Tastes
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Bourbon and mild apricot sweetened aroma. As mentioned by others, I do get that overall floral category in the flavor. While it does have the traditional Bourbon taste, thankfully, for me, I don't get any rye flavors! It does have a sweetness to it, like candied orange. I think I get some baking spice as well. While certainty not the definition of smooth, it goes down smoothly enough to fit in that category. Rating based on neat sipping.
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Cracked open the mini-bottle and took a whiff: smells just like a light American beer (e.g., Coors Light). Seriously. So i dumped it into my rocks glass -- neat, of course -- and took another nasal inhalation. Yup, that is Coors Light if i ever smelled it! Oh gawd, what's it gonna taste like? Oooh, okay, that ain't no beer. Whew! I'm getting smooth honey. Nice. Hints of orange peel in the retro-hale. Getting some vanilla as well. Wow, not bad, not bad at all. Overall, honey & that traditional "Irish whiskey" flavors are the most dominant. Rating based on neat sipping.
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So, this is probably too "complex" of a rum for my diminishing taste buds and nose because I can't pull a distinctive aroma nor distinguishing flavor from this rum. Bugger! Uhm... I think I'm getting a vanilla/honey-ish aroma. Flavor...very mild and neutral honey first and later in the after-taste. What's in-between is...?...rum 馃槅 It tastes like a good, mild rum. It goes very well as a mixer. Rating based on neat sipping.90.7 USD per Bottle
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Plantation Barbados XO Single Cask
Aged Rum — Barbados, Barbados
Reviewed November 26, 2023 (edited December 1, 2023)All spice, cloves, hint of cinnamon, but all with sweetness in their aroma. Reminds me of Christmas. If Hallmark made a candle in this aroma, I'd buy it. The missus says it reminds her of toasted coconut. Flavors...hmm. Vanilla and cinnamon. Has that alcohol warmth across one's mouth. I'm getting the slightest hint of gingerbread in the tail end of the retro-hale. Tastes great in mixed drinks but such a spendy treat to dilute. Well, except maybe an eggnog type of drink, perhaps? This would be my choice for December holiday festivities. Ratings based on neat sipping.89.95 USD per Bottle -
Appleton Estate 15 Year Black River Casks
Aged Rum — Jamaica
Reviewed November 11, 2023 (edited November 14, 2023)Light caramel and funk in the aroma. I get orange zest and cinnamon in the retro-hale. Flavors are more difficult to nail down, but i do find caramel is hidden in the finish. Swishing it around my mouth i get a taste similar to cinnamon flavored chewing gum. Very mild on the sweet side so a great way to introduce someone to an amazing rum who normally doesn't like sweeter spirits. Absolutely 5猸愶笍(five stars) when used as a mixer. A basic rum-n-coke or -- heaven forbid! -- mixed with sugar-free Pepsi is utterly fantastic. I realize this is blasphemous for some, but it's hard being a Type II diabetic. Ratings based on neat sipping.84.95 USD per Bottle -
This is a tough one to nail down flavors and smells. The aroma...uhm...hogo, plum...ah, caramel! The first sip, wow! It's powerful. Retro-hale has a fruity cinnamon smell. Orange peel, cinnamon, and some of that funk. While quite a nice sipper (best after the first glass) it works GREAT as a mixer. This is a rum that can do both and well. Rating based on neat sipping.81.15 USD per Bottle
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Aroma of oak and definitely bourbon, all coated with molasses. Neat sipping flavors are bourbon, oak, and what i can only describe as brown sugary alcohol that coats the sides of my tongue. Retro-hale is dark cola/soft drink. While just okay for sipping, this works really well for mixing, particularly the simple but ubiquitous "rum-n-coke". It's not overly sweet and provides the rum flavor (and kick!) without being overwhelming. Rating based on neat sipping.38.95 USD per Bottle
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Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Smoky Formula
Flavored Rum — Multiple Countries
Reviewed July 11, 2023 (edited October 25, 2023)This has a wonderfully light pineapple and molasses/brown sugar aroma. Compared to the original Stiggens' Fancy Pineapple this is better. While I don't get a smokey flavor it is lighter in overall flavor. There's a gentle sweetness about it and, of course, pineapple flavor. I get an almost Vics Vapor-Rub smell & sensation on the retro-hale but more pleasant. Odd, i know. But i love this rum! Tastings based on neat sipping.49.95 USD per Bottle
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