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"I first tasted this rum at this year's Rumfest in Prague. Originally, I thought only the design had changed and the rum itself was the same. But I was immediately convinced that the recipe had changed …"

"I had no idea what to think of this rum at first. A completely unknown brand, Cape Verde is a totally unexplored country for me (when it comes to rum origin), so I was wondering if it would be worth …"

"I tasted this rum for the first time with my friend Lukáš Pytela at Air Cafe in Brno. It was quite a coincidence because we were planning for a cognac cask, but it wasn’t available at the moment. And …"

"So I was really looking forward to this rum because I really like Velier and FS rums. Definitely, the first tasting was a big surprise for me and I was quite unsure about this rum. Young, strong, …"

"First of all, I want to say that I am extremely grateful that the Hessey family shared these rums with us. They are really incredibly good rums, where you can feel that classic touch of the Jamaican …"

"I have to say, I'm really happy about this new release. It's exactly the missing middle step between the 12YO and 21YO. Both in terms of price and taste."

"The finish is long and very concentrated. Besides the sweetness with the taste of vanilla crème brûlée, you also encounter dried bananas and cocoa beans. You can also sense medicinal flavors (camphor, …"

"First sip. The rum has an oily, heavy texture that immediately covers the entire palate. The sweetness of tropical fruit is in perfect harmony with those "funky" tones."

"I bought this rum at an amazing event in Prague organized by UPB, where we met Alexander Gabriel, had a chat, got bottles signed, and listened to an absolutely fantastic lecture with a tasting. I was …"

"I know that strong, spicy, sailor-style navy rums aren't everyone's favorite. But I really enjoy them, even despite the seemingly high alcohol content. Of course, the rum is strong, but not at the …"

"As I wrote in the foreword, these rums are not quite typical representatives of Haitian rums. They differ significantly from rums like Clairin and I wouldn’t even be afraid of them as a rum beginner."

"This rum surprised me immensely. At the first tasting, I wasn't all that impressed, but it's true that we had already tried several samples before it. Then I tasted it again and again, and I really …"

"It's no secret that I really enjoy smoky rums. I love the aroma of charred barrels and burnt caramel that wonderfully perfumes the entire rum. The bottle itself might not attract as much attention as …"

"I've already mentioned in previous reviews that the latest Single Cask series really nailed it. I really liked this Trinidad, but definitely don't expect anything technical or complicated from it. Rum …"

"Here we have another one, probably the last representative of the Foursquare Exceptional Cask series this year. The last two rums (Nobiliary and 2008) set the bar very high, so everyone was curious if …"

"Single Barrel Trinidad 2010 is a rum distilled from molasses using the column method. Distillation 1/1/2010 in Trinidad (currently the only distillery is Angostura). 5 years tropically aged …"

"Let the rum breathe, the first tasting and the tasting after 10 minutes of the rum in the glass are quite different. The rum is strong, with a long finish, but crafted excellently. Exactly in the …"

"Noooo this was a big expectation for me, because 16 years is simply 16 years. I definitely have to say that the nose and taste surprised me. I expected again some strong Bourbon with a lot of …"

"I'm starting to like this brand more and more. The second bottle I've tasted so far and I'm really satisfied. For a very reasonable price, you get an honest natural rum that doesn't pretend to be …"

"So here we have an interesting rum from Foursquare Distillery, which is handled by the independent bottler Cane Island Rum. For around a thousand crowns, you get a pleasant rum from Barbados that has …"

"New Yarmouth 30 Years Rare Old Jamaican Rum is a rum for moments when you have time to sit down and really read the rum. It offers the typical New Yarmouth 94 character, coconut, banana, tropical …"

"Considering the low price, this is a very interesting rum for everyday drinking. I dare say it will excite a newcomer and definitely won't offend an experienced rum drinker. If you like rums aged in …"

"The finish is reasonably long, but it disappears very quickly. After a few minutes, you don't notice it anymore."

"I was really looking forward to this rum because no Foursquare has disappointed me so far, and especially the parrot series is my favorite. The price initially surprised me a bit (about 800 CZK …"

"Two different rums from the same brand with a very similar base of aromas and flavors, however the differences are quite significant overall. Black Tot Finest Caribbean leans more towards caramel, …"

"Here we have another new release serving us a beautiful 62% alcohol. Sure, the basic profile is very similar to other rums from the ECS range. But when you compare Sovereignty with other sherry cask …"

"I've read a lot of different opinions about this rum, but from the very first tasting, I was pretty much sure. For me, it's probably the best FS rum in this series. It's seriously an amazing rum that …"

"Foursquare rums are simply a sure thing! The version with higher % alcohol was a big lure for me because lately I really enjoy these rums. Definitely the rum did not disappoint me, quite the opposite."

"It's a rum more for fans of authentic unsweetened flavors in rums. It's a great Trinidad comparable to other rums from Trinidad, which will please every fan of this rum destination. Personally, I …"

"This rum is great. It is smooth and at the same time not weak. The flavors are elegant."

"I have to say, this is one of the nicest bottles in terms of design and tube. I also really like the Mayan legend mentioned at the beginning, which is why I chose the photo to somewhat reference this …"

"It is a very pleasant rum that both beginners and slightly advanced rum fans will appreciate. Perfect Fiji, which I personally like a lot. A pleasant drinkable rum that doesn’t compromise on flavor."

"I have to say right from the start that all three rums are incredibly well made and Appleton really knows what they're doing. Overall, my favorite was the Appleton Estate Joy 25 Y.O., but it was quite …"

"For me, this is definitely one of the best 13-year-old rums from Barbados/Foursquare at the best price on the market (only rivaled by Berry Bros. & Rudd Barbados 13yo)."

"Until recently, a practically unknown brand to me. However, at a price under 1000 CZK, it's a very interesting endeavor. I like the design, the rums have their story and tradition, and they contain no …"

"I rarely open bottles for drinking that cost more than 5,000 CZK, and I wouldn't make an exception here either. However, today's day and the symbolism of 30 years of freedom is such a significant …"

"This rum is truly exceptional in composition, taste, and production. On the other hand, we can't compare it to 50-year-old rums or 30-year-old rums, for example from Appleton; besides a completely …"

"I've been leaning more towards drier and stronger rums for some time now. I've found my favorite representatives there and only occasionally venture into sweeter ones. And I owe that mostly to the …"

"Here it is, a review of the new release we tasted at this year's Rumfest in Prague and couldn't stop praising it. I perceived the 2008 as a direct competitor to my favorite Nobiliary. So how did it …"

"It’s an interesting and pleasant rum, but it will be appreciated more by at least slightly advanced rum fans. Its strength and rough character of Fiji is definitely not for everyone, but I think …"

"This rum is great. It is smooth and at the same time not weak. The flavors are elegant."

"If Greys is known to me for something, it’s creating perfect rums with interesting flavors. 1731 Fine & Rare has never disappointed me and this combination proves to be the best possible. Great summer …"

"This is a bottle that will definitely catch the attention of every Zacapa fan because it is different from previous Zacapas. It will surely be appreciated by fans of sweeter flavors in rums as well as …"

"Rums from the Dominican Republic are less sought after by me compared to destinations like Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, etc. I'm not saying they don't have good rums, I just simply prefer slightly …"

"I didn't know this rum at all, but I generally really like rums from Mauritius. The bottle is really beautiful, the nose surprised me a lot with its strength and intensity, the palate calmed down a …"

"I have to admit that I'm quite skeptical about cheaper blends from several different origins. My opinion improved mainly because of Duppy Share, so I wanted to try a similar combination from another …"

"This rum quite reminds me of the popular Plantation XO. It's an interesting combination of wood, tropical fruit, coconut, and chocolate. However, it's not sweetened at all."

"After a long time, we have a review of a rum from Colombia here. I quite like Coloma rums because I enjoy the aroma of coffee liqueur combined with a smoky hint. I like that the rums are not overly …"

"Considering the low price, this is a pretty interesting rum that definitely won't offend anyone. It's definitely not overly sweet, the nose and palate are quite interesting including the finish, where …"

"Long-lasting tannins of green tea and oak, toasted, smoky, with hints of clove. Peter Holland, Foursquare Brand Ambassador Photos taken from the Doorly's UK Facebook page."

"The Diplomático brand is known worldwide and the rums of this company regularly win many awards. For me, this brand is a bit too commercial, but on the other hand, we owe it (along with Zacapa) for …"

"This is a rum you just want to try. It's something completely different again, from an unexpected destination, from an unknown "rum" brand, and you have to approach it like that. I believe Limestone …"

"Of course the rating will be slightly biased, after all it’s kind of our baby. But honestly I have to say this rum really turned out well and we chose well. Before the bottles went on sale, each of us …"

"Lately, I keep coming across blends from several distilleries (most often from Barbados and Jamaica) and I really enjoy them. They are usually at a very reasonable price and without artificial …"

"The uniqueness of this rum Rum Nation Jamaica 14 Y.O. 2007-2021 Peated Cask Finish lies in several details."

"My friend Martin Pokreis brought me this bottle to show and taste, for which I am very grateful. After all those Jamaicas, Barbadoses, Haitis, Navy rums with high alcohol content, etc., one gets a bit …"

"This bottle made me incredibly happy because in general I really like rums from Guyana in the Demerara style. I like the pronounced, heavy, spicy and burnt aromas of these rums. It's another proof …"

"So today we have a rum from one of the most famous rum producers in the world. The taste is very pleasant, slightly smoky with wood and a certain sweetness. Definitely a suitable piece for a good …"