Velier Skeldon SWR 1978
Skeldon
Velier Skeldon SWR 1978Barrel · Toasted · Tobacco
Barrel Aged Thoughts
Jamaican rum, cask strength, independent bottlers
Flo has been writing from southern Germany since 2012 about Jamaican high-ester rums, cask-strength releases, and independent bottlers. With more than 200 documented reviews and his own curation system for outstanding rums, the blog is one of the longest-running in the German-speaking world.
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Velier Caroni Heavy Rum Guyana Stock (Kirsch Whisky) HTR 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni Heavy Rum Guyana Stock (Kirsch Whisky) HTR 1996Leather · Rubber · Tar
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.8/10
Community
9.5/10 (35 reviews)
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
Hampden
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990Papaya · Pineapple · Banana
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.8/10
Community
9.2/10 (28 reviews)
West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986
Rum Artesanal
West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986Honey · Smoky · Barrel
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.7/10
Community
9.3/10 (97 reviews)
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
Caroni
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992Tropical fruits · Tar · Rubber
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.7/10
Community
9.3/10 (73 reviews)
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Rubber · Tar · Burnt sugar
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.6/10
Community
9.4/10 (235 reviews)
Velier Diamond SVW SVW 1996
Diamond
Velier Diamond SVW SVW 1996Vanilla · Caramel · Spicy
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.6/10
Community
9.3/10 (81 reviews)
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996Tar · Minty · Chocolate
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.6/10
Community
9.2/10 (38 reviews)
Cadenhead's Gardel 1982 - Rhum Agricole
Gardel
Cadenhead's Gardel 1982 - Rhum AgricoleRoasted · Tar · Floral
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.6/10
Community
9.4/10 (14 reviews)
Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H 2010
Hampden
Habitation Velier Hampden C<>H 2010Ester · Tropical fruits · Solvents
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.5/10
Community
9.1/10 (156 reviews)
Silver Seal West Indies Barbados BRS 1986
West Indies
Silver Seal West Indies Barbados BRS 1986Honey · Smoky · Leather
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.5/10
Community
9.1/10 (66 reviews)
Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993
Hampden
Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993Pineapple · Overripe · Tropical fruits
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.5/10
Community
9.3/10 (63 reviews)
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1974
Caroni
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1974Rubber · Tar · Bicycle tube
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.5/10
Community
9.4/10 (43 reviews)
New Yarmouth Rum Artesanal NYE 1994
Rum Artesanal
New Yarmouth Rum Artesanal NYE 1994Vanilla · Spicy · Caramel
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.0/10 (177 reviews)
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum REV 1994
Rum Artesanal
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum REV 1994Prunes · Leather · Oak
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.2/10 (101 reviews)
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000
Caroni
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000Tar · Rubber · Leather
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.2/10 (83 reviews)
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
Hampden
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990Pineapple · Ester · Overripe
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.1/10 (75 reviews)
Distilia Hampden The Virtues Chastity by Robert Bauer C<>H 1983
Hampden
Distilia Hampden The Virtues Chastity by Robert Bauer C<>H 1983Ester · Tropical fruits · Pineapple
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.4/10 (72 reviews)
"In one word? Opulent! A truly exceptional rum, even for Hampden standards. My Hampden benchmarks so far have all come from the brutal corner: TRC 1990, RA 1989, Nobilis 1993. Very high ester content …"
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998
Caroni
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998Rubber · Tar · Menthol
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
8.9/10 (67 reviews)
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000
Caroni
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000Menthol · Rubber · Tar
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.0/10 (56 reviews)
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998
Caroni
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998Rubber · Tar · Dried fruit
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
8.9/10 (56 reviews)
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996Tobacco · Bicycle tube · Caramel
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.3/10 (55 reviews)
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996Tar · Rubber · Tropical fruits
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.1/10 (46 reviews)
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993
Hampden
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993Pineapple · Banana · Ester
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.4/10 (30 reviews)
Whisky Krüger Caroni Rendsburger Bürgermeister Rum HTR 1996
Caroni
Whisky Krüger Caroni Rendsburger Bürgermeister Rum HTR 1996Tar · Anise · Honey
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.4/10
Community
9.2/10 (28 reviews)
Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Tar · Spicy · Vanilla
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.3/10
Community
9.1/10 (123 reviews)
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995
Clarendon
Velier Clarendon Warren Khong Villa Paradisetto EMB 1995Barrel · Glue · Minty
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.3/10
Community
9.1/10 (71 reviews)
Duncan Taylor West Indies Single Cask Rum BRS 1986
West Indies
Duncan Taylor West Indies Single Cask Rum BRS 1986Medicinal · Honey · Smoky
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.3/10
Community
9.2/10 (24 reviews)
Rum Albrecht Long Pond LPS 1993
Long Pond
Rum Albrecht Long Pond LPS 1993Banana · Glue · Ester
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.3/10
Community
9.0/10 (20 reviews)
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1994
Appleton Estate
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1994Tropical fruits · Glue · Oak
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
8.8/10 (156 reviews)
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996Tar · Vanilla · Leather
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
9.2/10 (132 reviews)
Habitation Velier Hampden HGML 2010
Hampden
Habitation Velier Hampden HGML 2010Ester · Pineapple · Tropical fruits
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
9.1/10 (112 reviews)
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983
Rum Artesanal
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983Ester · Pineapple · Tropical fruits
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
9.2/10 (98 reviews)
T.D.L Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2001
Rum Artesanal
T.D.L Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2001Minty · Menthol · Rubber
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
8.7/10 (93 reviews)
Hampden Flensburg Rum Company Jamaica JMC C<>H 2007
Flensburg Rum Company
Hampden Flensburg Rum Company Jamaica JMC C<>H 2007Ester · Overripe · Pineapple
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
8.9/10 (88 reviews)
Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997
Clarendon
Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997Tropical fruits · Ester · Dark chocolate
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
9.1/10 (82 reviews)
The Whisky Jury Hampden Mden C<>H 1997
Hampden
The Whisky Jury Hampden Mden C<>H 1997Ester · Pineapple · Tropical fruits
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
9.0/10 (45 reviews)
Velier Caroni 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996Rubber · Tar · Vanilla
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.2/10
Community
9.1/10 (41 reviews)
Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2019)
Hampden Estate
Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2019)Ester · Pineapple · Banana
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.1/10
Community
8.6/10 (158 reviews)
Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998
Caroni
Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998Rubber · Caramel · Vanilla
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.1/10
Community
8.9/10 (41 reviews)
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1995
Appleton Estate
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1995Leather · Dried fruit · Tobacco
Barrel Aged Thoughts
9.0/10
Community
8.6/10 (151 reviews)
Fassbind AG Gardel Secret Treasures Old Guadeloupe Rum 1989
Secret Treasures
Fassbind AG Gardel Secret Treasures Old Guadeloupe Rum 1989Spicy · Sugarcane · Leather
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.9/10
Community
8.5/10 (21 reviews)
Fassbind AG Gardel Secret Treasures The of the Caribbean 1989
Secret Treasures
Fassbind AG Gardel Secret Treasures The of the Caribbean 1989Herbal · Spice · Caramel
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.9/10
Community
8.8/10 (8 reviews)
Cadenhead's Enmore Dated Distillation VNL 1962
Dated Distillation
Cadenhead's Enmore Dated Distillation VNL 1962Oak · Smoky · Caramel
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.8/10
Community
9.3/10 (11 reviews)
Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996Tar · Oak · Leather
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.7/10
Community
8.9/10 (48 reviews)
Travellers Rum Artesanal Belize Rum MBT 2007
Rum Artesanal
Travellers Rum Artesanal Belize Rum MBT 2007Coconut · Vanilla · Caramel
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.6/10
Community
8.4/10 (79 reviews)
Bristol Gardel 1992
Gardel
Bristol Gardel 1992Vegetal
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.6/10
Community
8.6/10 (15 reviews)
Long Pond & Hampden Rum Artesanal Trelawny Double Cask 2000
Rum Artesanal
Long Pond & Hampden Rum Artesanal Trelawny Double Cask 2000Ester · Pineapple · Banana
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.5/10
Community
8.4/10 (25 reviews)
Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996
Caroni
Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996Vanilla · Barrel · Coconut
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.4/10
Community
8.8/10 (121 reviews)
Bristol Caroni HTR 1995
Caroni
Bristol Caroni HTR 1995Rubber · Roasted · Petrol
Barrel Aged Thoughts
8.4/10
Community
9.0/10 (21 reviews)
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1999
Appleton Estate
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 1999Tropical fruits · Spicy · Glue
Barrel Aged Thoughts
7.9/10
Community
8.6/10 (121 reviews)
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998
Caroni
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998Tar · Barrel · Vanilla
Barrel Aged Thoughts
7.9/10
Community
8.6/10 (62 reviews)
Cadenhead's Diamond Caribbean Distillers Ltd SVW 1987
Diamond
Cadenhead's Diamond Caribbean Distillers Ltd SVW 1987Taste not yet noted
Barrel Aged Thoughts
7.9/10
Community
8.2/10 (8 reviews)
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