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Tony

Connoisseur | Canada
20 Ratings | 2 Likes

“Live & Work in the Okanagan, BC
Rum lover, diver, m/c touring rider for 20+ years.
Own my own business.
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Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Best Yet! This delicious nectar from Venezuela is bar none, the best, smoothest and most balance flavoured rum I've had to date. The nose is inviting, with sce

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

A Definite Prize Plantation 20 ranks up there with my ultimate favourites (thus far). Finding a smooth sipping rum like this, I've gone through 3 bottles - now findin

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

First Sip - Quick Impression (more to come) After reading so many comments from others, I picked up a bottle for the collection. Then a second so I may actually try and enjoy the product. Firs

Appleton Estate Exclusive

Have not Tasted: Hesitant to Open! I purchased a bottle in the case from Appleton when there in 2013. Learning now that it's no longer being offered, I'm hesitant to open the bottle, d

Diplomatico Ambassador Selection

Sipping Sensation I've been partial to the Exclusiva Reserve for many years, seeking out this and the single vintage for comparison and to see if it could get any bette

Santa Teresa 1796

Another Great Venezuelan Treat Was iffy about purchasing this, but considering the reviews here I dove in. Glad I did. $75 Cdn at the local premium outlet, it's definitely worthy

Nice Sipper, a little flavour lacking This was on the back shelf of our resort stay in Punta Cana. Deep, amber colour with mild aromas of honey, herb and alcohol. Decent body with little

Admiral Rodney Extra Old 12-Year

Nice St. Lucia Experience I've enjoyed many bottles of Adrmiral Rodney over the years. Prior to discovering Flor de Canya, this was my favourite. Having toured the distillery

Flor de Cana 18-Year

Nice, but prefer the 12yr I've gone through more than a few cases of the 12 yr, finding it to be a great social rum. Tried the 18 on several occasions and still have a bottle

Flor de Cana 12-Year

Fine Sipper, but challenging at the $ point For quite some time I was ordering this by the case, disbursing to friends who also enjoyed it. After the 4th case, I sent a message to the distiller

Ron Zacapa Centenario 15

Almost a Spiced Smooth and rich, but with very distinct notes and palate flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, fig and clove. Easily a sipping rum, with the spicy notes ling

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Best Easy Find in Cuba Last February (2016) we enjoyed our 3rd trip to Cuba, visiting a different area this time (Santa Maria/ Ensenachos). Havana club is a great mixing ru

Legendario Elixir de Cuba

Rum Liqueur Was first introduced to this at a tasting. Bought a bottle and found it unique enough, but never bought another. Then, on a visit to Cuba last year,

Barcelo Imperial

Mid-Premium Back Bar Basic Was able to enjoy sampling the Imperial at a resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Low sugar content, with a mild flavour profile and medium alco

Flor de Cana Centenario 21

Definite Scotch Notes Disclaimer: I am not a scotch drinker. I saved this rum for several years, returning from Roatan with it in my travel bag after an outstanding dive t

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Candied Bananas - but weak aftertaste This was a new addition at our provincial liquor store so I figured, time to try something new. Yes, the nose is (as others have noted) banana, with

Sweet, like a Liqueur Was so looking forward to it, but upon first sip, reminded me of dark toffee, burnt honey and sugar. Not a totally bad rum, but a little closer to Ha

El Dorado Special Reserve 15-Year

A little dissapointing When speaking with my local signature store rep, contemplating either the 15 or the 12, I figured I would try the 15, thinking if it was good, the ste

Matusalem Gran Reserva 15-Year

Defeated in the $ point Venturing out to other brands and countries, I was a little disappointed with the Matusalem. Tasting notes on the shelf looked promising, but I found

Santiago de Cuba 12-Year

Lacking This was the go to, from the bartender in Cuba when I asked for the best premium he had available. We then got into a discussion about the offerings

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