Coconut and rum is a classic combination, but Takamaka Coco stays firmly on the right side of the line between delicious and sickly sweet.

Expert description

Takamaka Coco is a Rum Liqueur flavoured with coconut and bottled at 25%.

The liqueur comes from Trois Frères Distillery on Mahé in the Seychelles and is made with a blend of pot still and column still distillate, subsequently flavoured with coconut. The result is a liqueur closer to a soft, coconut-forward expression than a heavy, sugar-dominated coconut liqueur, making it more versatile both in cocktails and as a relaxed drink on its own.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh coconut, tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of sugarcane.

Palate

Round and soft with distinct coconut, balanced by vanilla, discreet spice and a light rum sweetness.

Finish

Creamy and tropical with a finish of coconut and a touch of caramel.

Specifications

Distillery: Trois Frères Distillery
Region/Country: Seychelles
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 25%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 6091319490181
Serving suggestion: Chilled over ice cubes or in a Piña Colada

Flavour profile

Coconut · Creamy · Tropical · Soft · Sweet

Did you know?

Trois Frères Distillery is the only distillery in the Seychelles, and the name Takamaka refers to a tropical tree that grows along the islands' beaches and has been used by local shipbuilders for generations.

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Zenn is the Creole word for "sweet," and that's exactly the feeling Takamaka has tried to capture in this light, accessible rum.

Expert description

Takamaka Rum Zenn is an Unaged Rum with a brief passage through ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Trois Frères Distillery on Mahé in the Seychelles and is composed as a light, creamy, immediately accessible rum that gains a subtle wood influence from a short period in American ex-bourbon casks without being categorised as a true age-stated rum. This makes Zenn a middle ground between the house's clean Blanc expression and the fully matured dark rum releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus and tropical fruit, complemented by a hint of oak and a fine vanilla note.

Palate

Light tones of vanilla and brown sugar accompanied by spiced nuances, plus fruitiness from citrus and pineapple.

Finish

Refreshing and mild with a light oak note and fruit that lingers on the palate.

Specifications

Distillery: Trois Frères Distillery
Region/Country: Seychelles
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon American Oak
EAN no.: 6091319490389
Serving suggestion: In a Punch or other classic cocktail

Flavour profile

Light · Fruity · Creamy · Spiced · Accessible

Did you know?

The name Zenn comes from the Seychellois Creole word for "sweet," reflecting the distillery's ambition to make a rum that's easily accessible for beginners and experienced rum lovers alike.

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Blanc is the entry point to the Takamaka series, a fresh, grassy white rum that clearly carries the imprint of the Seychelles' clear, tropical waters.

Expert description

Takamaka Blanc is a White Rum distilled on column and pot still and bottled at 40.2%.

The rum comes from Trois Frères Distillery on Mahé in the Seychelles, the country's only distillery. The base is a molasses-based column distillate, distilled up to 94%, which is then diluted with pure spring water from the island to bottling strength. A smaller share of high-ester pot still rum is added to give a soft, creamy character and natural aromatic undertones typical of the style from this part of the Indian Ocean.

Tasting notes

Nose

Bright and lightly aromatic with sugarcane, lime zest, green apple and a hint of pepper.

Palate

Soft and clean with hints of banana, coconut water and vanilla, plus a touch of white and black pepper, unripe pineapple and creamy lemongrass.

Finish

Crisp and refreshing with a dry, grassy close.

Specifications

Distillery: Trois Frères Distillery
Region/Country: Seychelles
Type: White Rum
ABV: 40.2%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column and Pot Still
EAN no.: 6091319490600
Serving suggestion: In a Daiquiri or Ti' Punch

Flavour profile

Fresh · Grassy · Clean · Light · Tropical

Did you know?

Takamaka doesn't dilute its rums with ordinary tap water, but with pure spring water drawn directly on Mahé, which the distillery believes contributes to the rum's clean, refreshing character.

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Ron Sostenible 16 Years La Isabella Vintage Collection 2008 Dominican Republic Rum 70 cl 49%

Discover La Isabella from A Clean Spirit's Ron Sostenible series. Filled into casks on 14/08/2008, this 16-year-old Dominican rum has been aged in ex-bourbon casks, offering rich and nuanced flavors. With an alcohol strength of 49%, it stands out in the Vintage Collection. Enjoy 70 cl of this exceptional spirit, a true testament to sustainable and refined rum craftsmanship.

Distillery: A Clean Spirit
Name: La Isabella
Series: Ron Sostenible
Vintage: Filled: 14/08/2008
Age: 16 years
Type: Dominican Republic Rum
Cask number/type: Ex-Bourbon Casks
Alcohol strength: 49%
70 cl
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Sometimes the Christmas mood just needs to fit on the small side table without taking up too much space – this 25 cl edition of Mezclado's Christmas rum is made for exactly that.

Expert Description

Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 is a Danish Rum Liqueur based on Barbados rum, bottled at 36% in a 25 cl bottle.

It is the same recipe as the larger 50 cl bottle from Mezclado's blendery in Løsning, just in a smaller format – ideal as a gift or for anyone who wants the Christmas rum sitting as a small bottle on the table without committing to a full-size one. The base is a Barbados rum, blended with vanilla, caramel and a touch of coconut.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla and brown sugar, with a light coconut scent in the background.

Palate

Round and sweet with caramel and ripe banana, carried by a creamy texture.

Finish

Short and gentle finish with no sharpness, fading out sweetly.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Jule Edition 2025
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 36%
Size: 25 CL
Serving suggestion: Perfect as a gift or for a small Christmas moment on the side table

Bottler: Mezclado

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Caramel · Coconut · Creamy

Did You Know?

The small 25 cl bottle is often the one that ends up in the Christmas basket or as an extra gift, since it is easy to wrap without taking up much space.

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The cane fields at the eastern end of the Dominican Republic run all the way to the coast, where the air stays salty and damp the year round. Casks work hard in that heat, and they work fast. Esplendido means splendid, and the producer put the word on the label without flinching.

Please note: There is no gift box with this bottle.

The expert's description

Puntacana Esplendido Dominican Republic Rum 70 cl 38% is a Dominican Rum aged 12 to 20 years in American oak casks, finished in used Burgundy wine casks and bottled at 38%.

The blend brings together young and older distillates married with a 25 year old mother rum. The oldest part supplies the depth, the younger parts the lift, and the result is a very dark rum in the soft Spanish style. The colour is close to mahogany and the texture is thick enough to cling to the side of the glass.

The last six months are spent in used Burgundy wine casks. That is an unusual choice for a Dominican rum, where a finish more often happens in sherry or port wood. The Burgundy casks lay dried red fruit and a light tannin under the sweetness and pull the rum away from straight caramel.

Puntacana Club comes from Oliver & Oliver, a family firm of Cuban origin now based in the Dominican Republic. Maturation happens in a tropical climate, where evaporation runs far higher than in a cool cellar in the north and a cask covers more ground in fewer years. The 12 to 20 years on the label therefore add up to more maturation than the numbers suggest.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet baking straight away, warm and fresh from the oven, with thick toffee behind it. A trace of dark fruit and vanilla pod rounds the aroma off.

Palate

Brown sugar and fat bourbon vanilla lead, carried by American oak that adds a little dry structure. Dried fruit from the wine casks arrives midway, and the sweetness stays the course without turning sticky.

Finish

Roasted carob, cinnamon and caramelised fruit. Long and warm, and the oak is the last thing standing.

Specifications

Name: Puntacana Esplendido Dominican Republic Rum 70 cl 38% - NO GIFT BOX
Producer: Oliver & Oliver
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Dominican Rum
Age: 12 to 20 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks, finished in used Burgundy wine casks
EAN no.: 7466871100677
Serving suggestion: Neat in a tulip glass at the end of a meal

Flavour profile

Sweet · Toffee · Vanilla · Dark fruit · Soft

Did you know?

Oliver & Oliver do not distil. The house is a bodega that buys in distillate, ages it and assembles the blends, and the same cellar stands behind labels such as Opthimus, Quorhum and Cubaney. It is a far more common way of working in rum than most people assume.

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Duppies are said to steal the best part of the rum from every cask during maturation – in this release, The Duppy Share has instead added cream, salted caramel and vanilla.

Expert Description

The Duppy Share Rum Cream is a Caribbean Rum Cream Liqueur based on rum from Barbados and Jamaica, bottled at 15%.

The base is a blend of 3-5 year old rum from Barbados and Jamaica, combined with rich dairy cream, salted caramel and natural vanilla. The result is a soft, dessert-like liqueur that can be enjoyed neat as a creamy nightcap, or used as a decadent twist on an Espresso Martini.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet cream, caramel and a light rum warmth.

Palate

Creamy and rich with salted caramel, vanilla and a hint of rum spice.

Finish

Soft, sweet finish with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: The Duppy Share Rum Cream
Region/Country: Barbados and Jamaica
Type: Rum Cream Liqueur
Age: 3-5 Years
ABV: 15%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on ice or in an Espresso Martini

Bottler: The Duppy Share

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Sweet · Caramel · Vanilla · Soft

Did You Know?

The name "Duppy" refers to Jamaican folklore about dark spirit figures said to have a special love of rum, who steal the best "share" from the casks during maturation.

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"Ki" means sun in the Mayan Quiché language - a name that captures the warmth and soul running through this Guatemalan rum.

Expert description

Ron Botran Ki' is a Rum from Guatemala, matured in casks including ex-American whiskey and Moscatel casks, bottled at 40%.

Botran Ki' is made from top-quality sugar cane juice, so-called "virgin honey", and matured through a specially adapted solera system, where the rum is dynamically moved between casks of different ages to create a unique balance of young and older rum. Part of the maturation takes place in casks that previously held Moscatel wine, giving the rum its characteristic sweetness and softness.

Behind the rum is Ron Botran, one of Guatemala's most respected rum houses, which has been producing rum since the 1930s. With no added sugar, Botran Ki' retains its authentic character, making it versatile - just as well suited at room temperature as in a cocktail.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet with notes of raisin and a light wine character from the Moscatel casks.

Palate

Soft and full, with refined sweet tones and ripe fruit.

Finish

Complex and medium length, with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Ki'
Distillery: Ron Botran
Region/Country: Guatemala
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-American Whiskey, Sherry Oloroso & Moscatel Casks
EAN: 7406293000421
Serving suggestion: At room temperature or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Sweet · Raisin · Soft · Complex

Did you know?

The name Ki' comes from the Mayan Quiché language, where it means "sun" - a tribute to the Guatemalan warmth and culture that Botran believes is reflected in the rum's character.

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A ready-mixed cocktail built on an 18th-century clarification technique, where milk is used to make the drink silky smooth rather than cloudy. Created by Copenhagen bartender Kester Thomas.

Expert Description

Plantation Xaymaca Milk Punch by Kester Thomas is a Rum-based Spirit Drink made with Plantation Xaymaca Rum, bottled at 21%.

The cocktail was created by Kester Thomas CPH, a Copenhagen bar, and is mixed and bottled at Radius Distillery. The base is Plantation Xaymaca Rum from Jamaica, combined with Pineau des Charentes, milky oolong tea, coconut and organic sugar, plus coconut milk and verjus. The drink is made using the historic 18th-century "milk punch" technique, where milk is added and then filtered out, binding acid and tannins from the ingredients and leaving an unusually smooth, clear drink.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe tropical fruits combined with a creamy tea aroma and a hint of toffee.

Palate

Silky smooth texture with ripe tropical fruits, toffee, coconut and creamy tea gliding easily across the palate.

Finish

A sour grape finish rounds off the drink and gives a fresh counterpoint to the sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Xaymaca Milk Punch by Kester Thomas
Region/Country: Denmark/Jamaica
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 21%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve over ice with freshly grated tonka bean

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Coconut · Tropical · Creamy · Tart · Rounded

Did You Know?

Milk punch is one of the oldest cocktail techniques in the world, dating back to the 18th century, when British recipe books described how milk could be used to "clarify" a drink rather than simply colour it.

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Pedro Ximénez sherry's sweet, nutty character meets the classic Planteray XO blend in this expression, marking the brand's 20th anniversary.

Expert Description

Planteray XO 20th Anniversary PXXO Sherry Finish is a Barbadian Extra Old Rum with a final finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is built on the classic Planteray XO blend from the West Indies Rum Distillery, which after its usual double maturation in bourbon and French oak casks receives an additional finish in casks that previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry. The sweet, nutty PX character adds an extra dimension of dried fruit and depth to the already complex XO blend, marking the brand's 20th anniversary.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet and spicy scent of coconut and vanilla, followed by honey-like notes, English Christmas cake, tobacco and banana, complemented by floral and spicy notes as well as caramel and toffee.

Palate

Big, full and sweet on the tongue with notes of coconut, chocolate, prunes and coffee, where caramel and a hint of spice follow along.

Finish

The PX finish gives nutty notes with dried raisins followed by a soft, inviting conclusion.

Specifications

Name: Planteray XO 20th Anniversary PXXO Sherry Finish
Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon and French oak casks with Pedro Ximénez sherry finish
EAN no.: 3460410538710
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Nutty · Fruity · Full-bodied · Rounded

Did You Know?

The PXXO release was launched to mark Planteray's 20th anniversary and is one of the first Planteray rums to deliberately combine the brand's signature blend with a Spanish PX sherry finish.

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The youngest of Ron Dos Mares' four Vintage editions offers a more approachable entry point into the range's tropical Panamanian style.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 2008 Vintage Limited Edition 16 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 16 years and bottled at 44.7%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the family company also behind Ron Abuelo. Like the rest of the Vintage series, the rum is column distilled from molasses and aged in American oak casks in Panama's tropical climate. With 16 years of ageing, the 2008 vintage is the youngest of the four in the range, giving it a lighter, more approachable style while retaining the character built by its long ageing.

The result is a round, dark rum, where caramel and dried fruit meet a warm, mild finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Round and mild with brown sugar and light spice.

Finish

Warm and medium-length with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 2008 Vintage 16 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 44.7%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2008
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Round · Mild · Caramel-forward · Fruity · Approachable

Did You Know?

As the youngest of the four Vintage editions, the 2008 release is often the natural starting point for those exploring Ron Dos Mares' range before moving on to the older and more intense bottles.

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In the middle of Ron Dos Mares' four vintages sits the 2005 edition, a rum that has had enough time to develop depth without quite reaching the heavy intensity of the oldest bottles.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 2005 Vintage Limited Edition 19 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 19 years and bottled at 45.3%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the family company also behind Ron Abuelo. Like the rest of the Vintage series, the rum is column distilled from molasses and aged in American oak casks in Panama's tropical climate between the Pacific and the Atlantic. With 19 years of ageing, the 2005 vintage sits in the middle of the range, between the younger and the oldest releases.

The result is a balanced, dark rum, where dried fruit and caramel meet a warm, medium-length finish with a hint of spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, caramel and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Balanced and spiced with raisin and light oak.

Finish

Warm and medium-length with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 2005 Vintage 19 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 19 Years
ABV: 45.3%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2005
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Balanced · Dark · Spiced · Fruity · Rare

Did You Know?

With 19 years of ageing, the 2005 vintage hits a sweet spot in Ron Dos Mares' Vintage series, where the rum has had ample time to develop without becoming quite as intense as the two oldest releases.

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Four years younger than the brand's oldest release, the 2002 vintage offers the same Panamanian tropical ageing, just with a touch more freshness retained in the profile.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 2002 Vintage Limited Edition 22 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 22 years and bottled at 46.5%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the same family company behind Ron Abuelo. Like the rest of the Vintage series, the rum is column distilled from molasses and aged locally in American oak casks in Panama's warm, humid climate between the Pacific and the Atlantic. The 2002 vintage is the second-oldest in the range, given 22 years to develop a deep yet still well-balanced character.

The result is a full-bodied, dark rum, where dried fruit and spice meet a long, warm finish with a hint of cocoa.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, caramel and toasted oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced with raisin and a hint of cocoa.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 2002 Vintage 22 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 22 Years
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2002
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark · Spiced · Oak-forward · Rare

Investment Potential

Low to Medium. As one of the older releases in the Vintage series with 22 years of ageing, it will be hard to find again once the current stock sells out.

Did You Know?

Ron Dos Mares' Vintage series brings together four different vintages, 1998, 2002, 2005 and 2008, where each bottle reflects exactly how long the cask was left to stand in the Panamanian heat.

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At Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, between the Pacific and the Atlantic, casks from 1998 have spent 26 years under the tropical sun maturing into this rare vintage rum.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 1998 Vintage Limited Edition 26 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 26 years and bottled at 47.2%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos, the Panamanian family company behind the historic Hacienda San Isidro, known for its work with the older sibling rum Ron Abuelo. Ron Dos Mares is distilled from molasses on continuous column stills and aged locally in American oak casks, where Panama's warm, humid climate between the two oceans drives a faster, more intense maturation than in cooler climates. The 1998 vintage is the oldest in the brand's Vintage series, given a full 26 years to develop its character.

The result is a deep, dark rum, where mahogany-toned dried fruit and spice meet a long, structured finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, dark caramel and toasted oak.

Palate

Deep and spiced with raisin, tobacco and a hint of cocoa.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak and spice.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 1998 Vintage 26 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 26 Years
ABV: 47.2%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 1998
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Deep · Dark · Spiced · Oak-forward · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. As the oldest vintage in Ron Dos Mares' Vintage series with 26 years of ageing, it is a bottle that grows rarer with every passing year.

Did You Know?

Panama's location between the Pacific and the Atlantic gives it a particular tropical climate, where the heat and humidity significantly accelerate the cask's contact with the rum compared to ageing in cooler regions.

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Natural coconut infused into dark Barbadian rum gives this expression from Plantation/Planteray's Cut & Dry series a dessert-like character that balances between rum and treat.

Expert Description

Plantation Cut & Dry Artisanal Infusion Coconut is a Coconut-infused Rum from Barbados, bottled at 40%.

The rum is based on a dark Barbadian rum, which is then infused with natural coconut through an artisanal process developed by Plantation/Planteray for the Cut & Dry series. The method preserves a fresh, pronounced coconut character while still allowing the rum's depth and spiced cask character to come through.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Natural coconut with light sweetness, delicate rum tones and a hint of tropical fruit, complemented by milk chocolate and a touch of nutmeg.

Palate

Soft and round with intense coconut, fine sweetness, mild cask tones and a warm rum structure, where candied coconut, chocolate, almond paste and light caramel create an almost dessert-like experience.

Finish

Long-lasting, creamy and aromatic with natural coconut freshness, cocoa butter and soft almond tones.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Cut & Dry Artisanal Infusion Coconut
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410538611
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks or in a Piña Colada

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Coconut · Creamy · Sweet · Full-bodied · Tropical

Did You Know?

The Cut & Dry series is Plantation/Planteray's term for their artisanal infusion technique, where natural raw materials such as coconut are added to a finished rum base to create flavour profiles that couldn't be achieved through ordinary cask maturation alone.

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For the fifth annual release, master blender Oliver Chilton has for the first time built the blend around a single country, Barbados, seasoned with rum from Trinidad, Jamaica and Guyana plus drops of original pre-1970 navy rum.

Expert Description

Black Tot 2024 Master Blenders Reserve is a Caribbean Rum, a blend dominated by Barbados rum with contributions from Trinidad, Jamaica and Guyana, bottled at 54.5%.

The 2024 release is the fifth in Black Tot's annual Master Blender's Reserve series and the first to be built around the character of a single country. Here, Bajan rum makes up 60% of the blend to highlight Barbados' fruity, sweet and honeyed style, while rum from Trinidad, Jamaica and Guyana adds depth. The blend is married with a perpetual reserve and a hand-selected collection of original navy rum flagons from pre-1970 bottles, aged in a combination of American and European oak and bottled un-chill filtered with no added sugar.

The result is a vibrant, full-bodied rum, where thick honey meets toasted vanilla and dried mango.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Full-bodied, fruity and spicy with pineapple, mint, strawberry, lime and chilli, as well as coconut.

Palate

Thick Manuka honey, toasted vanilla sticks and dried mango against sweet citrus.

Finish

Long and spicy with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Black Tot 2024 Master Blenders Reserve
Bottler: Black Tot Rum
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Caribbean Rum
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American and European oak
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes

Flavour Profile

Vibrant · Honeyed · Spiced · Fruity · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium. As an annual, blended release containing original pre-1970 navy rum, the Master Blender's Reserve series attracts a loyal following of collectors year after year.

Did You Know?

The name Black Tot refers to the daily rum ration the British Navy issued to its sailors up until 31 July 1970, and Black Tot Rum still contains drops of original navy rum from before that year in every vintage.

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The Scottish independent bottler Dràm Mòr keeps the cards close to its chest about this rhum agricole from Martinique, but the cask strength speaks for itself.

Expert Description

A Secret Martinique Distillery 6 Year Dram Mor Single Cask is a Martinique Rhum Agricole aged 6 years in a single ex-bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 54%.

The rum is distilled from fresh sugar cane juice at an unnamed distillery on Martinique and later selected by Dràm Mòr, the Scottish independent bottler founded by husband-and-wife team Viktorija and Kenny Macdonald. Only 249 bottles were filled from this single cask, without reduction or chill filtration, preserving the rum's full, uncompromised character.

The result is an intense, fruity rhum agricole, where melon and spiced warmth meet in a playful, exotic finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweetness like candy floss and vanilla milkshake.

Palate

Green and yellow melon spiced with a hint of chilli.

Finish

Subtle and playful with green chilli and exotic fruit.

Specifications

Name: A Secret Martinique Distillery 6 Year Dram Mor
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Martinique Rhum Agricole
Age: 6 Years
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon cask
Cask Strength: Yes
Number Of Bottles: 249
Distillation Method: Distilled from fresh sugar cane juice

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Intense · Green · Exotic

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single cask release of just 249 bottles from a well-regarded independent bottler, it has the rarity collectors look for.

Did You Know?

Dràm Mòr, the bottler behind this rum, started as a whisky training and events business before the couple behind the brand expanded into bottling single cask rum from around the world.

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Christopher Columbus gave the island its Spanish name and unwittingly lent his own name to an entire rum series – Ron Cristóbal is named after the explorer himself.

Expert Description

Ron Cristobal Blanco is a Dominican Rum made from fresh sugarcane juice and bottled at 38%.

The rum comes from Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, the same producer behind Ron Esclavo, and is a pure Dominican product from field to bottle – the sugarcane is grown, distilled and matured in the country. The Blanco edition is the series' clear, unfiltered starting point, made to showcase the sugarcane's pure character rather than long cask maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh sugarcane and a touch of citrus, light and clean in aroma.

Palate

Soft and lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla and a clear sugarcane character.

Finish

Short and clean finish with no sharpness.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cristobal Blanco
Bottler: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Great in cocktails like a Mojito or Daiquiri

Bottler: Ron Cristóbal

Flavour Profile

Light · Sugarcane · Fresh · Clean · Citrus

Did You Know?

The Ron Cristóbal series is named after Christopher Columbus, while several other bottles in the range, Niña and Pinta, carry the names of his three ships from the 1492 expedition.

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Sostenible means sustainable in Spanish, and La Isabella is proof that sustainability and refined rum craft can go hand in hand for 15 years.

Expert Description

Ron Sostenible 15 år La Isabella is a Dominican Republic Rum from the Vintage Collection, aged in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46%.

La Isabella is part of A Clean Spirit's Ron Sostenible series, aiming to combine classic Dominican rum craft with sustainable production. The rum was bottled on 30 November 2008 after 15 years of ageing in ex-bourbon casks, giving it a rich, nuanced flavour profile that stands out in the Vintage Collection.

Like the rest of A Clean Spirit's range, La Isabella is produced with a focus on self-sufficiency in green energy and biomass recycling - a sustainable foundation beneath the refined surface.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and nuanced with ripe fruit and a light vanilla sweetness from the ex-bourbon casks.

Palate

Full-bodied and well balanced with caramel, dried fruit and a soft wood note.

Finish

Long and round.

Specifications

Name: Ron Sostenible 15 år La Isabella
Bottler: A Clean Spirit
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Dominican Republic Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Bottled: 30/11/2008
EAN no.: 5744000820453
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a classic rum old fashioned

Flavour Profile

Rich · Nuanced · Caramel · Round

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La Isabella is named after one of the oldest European settlements in the New World, founded by Christopher Columbus on the very coast of the Dominican Republic.

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Old rubber tyres, unripe banana and motorboat fuel on the nose - do not be put off. This Trinidad rum from Adelphi is one of the most funky and fascinating single cask rums we have carried.

Expert Description

Trinidad Distillery 2005/2024 Adelphi Limited is a Single Cask Trinidad Rum, distilled in 2005, aged 19 years in a used bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength 58%.

The rum comes from an unnamed distillery in Trinidad and was selected and bottled by the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi under their Adelphi Limited series. With only 244 bottles worldwide, this is a rare chance to taste the wild, funky style Trinidad rum is known for among connoisseurs. The rum is non-chill filtered and retains its natural colour.

The nose delivers all the wild and wonderful character one hopes for from genuine funky Trinidad rum, while the palate surprises with a lighter, fresher side.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Old rubber tyres and motorboat fuel meet unripe banana and overripe papaya and guava - raw, funky and wonderfully chaotic.

Palate

Powdered citrus, oversweet lemonade, sherbet and Italian ice cream soften the sprightly funk from the nose.

Finish

Fresh with a final touch of blue raspberry.

Specifications

Name: Trinidad Distillery 2005/2024 Adelphi Limited
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Trinidad
Type: Single Cask Trinidad Rum
Age: 19 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon cask, Cask No. #1754
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2005
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 244

Flavour Profile

Funky · Fruity · Citrus · Raw

Investment Potential

High - only 244 bottles from a single cask, 19 years of ageing and an undisclosed Trinidad distillery make this release hard to find again for collectors of funky rum.

Did You Know?

Trinidad rum holds a special place among rum enthusiasts for its characteristic "funk" - a raw, rubbery, fuel-like aroma that often startles newcomers but is adored by connoisseurs.

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Australia's oldest still-running distillery started life as a floating illegal still dodging police between the cane fields - today Beenleigh is an institution, and this bottle is a rare glimpse of it.

Expert Description

Beenleigh Artisan 2007/2021 Blackadder Raw Cask is a Finest Australian Rum, distilled in 2007, aged 13 years and bottled at cask strength 65.1%.

The rum comes from the Australian distillery Beenleigh Artisan and was selected by the Scottish independent bottler Blackadder for their Raw Cask series. With only 273 bottles from cask BR21-02, this is a rare chance to taste Australian rum from one of the world's most historic distilleries. The rum is non-chill filtered and retains its natural colour.

Beenleigh still brews on pot stills and some of the original copper equipment from the distillery's founding in 1884, giving the rum a rustic, powerful character that sets it apart from the more familiar Caribbean styles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful and pot still driven, with molasses, tropical fruit and a rustic, earthy depth.

Palate

Intense and spiced with dark caramel, toasted wood and a warm, persistent sweetness.

Finish

Long and powerful, with molasses and spice to the last.

Specifications

Name: Beenleigh Artisan 2007/2021 Blackadder Raw Cask
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Finest Australian Rum
Age: 13 years
ABV: 65.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. BR21-02
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: July 2021
Number of bottles: 273
EAN no.: 5055030612292

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Molasses · Rustic · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium - Beenleigh is a rare origin in the rum world, and only 273 bottles from a single cask make this release hard to find again.

Did You Know?

Beenleigh Artisan is Australia's oldest continuously running distillery, founded in 1884 - though the story starts even earlier, with an illegal floating still named the SS Walrus that drifted between the cane fields to evade police.

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26 years in a single cask, only 257 bottles and a distillery that has become a cult favourite among Jamaican pot still lovers - this is the Raw Cask series at its very best.

Expert Description

New Yarmouth 1994/2021 Blackadder Raw Cask is a Finest Jamaican Rum, distilled in 1994, aged 26 years and bottled at cask strength 66.8%.

The rum comes from the Jamaican distillery New Yarmouth and was selected by the Scottish independent bottler Blackadder for their Raw Cask series, where the aim is to carry the full character of the cask into the bottle without compromise. The rum is non-chill filtered and retains its natural colour, ensuring an authentic experience close to what sits in the cask. With only 257 bottles from cask BR21-08, this is a rare chance to taste a single, nearly three-decade-old Jamaican cask.

Blackadder's Raw Cask series for rum follows the same philosophy as their well-known whisky releases: full cask strength, no filtration and maximum character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense and pot still driven, with tropical fruit, esters and a deep, dark sweetness from the long ageing.

Palate

Powerful and complex with dark molasses, spiced wood and a lingering funky character.

Finish

Very long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: New Yarmouth 1994/2021 Blackadder Raw Cask
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Finest Jamaican Rum
Age: 26 years
ABV: 66.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. BR21-08
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1994
Bottled: August 2021
Number of bottles: 257
EAN no.: 5055030612575

Flavour Profile

Intense · Pot Still · Molasses · Spiced

Investment Potential

High - 26 years of ageing, cask strength and only 257 bottles from a single well-known Jamaican distillery make this release particularly attractive for pot still rum collectors.

Did You Know?

New Yarmouth is one of the Jamaican distilleries still using traditional pot stills and long fermentation times, producing the powerful, ester-rich rum that serious rum collectors chase.

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The schooner Kirk and Sweeney once sailed rum into the USA during prohibition - today the name lives on in a bottle where even the cork has a story to tell.

Expert Description

Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, a blend of rums aged in American and French oak casks and bottled at 40%.

Gran Reserva is the more mature expression in the Kirk & Sweeney range, produced like its siblings by J. Armando Bermudez & Co. in Santiago de los Caballeros. The name comes from a famous smuggling schooner that carried rum from the Caribbean into dry USA in the 1920s - a chapter of rum history the brand carries in both its name and its details.

Around the cork sits a thin brass band with coordinates pointing back to the American east coast, where the smuggling ship was once discovered - a small, tangible reminder of where the rum's story truly begins.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark caramel, dried fruit and a warm, spiced wood note.

Palate

Full-bodied with cane sugar, raisin and toasted oak, rounded off by a soft vanilla sweetness.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering wood and spice.

Specifications

Name: Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva
Bottler: J. Armando Bermudez & Co.
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and French oak casks
EAN no.: 856442005086
Serving suggestion: Neat, on the rocks or in a rum old fashioned

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Caramel · Oak · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The schooner Kirk and Sweeney was eventually tracked down and seized by American authorities - but the name found new life decades later as a tribute brand to the era when rum was contraband.

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Rum from the Ramu River Valley in Papua New Guinea meets rum from the sunny island of Fiji - and to comply with Australia's strict rules, it is all spiced on a small vineyard in Orange, New South Wales.

Expert description

Cargo Cult Dry Spiced is a spiced Rum from Australia, matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 38.5%.

The rum combines matured rum from the South Pacific - from the Ramu River Valley in Papua New Guinea and from Fiji - spiced with cardamom, clove, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. Because Australia's import and production rules are strict, the rum is blended and spiced on a small vineyard in Orange, New South Wales, then matured for up to three years in ex-bourbon casks under tropical heat.

It is precisely the absence of added sugar that sets Dry Spiced apart from many other spiced rum styles - the spices build the flavour without a layer of sweetness masking the rum's own character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cardamom and clove with a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Dry and spiced, with cinnamon and ginger building under the rum's own sweetness.

Finish

Medium, dry and spiced without excessive sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Dry Spiced
Distillery: Cargo Cult
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Dry Spiced Rum
ABV: 38.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 9369999048297
Serving suggestion: On ice or in a spiced cocktail

Flavour profile

Spiced · Dry · Cardamom · Ginger

Did you know?

Although the rum comes from Papua New Guinea and Fiji, it is spiced and bottled on a small vineyard in Orange, New South Wales - a result of Australia's strict spirits production rules.

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It was the brand's own ambassador in London who first discovered how well banana paired with Cargo Cult in cocktails - and bananas are hardly in short supply in the South Pacific.

Expert description

Cargo Cult Banana Spiced is a spiced Rum from Australia, matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 38%.

After Mario, Cargo Cult's brand ambassador in London, noticed how well banana complemented the rum in cocktails, the team spent six months experimenting to arrive at this release. The result is a balanced, dry spiced rum with a fully natural banana aroma and flavour - with no added sugar, so the rum's own character still shines through alongside the banana.

Cargo Cult is a small Australian rum brand that builds its rum from a blend of several Pacific islands and bottles it in small batches. Banana Spiced is one of three core variants in the range, alongside Navy Strength and Dry Spiced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Natural ripe banana with a hint of spice.

Palate

Dry and spiced, with clear banana character rather than artificial sweetness.

Finish

Medium, dry with a lingering banana tone.

Specifications

Name: Banana Spiced
Distillery: Cargo Cult
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
EAN: 9369998023288
Serving suggestion: On ice or in a banana cocktail

Flavour profile

Banana · Spiced · Dry · Natural

Did you know?

The banana aroma in this rum is entirely natural and came about after Cargo Cult's brand ambassador in London stumbled upon the combination in a cocktail - six months of development followed before the recipe was finished.

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On some isolated South Pacific islands, people to this day wait for supplies to appear over the horizon again, just as they did with planes during the Second World War - hence the name Cargo Cult.

Expert description

Cargo Cult Navy Strength is a Navy Strength Rum from Australia, matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 54.5%.

The rum is composed of rum from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Australia in a small batch production, named after the "cargo cult" phenomenon - the belief that supplies would once again arrive from the sky, as they did when allied planes supplied the South Pacific islands during the war. The Navy Strength designation refers to the high, undiluted strength that historically ensured the rum could ignite gunpowder aboard naval ships.

Cargo Cult is a small Australian rum brand that blends rum from several Pacific islands and bottles it in small batches with no added sugar, letting the raw, powerful character of the different origins come through.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful and molasses-heavy, with a hint of tropical fruit.

Palate

Intense and warm, with wood and spice from the ex-bourbon casks.

Finish

Long and burning, typical of navy strength.

Specifications

Name: Navy Strength
Distillery: Cargo Cult
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Navy Strength Rum
Age: +3 Years
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
EAN: 9369998003624
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a strong cocktail

Flavour profile

Powerful · Molasses · Spiced · Navy Strength

Did you know?

The name Cargo Cult refers to the belief among some South Pacific islanders that supplies would continue falling from the sky, as they did during the Second World War when allied planes supplied the islands with goods.

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Named after a Welsh privateer who raided the Caribbean in the 1600s - Captain Morgan is today one of the world's best-selling spiced rums.

Expert description

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is a spiced Spirit Drink Rum, bottled at 35%.

Original Spiced Gold is composed of Caribbean rum with a closely guarded blend of spices and flavourings, typically drawing on vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and citrus. The result is a warm, lightly sweet profile that has made the product one of the most recognisable names in spiced rum worldwide.

The brand is named after Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh privateer and later lieutenant governor of Jamaica in the 17th century, whose legacy has since become part of rum's folkloric world. Captain Morgan is today produced by the British spirits company Diageo.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel with a hint of cinnamon.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with citrus and warm spices.

Finish

Short to medium, sweet and lightly warming.

Specifications

Name: Original Spiced Gold
Distillery: Captain Morgan
Type: Spirit Drink Rum
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 5000299223017
Serving suggestion: On ice or with cola

Flavour profile

Spiced · Vanilla · Sweet · Citrus

Did you know?

The exact spice recipe behind Captain Morgan Original Spiced is a closely guarded secret the brand has never disclosed.

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For twenty years Plantation XO has sat on shelves as one of rum's great reference points - this small bottle offers a convenient look at what all the praise is about.

Expert description

Plantation XO 20th Anniversary is an Extra Old Barbados Rum, bottled at 40% in this 10 cl miniature edition.

The bottle marks the 20th anniversary of Plantation XO, one of the brand's most acclaimed releases, composed from rum matured through a solera-inspired ageing system. The rum first matures in the tropics of Barbados before being finished in France - a double-maturation process characteristic of Plantation's style, giving the rum its signature softness.

Behind Plantation is the French house Maison Ferrand, which since the 1990s has specialised in seeking out rum from across the Caribbean and further maturing it in the Cognac region. XO 20th Anniversary pays tribute to the two decades the brand has spent refining this approach.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft caramel and dried fruit with a hint of spice.

Palate

Round and full, with vanilla, honey and ripe tropical fruit.

Finish

Medium length, soft and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: XO 20th Anniversary
Distillery: Plantation
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Extra Old Rum
Age: 20 year solera
ABV: 40%
Size: 10 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Soft · Caramel · Tropical fruit · Vanilla

Did you know?

Plantation rums undergo a double maturation process - first ageing in the Caribbean climate, then further maturation in France - a method rare in the rum world and part of the brand's signature.

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Where "Dry" shows off the cane's raw character, "Wet" goes the other way - a softer, rounder take on the same Panamanian cane juice.

Expert description

Serum Panama Seasons Vintage 2005 Wet is a Rum from the Sèrum distillery, bottled at 40%.

Like its dry sibling, the Wet release is distilled from fresh, concentrated cane juice rather than molasses, giving a fine aroma of cane and fruit. Where the Dry release leans into the rum's raw, unfiltered side, the Wet version is composed for a softer, more approachable style, still built on the same 2005 vintage and the same respect for the cane's natural character.

Sèrum is a Panamanian rum brand founded in 2018, drawing on the history of the Panama Canal. The Panama Seasons series, to which both Wet and Dry belong, shows two sides of the same craft - one raw and unadorned, the other round and inviting.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugar cane and ripe fruit with a softer, sweeter character than the dry release.

Palate

Round and full, with tropical fruit and a hint of honey.

Finish

Medium length, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Panama Seasons
Distillery: Sèrum
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Wet Rum
Distilled: 2005
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 8595676600248
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Sugar cane · Round

Did you know?

The Panama Seasons series comes in two opposite releases - Wet and Dry - both from the same 2005 vintage, but composed to highlight a different side of the cane's character.

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