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May 2025 - Rum This month's Spirits feature is Rum Rum Reviews All $40 Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum A superb coconut rum that is bursting with natural tropical flavors drizzled in chocolate — yum!. $40 » Read Full Review $160 Barcelo Imperial 40 Aniversario Premium Blend A world class rum that is a symphony of maple, spice, sun-ripened fruit and pastry shop flavors, all with a wisp of smoke. $160 » Read Full Review $22 Best Buy Rhum Barbancourt Haitian Proof Rum Bright and amazingly balanced, this ovenproof rum delivers the essence of summer and will be the star of the show in hand-shaken Daiquiris and Mojitos. $22 Best Buy » Read Full Review $43 Dos Maderas 5+5 PX Triple Aged Rum Jamaica meets Spain in this robust barrel-finished aged rum with dunder and Sherry notes aplenty. $43 » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Zhumir High Altitude Sugarcane Spirit A delicious, savory, and round aguardiente that is very reminiscent of agricole rhum and will be great in classic rum cocktails. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $34 Kuleana Rum Works Huihui White Rum Batch No. 178 Orchard fruits and dried mango burst from the glass in this elegant white rum to use for a Swizzle, Ti Punch or Mojito, the perfect support for light, refreshing cocktails. $34 » Read Full Review $45 Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva No. 23 Rum A superb rum for sipping or pairing with cigars—great for newbies and experts alike. $45 » Read Full Review $75 Meticulous Spirits Limited Edition Barrel Aged Rum A very compelling and contemplative rum; serve with a cube and pair with an assortment of chocolate for full impact of flavors. $75 » Read Full Review $84 Kuleana Rum Works Hokulei Aged Rum Batch No. 14 This is a masterful fugue of grilled tropical fruits, spices and caramel. $84 » Read Full Review $31 Dos Maderas 5+3 Double Aged Rum A smooth and flavorful aged rum that can be switched out with your favorite whiskey in an Old Fashioned. $31 » Read Full Review $35 Grander Cane Harvest Panama Rum Wildly complex and balanced with layers of pastry, slate, salt and white flowers; this would make a world-class Banana Daiquiri. $35 » Read Full Review $35 Planteray Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum A delicious and well-balanced roasted pineapple flavored rum that will be a blast to play with in cocktails or sip on the rocks. $35 » Read Full Review $36 Bacoo 11 Year Old Wish Series Ex-Bourbon & Tequila Cask Finish Rum A perfect creme brulee welcomes you to a layered palate of toast, exotic wood, spiced nuts and vanilla cake in this toothsome, well-aged rum. $36 » Read Full Review $39 Botran No. 18 Rum Delicious sweet and savory elements making this is an easy drinking dessert rum. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Kuleana Rum Works Nanea Aged Rum Batch No. 103 Cerebral and nuanced, this is balanced from its funky molasses notes to its flavors of candied tangerine, cardamom and fragrant basil. $39 » Read Full Review $64 Kuleana Rum Works Hawaiian Rum Agricole Batch No. 120 An intense and funky sipper for the intermediate to advanced rum drinker and a wonderful cocktail component for those stepping up their rum game. $64 » Read Full Review $65 Barcelo Imperial Rare Blends Mizunara Cask Sip this excellent aged rum neat or use as a split base in cocktails to add rich spice and woody notes. $65 » Read Full Review $65 Ron Millonario 10 Aniversario Reserva Rum A very tasty, nicely aged rum with appealing fruity and ice cream shop flavors without being cloying. $65 » Read Full Review $69 Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Rum A wonderfully spicy and herbal aged rum with a distinctive tarragon note that will be fun to play with in cocktails. $69 » Read Full Review $119 Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum The richness of tropical fruits and wood are a standout factor that would be perfect for a tropical cocktail over crushed ice. $119 » Read Full Review $179 Botran Infinito Rum The contrast this has between sweet and bitter notes will work as complement for cigars. $179 » Read Full Review $31 Planteray Barbados 5 Year Aged Rum This has rich winter spiced flavors that a perfectly balance with the wood and sugar cane. $31 » Read Full Review $52 Planteray Sealander Rum A rich, wonderfully herbal gold Rum with a distinctive bison grass/tarragon note that will pop in cocktails. $52 » Read Full Review $54 Botran Roaju Rum A dry and serious adult rum that will be nice as a sipper or to elevate rum cocktails. $54 » Read Full Review $70 Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva Edicion Negra Rum Mature flavors of chocolate and leather that make you want to pair with smoked BBQ or use as a substitute for whisky in rich cocktails. $70 » Read Full Review $39 Distillat Spiced Rum A very solid spiced rum for mixing with a spicy kick on the finish. $39 » Read Full Review $40 Santa Teresa 1796 Triple-Aged Solera Rum This nicely aged rum is brown spice forward with creamy butter notes finished with tropical and red fruits. $40 » Read Full Review $49 Bacan Guaro Aguardiente A clean and balanced lower-proof aguardiente with a nice level of anise flavor; try in a low ABV Sazerac. $49 » Read Full Review $29 Papa’s Pilar Flagship Blonde Rum Sweet and nutty trail mix flavors here that make a fun dessert rum drink similar to an espresso martini. $29 » Read Full Review $145 Ron Millonario XO Reserva Especial Rum A tasty, crowd-pleasing aged rum that will be nice in cocktails. $145 » Read Full Review $26 Vara Estrella Blanca White Rum A warm and rather balanced white rum with bold flavors for hand-shaken Daiquiris. $26 » Read Full Review $65 Zhumir Rum Bicentenario A pleasant aged rum to liven up cocktails. $65 » Read Full Review $21 Botran No. 8 Rum A nicely aromatic, dry, Cuban-style Rum that will shine in cocktails. $21 » Read Full Review $33 Zhumir Canuto Single Batch Sugarcane Spirit A sweet, creamy and syrupy cane spirit for batidas and pina coladas. $33 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2025-05-01-Rum.aspx