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Cruzan Rum Island Reserve Extra Aged 13 years
Aged Rum — Saint Croix , US Virgin Islands
Reviewed November 14, 2025Not a fan of main line Cruzan Rums, but I have been surprised by their specialty bottles from time to time. This is not one of those surprises. I was interested in the blend of 30% 20 year, 22% 16 year and 48% 13 year rums. However, this was disappointing. Tastes as if they added some artificial flavoring. Based on some of their other aged rums, I was expecting quite a decent find, only to come away disappointed. Goes in smooth with some nice flavors initially on the palate, but quickly transitions to a harsh chemical/medicinal finish. At this point, it isn't bad, but it isn't worth the $40. But this is also after only 2 ounces pour of the neck. I'll revisit after it breathes for a week. -
Ragged Branch Cowboy Cut Bourbon
Bourbon — Virginia, USA
Reviewed June 21, 2024 (edited July 15, 2024)Ragged Branch is a pretty solid Virginia distillery, and this is a great example of some of the good work they do. A wheated, double oak, barrel strength bourbon. Smooth, oaky and sweet throughout. Every sip has a slightly different profile pop up... alll good, but not consistent. Might be better (i.e. more consistent profile) if it sits for a few weeks after the neck is drank down. Even though I can not pinpoint specific detailed flavors (yet) its a great bourbon (so far).63.0 USD per Bottle -
A clean Kona coffee flavor, similar to Grind (Grind has more of a Arabica Coffee flavor), but not as sugary nor syrupy as Kahlua. Sweeter than Grind (more of a molasses flavor than sugar, unlike Grind), but nowhere near as sweet as Kahlua. If you like the Revolver cocktail, I would use this if you are using a wheater whiskey as your base. If you are using a bourbon, Grind or Mr Black are better options than this. The reason being, the smoothness of the Kona compliments the smoothness of a wheater. However, the sweet flavoring off this one may make a bourbon revolver too sweet. Hence, the reason to revert back to Grind or Mr Black. Not bad. Excellent Kona flavor shines throughout. Only draw back is that it is overly (and needlessly) sweetened.20.0 USD per BottleThe Party Source
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All of the reviews here are right on. Eventhough it is not a blend, it tastes like a bourbon aged in a red wine barrel and slightly mixed with an Irish whisky. May sound weird, but tastes pretty good. Can't empathize enough on how much I underestimated the sweetness of this whisky... a little more than my liking, but still very good.Norfolk Naval Station, VA
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