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Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016
Velier Arawaks Clairin Vaval Cavaillon 2016Fresh, funky clairin with tropical bite
Velier Providence Haitian Rum Blanc „First drops“ 2019
Velier Providence Haitian Rum Blanc „First drops“ 2019Fresh, funky Haitian cane-bomb
Velier Papalin Jamaica
Velier Papalin JamaicaBalanced, funk-lite Jamaican starter
R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export Proof
R.L. Seale’s Foursquare Finest Barbados Rum Export ProofBalanced, dry Foursquare starter
Saint James Brut de fût 2003
Saint James Brut de fût 2003Intense, dry and very oaky agricole
Velier Bielle Rhum Rhum PMG Blanc
Velier Bielle Rhum Rhum PMG BlancTop-tier white agricole cane bomb
Hampden Pure Single Jamaican Rum
Hampden Pure Single Jamaican RumBenchmark entry Hampden funk
Velier Hampden Pagos Sherry
Velier Hampden Pagos SherryFruity, funky, sherry-soaked Hampden
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2001
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2001World‑class, ultra‑dry powerhouse agricole
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2006
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2006World‑class woody agricole powerhouse
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2005
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2005Powerful, elegant agricole spice bomb
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994World‑class, dry and intense NY94
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990World‑class, ultra‑mature Hampden funk
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996World‑class, full‑power Caroni beast
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Benchmark heavy Caroni legend
Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983
Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983World‑class buttery Long Pond legend
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