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May 2023 - Rum This month's Spirits feature is Rum Rum Reviews All $369 Rest & Be Thankful 23 Year Aged Longpond Single Cask #10245 Rum Intensely, exquisitely full of flavor; if you like old and funky on George Clinton levels, this is the Rum you are looking for. $369 » Read Full Review $80 Kuleana Rum Works Hokulei Aged Rum Batch No. 07 A supremely delightful Rum that is grassy and fruity with a superb balance of barrel flavors to bring everything together. $80 » Read Full Review $200 Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve Limited Edition Rum With complex layers of roasted fruit flavors, this is just a stunning Rum. $200 » Read Full Review $295 Rest & Be Thankful 21 Year Aged Monymusk Single Cask #13916 Rum Like distilled raspberry goat cheese with a caramel and apricot drizzle; an incredibly expressive Rum that is totally delicious. $295 » Read Full Review $59 The Equiano Rum Co Original Limited Batch 02 Rum A Rum of excellent quality and authenticity; tastes of pot still and carries natural sweetness balanced with delicate bitterness. $59 » Read Full Review $24 Best Buy Plantation Isle Of Fiji Double Barrel Rum Light and ethereal tones of the sugar cane mixed with rich characteristics of the barrel aging make this a genuinely delightful sipper. $24 Best Buy » Read Full Review $34 Panama-Pacific 9 Year Aged Rum Sweet, savory, earthy, and spicy this is an easy drinking Rum that hides its ABV very well and has layer upon layer of nuanced flavors. $34 » Read Full Review $38 Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez Rum A light and clean distillate with wisps of fruit that really amplifies the flavors of the high quality barrels. $38 » Read Full Review $39 Holmes Cay Heritage Blend Ron Rhum Rum Esotico Edition Light and elegant yet exploding with fruity and floral aromas and flavors; a nice, casual sipper, or feature in simple cocktails that highlight the base spirit. $39 » Read Full Review $79 Don Q Double Aged Port Cask Finished Rum Smells and tastes of many seasons of extended aging; pour over a single ice cube on a warm summer evening and let this Rum unfold for an hour or so. $79 » Read Full Review $110 E. Leon Jimenes 2019 La Aurora 110 Aniversario Rum Sweet, spicy, and savory, with rich and complex layers of flavor; this is an excellent pairing with a premium cigar. $110 » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Bacardi Añejo Cuatro Rum A solid, everyday Rum with balancing flavors of earthy spice, barrel, and baked fruits. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Plantation 3 Stars Silver Rum Extremely light, clean, and supremely mixable; a benchmark column still white Rum. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Plantation Original Dark Double Aged Rum Intensely sweet baked fruit flavors and aromas make for a nice sipper and an even nicer mixer. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Bayou White Rum A super clean white Rum that still shows some sugar cane flavor; this will make a great Daiquiri and meet all of your Rum cocktail needs. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $28 Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Rum Complex layers of fruit flavors with some subtle earthy funk make up this benchmark, consumer friendly Jamaican Rum. $28 » Read Full Review $29 Myers’s Reserve Dark Rum A very well made Rum for the back bar that is versatile and will play nicely in any standard Rum application. $29 » Read Full Review $30 Bayou Select Barrel Reserve Rum Confectionary tropical fruits and nuts make for a benchmark barrel-aged Rum that is dessert in your glass. $30 » Read Full Review $39 Jung & Wulff Rum No.2 A decadent, rich, and earthy Rum with notes of molasses, roasted nuts, and chocolate. $39 » Read Full Review $41 Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum Nice fruit and spice flavors abound, with a slight bite that will make this shine in cocktail applications. $41 » Read Full Review $49 Jung & Wulff Rum No.3 With its vanilla sweetness, nice cocoa nib essence, and a lingering nuttiness to the finish, this would make an incredibly tasty hot buttered Rum. $49 » Read Full Review $50 Kuleana Rum Works Hawaiian Rum Agricole Batch No. 105 Would make a wonderful Daiquiri and exhibits both the natural fruit sweetness and earthy, grassy undertones of sugar cane. $50 » Read Full Review $54 Ron Izalco 10 Year Aged Rum Candied but also earthy and fruity; a bit on the sweeter side but you return to the glass and continue to find something new. $54 » Read Full Review $55 Plantation 20th Anniversary XO Rum Quietly excellent, this Rum is made for the more contemplative sort; please use in elegant cocktails or as a fine Scotch substitute. $55 » Read Full Review $59 Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Bermuda Rum A complex and flavorful Rum to have neat, paired with a cigar, or used in an elevated cocktail that calls for dark, aged Rum. $59 » Read Full Review $79 Bayou Mardi Gras XO Single Batch Rum Rich and flavorful, this Rum is so complex but so approachable; the perfect companion for a full bodied cigar on a warm summer evening. $79 » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Nusa Caña Tropical Island White Rum Soft and approachable while retaining both the fruity and sweet vegetable qualities of the sugar cane. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Rhum Barbancourt Haitian Proof Rum The light and grassy notes with wisps of flowers and tropical fruits shine through the ABV of this overproof Rum. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $25 Best Buy Plantation Barbados 5 Year Aged Rum A delicious interplay of vanilla and cinnamon with candied tropical fruits that work very well together. $25 Best Buy » Read Full Review $37 Bacardi Sherry Cask Finish Reserva Ocho Rum Earthy and nutty aromas mix with pleasant dried red fruits on the palate; a nice sipper that would also make a good Dark & Stormy. $37 » Read Full Review $59 Black Tot Rum Rich and tropical with earthy undertones, this will make an excellent Dark & Stormy. $59 » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy Bayou Spiced Rum There's an earthy and nutty quality to the vanilla and Rum flavors that will play especially well in coffee cocktails. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum Light, fun, and extra fruity; a fun base to start tiki cocktails at home. $24 » Read Full Review $25 Stade’s Rum Bond N°8 Rum Rich and a little bit buttery, this is a Rum that will hold up well in warm and spiced cocktails. $25 » Read Full Review $29 Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum A delicious and versatile Rum with flavors of fruit and confectionary baked goods. $29 » Read Full Review $119.99 Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum With rich, barrel-forward notes of chocolate drizzled baked goods, this is a great Rum to add depth and oak support to a cocktail. $119.99 » Read Full Review $22 Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Rum Fruity, funky, savory and all around complex; would be good for a Daiquiri or a Rum based Manhattan. $22 » Read Full Review $29 Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum A punchy spiced Rum to dial up your cocktail game. $29 » Read Full Review $35 Kuleana Rum Works Nanea Aged Rum Batch No. 78 A Rum that reminds of tangerine pineapple cream dessert with hints of grassy sugar cane terroir; tasty and interesting. $35 » Read Full Review $44.99 Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva No. 23 Rum A rich, dark Rum with bold notes of caramelized pastries. $44.99 » Read Full Review $45 The Equiano Rum Co Light Rum Light, refreshing, and clean; like a distilled tropical island breeze. $45 » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy Bacardi Spiced Rum Smells and tastes like the nectar from the flowers of a fictional Caramel Tree. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Alto Grande 5 Year Aged Rum Very barrel forward characteristics with the essence of Rum underneath. $24 » Read Full Review $25 Stade’s Rum Beach Vat N°1 White Rum Grassy, fruity, and funky, this is a fun white Rum that shows off the flavors of the sugar cane; will make a great Daiquiri. $25 » Read Full Review $74 Ron Izalco 15 Year Aged Cask Strength Rum Funky umami notes pair well with earthy cigars or make a fun float in tiki cocktails. $74 » Read Full Review $79 Don Q Double Aged Zinfandel Cask Finished Rum A delightful sipper with depth of flavor that ranges from earthy to fruity to tropical. $79 » Read Full Review $79 Don Q Double Aged Cognac Cask Finished Rum A straight forward, well-aged Rum with enough depth to impress experienced drinkers. $79 » Read Full Review $19 Especia Pilipina's Spiced Rum A solid example of a spiced Rum lead by a dominant vanilla note. $19 » Read Full Review $19 Tanduay Silver Asian Rum An easy going mixing Rum with pleasant tropical flavors of coconut and banana shining through. $19 » Read Full Review $38 Coconut Cartel Anejo Rum With Coconut Water A barrel-aged coconut cocktail poured right into your glass. $38 » Read Full Review $39 Jung & Wulff Rum No.1 Rich and earthy, almost like sticky toffee pudding with notes of baked fruits. $39 » Read Full Review $65 StilL630 5 Year Old Expedition Single Barrel Cask Strength Rum Bold and powerful; tasty, boozy, and will add flavor to any cocktail. $65 » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy Malibu Original Coconut Rum A benchmark sweetened coconut flavored Rum; would make a great addition to a Piña Colada. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $20 Myers’s Original Dark Rum A standard dark Rum for the speed rack; an easy grab for making Cuba Libres. $20 » Read Full Review $28 Bonampak Pox Rum & Grain Neutral Spirits Blend A sweeter Rum that will translate into multiple cocktail applications. $28 » Read Full Review $34 Canerock Spiced Rum A shot of birthday cake with a spicy twist on the finish. $34 » Read Full Review $49 Myers’s Signature Origin Collection The Guyana Blend Rum This should do well in a range of traditional cocktails and be a good companion for a cigar. $49 » Read Full Review $49 Tanduay 16 Year Aged and 5 Year Aged Double Rum Some good barrel flavors married with sweet coconut notes make up this aged Rum. $49 » Read Full Review $13 Bacardi Coconut Rum Coconut and Rum come together right in the bottle to make things as easy as possible. $13 » Read Full Review $20 Nusa Caña Spiced Island Rum Acts as the perfect base for a fruity and spicy Rum and coke. $20 » Read Full Review $14 Don Q Naranja Flavored Rum A candied orange Rum that is vibrant and playful. $14 » Read Full Review $19 Bardenay Ginger Spiced Rum A long and unusual spicy cinnamon finish that stays with you; would mix well with cola. $19 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2023-05-01-Rum.aspx