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92 • Castro Aged Rum $42/700ml.
Copper color. Coffee candy, dark chocolate, dried pineapple and peppery spice aromas follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with accents of oily nuts, wet stones, and oak. Finishes with a vibrant dry-yet fruity fade of dried tropical fruits and cherries, toffee, and tobacco. A nice flavor ride that will make for carefree sipping or serious mixing. (tasted on Jun-18-2008)

92 • Ron Abuelo Añejo 7 Años Reserva Superior Rum $19.99. Best Buy.
Brilliant amber color. Lush aromas of coconut creme brulee, melted chocolate, roasted nuts, dried tropical citrus and baking spices follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with tremendous depth and gusto. Finishes with a very long, evolving fade of coconut cream, banana custard, cocoa, tobacco and spice. A fantastic sipping rum, or use for sensational artisan cocktails. (tasted on Dec-09-2009)

91 • Ron Barceló Imperial Rum $29.99.
Rich amber color. Buttery caramelized nuts, leather and tilled earth aromas follow through on round entry to a dryish medium body with cherry and coconut creme pie notes. Finishes with a banana taffy and toffee fade. (tasted on May-08-2009)

91 • Flor de Caña 21 Year Old Centenario Rum $59.99.
Light copper color. Sweet caramel, nut, milk chocolate, and spice aromas with a oak barrel note. A supple entry leads to a dry medium-to full-bodied palate with chocolate-covered raisins, dried tobacco, sherry, dark caramel, and mineral flavors. Finishes with a peppery caramel and mineral fade. (tasted on Jun-20-2006)

91 • Ron Botran 1893 Solera Rum $30.
Rich copper amber color. Deep aromas of brown spices, cola nuts, figs, and toffee. A soft, satiny entry leads to a dryish medium-full body of toffee, exotic spices, mint, and sweet tobacco. Finishes with a long, spice and cigar box fade. A rich, balanced, and elegant style. (tasted on May-29-2007)

91 • Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Especial $12.99.
Rich golden amber color. Buttery caramel and roasted nut aromas. A soft, silky entry leads to a dryish medium body with praline, cocoa, and sweet tobacco flavors and a graceful, lightly pepper spice fade. A great mixing rum. (tasted on Jan-11-2008)

91 • Bacardi Bacardi 8 Rum $15.29. Best Buy.
Bright amber color. Aromas of baked bananas, fig, vanilla bean ice cream, and oily nuts follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tobacco leaf, cedar, cola nut, and varnished wood notes. Finishes with a lively, toasty praline, spice and mineral fade. Well made and satisfying. (tasted on May-08-2009)

91 • Havana Club Añejo 7 Años Rum $24.99/700ml.
Brilliant amber color. Banana blossom, caramelized roasted nuts, earthy sea salt, dried fruit,cigar box, and creamy mocha aromas. A soft, gentle entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium body of sweet toffee, sweet tobacco, date, tobacco, and dried cherry flavors. Finishes with a pleasing warm and spice with a touch of rubber sap and minerals. Nice complexity, balance, and finesse. (tasted on May-22-2008)

91 • Flor de Caña 7 Year Old Grand Reserve Rum $19.99. Best Buy.
Deep amber color. Caramel, baked banana, mocha, and faint rubbery aromas. A soft, supple entry leads to a dryish medium body of caramel, nutshell, coffee candy,and peppery flavors. Finishes with a warm, long, drying oak and spice fade. A very nice dry aged rum for mixing high end cocktails. (tasted on May-28-2008)

90 • Santero 15 Años Rum $39.
Brilliant amber color with an olive cast. Warm caramel, creamy vanilla, brown spice, and chocolate-covered raisin aromas. A soft, round entry leads to a smooth, supple and dryish medium-to full-bodied palate with toffee, peppery spice, toasted coconut, and creme brulee flavors. Finishes with a long, warming, tobacco, roasted nut, and caramel fade. Delicious. (tasted on Jun-23-2006)

90 • Plantation 1998 Old Reserve Rum $35.
Rich deep amber color. Aroma of coffee, dark chocolate, and spiced nuts follow through on a round, supple entry to a fruity medium-to-full body with honeyed raisin and vanilla cola notes. Finishes with long, penetrating peppery spice and tobacco accented fade. A fruity, sexy aged rum. (tasted on May-08-2009)

90 • Ron Santa Teresa Selecto Extra Premium Añejo Rum $25.99.
Brilliant copper color. Aromas of mocha, honeycomb, leather and toffee follow through on a round, supple entry to a dryish medium body with cedar, creme caramel, and cola notes. Finishes with an oily delicately spicy, wet stone and malted chocolate accented fade. A superb mixing rum. (tasted on May-08-2009)

90 • Flor de Caña 18 Year Old Centenario Gold Rum $45.
Deep amber color. Roasted pistachio, baker's chocolate, and old coffee bean aromas follow through on a bright, silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with cardamom, cola nut, and pink peppercorn accents. Finishes with a long, dry oak spice, mineral, and pepper fade. Very dry and oaky. (tasted on May-28-2008)

90 • Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Especial Rum $12.99. Best Buy.
Bright golden amber color. Aromas caramel buttercream, toffee, and dried tropical citrus follow through on a soft, satiny entry to dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with smoothness and elegant depth. Finishes with a long, leather, cherry, spicy pepper jelly, and cocoa accented fade. Brilliant. 90 (tasted on Dec-09-2009)

89 • Zaya 12 Year Gran Reserva Rum $29.99.
Rich copper brown color. Rich aromas of chocolate pudding and brownies, roasted almond, and lacquered wood follow through on a round, supple entry to a sweet medium-to-full body with raisin puree and sweet baking spice notes. Finishes with a and polished wood and toffee and pepper fade. Pretty sweet but very tasty. (tasted on May-08-2009)

89 • Savanna Rhum Vieux Traditionnel 7 ans $70/700ml.
Lightly hazy deep amber color. Praline, glue, pistachio oil, and peppery spice aromas. A vibrant supple entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity full body of chocolate, date, tobacco, caramel, and nut flavors. Finishes with a wave of bubblegum spice,banana taffy, cane stalk, white pepper, and highly refined fuel notes. A gusty rustic rum with an elegant edge. (tasted on May-15-2008)

89 • Diplomatico Reserva Rum $19.99.
Deep reddish copper color. Rich aromas of toffee, tropical fruit fudge, and sweet baking spices follow through on a round, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with roasted pecan pie, floral papaya, and cherry notes. Finishes with a lively, engaging wood spice, roasted coconut, and tropical fruit custard fade. Very nice. (tasted on May-08-2009)

89 • Ron Zacapa Centenario 15 Year Old Rum $26.99.
Deep amber color. Sweet banana, coffee, and coconut pudding aromas. A round entry leads to a glycerous, dryish medium-full body dark chocolate, nuts, dried mango and mineral flavors. Finishes in a peppery spice and dried fruit flourish with a wave of vibrantly peppery alcohol. (tasted on May-24-2007)

89 • Dos Maderas Aged Rum $35.
Pure amber color. Buttery roasted pecan, dark chocolate, and baking spice aromas follow through on a silky, supple entry to dryish medium-to-full body with a rich roasted nut character and hints of dried banana, pewter, and cigar box. Finishes in a long, dry vanilla bean, cocoa, and peppery spice fade with balanced warmth. (tasted on May-22-2008)

88 • Flor de Caña 7 Year Old Grand Reserve Rum $19.99.
Deep amber color. Burnt caramel, straw, and peppery spice aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with dark caramel, toasted nuts, and cane stalk, and pepper flavors. Finishes with a drying mineral and lightly tannic, toasted coconut fade. A dry, reserved style. (tasted on Jun-23-2006)

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