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Bhakta Spirits
1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Jamaica
Alcohol: 62%
96 Points
Platinum Medal
Superlative
$500

Bhakta Spirits
1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Jamaica
Alcohol: 62%
Medium gold color. Aromas and flavors of roasted dates, bananas foster, Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77, and coconut cream with mocha with a round, crisp, dryish medium-to-full body and a hot, intricate, very long finish displaying notes of espresso bean in xo cognac, pepper, sandalwood, and salted caramel, cherry tobacco with apple butter on cinnamon toast, and passionfruit and papaya dark chocolate ice cream. Don’t let the ABV fool you, this is as approachable and delightful as any high proof Rum can be; a classy spirit that will only continue to evolve from a little water.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: roasted dates, bananas foster, Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77, and coconut cream with mocha
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of espresso bean in xo cognac, pepper, sandalwood, and salted caramel, cherry tobacco with apple butter on cinnamon toast, and passionfruit and papaya dark chocolate ice cream
Smoothness Smoothness: Hot
Finish Finish: Very Long
Enjoy Enjoy: with cigars, neat, on the rocks and with drops of water
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Don't let the ABV fool you, this is as approachable and delightful as any high proof Rum can be; a classy spirit that will only continue to evolve from a little water.
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The Producer

Bhakta Spirits

The Producer
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Their Portfolio

98 • Bhakta Spirits 1973 Single Vintage Armagnac 50.3% (France) $399.00.
94 • Bhakta Spirits 1979 Single Vintage Armagnac 54.9% (France) $339.00.
94 • Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old Pickerell Barrel No. 26 Islay Whisky Cask-Finished Armagnac 47.7% (France) $450.00.
96 • Bhakta Spirits 1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum 62% (Jamaica) $500.00.
93 • Bhakta Spirits 2013 Armagnac Cask-Finished Bourbon Whiskey 50.3% (USA) $149.00.
97 • Bhakta Spirits 1964 Single Vintage Armagnac 50.1% (France) $579.00.
94 • Bhakta Spirits 1974 Single Vintage Armagnac 49% (France) $389.00.
93 • Bhakta Spirits 1984 Single Vintage Armagnac 50.9% (France) $299.00.
94 • Bhakta Spirits 1994 Single Vintage Armagnac 55% (France) $194.00.
93 • Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old Jackie Barrel No. 27 Islay Cask-Finished Armagnac 47.3% (France) $450.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old Rasputin Barrel No. 28 Islay Cask-Finished Armagnac 47.4% (France) $450.00.
96 • Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old De Gaulle Barrel No. 29 Islay Cask-Finished Armagnac 48% (France) $450.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old Emperor Norton Barrel No. 30 Islay Cask-Finished Armagnac 48.2% (France) $450.00.
96 • Bhakta Spirits 1928 Blended Straight Rye Whiskey, Calvados, and Armagnac 50% (USA) $69.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 2012 Indian Single Malt Whisky 56.9% (India) $150.00.
98 • Bhakta Spirits 1965 Single Vintage Armagnac 47.1% (France) $539.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 1975 Single Vintage Armagnac 48.8% (France) $379.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 1985 Single Vintage Armagnac 53.4% (France) $289.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 1962 Single Vintage Armagnac 50.3% (France) $619.00.
97 • Bhakta Spirits 1979 Single Vintage Armagnac 54.9% (France) $339.00.
96 • Bhakta Spirits 1982 Single Vintage Armagnac 53.9% (France) $309.00.
98 • Bhakta Spirits 1989 Single Vintage Calvados 45.8% (France) $250.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old Iron Lady Aged Brandy Barrel No. 31 49.9% (France) $450.00.
95 • Bhakta Spirits 2014 Armagnac Cask-Finished Bourbon Whiskey 52.7% (USA) $150.00.
91 • Hogsworth Bourbon Whiskey & Armagnac 46.9% (USA) $50.00.
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Bhakta Spirits 1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum rating was calculated by to be 96 points out of 100 on 9/19/2023. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.