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Nobilis No. 3 Rockley BBR 1986
Nobilis No. 3 Rockley BBR 1986Rockley honey-smoke powerhouse
Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993
Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993Benchmark old Hampden funk bomb
Enmore RA Guyana Rum REV 1994
Enmore RA Guyana Rum REV 1994World‑class dark, woody Demerara
Hampden RA Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H 1990
Hampden RA Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H 1990World‑class, mature Hampden funk
Old Brothers Hampden Jamaican Rum <>H 2001
Old Brothers Hampden Jamaican Rum <>H 2001World‑class funky fruit bomb
Salon du Rhum Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1993
Salon du Rhum Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1993Explosive, mature high‑ester Hampden
Salon du Rhum Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
Salon du Rhum Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990World‑class, silky old Hampden
Silver Seal Enmore Demerara 1986
Silver Seal Enmore Demerara 1986World‑class, dark and deeply complex Demerara
Bristol Classic Rum & Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Diamond 2003
Bristol Classic Rum & Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Diamond 2003World-class, chocolatey Demerara powerhouse
Origin R. Enmore 1988
Origin R. Enmore 1988Intense, dry and deeply roasted Demerara
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Benchmark heavy Caroni legend
Saint James Brut de fût 2003
Saint James Brut de fût 2003Intense, dry and very oaky agricole
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
Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983
Hampden RA Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983Legendary aged high‑ester Hampden
Enmore Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 22 REV 1994
Enmore Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 22 REV 1994World‑class dark, tea‑and‑plum Enmore
La Confrérie du Rhum Saint James Brut de fût 2003
La Confrérie du Rhum Saint James Brut de fût 2003Intense, dry and deeply woody agricole
Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997
Velier Clarendon Exclusive for Guiseppe Begnoni EMB 1997World‑class, explosive old Monymusk
Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002
Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002Benchmark aged Saint James agricole
Saint James J. Bally Millésime 1999 LMDW
Saint James J. Bally Millésime 1999 LMDWDark, dense, world‑class agricole power
Diamond S.B.S Guyana REV 2006
Diamond S.B.S Guyana REV 2006Serious, dark Demerara powerhouse
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
Velier Port Mourant UPM 1997
Velier Port Mourant UPM 1997World‑class, dark Demerara 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
Velier Warren Khong 2010
Velier Warren Khong 2010Benchmark young St. Lucia powerhouse
CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica High Proof 2005
CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica High Proof 2005Funky New Yarmouth pastry bomb
Cave Guildive New Yarmouth Jamaica Rum 2005
Cave Guildive New Yarmouth Jamaica Rum 2005Brutal, fruity New Yarmouth powerhouse
Hampden Kill Devil HGML 1983
Hampden Kill Devil HGML 1983World‑class aged Hampden funk
New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica 2005
New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica 2005Legendary high‑ester New Yarmouth
Berry Bros & Rudd Hampden Berry‘s Own Selection Finest Jamaican Rum C<>H 1990
Berry Bros & Rudd Hampden Berry‘s Own Selection Finest Jamaican Rum C<>H 1990Elegant, dialed‑back high‑ester Hampden
Thompson Bros. Caroni HTR 1997
Thompson Bros. Caroni HTR 1997World‑class, dirty‑fruity Caroni beast
Corman Collins Hampden 35 Years Old HGML 1983
Corman Collins Hampden 35 Years Old HGML 1983World-class, elegant old Hampden funk
Valinch & Mallet Hampden Single Cask HGML 1983
Valinch & Mallet Hampden Single Cask HGML 1983World-class, fruit-heavy old Hampden
Rum Nation Hampden Jamaica Supreme Lord VII C<>H 1990
Rum Nation Hampden Jamaica Supreme Lord VII C<>H 1990Benchmark easy‑drinking Hampden funk
Valinch & Mallet Caroni Single Cask HTR 1997
Valinch & Mallet Caroni Single Cask HTR 1997The Wild Parrot New Yarmouth Selected by LMDW 2005
The Wild Parrot New Yarmouth Selected by LMDW 2005Extreme New Yarmouth funk at full proof
The Rum Mercenary Uitvlugt Black Label Collection 1997
The Rum Mercenary Uitvlugt Black Label Collection 1997Cadenhead's Uitvlugt MPM 1993
Cadenhead's Uitvlugt MPM 1993Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask HLCF 1992
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask HLCF 1992Cadenhead‘s SLJD 1999
Cadenhead‘s SLJD 1999World‑class, brutal St. Lucia powerhouse
Milano Rum Festival & Barmetro Caroni HTR 1997
Milano Rum Festival & Barmetro Caroni HTR 1997Damoiseau 1995
Damoiseau 1995Dark, dry, powerful Damoiseau classic
Velier Damoiseau Full Proof 1980
Velier Damoiseau Full Proof 1980Iconic, dark, endlessly complex Damoiseau
Swell de Spirits Hampden Wonders of the World #3 <>H 2011
Swell de Spirits Hampden Wonders of the World #3 <>H 2011World‑class high‑ester Hampden funk bomb
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990Legendary, balanced old Hampden C<>H
Velier Uitvlugt Modified GS 1996
Velier Uitvlugt Modified GS 1996Iconic, creamy coconut Demerara
Nobilis Bellevue No. 11 1998
Nobilis Bellevue No. 11 1998Dry, woody, licorice‑driven Bellevue classic
Le Gus‘t DDL Marrons de la Liberté 2002
Le Gus‘t DDL Marrons de la Liberté 2002Caroni-style Demerara powerhouse
Nobilis Hampden No. 7 HLCF 1992
Nobilis Hampden No. 7 HLCF 1992Elegant, fruity Hampden funk with dry oak
Nobilis Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) No. 6 1989
Nobilis Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) No. 6 1989Elegant, dry old Port Mourant
Rock & Rhum Fiji 2001
Rock & Rhum Fiji 2001Dirty, fruity, high-ester Fiji benchmark
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 05 Treasure Cask Jamaica C<>H 1990
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 05 Treasure Cask Jamaica C<>H 1990World‑class 1990 Hampden funk bomb
Nobilis Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) No. 13 PM 1995
Nobilis Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) No. 13 PM 1995Dry, tannic Port Mourant powerhouse
Nobilis Enmore No. 12 EHP 2002
Nobilis Enmore No. 12 EHP 2002Dry, herbal Enmore for patient sippers
Damoiseau 1989
Damoiseau 1989Elegant, dry, fruit‑driven agricole
Nobilis Enmore (Versailles) No. 1 MEC 1988
Nobilis Enmore (Versailles) No. 1 MEC 1988Mature, licorice‑driven old Demerara
Plantation Extrême No. 4 2007
Plantation Extrême No. 4 2007Spicy, dark-fruited St. Lucia powerhouse
Chairman‘s Reserve Master's Selection (Old Brothers & Excellence Rhum) 2000
Chairman‘s Reserve Master's Selection (Old Brothers & Excellence Rhum) 2000Powerful, dry, minty St. Lucian beast
Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002
Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002Caroni-style Demerara powerhouse
Uitvlugt Plantation Extrême N.4 (For Belgium - The Nectar) 1993
Uitvlugt Plantation Extrême N.4 (For Belgium - The Nectar) 1993Smoky, peated Guyana curveball
Silver Seal Hampden <>H 1993
Silver Seal Hampden <>H 1993Balanced, accessible aged Hampden
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993“King of Hampden” for seasoned palates
Masam Hampden Silvano‘s Collection HLCF 1992
Masam Hampden Silvano‘s Collection HLCF 1992Elegant, mature tropical Hampden funk
Long Pond Plantation Extreme No. 4 CRV 1996
Long Pond Plantation Extreme No. 4 CRV 1996Mature, bourbon‑driven Long Pond sipper
Old Brothers & Excellence Rhum Rhum J.M 21 years 1999
Old Brothers & Excellence Rhum Rhum J.M 21 years 1999Complex, Armagnac-style aged agricole
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990World‑class, ultra‑mature Hampden funk
Clarendon Plantation Extrême No. 4 MMW 1984
Clarendon Plantation Extrême No. 4 MMW 1984Cask‑strength Clarendon beast for tiny sips
Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Caroni 1997
Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Caroni 1997World-class dirty-fruity Caroni beast
Cave Guildive Hampden Jamaica Rum <>H 1993
Cave Guildive Hampden Jamaica Rum <>H 1993World‑class 1993 Hampden funk bomb
Duncan Taylor Hampden Single Cask Rum C<>H 1990
Duncan Taylor Hampden Single Cask Rum C<>H 1990World‑class, fruit‑packed aged Hampden
Valinch & Mallet Diamond The Spirit of Art Versailles 1996
Valinch & Mallet Diamond The Spirit of Art Versailles 1996Reserved, subtle take on old Demerara
CDI Hampden Jamaica 1992
CDI Hampden Jamaica 1992World-class, creamy aged Hampden funk
Rock & Rhum Diamond Diamond PM 2013
Rock & Rhum Diamond Diamond PM 2013Accessible, pastry‑fruity Diamond PM
Rock & Rhum Diamond Diamond Full Proof PM 2013
Rock & Rhum Diamond Diamond Full Proof PM 2013Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy 2002
Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy 2002Le Gus‘t DDL Marrons de la Liberté Optimum Proof 2002
Le Gus‘t DDL Marrons de la Liberté Optimum Proof 2002Dirty Caroni twist on Demerara
Blackadder Caroni Raw Cask Rum HTR 1997
Blackadder Caroni Raw Cask Rum HTR 1997Blackadder South Pacific Raw Cask Rum 2009
Blackadder South Pacific Raw Cask Rum 2009Intense, woody pear-driven Fiji
Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997
Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997Blackadder Caroni Finest Caribbean Rum
Blackadder Caroni Finest Caribbean RumMurray McDavid Hampden HLCF 1992
Murray McDavid Hampden HLCF 1992Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum 2002
Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum 2002Blackadder Bellevue Raw Cask Rum Belvedere 1998
Blackadder Bellevue Raw Cask Rum Belvedere 1998Silver Seal Hampden <>H 1993
Silver Seal Hampden <>H 1993Samaroli Uitvlugt Demerara Rum 1990
Samaroli Uitvlugt Demerara Rum 1990Blackadder Diamond Raw Cask Rum 2003
Blackadder Diamond Raw Cask Rum 2003Blackadder Enmore Cask Selection Rum VSG 1996
Blackadder Enmore Cask Selection Rum VSG 1996Blackadder Clarendon Finest Jamaica Monymusk Rum 2003
Blackadder Clarendon Finest Jamaica Monymusk Rum 2003Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Optimum Proof 2002
Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Optimum Proof 2002Blackadder Hampden Raw Cask 2000
Blackadder Hampden Raw Cask 2000Blackadder Caroni Raw Cask Rum HTR 1997
Blackadder Caroni Raw Cask Rum HTR 1997Renegade Hampden Chateau Latour Finish HLCF 1992
Renegade Hampden Chateau Latour Finish HLCF 1992A.D. Rattray Caroni Cask Collection HTR 1997
A.D. Rattray Caroni Cask Collection HTR 1997Le Gus‘t Uitvlugt Demerara Rum 2007
Le Gus‘t Uitvlugt Demerara Rum 2007Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)
Hampden Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)Benchmark funky Hampden sipper
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994World‑class, dry and intense NY94
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF 1992
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF 1992World‑class aged Hampden funk
LMDW Saint James J. Bally Millésime 2000
LMDW Saint James J. Bally Millésime 2000Old‑school woody Bally powerhouse
Velier Saint James Velier 70th Anniversary 2008
Velier Saint James Velier 70th Anniversary 2008Dry, woody, high-powered agricole hit
Velier Diamond SVW 1999
Velier Diamond SVW 1999Iconic, dark and powerful Demerara
Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983
Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983Historic, extreme, nose-driven Gardel relic
Corman Collins J. Bally 2000
Corman Collins J. Bally 2000Dark, woody agricole at world‑class level
Nobilis Hampden No. 14 <>H 2013
Nobilis Hampden No. 14 <>H 2013Explosive, balanced high‑ester fruit bomb
Velier Port Mourant PM 1993
Velier Port Mourant PM 1993Iconic, bitter-woody Port Mourant punch
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Enmore AWM 1992
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Enmore AWM 1992Dark, woody Enmore powerhouse
New Yarmouth RA Jamaica Rum 2009
New Yarmouth RA Jamaica Rum 2009Benchmark funky New Yarmouth powerhouse
TRC Enmore Guyana Single Cask MEC 1988
TRC Enmore Guyana Single Cask MEC 1988Elegant, fruity old-school Enmore
Corman Collins & Bristol Classic Rum Caroni HTR - Le blog à Roger 1997
Corman Collins & Bristol Classic Rum Caroni HTR - Le blog à Roger 1997Balanced, fruity yet dirty Caroni
Velier Diamond & Versailles SVSG 1996
Velier Diamond & Versailles SVSG 1996Dark, complex Demerara powerhouse
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon Clarendon MMW 2004
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon Clarendon MMW 2004Explosive funky nose, dry intense palate
Velier Enmore & Port Mourant EHPM 1998
Velier Enmore & Port Mourant EHPM 1998Benchmark dark Demerara powerhouse
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Caroni 1998
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Caroni 1998Elegant, slightly tamer Caroni heavyweight
The Wild Parrot Enmore 1991
The Wild Parrot Enmore 1991Dark, woody Demerara powerhouse
Samaroli DDL Demerara Dark 1994
Samaroli DDL Demerara Dark 1994Elegant dark Demerara classic
Silver Seal Hampden HLCF 1992
Silver Seal Hampden HLCF 1992The Wild Parrot Hampden HLCF 1998
The Wild Parrot Hampden HLCF 1998Clarendon RA Jamaica Rum EMB 1995
Clarendon RA Jamaica Rum EMB 1995World‑class, intense Clarendon EMB
Savanna RA Unshared Cask for Germany 2004
Savanna RA Unshared Cask for Germany 2004Dry, cognac‑kissed Savanna charmer
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002Dirty mint-bomb Trinidad powerhouse
Enmore RA Guyana Rum REV 1994
Enmore RA Guyana Rum REV 1994World‑class, herbal Demerara powerhouse
Velier Savanna HERR Japoniani HERR 2006
Velier Savanna HERR Japoniani HERR 2006Savanna HERR fruit‑funk at full blast
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