stand on its own instead of the added sugar. That said, a nice n

El Ron Prohibido Gran Reserva

Very Sweet If you like your rums sweet then you'll love this one but for my taste it just a little too sweet. A nice nose of cinnamon and nuts is followed by a v

Companero Panama

If you like chocolate in your rum If you like chocolate then this rum has your name written all over it. From the strong notes of cocoa, chocolate and vanilla on the nose to the first

For a spiced not bad I'm not a big fan of spiced rum and while this one didn't convert me over for sipping it did at least convince me to use spiced rums more for mixed dr

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

A little to sweet Looking past the dodgy age statements and judging just on the taste I found this a little too sweet for me. On the nose you get hints of chocolate, su

Black Tears Spiced

For dessert only For dessert rum fans this might be for you but for everyone else I think the coffee, vanilla, chocolate notes will be a little too much.

Companero Elixir Orange

Really not rum I think this should really be classified as a liqueur since it's so sweet with so much sugar added. It's really a sugar bomb with tons of orange added

Ginebra San Miguel Anejo

It's "okay" I never heard of this rum before but got to try it through the rum advent calendar. While it wasn't as bad as I was fearing it's still not really wort

For a 3 year old fairly smooth I was surprised that this was somewhat smooth for being so young. That said, nothing special and would use primarily as a mixer.

Torn with this one While it's definitely a step above some of the bad coconut rums out there like Malibu, it's still very sweet and is even being sold as a "liquor". Tha

Zaya Gran Reserva

I'm torn.... ..because on one hand I can't deny that Zaya has a very nice nose of vanilla and caramel and goes down very easy and smooth. But then on the other han

Strictly for a mixer I really gave this one a try as a sipper but it just didn't win me over. I found it a bit too sweet and underwhelming in its taste profile. However, o

Rum Company of Fiji Ratu Dark

Not bad The Ratu 5 year old dark is my first Fiji rum. While not bad, it's not making me want to search out others in the future. The nose is very strong of a

By The Dutch Batavia Arrack

Strong grass notes This is my first taste of a rum that adds rice during the fermentation process so I'm kinda left for a loss for words on how best to describe it but I

Not the best choice for Caipirinhas With the Olympics going on I thought it would be cool to make some Caipirinhas in honor of it being held in Brazil. The clerk at Specs said this one w

Not a fan I've always wanted to buy this brand's Coronation bottle that is shaped like a sword/knife but I've never been able to find it. So, I was interested w

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