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Duquesne Rhum Blanc
Distiller Score 85
Although completely clear in the glass, the aroma on this rhum agricole makes its presence known as soon as you pour a bit. A classic agricole nose, grassy with enticing elements of honey. Just nosing this is a pleasure. Upon tasting, it starts out with funky vegetal notes, and a few seconds later bursts into sweet fruit. It finishes with a moderate amount of burn, but that’s to be expected given its 50% ABV. An ideal rhum for use in Ti punch and Tiki recipes.
Reviewed by Matt Pietrek
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Saint James Rhum Paille Agricole
Distiller Score 72
The straw-colored liquid delivers an aroma of honeyed fruit, grass, anise and oak. The rhum delivers a punch of immature alcohol that is subdued by the honeyed sweetness and tang of oak and earthy vanilla. The anise from the aroma dominates in a long finish.
Reviewed by Paul Senft
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Rhum Barbancourt White
Distiller Score 72
The nose is sharp and fiery, with a background of sugarcane, spice, and tropical fruits. On the palate, find a lighter and earthier profile, with vegetal and grassy flavors, and only a hint of sugarcane sweetness and fruit. Finish closes out long, hot and astringent, ending on grassy, earthy notes.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star
Distiller Score 79
Barbancourt 3 Star offers earthy, rich notes on the nose, with vanilla, floral notes, toffee, and a bit of oaky spice. The palate is light and earthy, with a funky hogo clearly present and complex flavors mingle around. The finish offers a lasting sweetness backed by oak. Add ice to bring out some caramel while rounding out the funkier profile.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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County Seat Spirits Sand Island White Rum
Distiller Score 80
The slightly funky nose speaks as much of white whiskey as it does of rum--though the herbal/green aspect does suggest a cane-based product. It's cleaner and less funky on the palate, but also hot and sharp. A few drops of water brings green back to the fore. This is a unique product, even for an agricole-cachaça rum--not for everybody but worth a try.
Reviewed by Ron Bechtol