Tastes

Interesting rum from a small distillery in Tampa, Florida; but, I’m not convinced that it is worth $30. We didn’t visit the distillery which looks like a totally different experience than just drinking a bottle at home.

I’ve had it on my wishlist for a while and the movement I tried it, I felt underwhelmed. It is quite sweet although the extra char balances the flavors. It’s smooth enough to be drank on ice but, I wouldn’t say it’s complex enough for a sipper. Perhaps, it was made to compete with Brugal’s Leyenda which is also on the sweeter end of the market.

This one brings the inherent sweetness of rum but not overwhelmingly and, it’s very smooth with a clean finish. Perhaps, it’s a little too approachable and it requires attention to capture its complexity.

My favorite expression from Brugal with a quite unique flavor profile, not overly sweet, just oaky enough, spicy and well-balanced. It is very smooth yet with the right bite to keep things exciting. I’ve sipped away a few bottles by now. Unfortunately, the price has been going up in different markets since it was first introduced but, it is still worth it.

The flavors are well balanced, definitely a different profile from the 23 expression, dark, smokey, sweet and very smooth.