If Numero 15 is the house craft, XO is the house masterpiece. Ron Millonario's flagship is a celebration of what the distillery can achieve.

Expert description

Ron Millonario XO New Reserva Especial is a Rum from Peru, blended from older vintages up to 20 years in a solera system and bottled at 40%.

The rum is Ron Millonario's flagship, a careful and meticulous blend of distillates from Hacienda Agricola in Chiclayo, matured in American oak casks using the solera method. The bottle is shaped like a decanter reminiscent of a vintage perfume bottle, underlining XO's status as the house's most prestigious release. The rum appears compact and dense on the palate, with a complexity reflecting the long, careful maturation process.

Tasting notes

Nose

Tropical notes of dried fruit, with a hint of cigar box, cinnamon and inviting pastry aromas.

Palate

Compact and dense, with complex notes of fig and date, toffee and clove.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering sweetness and a hint of spice.

Distillery: Pomalca
Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 20 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak
EAN no.: 8033749400086
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass

Flavour profile

Complex · Full-bodied · Spiced · Sweet

Did you know?

Ron Millonario is owned by Fabio Rossi, the same man who founded Rum Nation, who discovered the brand in 2004 and later acquired it with his brother.

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Half new, half charred Limousin oak. Clément XO is the expression where the house goes furthest with its cask selection, and where the result moves far from the green, young agricole style.

Expert Description

Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole XO is a Martinique Rhum Agricole aged at least six years in French Limousin oak casks and bottled at 42%.

The rum is distilled from fresh cane juice at Habitation Clément in Le François and then aged in a combination of casks, half of which are brand new and the other half heavily charred on the inside. This two-part cask strategy is at the heart of XO's character, where the new casks add spice and vanilla sweetness while the charred casks provide a deeper, smoky wood structure.

The combination of the two cask types over at least six years produces a rum markedly more complex than the house's younger VSOP, with a richness that approaches cognac in its elegance.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and true cinnamon, accompanied by a discreet smoky note of charred wood, complemented by honeysuckle, candied orange peel and vanilla with hints of clove, black tea, nuts and dark chocolate.

Palate

Very elegant with vanilla, liquorice and white pepper.

Finish

A long fade of charred sugarcane, coconut custard, peppery spices and a delicate mineral wetness.

Specifications

Name: Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole XO
Distillery: Clément
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole
Age: Minimum 6 Years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: French Limousin oak casks, half new and half charred
Distillation Method: Column distillation of fresh cane juice
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature as a digestif

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Oaky · Elegant · Complex · Cognac-like

Did You Know?

The two-part cask selection using both new and charred Limousin oak casks is a technique originally known from cognac production, which Clément has adopted to give its oldest rhum agricole a richness that can rival the finest French brandies.

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Before modern hydrometers existed, the British Navy tested rum strength by pouring it over gunpowder and lighting it. If the powder still ignited with a steady blue flame, the strength was correct. Gunpowder Proof is Pusser's tribute to that exact strength.

Expert Description

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof is a Rum from Barbados and the British Virgin Islands, bottled at the original admiralty strength of 54.5%.

The rum is built on the same historic recipe as the house's standard British Navy expression, but is bottled at the precise "gunpowder proof" strength the navy used for its gunpowder test, back when alcohol meters didn't yet exist. The blend follows the admiralty's original recipe, as used until the Royal Navy officially discontinued the daily rum tot on 31 July 1970.

The higher strength gives a more concentrated flavour experience than the standard expression, with a deeper, more warming character that underscores the rum's roots as a spirit built to hold up on a ship for months at a time.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pungent molasses, treacle, caramel, honey and vanilla, complemented by oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

Palate

Full-bodied and robust with caramel, banana bread, spice cake and roasted nuts.

Finish

Long, warming and lightly smoky with lingering molasses and oak.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Gunpowder Proof
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Barbados / British Virgin Islands
Type: Rum
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Charred oak barrels
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a robust Navy Grog

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Molasses-forward · Spiced · Warming · Robust

Did You Know?

The name Gunpowder Proof comes from the historic method sailors used to verify their rum tot hadn't been watered down by a dishonest quartermaster: mixed with gunpowder, the rum still had to be able to ignite the flame.

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The third sibling in the Abuelo XV family draws its character from port wine's sweet, dark berry fruit rather than cognac or sherry.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish is a Rum from Panama, matured 15 years in American bourbon casks and finished in Tawny port casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. The Abuelo XV series is the house's platform for experimental finishing, where the same 15-year base rum is refined on different types of specialty casks. The Tawny Port edition adds a deep, dark berry sweetness and a distinct port wine character on top of the house's classic toffee and caramel foundation, with a pronounced hint of dark chocolate and red berries.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful caramel with a hint of dark cherry and candied fruit, complemented by red berries, ripe wild berries and intense oak.

Palate

Spiced with dark chocolate, candied fruit, brown sugar and vanilla, with a distinct port wine character and a full hint of dried tropical fruit.

Finish

Sweet dark fruit moving towards bitter chocolate and raspberry, with bread pudding and an earthy, oak-driven ending.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks, finished in Tawny port casks
EAN no.: 7451101210509
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Berry · Port wine · Sweet · Full-bodied

Investment potential

Low to medium. The Abuelo XV series with its rotating specialty casks attracts collectors who want to compare the different finishing profiles side by side.

Did you know?

Tawny port is traditionally matured in wooden casks for many years and therefore already develops nutty and caramel notes of its own, making the casks particularly suited to complementing an already syrupy, sweet rum base.

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Where the Napoleon edition draws fruit and elegance from cognac, this sibling draws sweetness and nutty character from Andalusia's sherry casks.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo XV Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish is a Rum from Panama, matured 15 years in American bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. The Abuelo XV series is the house's platform for experimental finishing, where the same 15-year base rum is refined on different types of specialty casks. The Oloroso edition draws on sherry's nutty, dried fruit character, adding a deep, creamy sweetness on top of the house's classic toffee and caramel foundation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, dried fruit and sherry, with coconut, leather, prune and tobacco, plus dominant notes of orange and vanilla.

Palate

Rich in dried fruits like fig, prune and apricot, with almond, hazelnut, espresso, overripe banana and dark chocolate.

Finish

Soft and sweet with sherry and a hint of leather, medium length and rounded.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks, finished in Oloroso sherry casks
EAN no.: 7451101210486
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Nutty · Sherry · Sweet · Full-bodied

Investment potential

Low to medium. The Abuelo XV series with its rotating specialty casks attracts collectors who want to compare the different finishing profiles side by side.

Did you know?

Oloroso sherry is known for its oxidised, nutty character, and casks that previously held this sherry style are among the most sought-after for finishing both rum and whisky.

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Fourteen years in bourbon casks, one more year in an old cognac cask. The Napoleon name isn't random, it signals something extraordinary.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish is a Rum from Panama, matured 14 years in ex-bourbon oak casks and finished one year in former cognac casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. The Abuelo XV series is the house's platform for experimental finishing, where the same 14-year base rum is refined on different types of specialty casks. The Napoleon edition uses old cognac casks to add a layer of ripe fruit, cocoa and toasted wood on top of the house's classic toffee foundation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Melon, pineapple and toasted sugar, with a hint of cedar and smoke, complemented by prune blossom, raisin and cocoa.

Palate

Complex with dark chocolate, herbal honey and a hint of red berries, supported by dried fruit.

Finish

Long, warm and elegant, with oak, vanilla and a distinct cognac character.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon oak casks, finished in cognac casks
EAN no.: 7451101210523
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Fruity · Elegant · Cocoa · Complex

Investment potential

Low to medium. The Abuelo XV series with its rotating specialty casks attracts collectors who want to compare the different finishing profiles side by side.

Did you know?

The Abuelo XV series comes in several versions with different finishing casks, including Oloroso sherry and Tawny port, making it possible to taste how the same 14-year base rum develops differently depending on cask type.

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Some rums are aged once. Havana Club Añejo Especial does it twice, and calls itself "double aged" to make that clear from the start.

Expert description

Havana Club Añejo Especial is a Cuban Rum, column distilled and matured for up to 5 years, bottled at 37.5%.

The rum comes from Havana Club and is assembled from several vintages of rum, which after the initial maturation are blended and then returned to cask before bottling, this is the "double aged" process that gives the name its "especial." The result is a golden rum with a lightness usually associated with white rums, combined with a fruity complexity that would otherwise require longer maturation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet and lightly honeyed, with vanilla cream, buttery toffee, cinnamon and cedar.

Palate

Full and soft, with caramel, soft fruits, spiced oak, manuka honey and cinnamon.

Finish

Citrus and vanilla, with a light bittersweet close.

Distillery: Havana Club
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: Up to 5 years
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 8501110086196
Serving suggestion: In a Mojito, Daiquiri or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Sweet · Fruity · Vanilla · Light

Did you know?

Añejo Especial is the only one of Havana Club's core expressions to undergo an extra "double aged" process, in which the rum, after its first maturation, is blended and then returned to cask before finally being bottled.

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Jamaica is known for its "funk," the wild, fermentation-driven character that gets rum enthusiasts obsessing over the island's distillates. Here it appears in its most accessible form.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes Jamaica 5 Year is a Rum from Jamaica, pot still distilled and matured for 5 years in bourbon casks, bottled at 43%.

The rum is assembled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes from distillates sourced at Clarendon and Worthy Park, two of Jamaica's most acclaimed distilleries. Five years of maturation in bourbon casks gives the classic Jamaican "funk" an accessible frame, focusing on pot still character rather than heavy smoke, making it a good introduction to the island's rum style for those new to the category.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fruity and floral, with banana, plum, apricot, elderflower and chamomile.

Palate

A slightly burnt tone, balanced by sweetness from apricot, pear, raisins, grapes and honey.

Finish

Fresh and elegant, with a well-balanced dryness, toasted bread and honey.

Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Distillery: Clarendon and Worthy Park
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Distillation method: Pot still
EAN no.: 3760255020037

Flavour profile

Funky · Fruity · Floral · Fresh

Did you know?

The characteristic Jamaican "funk" comes from esters formed during a long, controlled fermentation process, often boosted with "dunder" from previous distillations, a technique that gives Jamaican rum its wild, tropical aroma spectrum.

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Only 322 bottles came out of this cask from the Dillon distillery in Martinique. Distilled in 2002, bottled 13 years later in 2015.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year Martinique Single Cask is a Rhum Agricole from Martinique, distilled from cane juice and matured for 13 years in a single French oak cask, bottled at 44%.

The rhum comes from the Dillon distillery in Martinique, one of the island's classic producers of Rhum Agricole, distilling directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. Compagnie des Indes sourced this cask and bottled it as a single cask, without added colour or sweetening, offering a pure look at the distillate's clean, grassy and spiced character after 13 years in French oak.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp and clean, with dried apricot, vanilla, black pepper and a grassy base.

Palate

Spiced and herbal, with caramel, redcurrant and a hint of anise.

Finish

Dark spices with a hint of florals and a light, herbal sweetness.

Distillery: Dillon
Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole
Age: 13 years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French oak cask, single cask
Distilled: 2002
Bottled: 2015
Number of bottles: 322
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a rum or cognac glass

Flavour profile

Herbal · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Investment potential

Medium. With only 322 bottles from a single cask, combined with Dillon's well-regarded agricole style and the long maturation, this release holds interest for collectors of rare Rhum Agricole.

Did you know?

Rhum Agricole differs from most other rum styles by being distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice instead of molasses, giving a greener, more herbal starting point even before the cask maturation begins.

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Three Caribbean "stars" meet in one glass – Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad each contribute their character to this versatile, clear rum.

Expert Description

Planteray 3 Stars is a Blended Rum from Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad, carbon filtered and bottled at 41.7%.

The blend is named after the three "stars" of Caribbean rum production: Barbados and Jamaica contribute unaged rum, while Trinidad contributes a 3-year-old rum, and a 12-year-old Jamaican rum adds depth to the blend. All colour from the ageing process is removed through carbon filtration before bottling, giving the rum its clear, almost water-white appearance. Each island contributes its distinct character to the blend – from the lighter, refined Trinidadian style to the funkier, full-bodied Jamaican rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Introduces the three "stars" with ripe banana, tropical fruit, brown sugar and subtle coffee notes.

Palate

Continues with more fruit, vanilla, orange zest and a touch of hogo with a light viscosity, complemented by faint molasses.

Finish

Dry finish with a hint of pot still funk.

Specifications

Name: Planteray 3 Stars
Region/Country: Barbados / Jamaica / Trinidad
Type: White Rum
ABV: 41.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410529053
Serving suggestion: Enjoy in cocktails such as Daiquiri or Mojito

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Versatile · Light · Spicy

Did You Know?

Although Planteray 3 Stars appears clear and unaged, the blend actually contains a 12-year-old Jamaican rum whose colour has been removed through carbon filtration – a technique that preserves flavour depth while removing the golden hue.

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Fiji isn't the first place that comes to mind when the talk turns to rum, but that very rarity is part of the appeal. Berry Bros. & Rudd, the London wine merchant founded in 1698, has found a single cask far out in the Pacific and brought it home under its own name.

Expert Description

Berry's Fijian 11 Year is a Fiji Rum from Berry's Own Selection, bottled at 46%.

The rum is selected and bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd, the renowned English wine house founded in 1698, under the Berry's Own Selection label, where the house selects individual casks from distilleries around the world for independent bottling. This Fijian rum has aged for 11 years, a rare provenance that stands markedly apart from the more familiar Caribbean and South American rum styles.

Fiji as a rum origin is still a rarity on the Danish market, making this Berry's release an opportunity to explore a style few rum lovers already know.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft ripe fruit and acacia honey, full-bodied with copper nuances, complemented by exotic fruit, stone and almond, plus vanilla.

Palate

Ripe fruit, a treacle-like note and light, well-balanced wood, where fruit, honey, chocolate and vanilla blend into an almost brioche-like texture.

Finish

Clean and lingering with candied fruit, resin and a touch of copper funk.

Specifications

Name: Berry's Fijian 11 Year
Bottler: Berry Bros. & Rudd
Region/Country: Fiji
Age: 11 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Berry's Own Selection
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a single ice cube

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Exotic · Round · Rare

Did You Know?

Berry Bros. & Rudd has traded wine and spirits from the same address in St James's, London, since 1698, making it one of Britain's oldest still-operating spirits houses.

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A red-billed chough adorns the label, a bird that only thrives where the air is clean. Not a random choice for this young, organic rum.

Expert description

Tres Hombres Ron Joven Edition 0011 La Palma Blanco is a Rum from Spain, distilled from organic sugar cane harvested in May 2015 and bottled at 40.4%.

The sugar cane grows on the windy hills of the northeast side of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, where the distillate rests briefly at the Aldea distillery before joining the schooner Tres Hombres in November. During the five-month voyage across the Atlantic, the rum matures in French oak casks, giving it an early, light cask influence despite its young age.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh sugar cane and spiced sweetness, with a hint of oak from the short cask maturation.

Palate

Lively and spiced, with a clear sugar cane character and a light, refreshing sweetness.

Finish

Short and clean, with lingering sugar cane freshness.

Region/Country: Spain
Type: Rum
Age: 2015
ABV: 40.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French oak casks
Serving suggestion: Neat or in light cocktails

Flavour profile

Fresh · Spiced · Clean · Light sweetness

Did you know?

The rum carries a red-billed chough on its label, a bird known for thriving only in clean environments and for flying between the islands of the Canary archipelago.

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Not every Cartavio rum needs 18 years behind it. This younger solera edition shows the distillery's style in a more accessible form.

Expert description

Ron Cartavio 5 Years Solera is a Rum from Peru, blended solera-style at the Cartavio distillery and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the same distillery in northern Peru behind the acclaimed Cartavio XO, but represents a younger and more accessible part of the range. Like the house's other rums, it is blended using the solera method, where younger and older distillates are continuously combined to achieve a consistent, characterful flavour profile. The rum is matured in oak casks, a hallmark of Cartavio's style across the entire range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel and vanilla, with a hint of banana and a light spiced touch.

Palate

Round and sweet with toffee and honey, supported by a soft oak character.

Finish

Short to medium-length, with lingering sweetness and a hint of spice.

Distillery: Cartavio
Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Sweet · Round · Caramel · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Cartavio's range spans from light 3- and 5-year rums to the more complex 12-, 18- and 21-year expressions, allowing the distillery to appeal to many different taste preferences.

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Barcelo's oldest reserves blended into a single bottle, matured on both American and French oak. This is the house's most ambitious edition.

Expert description

Ron Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured on selected American oak staves and French oak casks and bottled at 38%.

The rum is a special blend of Barcelo's oldest Imperial reserves and represents the distillery's most refined edition in the classic range. By combining American and French oak, the rum achieves a depth and layer of complexity that sets it apart from the house's other Imperial editions.

Tasting notes

Nose

Mocha coffee, melted caramel, dried spices, dried black cherries and honeyed raisins.

Palate

Semi-dry but fruity, with layers of nuts, spice, crème brûlée and dried fruit.

Finish

Long, with pepper leaf and elegant tobacco.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak staves and French oak casks
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Rich · Spiced · Fruity · Tobacco

Did you know?

Imperial Premium Blend uses both American oak staves and French oak casks in its maturation, a combination rarely seen in the Dominican rum tradition.

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Fog rolls in over Yaquina Bay, and the smell of salt water hangs in the air around the old shipyard buildings on the waterfront in Newport. Here, where Oregon's coast meets the Pacific, the casks stand and breathe with the tide. And a few miles inland the hazelnuts ripen in the Willamette Valley.

Expert description

Rogue Hazelnut Spice Oregon Rum USA is an American Spiced Rum aged in Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Rogue Spirits in Newport, Oregon, which opened the state's first rum distillery. Rogue is best known as a brewery, and it shows in the way they work. The distillate is made in 567-litre "grundies" from Hawaiian cane sugar, champagne yeast and coastal water. Each batch is double distilled, and the distillate is then filtered through charcoal by hand.

Then the rum goes into cask. Rogue uses its own spent Dead Guy Whiskey casks, which mature out by the bay, where salt air and shifting temperatures work on the wood. That is the ageing that gives the finish its bourbon-like, dry character.

The spicing is the other half of the story. Rogue adds roasted hazelnuts from Kirk Family Filberts, a family-run farm neighbouring Rogue Farms in the Wigrich Appellation, along with orange peel, Madagascar bourbon vanilla pod, cinnamon and cloves. The nuts are roasted before they go in, which is why the sweetness in the glass tastes of toasted nut rather than nut liqueur.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted hazelnut straight away. Behind it lies brown sugar, a touch of orange peel and a warm scent of cinnamon.

Palate

Medium-bodied and soft. Vanilla, cinnamon and cloves roll into one another, while the nut stays in the background throughout.

Finish

Dries out towards oak and vanilla with a bourbon-like pull from the cask. Short to medium.

Specifications

Name: Rogue Hazelnut Spice Oregon Rum USA 75 CL 40%
Distillery: Rogue Spirits
Region/Country: Oregon USA
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 75 CL
Cask type: Dead Guy Whiskey casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Serving suggestion: Neat over ice or in coffee and cocktails

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Spiced · Sweet · Vanilla-forward · Cask-driven

Did You Know?

The name Dead Guy comes from a Día de los Muertos poster Rogue made for their Maierbock in the early 1990s. The skeleton became so popular that it ended up naming both a beer and later a whiskey - and thereby also the casks behind this rum.

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From 1655 to 1970, every sailor in the British Royal Navy received their daily rum tot, a fixed recipe kept secret for over three centuries. When the Royal Navy ended the tradition, Pusser's secured the right to recreate the exact recipe for the public.

Expert Description

Pusser's Rum British Navy is a Rum from Barbados distilled from a blend of five stills and aged in charred oak barrels, bottled at 40%.

The rum is built on the original recipe the Royal Navy used for the daily rum tot from around 1655 until 1970, when the tradition was discontinued. In 1979, American entrepreneur Charles Tobias gained access to the previously secret recipe and established Pusser's Rum Ltd on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands to recreate it for the public. The name "pusser" is navy slang for the officer responsible for the ship's rum store and the daily ration.

The rum is made entirely from natural ingredients with no added flavourings, built on a blend from five different stills, including the world's last remaining wooden pot still.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Classic Demerara character with brown sugar and molasses.

Palate

Leather, tobacco, dried sultanas, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon.

Finish

Soft oak, caramel and rich English toffee.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Rum British Navy
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Barbados / British Virgin Islands
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Charred oak barrels
Distillation Method: Blend of five stills, including a wooden pot still
Serving Suggestion: With cola as a classic Painkiller or neat

Flavour Profile

Classic · Molasses-forward · Spiced · Leathery · Round

Did You Know?

Pusser's Rum still uses the world's last remaining wooden pot still, a technical rarity that has otherwise disappeared from rum production elsewhere in the world.

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The world's last surviving wooden double pot still of its kind still distils rum as though it were still the 1800s.

Expert description

El Dorado Port Morant 1999 is a Single Still Demerara Rum from Guyana, distilled on the Diamond distillery's famous Port Mourant wooden double pot still in 1999, matured for 16 years in former bourbon casks and bottled at 61.4% with no added sweetening.

The Port Mourant still is the world's last surviving wooden double pot still of its type and produces a markedly heavier, smokier, more earthy rum than most other Demerara still styles. Being part of El Dorado's Rare Collection, the release is neither filtered nor sweetened, letting the still's raw, historic character come through undisturbed.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoky and earthy with intense spiced tones, a greedy fruitiness evoking cooked apple, vanilla and cinnamon, extended by liquorice, almond and walnuts, highlighted with candied orange, tar, aniseed, black pepper, cloves and nutmeg.

Palate

Woody notes explode on the tongue, transitioning into spiced aniseed and tar followed by a buttery, oily, nutty caramel, surprisingly citrus-forward with sweetness and dryness on the first sip.

Finish

Vibrant woody aromas, sweet spices and dried fruit blend harmoniously into a refined, delicate finish with a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Distillery: El Dorado (Demerara Distillers)
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Single Still Demerara Rum
Age: 16 years
ABV: 61.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1999
Series: Rare Collection

Flavour profile

Smoky · Earthy · Spiced · Complex · Intense

Did you know?

The Port Mourant still is the last surviving wooden double pot still of its type in the world and has been in continuous use since the 1800s, making every bottle from this still a piece of living distilling history.

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Only 3,000 bottles in the entire world from a single historic pot still – the kind of scarcity that makes rum collectors pay attention.

Expert description

El Dorado Versailles 2002 is a Single Still Demerara Rum from Guyana, distilled on the historic Versailles pot still in 2002 and bottled at 63% as part of El Dorado's Rare Collection.

The Versailles still is one of the last surviving single-distillation stills of its type in the world and produces a markedly heavier, more robust rum style than the blended releases in El Dorado's core range. Because the release is unfiltered and has no added sugar, it comes across as raw and intense, its 63% strength underlining the still's characteristic power.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light brown sugar with a touch of sourness, complemented by caramel, tobacco, tropical fruit and cinnamon.

Palate

Powerful with charred oak and pronounced tannins, where plum notes dominate and leave a light bitterness along with a hint of pepper.

Finish

Dry and spiced with liquorice tones and a persistent, intense close.

Specifications

Distillery: El Dorado (Demerara Distillers)
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Single Still Demerara Rum
Age: Distilled 2002
ABV: 63%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 3000
Series: Rare Collection

Flavour profile

Powerful · Tannic · Spiced · Dry · Intense

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The Versailles still is one of the world's last surviving single-distillation stills of its original type, and every batch from this exact still carries an unmistakable, heavy character that cannot be replicated on any other still in the world.

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Six different cask types is a rare sight in a single rum. Here, bourbon, malt, port, sherry, tempranillo and tequila casks have each contributed their own layer.

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Puntacana Club Muy Viejo is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured 6 to 8 years in a combination of bourbon, malt, port, sherry, tempranillo and tequila casks and bottled at 37.5%.

The rum is produced by Puntacana Rum Distillery in the Dominican Republic, known for its experimental approach to cask maturation. By combining up to six different cask types, Muy Viejo achieves a layered complexity, where each cask adds its own nuance of spice, fruit and sweetness to the final blend.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasty notes, ripe fruit, sweet spices and creamy oak, with a hint of dried nuts.

Palate

Soft and creamy, with wood, syrup, raisin, dates and freshly charred wood.

Finish

Long, with clear caramel and vanilla.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 6-8 years
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon, malt, port, sherry, tempranillo and tequila casks
EAN no.: 7466871107447
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Complex · Spiced · Fruity · Caramel

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Puntacana Club Muy Viejo is one of the few rums in the world matured in as many as six different cask types, including tequila casks, an unusual choice even among experimental rum producers.

The casks that previously held Don Guido, a Pedro Ximenez over 20 years old, give this rum a sweetness that borders on sinful.

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Dos Maderas Luxus 10+5 Years is a Rum from Barbados and Guyana, matured 10 years in the Caribbean and a further 5 years in Pedro Ximenez casks in Spain, bottled at 40%.

The rum is a blend of two English-style rums, where Barbados contributes sweetness and Guyana contributes fullness. After 10 years of maturation at the production sites in the Caribbean, the casks are sent to Williams & Humbert's cellars in southern Spain, where the rum matures for a further 5 years in casks that previously held Don Guido, a Pedro Ximenez sherry over 20 years old.

Tasting notes

Nose

Almond, milk chocolate, light cocoa and caramel, with a hint of orange and aromatic herbs.

Palate

Soft and round, with almond, vanilla, oak and a clear sherry character.

Finish

Short, sweet close with sherry and a hint of spice.

Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 10+5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Pedro Ximenez casks
EAN no.: 8410028900138
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Sweet · Nutty · Sherry-influenced · Soft

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The casks used to finish Dos Maderas Luxus previously held Don Guido, a Pedro Ximenez sherry aged over 20 years, which explains the rum's unusual depth of sweetness.

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Whole cinnamon sticks, not powder, are left to steep in the rum long enough that the aroma is almost detectable through the cork.

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Oksen Baton de Canelle Entier is a French Spiced Rum from Martinique, infused with whole cinnamon sticks and bottled at 40%.

The Oksen family macerates whole cinnamon sticks sourced from Madagascan farming cooperatives, chosen both for quality and for environmental and social sustainability, directly in an agricole-based rum from Martinique. Because the cinnamon is added whole rather than as powder or extract, the flavour draws out more slowly and evenly into the rum, giving a cleaner, more authentic spice character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense and almost entirely dominated by cinnamon, so powerful the rum comes across as almost spicy-sharp on the nose.

Palate

Christmas-pudding-like sweetness with raisins, cinnamon and orange, tying the flavour together in a warm, spiced whole.

Finish

Warm and spiced with cinnamon as a persistent undercurrent.

Specifications

Bottler: Famille Oksen
Region/Country: Martinique / France
Type: French Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gently warmed as a rum toddy or over ice

Flavour profile

Cinnamon · Spiced · Christmas cake · Warm · Raisin

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The cinnamon sticks in Oksen Baton de Canelle Entier come exclusively from Madagascan farming cooperatives, selected both for product quality and for their work on environmental preservation and fair conditions for local farmers.

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The syrupy 12-year edition in pocket format, for those who want to compare before committing to the full-size bottle.

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Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo 12 Year Gran Reserva is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 12 years, bottled at 40% in a small 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the large 70 cl bottle of Gran Reserva 12 Year from Varela Hermanos, just in miniature format. This makes it ideal for tastings or gift boxes, where you want to compare the house's 7-year and 12-year releases side by side without investing in two full bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel and crème brûlée, followed by baked apples and a hint of orange.

Palate

Thick and syrupy with notes of maple syrup, banana, honey and vanilla, complemented by orange peel and baking spices.

Finish

Long with woody spice and a lingering, syrupy sweetness.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 7451101210233
Serving suggestion: Neat as a tasting sample

Flavour profile

Syrupy · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

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Placed side by side with the 7-year miniature, this 12-year miniature offers a convenient way to taste through the effect of five extra years of maturation without opening two full bottles.

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Same grandfather, just in pocket format. A small bottle for those who want to taste before investing in the full-size version.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo 7 Year Reserva Superior is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 7 years, bottled at 40% in a small 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the large 70 cl bottle of Reserva Superior 7 Year from Varela Hermanos, just in miniature format. This makes it ideal for tastings, gift bundles, or testing the rum before investing in a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Resinous wood sap, buttery caramel, toffee banana and cinnamon.

Palate

Sweet from the start with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest, toffee, leather and tobacco, with cinnamon spice.

Finish

Long, dry and woody, with smoky notes, dried fruit and toffee.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 088291110608
Serving suggestion: Neat as a tasting sample

Flavour profile

Toffee · Spiced · Dried fruit · Round

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Miniature bottles like this are often used for gift boxes or tasting sets, where several Abuelo releases are compared side by side without needing to buy full bottles of each.

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An American whiskey distillery from West Virginia ventured into rum for once and found two Jamaican rums from 1990 and 1985 respectively, which blended together yield an average age of 28 years.

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Smooth Ambler 1990 Revelation is a Jamaica Rum, a blend of column still and pot still distillates with an average age of 28 years, bottled at 49.5%.

The rum was assembled by Smooth Ambler Spirits, the American distillery in West Virginia founded in 2009, primarily known for whiskey, for which this release was their first rum bottling. The blend consists of 75% column still-distilled rum from 1990 and 25% pot still-distilled rum from 1985, with the youngest content being at least 23 years old. The rum is bottled without additives and was a limited release, not to be reissued once sold out.

The result is an intense, tropical rum, where mango and coconut meet a meaty, complex body.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense tropical fruit with mango, coconut, pineapple and vanilla.

Palate

Meaty with honey, liquorice, bourbon nuances and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Oak and guava.

Specifications

Name: Smooth Ambler 1990 Revelation
Bottler: Smooth Ambler Spirits
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Jamaica Rum
Age: Average 28 Years
ABV: 49.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Column still and pot still

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Intense · Complex · Powerful · Fruity

Investment Potential

Medium. As a limited one-off release from an American whiskey distillery that rarely bottles rum, it has a rarity that interests collectors.

Did You Know?

Smooth Ambler Spirits is primarily a whiskey distillery, and this Jamaican rum blend was the company's very first release in the rum category.

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The man behind Island Records and the discoverer of Bob Marley is also behind this rum – Chris Blackwell brought his music-industry sense of storytelling with him when creating Blackwell Rum.

Expert Description

Blackwell Fine Jamaican Black Gold Special Reserve is a Jamaican Rum matured in American oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum was founded in 2008 by Chris Blackwell, founder of the record label Island Records and the man who discovered Bob Marley, in partnership with advertising executive Richard Kirshenbaum. Black Gold Special Reserve is made from selected Jamaican rums and represents the more exclusive end of the brand's range, with a deeper and more complex character than the original Blackwell Rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting and complex with an initial burst of tropical fruit such as ripe banana, mango and pineapple, followed by caramel, molasses and brown sugar.

Palate

Well-balanced with brown sugar, ripe banana, coconut and baking spice, supported by a light oak influence and the characteristic Jamaican funk that adds depth and personality.

Finish

Smooth and satisfying with lingering warmth, sweet molasses and gentle spice.

Specifications

Name: Blackwell Fine Jamaican Black Gold Special Reserve
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
EAN no.: 5060119770107
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Distillery: Blackwell Rum

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Fruity · Funky · Spicy · Rounded

Did You Know?

Chris Blackwell, the man behind Blackwell Rum, founded Island Records and discovered Bob Marley, who became one of his most influential signings – a story that underpins the brand's strong focus on Jamaican culture and storytelling.

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Two bottles, two stories. This set places Dos Maderas' two best-known rums side by side, so you can taste the difference yourself.

Expert description

Dos Maderas Gift Set is a set of Rum from Barbados and Guyana consisting of 5+3 Years and PX 5+5 Years, both double-matured and bottled in 20 cl bottles.

The set brings together two of Dos Maderas' signature editions, where rum from Barbados and Guyana is first matured separately in the Caribbean, before being sent to Williams & Humbert's cellars in southern Spain for further ageing. The 5+3 Years is finished in sherry casks, while the PX 5+5 Years is finished in Pedro Ximenez casks, giving each bottle its own distinct style.

Tasting notes

Nose

5+3 Years offers soft vanilla, marzipan and cherry, while PX 5+5 Years has fuller notes of fig, raisin and molasses.

Palate

5+3 Years is balanced with black cherry, orange and spiced oak, while PX 5+5 Years is deeper with dark fruit, sherry and tropical spice.

Finish

Both finish long and sweet, with spiced notes and a hint of tobacco.

Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 5+3 years and 5+5 years
ABV: 37.5% and 40%
Size: 2x20 CL
Cask type: Finished in sherry and Pedro Ximenez casks
Serving suggestion: Neat, side by side for tasting

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

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Dos Maderas double-matures its rum in two countries, first in the Caribbean and then in southern Spain, where the Spanish sherry and Pedro Ximenez casks leave their distinct mark on the final flavour.

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The sugar cane grows right next to the distillery on the small Canary Island of La Palma, cultivated entirely without pesticides.

Expert description

Tres Hombres Cana Brava La Palma is a Rum from Spain, distilled from organically grown sugar cane from 2015 and matured in American oak casks, bottled at 40.8%.

The sugar cane is grown at the Aldea distillery on the northeast side of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, where the fields lie close to the distillery itself. The rum is carried across the Atlantic by the schooner Tres Hombres, which sails emission-free, and is bottled by the Dutch company Fairtransport, known for combining organic ingredients with sustainable transport.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh sugar cane, green herbs and a hint of tropical fruit.

Palate

Clean and earthy, with a light sweetness and clear sugar cane character.

Finish

Short and refreshing, with lingering herbal notes.

Region/Country: Spain
Type: Rum
Age: 2015
ABV: 40.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Serving suggestion: Neat or in light cocktails

Flavour profile

Clean · Earthy · Herbal · Light sweetness

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La Palma is one of the few places in Europe where sugar cane is still commercially grown, a tradition dating back to the Spanish colonial era.

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Where Black Seal is the dark, spiced classic, Gold is the lighter, more elegant side of the Gosling family's rum heritage.

Expert description

Goslings Gold is a Bermuda Rum matured around 5 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Gosling Brothers, the family-owned Bermuda company that has produced rum since 1806. The Gold expression is a blend of pot still and column still distillates, composed to be lighter and more elegant than the house's darker Black Seal, with a golden colour and a profile that places more weight on fruit and spice than heavy sweetness. The rum won gold at the International Rum Festival Awards in 2003.

Tasting notes

Nose

Creamy vanilla, stone fruit, dried peel and a hint of tropical fruit salad, underpinned by toasty oak and spice.

Palate

Soft and rounded with zest and fruit salad, a slight nutty note and pepper, balanced by cane sugar and damp wood.

Finish

Light, vanilla-driven and spiced, with a persistent, pleasant close.

Specifications

Bottler: Gosling Brothers
Region/Country: Bermuda
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391338002374
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a rum-based sour

Flavour profile

Elegant · Vanilla · Fruity · Light · Spiced

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Goslings Gold won gold at the International Rum Festival Awards in 2003, just a few years after the Gosling family truly began marketing the rum internationally beyond Bermuda.

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From the esteemed house of Oliver & Oliver comes this Cuban rum, where 12 years of maturation have given a deep, balanced character with distinct wood and spice complexity.

Expert Description

Ron Cubanacan Reserva Familiar 12 Years is a Cuban Rum matured for 12 years, bottled at 38%.

The rum is produced by Oliver & Oliver, an esteemed house within Cuban and Caribbean rum production. After 12 years of maturation, the rum stands as a prestigious, aged rum with a well-balanced structure, where caramel, vanilla and dried fruit play alongside a light oak spice and a pleasant warmth.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting aromas of caramel, vanilla and dried fruits, with subtle hints of oak and spice.

Palate

Smooth and well-balanced with toffee, dark chocolate and a touch of spice, balanced by a gentle oakiness.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of caramel and dried fruits.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cubanacan Reserva Familiar 12 Years
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Bottler: Oliver & Oliver

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Full-bodied · Spicy · Fruity · Warm

Did You Know?

The name "Cubanacan" refers to central Cuba and was originally the term used by the indigenous Taíno people for the island's central region.

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At the foot of the Kanlaon volcano on Negros, this rum matures for at least seven years in a hot, humid climate that quickly draws character from the cask.

Expert Description

Don Papa Mount Kanlaon Small Batch is a Philippine Rum matured for a minimum of 7 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled and matured in small batches at the foot of Mount Kanlaon on the island of Negros. The region's hot, humid climate promotes a rapid maturation process and an "Angel's Share" of up to 8%, meaning a significant portion of the rum evaporates from the casks during maturation. The result is a deeply golden rum with a copper glow and a full, aromatic character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruity without being heady, with vanilla notes enveloping citrus fruits such as mandarin and grapefruit as well as yellow fruits such as ripe apricot.

Palate

Smooth and delicate with vanilla, honey and candied fruit, where sweet tangerine and apricot are followed by vanilla ice cream drizzled with runny caramel sauce, plus hints of raisin, sultana and marmalade.

Finish

Long and rich in texture.

Specifications

Name: Don Papa Mount Kanlaon Small Batch
Region/Country: Philippines
Type: Rum
Age: Minimum 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4809015157015
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Distillery: Don Papa Rum

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Fruity · Honeyed · Full-bodied · Golden

Did You Know?

The hot, humid climate at the foot of Mount Kanlaon produces an Angel's Share of up to 8% per year, far higher than the 2-3% that typically evaporates in more temperate maturation climates.

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