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West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986
West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986Honeyed, smoky old Rockley, whisky-like and complex
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Dirty, fruity Caroni many call their best ever
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum HD HGML 1989
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum HD HGML 1989Powerful, ester-packed long-aged Hampden
Duncan Taylor West Indies Single Cask Rum BRS 1986
Duncan Taylor West Indies Single Cask Rum BRS 1986Old Rockley: honey, iodine, gentle smoke
Elixir Distillers of London Black Tot Rum Last Consignment
Elixir Distillers of London Black Tot Rum Last ConsignmentDark, complex slice of Navy rum history
Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983
Distilia Long Pond The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer 1983Elegant, buttery 40-year Long Pond
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H 1990
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum (HD Distillery) C<>H 1990Rounded, fruity 30-year Hampden with tamed funk
Distilia Hampden The Virtues Chastity by Robert Bauer C<>H 1983
Distilia Hampden The Virtues Chastity by Robert Bauer C<>H 1983Elegant, fruity old Hampden with tamed funk
"When I look back at the previous releases in the series, what stands out to me most is that the "Chastity" is the release with the least wood influence. At first, that felt like a break in the red …"
Distilia Enmore (Versailles) Greenheart REV 1994
Distilia Enmore (Versailles) Greenheart REV 1994Dark, woody old Versailles with dried plum
Distilia Bielle The Sins Sloth RRL by Robert Bauer 2012
Distilia Bielle The Sins Sloth RRL by Robert Bauer 2012Complex, oily agricole with a long dry finish
"einzuordnen. Die außergewöhnlich lange Reifezeit ist für „Agricole“-Rhums zudem bemerkenswert und verleiht Sloth eine überdurchschnittlich komplexe Fassprägung – ohne die oft befürchteten bitteren …"
Distilia Savanna The Virtues Charity by Robert Bauer 2008
Distilia Savanna The Virtues Charity by Robert Bauer 2008Intense, woody agricole for slow sipping
"Der Charity tritt ein großes Erbe an, schließlich folgt er auf die vielbeachtete “The Sins” – Reihe. Das allein setzt die Erwartungen hoch. Erwartungen, die diese Abfüllung jedoch mühelos erfüllt. Der …"
Diamond El Dorado Rare Collection <SVW>DLR 1998
Diamond El Dorado Rare Collection <SVW>DLR 1998Glue-forward Demerara that drinks well above its proof
Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007
Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007Intense, mature Grand Arôme — strawberry, ester, wood
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983
Hampden Rum Artesanal Jamaica High Ester Rum HGML 1983Aged Hampden funk, rounded and creamy
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF 1992
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 18 Treasure Cask Jamaica HLCF 1992Rounded, funky old Hampden HLCF sipper
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum REV 1994
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum REV 1994Deep, herbal old Enmore for sipping
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996Sweet, tarry Caroni for patient sippers
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum VSG 1985
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum VSG 1985Intense graphite-and-herb Enmore, singular stuff
Wu Dram Clan J. Bally Brut de Fût 2010
Wu Dram Clan J. Bally Brut de Fût 2010Woody, peppery aged agricole with cherry depth
"Rhum powerful, but not too brute, rather like a concentrated distillate that combines the essence of sugar cane, spices and wood. The high alcohol content creates a wonderful texture and helps the …"
New Yarmouth Rum Artesanal NYE 1994
New Yarmouth Rum Artesanal NYE 1994Mature, low-ester NY, spicy and woody
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996Heavy, dirty Caroni with tamed 70% ABV
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum KFM 1991
Enmore Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum KFM 1991Dark, woody old Enmore with a minty edge
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996Dirty, tarry 1996 Caroni at cask strength
New Yarmouth For Tara Spirits 1994
New Yarmouth For Tara Spirits 1994Woody, coconut-heavy aged Jamaican, cask strength
"Méga nez et aussi très très bon goût. Mangue, noix de coco, notes grillées et épicées, cuir. La finale est longue avec des tanins adaptés et qui ne me dérangent pas. Les notes amères pourraient …"
Velier Royal Navy
Velier Royal NavyDirty Caroni-led navy blend, deep and complex
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L'Or 2001
Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L'Or 2001Complex, cask-strength old Martinique agricole
Skeldon S.B.S Guyana SWR 2001
Skeldon S.B.S Guyana SWR 2001Round, chocolatey Guyana toffee bomb
Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 31 (Navy Blend Rum HQNB)
Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 31 (Navy Blend Rum HQNB)Intense, complex old navy blend
Skeldon S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR 1997
Skeldon S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR 1997Dark, roasty Skeldon that needs air
Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983
Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983Rare old Gardel: stunning nose, bitter woody palate
Diamond (Port Mourant) El Dorado Rare Collection <PM> SVW 2001
Diamond (Port Mourant) El Dorado Rare Collection <PM> SVW 2001Dark, spicy Demerara blend, PM-led
Wu Dram Clan Jamaican Rum Blend 2024
Wu Dram Clan Jamaican Rum Blend 2024Old Jamaican blend, great nose, woody palate
"Zusammenfassend muss ich sagen das ich direkt nach dem Eingießen etwas enttäuscht war, weil für mich der Clarendon so dominant war. Gibt man ihm jedoch die Zeit die er verdient ändert sich dieser …"
Perola Enmore Bellamy's Reserve REV 1994
Perola Enmore Bellamy's Reserve REV 1994Dry, woody Enmore with dried plum and coffee
Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company JMM 1999
Clarendon Flensburg Rum Company JMM 1999Fruity, floral 21yo Jamaican for pot-still fans
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000Fruity, menthol-heavy tropical Caroni at cask strength
Rumclub Private Selection No. 66 1988
Rumclub Private Selection No. 66 1988Old, woody Cuban sipper with dried fruit and cocoa
"Viel Geld für einen Rum, das muss man schon erwähnen, allerdings wird es schwierig – bis unmöglich – werden ein vergleichbares Produkt in die Hände zu bekommen. Über die Qualität muss man ohnehin …"
CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica (Bottled for Denmark) 2005
CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica (Bottled for Denmark) 2005Intense, funky New Yarmouth for ester lovers
Hampden Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel) C<>H 2007
Hampden Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel) C<>H 2007Intense, funky Hampden with a bitter edge
Distilia Caroni Floral Rum Series Chaconia (Catawiki) 1998
Distilia Caroni Floral Rum Series Chaconia (Catawiki) 1998Floral, oily Caroni with tar and mango
Velier Royal Navy Tiger Shark
Velier Royal Navy Tiger SharkWoody, spicy navy blend that rewards patience
Enmore S.B.S Guyana REV 1994
Enmore S.B.S Guyana REV 1994Dark, woody old Enmore with licorice depth
Nobilis Enmore (Versailles) No. 15 REV 2006
Nobilis Enmore (Versailles) No. 15 REV 2006Dark, bitter Enmore with a stunning nose
Romdeluxe Renaissance White Alligator 2018
Romdeluxe Renaissance White Alligator 2018Wild, funky Taiwanese ester bomb
TRC Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) Guyana PM 1997
TRC Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) Guyana PM 1997Dry, tea-and-herb PM with a short finish
Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 3 (East Asia Whisky) Mizunara Japanese Oak Finish 1998
Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 3 (East Asia Whisky) Mizunara Japanese Oak Finish 1998Tarry Caroni rounded by Japanese oak
Velier Foursquare Plenipotenziario 2007
Velier Foursquare Plenipotenziario 2007Complex, dry, fruit-forward cask-strength Foursquare
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 25 DOK 2009
Hampden Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 25 DOK 2009Rounded, fruity DOK funk done elegantly
Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (Grape of the Art & RumX) 2005
Chairman's Reserve Master's Selection (Grape of the Art & RumX) 2005Dry, roasty St. Lucia pot-still sipper
Enmore Flensburg Rum Company Guyana (Kirsch Whisky) KFM 1991
Enmore Flensburg Rum Company Guyana (Kirsch Whisky) KFM 1991Dark, woody Enmore with a bitter, minty punch
The Bottle Shop Beenleigh Australia Rum MAIC10 2007
The Bottle Shop Beenleigh Australia Rum MAIC10 2007Powerful, complex pear-and-tea Beenleigh
Hampden Rum Artesanal JMC Distillery C<>H 1990
Hampden Rum Artesanal JMC Distillery C<>H 1990Aged Hampden: pineapple esters, oily, oak-rounded
"I was worried that the 33 years would emphasize the barrel too much. You can certainly taste the wood, the tart notes provide an undeniable astringency. Some people will say: it could have come out of …"
Wu Dram Clan Rhum J.M Brut de Fût 2015
Wu Dram Clan Rhum J.M Brut de Fût 2015Rich, nutty agricole that hides its ABV
Hampden Rum Artesanal HD C<>H 1993
Hampden Rum Artesanal HD C<>H 1993Funky, drying old Hampden, all pineapple and ester
Long Pond The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 2005
Long Pond The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 2005Rounded, tropically-aged Long Pond funk
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996Dirty, roasted 1996 Caroni at cask strength
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Enmore AWM 1992
The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Enmore AWM 1992Old, woody Enmore with leather and licorice
Clément 1970
Clément 1970Elegant old agricole, gorgeous nose, light palate
Romdeluxe Hampden Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 32 HGML 2020
Romdeluxe Hampden Wild Series Rum Jamaica No. 32 HGML 2020Intense, creamy Hampden at a wild 86%
New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica 1994
New Yarmouth S.B.S Jamaica 1994Creamy coconut-chocolate Jamaican, low on funk
Bellevue Rum Artesanal Guadeloupe SFGB 1998
Bellevue Rum Artesanal Guadeloupe SFGB 1998Dry citrus-and-herb Guadeloupe, unlike any Bellevue
Beenleigh Rum Artesanal Australian Rum 2007
Beenleigh Rum Artesanal Australian Rum 2007Intense peach-apricot Aussie at cask strength
Nobilis Enmore No. 10 (Rum Exchange) KFM 1991
Nobilis Enmore No. 10 (Rum Exchange) KFM 1991Dark, bitter old Enmore for wood lovers
Le Gus't DDL Marrons de la Liberté 2002
Le Gus't DDL Marrons de la Liberté 2002Guyana rum that drinks like Caroni
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019
MHOBA Select Reserve French Cask Rum 2019Fruity, polished Mhoba that drinks young well
Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) S.B.S Guyana PM 1990
Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) S.B.S Guyana PM 1990Dark, woody old Port Mourant for slow sipping
Milano Rum Festival & Barmetro DDL Versailles 2006
Milano Rum Festival & Barmetro DDL Versailles 2006Dry, roasty Demerara with licorice and plum
Precious Liquors & The Auld Alliance Caroni Trinidad Rum 1998
Precious Liquors & The Auld Alliance Caroni Trinidad Rum 1998Fruity, complex Caroni with signature tar
CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica High Proof 2005
CDI New Yarmouth Jamaica High Proof 2005Funky, ester-heavy Jamaican with tropical fruit
Clarendon For Tara Spirits 1995
Clarendon For Tara Spirits 1995Woody, minty, fruity 26-year Jamaican cask beast
Velier Foursquare Raconteur 2006
Velier Foursquare Raconteur 2006Nutty, spicy Foursquare with Oloroso depth
Port Mourant El Dorado Rare Collection PM 1999
Port Mourant El Dorado Rare Collection PM 1999Bold tropical-aged Port Mourant for PM fans
Clarendon Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum EMB 1995
Clarendon Rum Artesanal Jamaica Rum EMB 1995Deep, fruity Clarendon that needs time and air
South Pacific Rum Artesanal Fiji Rum 2001
South Pacific Rum Artesanal Fiji Rum 2001Rounded, fruity Fiji ester bomb at cask strength
Uitvlugt Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum PM 1989
Uitvlugt Rum Artesanal Guyana Rum PM 1989Mature, herbal PM that trades power for balance
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask Expression
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection - Port Cask ExpressionRich, Port-driven Barbados sipper
Romdeluxe Hampden Trelawny White DOK 2021
Romdeluxe Hampden Trelawny White DOK 2021Extreme unaged Hampden funk bomb
Wu Dram Clan Hampden Jamaican Rum HD <>H 2014
Wu Dram Clan Hampden Jamaican Rum HD <>H 2014Brutal, high-ester Hampden with real funk
"Another very good bottling from the Wu Dram Clan, which is sure to find many fans again. I think the rum is very well balanced. The five years in the tropics seem to have given the rum a very good …"
Appleton Legend 2005
Appleton Legend 2005Funky, fruity Appleton unlike the rest
"The 17 years in the barrels have given the rum nice oak notes, which provide a roasted, nutty undertone and pronounced vanilla aromas on the palate. Nothing here is over-woody, and the alcohol …"
Velier Karukera Japoniani Rhum Vieux Agricole 2009
Velier Karukera Japoniani Rhum Vieux Agricole 2009Dense, spicy aged agricole, dry and woody
HoneyBatcher GmbH South Pacific Fiji 2020
HoneyBatcher GmbH South Pacific Fiji 2020Funky young Fiji with virgin-oak spice
"With the Honey Badger's second strike, the bottler remains true to its line and hits the mark aromatically. This time even more so than the Ghana Rum. Everyone has to decide for themselves what they …"
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression 2015
Mount Gay Master Blender Collection The Madeira Cask Expression 2015Round, fruity Madeira-finished Barbados sipper
"A great throw from Mount Gay, pulls for me qualitatively equal to the Port Cask Expression, which I also already found fantastic."
Cave Guildive South Pacific Fiji Rum 2001
Cave Guildive South Pacific Fiji Rum 2001Fruity, honeyed Fiji with dirty ester funk
Skeldon S.B.S Guyana 1997 SWR
Skeldon S.B.S Guyana 1997 SWRElegant but reserved dark Guyana sipper
Long Pond For Tara Spirits LPS 2001
Long Pond For Tara Spirits LPS 2001Savory, olive-and-oak aged Jamaican
Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016
Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2016Fresh, green Haitian clairin with real punch
DDL S.B.S Guyana 1993 (UDS Bourbon Cask) UDS
DDL S.B.S Guyana 1993 (UDS Bourbon Cask) UDSMasam Port Mourant Private Stock of Silvano 2003
Masam Port Mourant Private Stock of Silvano 2003Citrusy, delicate Port Mourant sipper
Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2016
Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2016Fruity, funky young Savanna at cask strength
Wagemut Maduro (Aficionado Collection)
Wagemut Maduro (Aficionado Collection)Thick, very sweet sherry-and-walnut cigar rum
"The Maduro is powerfully sweet, but also has an alcoholic punch, so it is not an absolute lightweight. This suits the idea of pairing it with a cigar. After all, you need something that can counter …"
T.D.L Flensburg Rum Company Trinidad 2002
T.D.L Flensburg Rum Company Trinidad 2002The mint-and-cannabis TDL, gentle at 46.5%
Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) S.B.S Guyana 2014 PM/DHE
Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) S.B.S Guyana 2014 PM/DHEEster-heavy Guyana that flips to spicy PM wood
Travellers Flensburg Rum Company Selected by Jürgen Wiese BTJW 2006
Travellers Flensburg Rum Company Selected by Jürgen Wiese BTJW 2006Sweet, coconut-cocoa Belize at big strength
Romdeluxe Ten Cane Limited Batch Series 2008
Romdeluxe Ten Cane Limited Batch Series 2008Cherry-and-cocoa Trinidad at cask strength
Cave Guildive West Indies Barbados Rum 2000
Cave Guildive West Indies Barbados Rum 2000Smoky, honeyed Rockley that fools whisky fans
Corman Collins Diamond 1996
Corman Collins Diamond 1996Rich old Demerara, slightly too diluted
Uitvlugt Rum Artesanal Guyana 1991
Uitvlugt Rum Artesanal Guyana 1991Intensely herbal, licorice-heavy Uitvlugt
Wolfgang Klotz Spirits Travellers Belizean Rum 2008
Wolfgang Klotz Spirits Travellers Belizean Rum 2008Sweet, chocolatey Belize with well-hidden strength
Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) S.B.S Guyana 1999 PM
Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) S.B.S Guyana 1999 PMDry, woody old Port Mourant with a licorice streak
Wu Dram Clan Foursquare Private Cask Selection 2026
Wu Dram Clan Foursquare Private Cask Selection 2026Classic bourbon-cask Foursquare at full proof
Velier Casimir Clairin 2016
Velier Casimir Clairin 2016Berry Bros & Rudd Single Cask Fiji Rum (LMDW) 2009
Berry Bros & Rudd Single Cask Fiji Rum (LMDW) 2009Vanilla-forward Fiji with light solvent funk
Wagemut Members Only Edition 2022
Wagemut Members Only Edition 2022Habitation Velier Savanna White HERR 2018
Habitation Velier Savanna White HERR 2018Wild bubblegum-and-berry white rum bomb
Depaz Private Cask (Rumclub Private Selection) 2010
Depaz Private Cask (Rumclub Private Selection) 2010Rounded, fruity aged agricole with spice
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017
La Maison Du Whisky MHOBA Antipodes Collection 2017Balanced, funky South African sipper at cask strength
T.D.L Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2002
T.D.L Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2002Minty, dirty cask-strength Trinidad sipper
"An interesting mixture of fresh, dirty and fruity notes. Very intense and dry."
Travellers Rum Artesanal Belize Rum MBT 2007
Travellers Rum Artesanal Belize Rum MBT 2007Rounded coconut-and-toffee Belize sipper
Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002
Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002Rich, woody old Martinique agricole
West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style) 2000
West Indies Rum Artesanal Barbados Rum (Rockley Style) 2000Honeyed, smoky Rockley — lovely nose, thin body
Ten Cane Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2008
Ten Cane Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2008Sour cherry and marzipan, hot but complex
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998Dirty, smoky Caroni that runs dry
Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2009
Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2009Dark, fruity cask-strength sipper with licorice and oak
Romdeluxe Long Pond Bottled for German Rumfest 2023 TECC
Romdeluxe Long Pond Bottled for German Rumfest 2023 TECCMassive Long Pond ester bomb at 85.3%
Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2018
Velier Chelo Clairin Sajous 2018Grassy, briny, funky Haitian cane spirit
Caroni S.B.S Trinidad 1998
Caroni S.B.S Trinidad 1998Clean, fruity Caroni with restrained tar
Nobilis Romero & Sons Ecuador No. 19 2005
Nobilis Romero & Sons Ecuador No. 19 2005Nutty, chocolatey cask-strength Ecuador with a bite
TRC Long Pond Jamaica VRW 2000
TRC Long Pond Jamaica VRW 2000Mellow, fruity 21-year Long Pond sipper
Foursquare Wagemut Special Edition 2021
Foursquare Wagemut Special Edition 2021Sweet, sherry-soaked dessert sipper
"Mit der Wagemut PX Cask Special Edition bringt Nicolas Kröger eine äußerst ungewöhnliche Abfüllung auf den Markt, die ich so keinesfalls von ihm erwartet hätte und die für mich auch mit keinem mir …"
Foursquare Wagemut Special Edition 2023
Foursquare Wagemut Special Edition 2023Maple-cask Foursquare, nutty and quite sweet
Neisson Profil 105
Neisson Profil 105Young, peppery agricole between white and aged
"The smell is intense with light citrus notes, spices, roasted coffee and woody notes. I find some caramel and sugar cane aromas in the background. Lemon peel, spices, wood and sugar cane again on the …"
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