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Well-liked but not worshipped — most tasters land around "solid, nothing extraordinary," with a bright citrus streak that sets it apart. Expect creamsicle and orange peel over caramel, vanilla and toasted oak, with a bourbon-drinker's spice on the palate. At 52.8% the alcohol is noticeable and softens with a splash of water. The recurring gripe: a short finish and a one-note sweetness.
The community says- Bright citrus note
- Bourbon-friendly
- But: Short finish
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How does Privateer The Queen's Share Single Cask taste?
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Citrus-bright, bourbon-style American rum Enjoyable and pleasantly citrus-forward, but several find it eats a bit one-dimensional and wish the finish ran longer. A good bourbon-leaning rum rather than a jaw-dropper.
bourbon drinkers wanting a citrus-led rum
funk chasers or those wanting a long finish
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Review by Timo Groeger
Most helpful positive review
To be honest, this one is better than expected. A relatively sweet nose consisting mainly of caramel. Also spicy and woody. The palate is also sweet in the form of caramel, honey and chocolate.
Review by Tim
Most helpful mixed review
A sweet rum with a strong bourbon barrel influence (apple, caramel, vanilla). There is also a hint of smoke, which you have to like. For me, this is always borderline. Drinking strength is quite good.
Review by Mentalo
Alcohol could be much better integrated. Slightly caramel sweetness covers a lot, but I've had that with every Privateer bottling so far. In addition, however, comes a really intense pineapple note. Not really a bad rum, but remains just one-dimensional.
Review by MarcT
Privateer seems often to attend the typical US consumer, having a Rum that is appealing to those who during Bourbon and the likes. This one is solid, nothing extraordinary, with a Bourbon and citrus note. Alcohol is noticeable, but it does go well with some water. The fi ish, unfortunately, is quite short.
Review by ThatCubanRumGuy
Outside having a BBQ, perfect weather with my buddy who’s kid goes to school with my mine. Pulled this bottle out of the collection for a try since it was just sitting there collecting dust. It’s a local distillery here in Massachusetts so it’s only fitting that we give it a try. Trying the 4 year one. Nose: Oak, vanilla, caramel and citrus. I’m getting some pineapple and maybe some cherry I think. Palate: First impression is sweet and nutty. Caramel I think with some honey. Finish: Complex and long finish. I get some fruit (honestly tastes like pineapple) Nut, oak, and vanilla
Review by Ian Gilman
A great rum that is served well by the higher proof that helps balance the sweeter caramel and spice notes. Wish the finish was a bit longer, but was nonetheless great neat and in an old fashioned.
Review by FL_RumRunner
A truly fantastic selection. This one stuck out to me with much more notable citrus than almost any other rum I’ve had, but in a very positive way. That was the most notable scent with some other lighter sweeter notes. The taste was similar with the citrus notes while being very smooth.
Review by Alvin Rodriguez
It’s an incredible rum but I was a bit disappointed when it came to taste, just because I have such a high bar for Privateer. On the nose it was not disappointing at all! It was up there with what you would expect from the hands-down best North American rum producer. I got very defined creamsicle, which doubles as orange peel and zest. Also got lightly toasted oak, vanilla bean, wheated bourbon (reminded me a lot of Weller SP), cherry gummy bear, teriyaki beef jerky and a bit of honey. On the palate, like I said, not as impressive for me as other Privateers I’ve tried, but still amazingly delicious! I got very mild sweetness, but also dried lime, rye-whiskey kind of spiciness, and some honey. I found it very Spanish-style like, which I love. The taste could be comparable with Don Q Gran Añejo but just a tiny bit more deep. The finish was kind of long and spicy with rye, more rye, and some wood tea.
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9 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
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33% opened, 0 emptied.
What did the community pay for Privateer The Queen's Share Single Cask?
Avg. community purchase price 57 €.
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Details about Privateer The Queen's Share Single Cask
A Pot & Column Still Rum from USA, distilled by Privateer Rum Distillery, at 52,8%.
About the Privateer Rum Distillery distillery
The Privateer Rum Distillery distillery is located in USA. Rums from Privateer Rum Distillery have been reviewed 510 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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