This is the best ever. Delightful scent of vanilla, pineapple, and perhaps a hint of coconut. It also smelled strong - alcoholically speaking. However, on the palate it is smooth, zero burn, and it is as if it melts. Just ordered 4 more.
It is a very good price, and will use it with a mix when it calls for it. Tasted and smelled the Caramel. Nobody else in the house of age tasted that, but I did. Smooth, not complicated taste. A first for all of us on the Cuba Libres. Will shoot for the Coke and Lime, and even venture into a dark and stormie.
It is a very good, complex, Dark Rum that has a rich & aromatic birth; while a dry & full life leads to a long & tropical death with notes of toasted banana, walnut, dark chocolate., oak, leather & smoke.
I liked that it wasn't as sweet as many times tend to be. Left room for other tastes. As a sipper the end just falls off the edge of the table, almost completely disappears. Makes an outstanding rum & coke but not practical at this price point.
Wanted a higher end Rum that I could drink on a rock and not feel guilty mixing in a Daiquiri as well. This does a good job on the Daiquiri side but I wanted a little bit more to drink neat or on a rock.
THis one is fine for cocktails, but the nose has too much acetone for me and nothing about the flavor really stands out. There are better rums for the same price.
This one sits at the back of the shelf and only comes out for people who really like rum. It is an incredibly smooth rum to drink straight. Worth the price to experience this one.
This one took some time for me to appreciate, but what a delicious rum. I love that it's free of color and flavor additives. It's a pure/dry rum with an incredible amount of depth. On the palate it's pure oak with a hint of caramel and vanilla. With a drop of water or a small ice cube, delicious toasted banana and vanilla notes come out. A pure sipping rum that bourbon and scotch lovers could easily get into.
A decent sipper but not a great mixer IMHO. Medium body with a touch of sugar cane and honey. The touch of smoke on the finish can make this a bit offputting when mixing but that is a matter of taste.
Rum is usually third or fourth in my list of favorite spirits, but this stuff is awesome. It's so smooth. It's price point is much lower than Whiskey/Scotches of the same age and it is exceptionally mellow. It is easy to shoot but also makes the best Pina Coladas I've ever had.
Decided to experiment with real daiquiri's and wanted a crisper rum - this was perfect. I pick up the buttery cane/spice notes without the sweetness of some of the heavier bodied rums, so did not make for a sweet daiquiri after the addition of simple syrup and luxardo. Also used to make a "Havana Mule", and decided this is just a perfect rum for mixed drinks.
Starts with a very light, silky nose. It’s a very mellow caramel taste with a stronger chocolate finish. It’s good, and extremely smooth, but I had thought there would be more to it.
Fantastic. Definitely in the top five I’ve tasted. If it wasn’t for the price I would have given it 10 stars. It has a light oaky feel with a hint of smoky molasses. Very smooth going down. There is a sweetness but I didn’t get the almond, it was more candied oranges, caramelized figs, honey and a slight Carmel finish. Very well balance with no cloying. A truly magical elixir that I would definitely purchase again.