Reverend357
Balcones Texas Rum
Aged Rum — Texas, USA
Reviewed
January 20, 2018 (edited March 24, 2021)
Been in the mood for a Rum the whole day, and since Balcones didn't disappoint in the Whisky category, I decided to give their Rum a shot. With mixed results. The nose is roasted brown sugar with some cinnamon and some vanilla. Typical Rum nose to be honest, not bad so far. The taste is where it kinda..crashes and burns. Emphasis on burning. This is not a nice friendly rum....it fights you every step of the way. Vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon...and fire. Pure, liquid fire. I do enjoy higher proof in whisky, not a big fan in Rum so far. It evaporates the moment you get in on your tongue and all that's staying is a kinda unpleasent burning sensation. Almost no aftertaste besides spicy sweetness. At least the heat stays with you and is kinda warming. To be honest....neat, no. In a nice tea, that would work. And probably send you to bed very quickly. All in all, serviceable Rum, but Balcones...stick to Whisky.
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