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About Rum and Cane Spirits from Dominican Republic

About Rum and Cane Spirits from Dominican Republic
The sprit industry in the Dominican Republic centers around rum; given the importance of sugar can in the nation's economy, this is a natural. There are numerous styles, from extra dry, which is clear, aged for two to five years in oak casks to riserva, that are aged for a few years more, usually in sherry casks, which imparts a tawny or amber color. A few of these older rums are aged for 25-30 years. Dominican rum has tantalizing flavors of roasted nuts, toffee, honeycomb, coffee and praline. The offer excellent complexity, with the younger offerings displaying fruit overtones, while the older examples display a long, elegant finish with dried leaf and tobacco notes. These are voluptuous rums.

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Rum and Cane Spirits

Bacoo 5 Year Old Rum
94 points
$19.99
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Bacoo
5 Year Old Rum
Light copper color. Candied, funky aromas and flavors of caramel, soft papaya, hearts of palm, and banana with an oily, soft, off-dry full body and a warming, interesting, long nut butter, toffee, and pineapple cake finish. A rich mouthfeel and desert-like flavors shine in this aged rum.
Awards: 2017 Best Dark Rum
94 points $19.99 Best Buy
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Dubar Imperial Premium Blend Rum
94 points
$39.99
Dubar Imperial
Premium Blend Rum
Light dark amber color. Aromas of apple skin and salted toasty nuts with a round, lively, medium-to-full body and a peppery, intricate, long candied apricot, rice pudding, vanilla custard, and hot peppers finish. A super mellow and complex rum to desire.
94 points $39.99
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Barceló Imperial 30 Aniversario
93 points
$125
Barceló
Imperial 30 Aniversario
Bright amber color. Oaky, attractive aromas and flavors of dark roasted nuts and wood, chocolate espresso bean, banana maple buttercream, turmeric, and smoked paprika and tobacco in a wood pipe with a silky, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, long caramel buttercream, pencil shavings, and sweet and peppery spiced finish. A superbly supple and complex sipping -style dark rum that is sure to please.
Awards: 2018 Top 5 Dark Rum
93 points $125
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Ron Dubar Imperial Premium Blend Rum
91 points
$45
Ron Dubar Imperial
Premium Blend Rum
Medium amber color. Artificial, creamy aromas and flavors of mocha milkshake, banana and coconut cream pies, berry buttercream, and cedar with a satiny, bright, fruity medium body and a warming, complex, long toasted fruit nut cake, rich brown spices, straw and minerals, and pink pepper finish. A satiny and sensual dark rum that entices and delights.
91 points $45
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Dos Ron 8 Años Solera Aged Rum
90 points
$34.99
Dos Ron
8 Años Solera Aged Rum
Golden amber color. Attractive aromas and flavors of sassafras float with mocha ice cream, cashew brittle, chocolate-coconut soufflé, and dried stone fruit and alfalfa with a satiny, soft, fruity medium body and a tingling, elegant, long vanilla custard on tropical fruits, hint of caramelized fennel, and orange cola finish. A soft and elegantly styled sipping rum.
90 points $34.99
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Tremols Mamajuana
90 points
$13
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Tremols
Mamajuana
Electric crimson color. Bold, spicy, peppery exotic aromas of cracked pepper, toasted herbs and spices, powdered ginger and ginseng, and turmeric cedar and eucalyptus incense with a supple, crisp, fruity sweet light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long double mint gum, root beer float, herbal hibiscus tea, and simple syrup finish. A fun and rather unique spiced rum that opens up a world of cocktail possibilities.
90 points $13 Best Buy
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Bacoo Natural Cafe Rum
89 points
$19.99
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Bacoo
Natural Cafe Rum
Dull reddish mahogany color. Attractive aromas of circus peanuts, caramel macchiato, banana sundae with chocolate fudge, nuts and cherries, and banana peel with a satiny, bright, off-dry medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long spumoni gelato, coconut latte, and pepper dust finish. An attractive coffee rum with a nice combination of flavor, restraint, and tingle.
89 points $19.99 Best Buy
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Bacoo 8 Year Old Rum
89 points
$24.99
Bacoo
8 Year Old Rum
Bright dark amber color. Sweet aromas of caramel sauce, vanilla soft serve, saffron gelato, and rose water with a creamy, crisp, fruity medium body and a medium-length rum soaked raisin and grape nuts cereal, chocolate fudge, honey covered cedar, and black tea finish. A luscious aged rum with body that can stand up to stirred cocktails.
89 points $24.99
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Bacoo 12 Year Old Rum
89 points
$29.99
Bacoo
12 Year Old Rum
Brilliant bronze color. Aromas and flavors of toasted fig bread, spiced chocolate pistachio toffee, tres leche cake, and creme brulee with a velvety, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, engaging, long sarsaparilla with spumoni gelato, pink peppercorn, hint of bitter bark and roots, and honeyed espazote finish. An interesting, lightly herbal aged rum that will be fun in creative cocktails like an amaro daiquiri.
89 points $29.99
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Tremols Ron Añejo 1960 Reserva Aniversario Rum
89 points
$14.50
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Tremols
Ron Añejo 1960 Reserva Aniversario Rum
Dusty amber color. Mild, attractive aromas and flavors of toffee, tobacco, dried fruits, and sandalwood with a glycerous, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length vanilla cream, banana custard, roasted nuts, and delicate spices finish. A solid aged rum with nice drinkability; will appeal to whisky drinkers.
89 points $14.50 Best Buy
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