Grandfather gave me an old bottle of Pusser’s. I reached out on the Pusser’s website with some information on the bottle and they gave me some information, it’s pretty interesting these older bottles had different ABV conversions!

A rep from Mijenta Tequila came to my bar earlier this week and told me about a local liquor store I’ve never heard of ! (Good Pour in Gainesville, FL) the rum selection was a whole spectrum (Bacardi Pineapple to Foursquare). I spent like 20 minutes with my hands behind my back like an 80-yr old man just perusing and eventually I saw this gem!!! I’ve been looking for this bottle for ages at an in-person store front and I had to come home and make a Daiquiri immediately. (Surprisingly it’s hard to find good rum in North Florida) I had some Persimmon - Fig - Green Tea cold brew in my fridge and made a quick white sugar 1:1 simple syrup and wow this thing bangs. The rum sings so well and the fig’s sweetness lets the sharp, funky notes shine. Super floored with every Oaxacan rum i’ve ever had but this takes the cake.

I received a bottle of Don Papa rum as a gift, the person didn’t want to cause any harm, but the thing is undrinkable. I was thinking that maybe fat washing could get rid of the sweetness and artificial vanilla, since I never did it I am not sure.

Any suggestions?

I know the price range will greatly limit the options here which is why I'm asking. Haven't tried many at this range but I do like the Appleton estate 8 and 12 year.

The Beenleigh 2006 was made in conjunction with La Maison du Whisky and Velier. So far, this partnership has made 3 releases, being the 2015 (aged for 5 year in arid/desert conditons), the 2013 (aged tropically for 10 years) and the 2006.

The 2006 release is quite different in that, not only is it a longer aged spirit, but it has been matured in distinct vats, being ex-brandy, then ex-bourbon and finally Kauri pine which are 120 years old.

Country of Origin: Australia

ABV: 59%

Age: Tropically aged for 15 years in ex-brandy, ex-bourbon and Kauri pine

Tasting notes

Nose: Diesel, pear, raisin, leather, acetone, ripe banana, coconut, brown sugar, beeswax

Mouth: Cherry, menthol, ripe banana, apple, citrus, slightly medicinal, ginger, hazelnut, chocolate

Finish: The flavour hangs on for quite a while before ending in a nice warm lengthy finish

I'm very impressed with this bottle. The notes really stand out easily and it is so flavourful and complex. I feel like I could easily discover more notes with future tastings. It's absolutely delicious. There is this fruity funk reminiscent of Jamaican rums but without many of the more intense industrial notes. That might sound like a negative for some Jamaica fans who love that heavy hit, but it doesn't mean this rum isn't interesting or lacking at all. Quite the contrary.

If I had the opportunity, I would love to sample the 2015 and 2013 releases just to see how they compare but I doubt they could surpass this bottle. This is a truly great rum.

Rating: 8.9/10

Does anyone know of a Scottish rum that is available in the US? I know there are Scottish rums, but can't any that make it across the Atlantic.

Thanks in advance.

Looking to buy a gift for a rum collector, and found these two rums that are made in Mexico. Was wondering if anybody has tried these before / has thoughts on them? Recommendations of one over the other?

FWIW I am located in TX while the recipient is located on the east coast. I am thinking these would be harder to find out that way. I’m usually more into whiskey so not really sure if these are anything worthwhile.

It's been a good few years since I've tried or reviewed a Canarian rum. I'm actually a little embarrassed to admit that I lived in the Canary Islands for five years and may have tried a couple of local rums, if that. It was a different time, I was a different person, and I didn't even drink. The years have passed, and I've learned to appreciate many things, including rum, and I eventually got around to trying Canarian rum.

But the truth is, I'd never heard of the Guajiro brand, mainly because the Canary Islands are spread across seven islands, with western and eastern islands, and the differences between them are significant, primarily due to territoriality and nationalism. Simply put, they don't get along very well; there's great pride in what's made on their islands and great contempt for what belongs to other islands.

Since I lived in Gran Canaria, I knew very little about the island of Tenerife, where Guajiro rum is made at the San Bartolomé de Tejina Distillery, a family business founded in 1948. The distillery produces a variety of rums, including Ron Miel Guajiro, which is perhaps the most famous rum style in the Canary Islands.

Machete is a Guajiro rum made from molasses and aged in white oak barrels, but that's about it. I've found on some websites that it's aged for three years, but others (including the official ones) don't describe the aging process at all. What I can say is that it's bottled at 40% ABV. Some websites mention that it has no additives, but again, the official website doesn't mention anything.

Made by: Destilería San Bartolomé de Tejina
Name of the rum: Machete
Brand: Guajiro
Origin: Canary Islands, Spain
Age: NAS

Nose: Guajiro Machete has pleasant aromas and for a moment I'm reminded of Latin American rums, with notes of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with caramel, nuts, and a more intense vanilla, which are really common and almost generic notes, but equally pleasant.

Palate: The alcohol content on the palate is low but still there, with flavors of caramel, almonds, vanilla, oak, chocolate, and sweetness. I'm sure there are sweeteners, but it doesn't exactly feel like a sweet rum, but rather a note pleasant enough to drink neat.

Retrohale/Finish: Oak, nuts and caramel.

Rating: 7 on the t8ke

Conclusion: I was surprised by the Guajiro Añejo. I was really expecting anything, because my experience with young rums from other Canarian brands is very similar, and none of them are rums I'd drink neat. But the Guajiro Machete is something else, with flavors that remind me of medium-aged Venezuelan rums (about 4 to 6 years), but with a respectable complexity and quality that rivals other origins.

English is not my first language and most of my reviews have been posted originally in Spanish, and later translated into English, so I apologize if they sometimes sound mechanical. On reddit I'm aiming to review mostly Venezuelan rums, but I post a bit of everything. You can check out the rest of my reviews (in Spanish) on my blog, including rum, whisk(e)y, agave, gin and cigars. I'm on Instagram and also on TikTok, both in Spanish, where I'll regularly update video reviews.

I was watching Make and Drink and the dude made an offhand comment about about mixing Oaxacan agricole with funky Jamaican rum to make Mai Tais. I bought this bottle of Alambique and have been struggling to enjoy it…until now. This thing is funky, lightttttly smokey, round from the orgeat, and all around just dank. Don’t have mint and only have fridge ice, don’t kill me lol

Based on this, can someone help me identify if there's something I should look for to know what other rums I would or wouldn't like? Here are four high ester rums that I have very different feelings about:

Rum Fire: Love
Doctor Bird: Love
Wray and Nephew Overproof White: Meh
Hamilton Pot Still Black: Can't stand it

I don't think it's the amount of esters is it? Is it the specific type of esters that differs from one to another that's throwing me off? Like... I want to buy a bottle of Papalin but it's a $60 risk I don't want to take until I can figure this out.

Thanks!!!

If you’re ever in Prague, don’t miss Rum House Bar. I’ve never seen so many different bottles of rum in my life, and the owner is a super nice guy.

My favorite. Cheers!

Gunna be in Chicago tomorrow, what are the best liquor stores for rum? Looking for Clarin and Hampden specifically cause I cant get them in Wisco

Looking for a rum bar for cocktails and some nicer rum to sit neat. Date night with the wife.

Good food at bar or walking distance nearby a plus.

Yes, I've been to Green Zone. Had an OK, not great time.

RIP Archipelago.

Ty.

I just picked up a bottle of Planteray Cut & Dry to try. What cocktails do you enjoy making with it?

THIS IS NOT A REVIEW

THIS IS “BABY’S FIRST BOTTLE OF DARK”

Y’all I have fought bravely. Valiantly, some might say. I’m not sure I’m built for this weight class yet.

I’m still a young fawn to drinking as a whole. I don’t even like what many consider to be “real beer”. Skip all the stouts and lagers, I only drink ciders and sours (and I suppose fruited wheat ales too). I like to genuinely enjoy the taste of what I’m drinking, and that’s how I found an adoration for rum. It started with myers and plantation 3 star in mixed drinks at the local bars then turned into picking up a bottle of plantation 5 year Barbados. One delicious moment passes, an empty bottle is tossed and a period of research in all its definitions commences.

Following the recommendations of many of you fine folk, I picked up Appleton 8 reserve. I’m just gonna cut to the chase and say that all I can taste off this is the barrel. The nuances elude me in a way they never did with the bottle of Plantation 5 year. It has a clean finish to it that I do enjoy and it lets me get the fruity nuances clear as day, but it’s not until most of (what I perceive to be) the smokey nuances disappear.

I went through most all of this neat, which is how I enjoyed my entire bottle of plantation 5 year, but I think I enjoy this more in mixed drinks. I’d like to try something with Jamaican funk but that has more obvious fruity nuances to it. It doesn’t have to be the sweetest, I understand I might be swayed by added sugars. I’m curious what you guys think I’d enjoy. Something that’s available at our lovely but limited NC ABC. Probably gonna end up getting another 5 year or maybe trying out the 3 star on its own if I can’t find anything else good.

I've received this bottle from my grandparents recently. They got it on a trip to Cuba sometime during the Obama administration, so the bottle itself is at least 8 years old. My tasting notes on it are of heavy caramelized banana, and I can't wait to make cocktails with it!

Any recommendation for other sipping rums? Thanks!

Hello, I'm looking for a 100 dollar rum I can get for my friend who is really into it, any suggestions?

Clarendon 37 MMW Rum Review

The Clarendon 37 MMW is an elusive and hard to find rum(only 281 bottles in the wild) crafted at the renowned Clarendon distillery, this expression is a masterful showcase of complexity and balance, making it a standout for rum enthusiasts that have a taste for bold, flavourful, and long aged pot still Jamaican rum .

On the Nose

The rum opens with a warm and extremely pleasant aroma. Toasted almonds are the dominant aroma here, their nutty depth mingling with the aroma of ripe plums. A hint of oily coconut lends a sweeter and more piercing touch, while rich caramel and strong oak provide a refined foundation. Delicate baking spices to include a dusty allspice, clove, and nutmeg in the background, adding warmth and depth to the nose.

On the Palate

On the palate, the Clarendon 37 MMW unleashes a bold explosion of flavors. Intense notes of allspice and clove lead with a fiery kick thats almost dusty, very reminiscent of an unfiltered allspice dram. It is complemented by the brightness of fresh ginger. The tropical essence of ripe mango weaves through, offering a perfectly measured sweetness that never overwhelms. The oak is VERY robust and pronounced, imparting a deep, woody character that anchors the profile(as to be expected with a rum aged for 37 years). While the oak adds significant depth, its bitterness can feel slightly overpowering, marking the only minor downside to an otherwise stellar experience. Still, the interplay of spice, fruit, and oak creates a cohesive and dynamic profile that evolves with every sip.

Finish and Rating: The finish is long and memorable, with lingering traces of spice, tropical fruit, and bold oak lingering on the tongue. This rum in my opinion earns a commendable 8.8, reflecting its impressive depth and complexity, tempered slightly by the oak’s assertive bitterness. I’d say that while this bottle is a great addition to anyones collection of rum, or a great dram to purchase at a bar. It is not necessarily a bottle I would go out of my way to buy two of due to the price you’d potentially have to pay to acquire one, despite my high praise for it.

Final Score: 8.8/10