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93 • Rhum JM V.S.O.P. Rum $49.
Deep amber copper color with an olive rim. Perfumed dried peach, apricot, sandalwood, and spicy golden raisin compote aromas. A soft, supple entry leads to a spicy, dryish medium-full body of caramelized roasted nuts, brown spices, suede, and melange of dried summer fruits and raisin. Finishes with a warming, palate-enveloping fade of fruits, nuts, and rich peppery spices. A delicious and intriguing dark rum that will make a big impression in any cocktail with its spicy oak influence. (tasted on Jun-13-2007) |
93 • La Mauny VSOP Old Agricole Rum $48.99.
Deep amber-copper color. Deep wood driven aromas of baking spices, dried stone and citrus fruits, vanilla bean, and melted chocolate toffee follow through on a round, vigorous entry to a medium-full body with great depth and intensity of flavor. Finishes with a long, oaky, cane stalk and leaf, earthy mineral, Asian spice, and copper tang fade. An impressive mature agricole rum that balances spirit and oak beautifully. Enjoy in a snifter or stately cocktails. (tasted on Jun-29-2010) |
92 • 3 Praias Agricole Rum $44/700ml.
Copper chestnut color. Rich aromas of baked raisin ginger compote, nutmeg, cinnamon, and carrot cake are attractive and sweet and follow through of a supple entry to a fruity medium-full body with accented of cola, dried mango, and pistachio brittle. Finishes with a long warming ginger spice cake like fade. Very nice, but verges on spiced rum. Try with cola. (tasted on May-28-2008) |
91 • English Harbour 5 Year Old Antigua Rum $20.
Minutely hazy amber color. Aromas of butter roasted nuts, dark caramel, chocolate and polished wood follow through on a round, chewy entry to a fruity medium body with excellent depth and smoothness. Finishes with a lightly spicy and nutty, molasses tinged fade. A delicious sipping rum. (tasted on Jun-22-2010) |
91 • Ron Abuelo Anejo Rum $12.99. Best Buy.
Golden amber. Creamy vanilla and toasted coconut and custard aromas. A soft and very supple entry leads to an off-dry medium body of creme brulee, dried fruit, milk chocolate and delicate cola nut flavors. Finishes with a long toffee and sweet spice fade. A very sexy and instantly appealing dark rum. (tasted on Jun-13-2007) |
91 • Real Carúpano "Oro" Ron Añejo $22.99.
Medium amber color with an olive rim. Rich aromas of toffee, coconut creme brulee, buttery toasted nuts, leather, and latex aromas. A round, vibrant entry leads to a rich, dryish medium body of toasted coconut and cream, brown spices, and toffee. Finishes with a long, creamy coconut and brown sugar fade. Deliciously flavorful, velvety smooth and instantly gratifying. (tasted on May-29-2007) |
90 • Rhum Clement V.S.O.P. Rum $34.99.
Rich saffron gold color. Creamy vanilla, warm caramel, exotic spice, and dried fruit aromas. A soft, silky entry leads to a buoyant, moderately off-dry medium-full of coconut and banana creme brulee, nut, and dried fruit flavors. Finishes with a long fade of melted sugar, coconut custard, peppery spices and delicate wet minerals. An elegant and exotic treat. (tasted on Jun-13-2007) |
90 • Savanna Rhum Créol Sinlgle Cask $59/700ml.
Lightly hazy amber color. Bold chocolate mint, light camphor, nut fudge, and tobacco aromas follow through to a vibrant fruity full body with warm peppery spice and rubber sap, and cane stalk accents. Finishes with a touch of iodine, wet slate, Coleman's fuel, and hot peppers. (tasted on May-15-2008) |
90 • Ypióca Toucano Rum $27.95/Liter.
Golden amber color. Banana bread, mashed fig, cracked pepper, and faint fuel-like minerality follow through on silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with honeyed sweetness, caramelized sugar cane, and delicate spice note. Finishes with a banana peel, mineral, and sweet spicy meringue fade. Excellent complexity and balance. (tasted on May-22-2008) |
90 • Old New Orleans Amber Rum $16.99. Best Buy.
Brilliant amber copper color. Aromas of floral honey, spiced pear and peaches, and buttery caramelized nuts follow through on a smooth, silky entry to a dryish medium body with very good depth, balance, and creamy smoothness. Finishes with a deft touch of banana peel, toffee, molasses, and peppery spice. Excellent vibrancy and character. (tasted on Jun-23-2010) |
89 • Plantation Grande Reserve 5 Year Old Rum $19.99.
Amber color. Aromas of caramel taffy, peanut brittle, and delicate spice follow through on a rounds, supple entry to a fruity medium-to-full body with lots of chocolate covered dried tropical fruit and nut notes. Finishes with a long, sweet and peppery spice fade. A sexy, slightly sweet and very attractive dark rum for sipping or cocktails. (tasted on May-14-2009) |
89 • Old New Orleans 3 Year Rum $22.
Rich amber color. Aromas of creme brulee, raisins, and toffee follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with dried cherry, toasted nut, brown spice, and vanilla bean nuances. Finishes with clean, mineral and tobacco accented finish. Nicely styled and very appealing. (tasted on May-13-2009) |
89 • McDowell's No.1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum $22.
Dark reddish mahogany color. Vibrant aromas of spicy roasted nuts, brown sugar, buttery caramel, and date compote follow through on a silky entry to a rich dry-yet-fruity medium body of accents of vanilla beans, cola, and custard. Finishes with a long, smooth wave of flavor with hints of tobacco and cocoa. A superb dark rum with a bold flavor and tremendous smoothness. (tasted on May-07-2008) |
89 • Diplomatico Reserva Rum $19.99.
Deep copper color. Spicy apricot-mango chutney and light chocolate mint aromas are attractive and follow through on round, silky entry to a dryish medium body with very good depth and smoothness. Finishes with a long, peppery Asian spice and dried tropical fruit fade. A very lively and flavorful rum for mixing. (tasted on Jun-30-2010) |
89 • Cockspur Fine Rum $18.
Golden amber color. Fruity and lightly floral tropical aromas of coconut, banana, and dried pineapple have a buttery toffee note and follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with great depth and balance. Finishes with a long,peppery and spicy oak, mocha, coconut, and limestone accented fade. A delicious and vibrant dark rum. (tasted on Jun-22-2010) |
88 • Bacardi 1873 Ron Solera Rum $17.99.
Burnished amber color. Aromas of brown sugar, raisin nut bread pudding, and lacquered wood follow through on a supple entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and coconut meat, vanilla bean, tobacco, and peppery spice on the finish. Nice wood aged character. (tasted on Jun-30-2010) |
88 • Bacardi Reserva Rum $12.99. Best Buy.
Pale amber color. Aromas of baked banana, praline, and creme Anglaise follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with a smooth texture and a hint of roasted nuts, coffee ice cream, and spice on the even finish. (tasted on May-06-2009) |
88 • Rogue Spirits Dark Rum $36.95.
Old gold color. Aromas of caramel taffy, whisky barrel, buttercream, and sandalwood follow through on a soft entry to a dryish medium body with good depth and smoothness. Finishes with a tingling, peppery spice and charcoal accented fade. Nice dry wood character here. (tasted on Jun-23-2010) |
88 • Ron Barceló Añejo Rum $14.95. Best Buy.
Brilliant amber color. Attractive aromas of praline and chocolate follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with good depth and a dried cherry, pepper, tobacco, and mossy stone accented finish. A flavorful rum for cocktails. (tasted on Jun-22-2010) |
88 • Ron Barceló Gran Añejo Rum $19.99.
Aromas of malted chocolate, toffeed nuts, cigarette tobacco, and delicate anise follow through on a soft entry to a dryish medium body with mocha and whipped cream notes. Finishes with a gentle buttery nutty toffee fade. A tasty dark rum for sipping or cocktails. (tasted on Jun-22-2010) |
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