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Nathan French

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Plantation XO 20th Anniversary

That extra layer Warm, complex and remarkable. This is as close to a 10 as it gets for me.

Wonderfully elegant Smoother and softer than the 15. Fun to taste, as flavors seem to reveal themselves with every sip.

Kaniche Perfeccion

Near Perfeccion I mean no disrespect to the folks at Kaniche. To create something like this, the dedication, the time. Few will understand, but we all have a chance t

Kirk and Sweeney

Toffee Goodness Rich caramel and butter toffee goodness. Far too smooth for it's price. $35 at Total Wine. It's hard to pony up for single malts when rum like this ex

The Cognac Lover's Rum Surprisingly delicate and light on its feet for 12 years of age. Fun to taste, this is a cognac lover's rum, with floral aromas and flavors. Eminentl

Captain Morgan Limited Edition

The Sleeper If you turn your nose up at this because you don't like spiced rum, you have my utmost thanks. Found this delightful rum for a mere $12 on closeout an

El Pasador de Oro XO

So smooth Beautiful. Creamy and stunningly smooth. So happy I tried this!

El Dorado Special Reserve

Pure power Lots of character. Depths of raisins. Darker in flavor than the 21.

Kirk and Sweeney

Better than the 18? Maybe. Less wood and more open on the palate. So fun to sip. The 18 makes you feel serious. The 12 makes you have fun.

Pampero Aniversario

What a gift Given to me by the widow of a collector friend. There will be many more reviews, sadly, that begin this way. But on to the rum. Caramel toffee, and dr

Jonah's Curse Black Spiced

Jonah's Blessing A splash of water is all it takes to quell the bite and unlock this rum's smooth vanilla and caramel. I don't know about the aroma but it sure smells

Far too smooth for the price Found this one on sale during a monthly special at total wine. Perhaps even more smooth than the 12-year-old, this XO is remarkable for its texture if

A Point for Every Year This rum, like the Doorly's XO, is quite smooth from the oak aging, but with higher toned floral accents and fig flavors. Deep amber in color, it loo

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry

Hogo venture This is an experience. Like many scotch drinkers that will eventually end up in Islay, it’s a rum enthusiast’s pilgrimage to Jamaica that will introdu

Largo Bay Spiced

Great Rum & Coke What an excellent mixer! More than fair price ($15 at TW). Hard not to like this rum that stands up well to a splash of cola!

Expectations I had the opportunity to taste this prior to buying ad had no trouble handing over the cash. All natural flavor, perfect mixed w sprite or ginger. It'

Diplomatico Reserva

Caramel Caramel on the nose and palate with perhaps a hint of yellow raisin followed by clean spirit. Like a 10-year old tawny port but on a lighter frame. Ta

Hammock Bay Spiced

Better on rocks than mixed This rum gets points for smoothness but lacks the punch needed to stand up to cola. Try on the rocks or with a splash of soda water.

Zaya Gran Reserva

Good mixer for diet cola Yes, it’s sweet. Yes, when sipped beat the flavors seem a little off. But if you’re given a bottle of this as I was, accept the sweetness and go with

Great mixer Very smooth and well made! You almost feel bad mixing it but that’s where it really shines.

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