Appleton Estate Special Rum Origin: Jamaica   85-89 Points -Wine Enthusiast Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Attractive amber/honey color. The bouquet is delicate and sugary with background notes of palm oil, unimposing oak, and almond butter. In the mouth it tastes of brown sugar and soft, oaky vanilla. Supple and correctly sweet in the finish. Nicely crafted and blended gold rum that shows more than its share of tantalizing molasses character. Under-stated."-Wine Enthusiast

Bacardi 8yr Reserva Superior Dark Rum Origin: Cuba (now produced in the Bahamas)   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast Silver Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition 90 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Gold Medal -International Review of Spirits "The highly aromatic nose offers rich waves of cocoa bean, vanilla extract, molasses and dark caramel and old oak. Truckloads of sugarcane sweetness generously but gently blanket the tastebuds. The aftertaste is medium-long, luscious and full of caramel. While not quite in the stratospheric realm of oak- aged superstars like Clement from Martinique and Barbancourt from Haiti, this is a beautifully crafted Bacardi all the same. Best Buy."-Wine Enthusiast

Bacardi Anejo Rum Origin: Cuba (now produced in the Bahamas)   86 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Silver Medal -International Review of Spirits "Medium amber color. Peppery spice, caramel, and rubber aromas. A smooth entry leads to a silky dryish light-to-medium body of caramel, roasted nuts, rubber sap, and powdered spices. Finishes with a lightly sweet and tannic toffee and rubber fade."-Beverage Testing Institute

Bacardi Gold Rum Origin: Cuba (now produced in the Bahamas)   3 1/2 Stars -Alcoholreviews.com Silver Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Those looking to try rum straight for the first time are advised to fetch a bottle of Bacardi Gold. It is smoother than Bacardi's Light-Dry and its coffee taste is softer and creamier, and there's an oak presence, no doubt coming from the longer aging time." -alcoholreviews.com

Bacardi Select Rum Origin: Cuba (now produced in the Bahamas)   86 Points -Beverage Testing Institute Silver Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Deep copper. Cola, wood, and tropical fruit nose. A buoyant entry leads to a somewhat sweet, medium-bodied palate with caramel fruitiness and a wash of alcoholic heat. " -Beverage Tasting Institute

Boca Loca Cachaca Origin: Brazil   89 Points -Beverage Testing Institute "Clear. Minerally, sweet toasted coconut, fresh cream, and light latex-like aromas. A silky, supple entry leads to a lightly sweet medium body of whipped cream, dried coconut shavings, powdered sugar, and pink peppercorns. Finishes with a nicely warming and sweet whipped cream, wet stone, and white pepper fade."-Beverage Testing Institute

Brugal Anejo Rum Origin: Dominican Republic   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast 88 Points -Beverage Testing Institute "A mature bouquet of mildly toasty aromas of marshmallow, light toffee, caramel, and milk chocolate; further aeration stimulates background notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. The palate entry is integrated, moderately oily, chocolaty and gently sweet; at midpalate the taste profile expands to include honey, molasses and egg cream. Finishes up elegantly and sweet. Best Buy." -Wine Enthusiast

Brugal White Label Rum Origin: Dominican Republic   Silver Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition "Light and crisp with hints of coconut and tropical fruit on the palate. Mixes well with a little sugar and lime over ice." -Ministryofrums.com

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum Origin: Puerto Rico   85-89 Points/Best Buy -Wine Enthusiast "The no-nonsense bouquet opens up with marshmallow, light toffee and light honey. Early taste  is sweet and molasses-centric, then at midpalate there’s a spiced honey flavor that gently guides you to the creamy, cake frosting finish. I  liked this affable spiced rum when I first reviewed it 12 years ago and I still like  it. Best Buy. "-Wine Enthusiast

Captain Morgan Private Stock Origin: Puerto Rico   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast "The spice is in perfect harmony with the rum. Delicious. Highly recommended." -Wine Enthusiast

	Charbay Rum Origin: USA (California)   96-100 Points -Wine Enthusiast
	"The opening nosing picks up piquant aromas that are a cross between rum from sugar cane juice and 100% agave tequila; aeration allows a mildly floral, dry and bittersweet, brown sugar and cocoa bean-like; at midpalate the luscious sugar cane-molasses taste dominates. Concludes beany and very cocoa-like. A MUST-HAVE for serious rum fanatics." -Wine Enthusiast

Cruzan Black Strap Rum Origin: Virgin Islands   85-89 Points -Wine Enthusiast "Toasty/roasted aromas of molasses, black coffee and road tar begin the nosing stage, then bittersweet scents of oatmeal stout ale, licorice, dark cocoa, pipe tobacco and brown sugar take over. Palate entry is long, more sweet than bittersweet and dark chocolate-like; at midpalate, tastes of bacon fat, oak resin and brown sugar turn creamy. Finishes smooth, creamy and dense."-Wine Enthusiast

Cruzan Estate Light Rum Origin: Virgin Islands   Featured -Sante Magazine One of a very select few aged premium light rums available, this unique light rum is a blend of two-to three- year aged rums. It's charcoal filtered after blending for lighter taste and body. It's excellent on the rocks with tonic or cola; and a perfect partner with juices, coladas and daiquiris.

Goslings Black Seal Rum Origin: Bermuda   4 1/2 Stars -alcoholreviews.com "Gosling's is 80 proof, thick, less sweet, and has a firm caramel taste. It also possesses a roasted taste that makes it rather chewy, and adds bitterness to balance what sweetness it has. It's a very tasty rum and mixed with cola it creates and unusual drink- sweet, bubbly, but possessing a slightly bitter, caramel heart. Gosling's Black Seal Rum can be consumed straight up, on the  rocks, or mixed. It's very good and if given the opportunity, don't pass it up."  -alcoholreviews.com

	La Favorite Rhum Agricole Vieux Origin: Martinique   96-100 Points! -Wine Enthusiast 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation/ Best Buy -F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
	"...nose offers scents of oaky vanilla, rum cake, holiday fruitcake, black pepper, cigar tobacco, and nutmeg...palate entry is sweet and moderately oily; midpalate boasts flavors of butter cream, dark chocolate, cream sherry, cola, citrus, and honey. Ends on an opulent sweet caramel-like note. Dark, oak-aged rum at its finest." -Wine Enthusiast

	Montecristo 12 Year Rum Origin: USA   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast Best Rum of 2002 -Wine & Spirits Double Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition
	"Gorgeous medium amber hue. Aeration releases meager scents of sugar cane and apple; the bouquet is not that big a factor. Palate entry is rich, snappy, mildly hot and spirity; flavor explodes on the tongue in waves of light caramel, molasses, honey, charred oak, tobacco leaf and vanilla. Concludes textured, warming, fat and damn near chewy. One of the best rums I’ve  tasted so far this year. A splendid cigar companion because the charred oak presence." -Wine Enthusiast

Mount Gay Eclipse Rum Origin: Barbados   89 Points -Beverage Testing Institute "Golden amber color.  Sweet, buttery, warm caramel and dried autumn fruit aromas.  A round entry leads to a dry, glycerous medium-bodied palate with subtle toffee, cocoa powder, spicy pepper flavors.  Finishes gracefully with a nice impression of sherried oak, caramelized nuts, and spice.  A classic gold rum that is tasting better than ever." -Beverage Tasting Institute

	Mount Gay Extra Old Barbados Rum Origin: Barbados   96-100 Points/Top Spirit of 2005! -Wine Enthusiast 95 Points -Beverage Testing Institute
	"The initial aroma includes scents of treacle, spice and flower garden; further aeration brings out aromas of black pepper, cola nut, dried red fruit, and molasses. The palate entry is long and toffee-like; at midpalate honeyed, apple butter-like, and creamy flavors add zesty spice to the aftertaste." -Wine Enthusiast

Mount Gay Sugar Cane Rum Origin: Barbados   86 Points -Beverage Testing Institute "Golden amber color. Sharp cinnamon, pear, and styrene aromas. A soft entry leads to a dryish  light-to medium bodied palate with delicate cinnamon, pear eau-de-vie, caramel, rubber sap, and pepper flavors. Finishes with a dried fruit and spice fade with a nice impression of peppery heat. " -Beverage Tasting Institute

Myers Rum Origin: Jamaica   89 Points -Beverage Testing Institute "Mahogany. Charred wood aromas have a phenolic edge. A thick entry leads to a mildly sweet, moderately full-bodied palate of dark caramel and toasted coconut husks. Finishes with a lash of spicy heat and a charred whiskey barrel note. Pleasant on its own and would make a fine mixer."-Beverage Tasting Institute

	Prichards Fine Rum Origin: USA   90-95 Points -Wine Enthusiast
	"Palate entry’s first impression is of black licorice then a resiny oakiness takes over; by midpalate, the black pepper/spice returns along with a bittersweet flavor that’s nutty and nougat-like. Aftertaste is medium-weight and bittersweet."-Wine Enthusiast

Rhum Barbancourt 15 Year Reserve du Domaine Origin: Haiti   BEST IN CLASS -International Wine & Spirits Competition 2007 Dark gold colour. Complex , estery nose with ripe banana, dried prune with hints of coffee, chocolate and orange peel. Rich and full in the mouth with oily texture. Flavours are released all the way across the palate with addition of spicy oak, ginger and marmalade. Lots of sweet oak backing. All combine into full and complex finish. A great rum.

Rogue Dark Rum Origin: USA (Oregon)   Double Gold Medal -San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2007 At the 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, founded by Anthony Dias Blue, Rogue Spirits Dark Rum was awarded a Double Gold. It was the only American made rum to win an award, competing against long established Rum producing regions such as the Indian Ocean, Guatemala, Fiji, Grenada, Bermuda, and Trinidad.

Westerhall Plantation Rum Origin: Grenada   90-95 Points/Best Buy -Wine Enthusiast "An ethereal, graceful bouquet opens with a soft, delicate, smoky sweetness that develops into a holiday spice aroma. First sip offers moderate bite; then it turns buttery smooth, honey sweet and mildly spicy. The finish shows great finesse."-Wine Enthusiast

Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum Origin: Jamaica   Silver Medal -International Wine & Spirits Competition Strong molasses/rum nose with hint of prune. Immediate impression of heat on the palate after reduction with water. Lots of flavour is released with molasses, caramel, prune, green walnut, and a hint of citrus. Refreshing clean finish.

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