Tastes

For starters, if you see a bottle, buy one. This is great rum in a traditional sense. It's what you'd expect from a great rum, period. Actually, most people buy "spiced" rums thinking they'll get this. There are heavy heavy notes of pepper, some oak, and just the right balance of molasses sweet in the finish. The strength of this rum lies in the the mid taste that reveals the pepper notes and a slightly dry sea saltish note. If a traditionally well tailored suit were a rum, this is what it would taste like. This is for pirates and the CEOs alike.

Unique rum. Lives up to all the hype. Nose is very light despite the full bodied flavor. The finish is particularly spectacular, with heavy notes of cinnamon and caramelized banana. Funky and smooth. I would let the bottle air out for a few days after opening to let the flavors settle. Recommended.

This is excellent. Very balanced- just the right amount of sweet and spice. Also on the stronger side but surprisingly not harsh. Aroma is very strong and can be noticed from a cross the table. Probably what all rums should be? Definitely worth seeking out.

Predictable tasting rum. Very mellow with a traditional, but not very exciting/complex, taste. Not overly sweet, actually the finish leaves you wishing it weren't so dry. Smoothness makes up for this a bit. Can be drank neat comfortably without a splash of water. BUT - way too expensive. There are much better offerings at this price point.. Especially when it comes to rum.