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Favorite rums from crazyforgoodbooze

Rums that sparked Philip's passion for rum.

Curated by crazyforgoodbooze
2,727 tastings
Updated June 2026

Philipp is a rum enthusiast and independent taster. He works at Perola GmbH; some reviewed bottlings may have a professional connection, but all reviews reflect his personal, unpaid opinion.

Rums in this list

  1. Best for: Fans of soft, chocolatey Belize rum at full proof

    Well-liked Travellers cask-strength single cask — cocoa, coconut and coffee, with the alcohol nicely tucked in. A few wanted more intensity, and one found it sharp-edged neat.

  2. Best for: People deep into high-ester Jamaican funk

    Fans of Jamaican funk adore this one — hugely estery, fruity and oily. At 65.2% it runs hot and turns dry-tannic late, and it's a small, hard-to-find release.

  3. Best for: Grand Arôme and high-ester funk fans

    Fans of Grand Arôme funk near-unanimously rate this a highlight — loud, complex and cleverly integrated at cask strength. If floral-herbal notes aren't your thing, it may feel busy.

  4. Best for: Fans of high-ester cane funk and Caroni-style dirtiness

    Loved as one of the wildest, most complex Mhobas out there — funky, chocolatey and impressively mature for its age. A few find the alcohol under-integrated and the finish a touch short.

  5. Best for: Hampden fans and ester lovers who like it aged

    Loved by Hampden fans for its concentrated pineapple-and-ester punch over a creamy, mature body. The catch: it runs woody and the 61.6% isn't always fully tamed — rest and water help.

  6. Best for: Fans of high-ester Jamaican funk

    A reference Long Pond for many fans — huge esters, tropical fruit and heavy sweetness that somehow stays balanced. A handful find it too extreme or acidic; nearly everyone else adores it.

  7. Best for: Rockley-style fans who love waxy, dirty, funky old rums

    A widely loved 33-year Rockley: intense, waxy, smoky and complex, with a long finish. A few find the alcohol a little sharp or the smoke too whisky-like for their taste.

  9. Best for: Demerara fans chasing tropical-aged glue and depth

    One of the most loved Demeraras here — complex, glue-forward and beautifully integrated at full proof. Members rank it near Velier level; the only common note is a finish that runs short.

  10. Best for: Bourbon lovers and Foursquare fans who want it strong

    Most love this single-cask Foursquare for its bourbon-heavy, cherry-and-caramel profile. The catch: at 60.2% the spice and heat can bulldoze the finer notes, and water barely helps.

  11. Best for: Experienced sippers who like resinous, herbal, cask-strength rum

    A well-liked, resinous Venezuelan — chocolate, blackberry, herbs and pine. Most call it intense and enjoyable; some find it a touch hot and a little less complex than the age suggests.

  12. Best for: Foursquare fans wanting cask-strength power

    Near-universally loved here — a full-proof rum that drinks remarkably rounded for its age, with the heat tucked in tight. If you want funk or Jamaican esters, look elsewhere.

  13. CDI Indonesia 2004

    CDI Indonesia 2004
    Compagnie des Indes
    CDI Indonesia 2004
    7.5/10 (25 reviews)
    Indonesia · 10 years · 43%
    Sugarcane · Minty · Tea
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    Best for: Curious drinkers who enjoy fresh, herbal, off-beat profiles

    A fresh, minty, unusual sipper people find either intriguing or too thin. Great in a daiquiri; the short finish and light body split opinion.

  14. Best for: fans of dry, herbal, spice-forward St. Lucia pot-still

    Near-universal praise here — one of the members' favorite Chairman's bottlings, prized for its herbal, minty, dry-spicy character. Just give it time in the glass to open.

  15. CDI Kaiman

    CDI Kaiman
    Multi Distilleries
    CDI Kaiman
    8.3/10 (53 reviews)
    Multiple countries · 46 years · 46%
    Barrel · Red fruits · Sour cherry
    500.00 €
    incl. shipping · 714.29 € per litre
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    Best for: Enthusiasts who love long-aged vintage blends and value a shifting nose

    Members love the shifting, fruity nose and the complexity at only 46%, but almost all wish it were bottled stronger — the palate reads thin and the finish falls short.

  16. Best for: Fans of old, oak-heavy Spanish-style rum

    Most call it the best Panama they've tried — deep, spicy and rounder than 61% suggests. A few flag it as too woody or astringent, though several warmed to it on a second tasting.

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