The Bombarda name aims for cannon thunder, and Capitana lives up to that image - a double-matured Panama rum built to hit hard.

Expert Description

Bombarda Capitana is a Blended Dark Panama Rum, 8 years old, double matured on white oak and bourbon casks, bottled at 43%.

Capitana is Bombarda Rum's long-awaited addition to the brand's range - an outstanding 8-year-old Panamanian dark rum that is carefully double matured, first on white oak and then on bourbon casks. The combination of the two cask types results in a fusion of flavour nuances that gives the rum tropical intensity. It is non-chill filtered and without added colour, letting the natural character from the long ageing shine through.

Bombarda is known for a name and branding that draws on military-historical references, reflected in the powerful profile the brand aims for in its rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, oak and tropical fruit.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with clear cask influence.

Finish

Long and warm.

Specifications

Name: Bombarda Capitana
Distillery: Bombarda
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Blended Dark Panama Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Oak & Bourbon Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 8710631123246
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Tropical · Powerful · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The name Capitana refers to a flagship title from historic seafaring - a fitting reference for Bombarda's newest and most ambitious rum in the range.

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From the copper pot still to a French apple brandy cask - a limited release with no sugar or additives, pure Jamaican rum from start to finish.

Expert Description

Worthy Park 12 Year is a Single Estate Rum from Jamaica, 12 years old, distilled in a 100% copper pot still and aged first on ex-bourbon casks followed by maturation on ex-Calvados casks, bottled at 50%.

The rum is pot-still distilled on Worthy Park's 100% copper still, giving a full-bodied, characterful distillate. It is first aged on ex-bourbon casks before being moved onto ex-Calvados casks - French apple brandy casks - which add a different fruit note to the powerful, ester-rich Jamaican base. The bottle is non-chill filtered and contains no sugar or other additives, just pure Jamaican rum. It is a limited release.

Worthy Park Estate is known for having some of the highest ester levels in Jamaica, giving their rum a marked, intense fruitiness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense tropical fruit with a hint of apple from the Calvados casks.

Palate

Powerful and ester-rich with fruity complexity.

Finish

Long and full.

Specifications

Name: Worthy Park 12 Year Single Estate
Distillery: Worthy Park
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Estate Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon & Ex-Calvados Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distillation method: Pot Still
EAN no.: 0894108002161
Serving suggestion: Neat in a tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Ester-Rich · Tropical Fruit · Apple · Powerful

Did You Know?

Worthy Park is one of the few Jamaican distilleries to use Calvados casks for finishing - an unusual cask choice that adds apple notes to the otherwise classic Jamaican rum profile.

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Decades of experimentation lie behind this bottle, where a large share of even older rum has been blended in to add extra depth and complexity.

Expert Description

Rum Nation Panama 21 Year Black Decanter is a Single Domaine Rum from Panama, 21 years old, aged on American oak casks, bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend created by experienced hands at some of Panama's finest distilleries, made from sugarcane molasses and distilled on continuous column stills. The base is aged locally in American oak casks (Quercus alba) for at least 21 years, but the recipe also includes a large percentage of even older rum to add further character and complexity. The result is the fruit of decades of experimentation at Rum Nation and reflects a long tradition of elegance and thick sweetness.

The Black Decanter release is named after its distinctive dark bottle, which sets it visually apart from Rum Nation's other Panama releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Thick sweetness, caramel and dried fruit.

Palate

Elegant and full-bodied with complexity from the long ageing.

Finish

Long and soft.

Specifications

Name: Rum Nation Panama 21 Year Black Decanter
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Single Domaine Rum
Age: 21 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak Barrels
Distillation method: Continuous Column Distillation
EAN no.: 8033749406330
Serving suggestion: Neat in a cognac glass

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Thick Sweetness · Caramel · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The recipe behind Black Decanter includes a large share of rum markedly older than the stated 21 years - a technique that adds extra depth without changing the official age statement.

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Only one column still in the world is still made of wood and still used to distil rum - this bottle comes from exactly that one.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Wild Series Rum #34 Diamond MEE is a Single Cask Rum from Diamond Distillery in Guyana, 20 years old, aged on ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 59.8% in a 150 cl magnum bottle.

The rum carries the mark MEE, produced on the Enmore EHP Coffey Still - the only column still in the world still made of wood and still used to distil rum. This release was distilled in February 2002 and bottled in October 2022 from cask number 14, giving 20 years of maturation. The bottle was originally presented in the Unicorn Vol 2 Tasting Kit and is bottled in only 27 copies, making it one of the rarer releases in RomDeLuxe's Wild Series.

Diamond Distillery in Guyana is known for keeping several historic column stills running, each with its own unique mark and character - MEE is just one of them.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful, funky Demerara character with wood and dark fruit.

Palate

Intense and complex with clear oak influence from the 20 years of ageing.

Finish

Long and powerful.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Wild Series Rum #34 Diamond MEE
Distillery: Diamond Distillery
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 20 years
ABV: 59.8%
Size: 150 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels, Cask No. 14
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: February 2002
Bottled: October 2022
Number of bottles: 27

Flavour Profile

Funky · Wood · Dark Fruit · Intense

Investment Potential

High - only 27 bottles from a single cask distilled on one of the world's last wooden column stills makes this release exceptionally rare and appealing to collectors.

Did You Know?

The Enmore EHP Coffey Still, on which this rum is distilled, is the only column still in the world made of wood still in operation - the rest of the world's column stills are today made of metal.

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A captured Spanish ship of the line that ended up among the first British ships into action at the Saintes - HMS Princessa's story is the very inspiration behind this bottle.

Expert Description

Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa is a St. Lucia Rum, 5-7 years old, bottled at 40%.

HMS Princessa was originally a Spanish ship, but was captured by the British in 1780 at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent. With Captain Charles Knatchbull and Vice Admiral Francis Samuel Drake aboard, this 70-gun ship of the line was one of the first ships into action against the French during the Battle of the Saintes, fighting valiantly throughout the engagement. The story of the ship's courage and endurance inspired the Admiral Rodney distillery to create this rum, meant to express the same strength and integrity.

The Admiral Rodney series is named after Admiral George Rodney, who led the British fleet at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, and each bottle in the series carries the name of one of the ships that took part in the battle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, caramel and a hint of spice.

Palate

Soft and round with sweetness from the tropical ageing.

Finish

Medium length and soft.

Specifications

Name: Admiral Rodney HMS Princessa
Distillery: Admiral Rodney
Region/Country: St. Lucia
Type: St. Lucia Rum
Age: 5-7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060184940825
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Caramel · Soft · Spiced

Did You Know?

HMS Princessa was originally built as a Spanish warship before being captured by the British - a fate it shared with several of the ships that lend their names to the Admiral Rodney series.

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The plan was only three months of finishing - reality turned out nearly four times as long, because Wagemut wouldn't stop until it was exactly right.

Expert Description

Wagemut XO is a Barbados Rum, distilled and aged for 18 years on American white oak barrels, with a finishing period of nearly 12 months in first-fill PX sherry casks, bottled at 43.8%.

The long 18-year base ageing gives the rum a solid fundamental character, which the PX sherry casks then build upon. The original plan for the finishing period was only three months, but Wagemut let the casks work markedly longer - nearly a whole year - to achieve the right balance between the sherry's sweetness and the rum's own strength. The result is a subtle, natural sweetness that surprises without becoming overwhelming. Each bottle is hand-filled and individually numbered, giving each bottle a personal touch.

Wagemut is a German brand that has specialised in selecting and finishing rum from around the world - in this case starting from classic Barbados rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry sweetness, dried fruit and oak.

Palate

Subtle, natural sweetness with complexity from the long double maturation.

Finish

Long and soft without becoming overwhelmingly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Wagemut XO
Bottler: Wagemut
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 18 years
ABV: 43.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American White Oak Barrels & First Fill PX Sherry Casks
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 4260545340559
Serving suggestion: Neat in a nosing glass

Flavour Profile

Sherry · Dried Fruit · Oak · Subtle Sweetness

Did You Know?

The original plan for the PX sherry cask finishing was only three months, but Wagemut let the process run nearly four times as long to reach the right balance - an example of how patience can override a fixed schedule.

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Retired apple trees from a fruit farm become smoke, and the smoke becomes rum - Burning Barn's most award-winning release starts in the orchard.

Expert Description

Burning Barn Smoked Rum is a smoked Rum, 3-year-old Demerara-based, bottled at 40%.

Burning Barn is based on a fruit farm and uses wood from their own retired apple trees to cold-smoke a 3-year-old, fruity Demerara rum. The apple wood is split and dried before being used for smoking, giving the rum an intense smoky character with clear hints of apple and burnt syrup. The result has won several awards and is described as seductively soft following a powerful nose.

The combination of fruit farm and rum production is unusual and gives Burning Barn Smoked a clear signature that sets it apart from traditionally peated or oak-smoked rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful smoke with hints of apple and burnt syrup.

Palate

Seductively soft following the powerful nose, with fruity Demerara character.

Finish

Shamelessly smoky, reminiscent of the rum's fiery origin.

Specifications

Name: Burning Barn Smoked Rum
Distillery: Burning Barn
Type: Smoked Rum
Age: 3 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 0700461927402
Serving suggestion: Neat as a sipping rum

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Apple · Syrup · Soft

Did You Know?

The smoke for this rum comes from Burning Barn's own retired apple trees - an unusual smoking source that differs markedly from the peat smoke familiar from whisky.

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A brand built on fire calls for a spiced rum that actually burns - Burning Barn takes that challenge literally.

Expert Description

Burning Barn Spiced Rum is a spiced Rum, 3 years old, bottled at 40%.

Burning Barn hand-roasts whole spices in large copper pans before steeping them in a 3-year-old rum - a method that gives the spices markedly more character than ordinary addition. The blend consists of toasted coconut, dark molasses, aromatic allspice, fiery ginger and bird's eye chilli, together giving the rum a genuinely spicy profile rather than a sweet, commercial spiced style.

The brand's name and branding are inspired by fire, directly reflected in this release's fiery character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted coconut, allspice and a touch of chilli.

Palate

Spicy and fiery with molasses and ginger.

Finish

Warm and lightly burning from the chilli.

Specifications

Name: Burning Barn Spiced Rum
Distillery: Burning Barn
Type: Spiced Rum
Age: 3 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 0700461927396
Serving suggestion: In cocktails or on ice

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Fiery · Coconut · Ginger

Did You Know?

The spices for Burning Barn Spiced are hand-roasted in large copper pans before being steeped in the rum - a process that gives a far more authentic spice profile than most commercial spiced rums.

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Australia isn't the first country that comes to mind when the talk turns to rum. But RomDeLuxe found a tiny craft distillery down under, and the result is a white rum so powerful it practically leaps out of the glass.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Australia Handcraftet Rum Batch 1 is a White Rum from Australia, bottled unfiltered and unaged at a full 84%.

The rum is sourced from Killik Handcrafted Rum, a small Australian distillery, and brought to Denmark by RomDeLuxe, the Danish independent bottler that has specialised since 2016 in finding and bottling rums with a clear, immediate character rather than age or rarity. This Batch 1 is a so-called "new make", a rum that has been distilled but not cask aged, giving a pure glimpse into the distillate's raw power.

Fermentation is wild and uncontrolled, giving the rum an unusual richness of esters, the aromatic compounds that create fruity and floral notes. At 84%, this is a rum for those who want to meet the spirit completely unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense and fermented with tropical fruit, banana and a sharp, alcoholic edge that underscores the wild fermentation.

Palate

Powerful and pure with cane juice, ester-rich fruitiness and a burning warmth that fills the whole mouth.

Finish

Long and intense, where the fruity esters linger long after the initial powerful heat has settled.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Australia Handcraftet Rum Batch 1
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Australia
Type: White Rum
ABV: 84%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 1
Serving Suggestion: For the experienced rum enthusiast, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the aromas

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Ester-rich · Fruity · Unfiltered · Intense

Did You Know?

RomDeLuxe was founded by three friends who originally just wanted to secure a few good bottles of rum for their own enjoyment, before the project grew into one of Denmark's most respected independent bottlers.

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Not a single rum, but a collection of the most characterful reserves from an entire family's history - chosen by the people who know the casks best.

Expert Description

Diplomático Seleccion de Familia is a Rum from Venezuela, composed of selected family reserves and bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend of some of the most characterful rum reserves from Diplomático's history, carefully selected together with the distillery's Maestros Roneros - the masters with final responsibility for balancing the distillery's style. The composition expresses the passion and craftsmanship behind Diplomático's tradition of rum production, resulting in a complex, full-bodied rum with notes of vanilla, caramel and red fruit.

Diplomático is built on the grounds of an old sugar refinery in the town of La Miel and is today one of Venezuela's most internationally acclaimed rum brands.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and red fruit.

Palate

Soft, complex and full-bodied with notes of oak and dried fruit.

Finish

Long and soft with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Diplomático Seleccion de Familia
Distillery: Diplomático
Region/Country: Venezuela
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7594003629441
Serving suggestion: Neat in a cognac glass

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Caramel · Full-Bodied · Soft

Did You Know?

Diplomático sits on the grounds of an old sugar refinery in La Miel - a place where sugarcane's history in Venezuela stretches back long before the brand itself was founded.

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"Abuelo" means grandfather in Spanish - a name that points directly to the solera tradition Panama's most famous rum brand is built on.

Expert Description

Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish is a dark Panama Rum, 15 years old with a finishing period on ex-tawny port casks, bottled at 40% in a 20 cl bottle.

Abuelo XV is the distillery's classic 15-year rum, which in this release has received an additional maturation on casks that previously held tawny port. The port casks add a sweeter, more red-berry character on top of the round, vanilla-forward base from the long Panama ageing. The 20 cl format makes the bottle ideal for trying the style before committing to a full bottle.

Abuelo is produced by Varela Hermanos in Panama and is one of the country's most acclaimed rum brands, known for its soft, approachable style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and red berries from the port casks.

Palate

Soft and round with sweetness from the port and a lightly spiced finish.

Finish

Medium length, sweet and soft.

Specifications

Name: Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish
Distillery: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Dark Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 20 CL
Cask type: Tawny Port Cask Finish
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Port · Soft

Did You Know?

The name Abuelo - Spanish for "grandfather" - refers to the solera-inspired ageing method, where older and younger rum are blended across generations, much like a family's knowledge passed down.

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On 31 July 1970, British sailors received their very last daily rum ration - the day since known as "the Black Tot Day". This tasting sample comes from precisely that era.

Expert Description

Sample 3 cl B.R.N (British Royal Navy) One Imperial Gallon is a dark Navy Rum from an unknown distillery, likely around 57.15% strength, drawn from an original gallon bottle from around 1970.

The rum comes from one of the original gallon bottles (One Imperial Gallon, equal to 4.54 litres) shipped aboard the British Navy for sailors' daily "Tot of Rum". When the Navy stopped issuing rations in 1970, surplus stocks were recalled and stored - some bottles only resurfaced much later, some sold at auction to a retired naval captain. The bottles were packed in protective wickerwork ("demijohns") and sealed with wax, exactly as they left the factory. It is believed the contents come from Pusser's Navy Strength.

The tradition of rum issue in the British Navy dates back to the capture of Jamaica in 1655. British spirits writer Dave Broom has described how "navy rum" evolved from a raw, powerful spirit into a distinct rum style with its own character, largely thanks to traders like James Man of Deptford, who became the Navy's sole supplier.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful, dark and molasses-heavy with a hint of age.

Palate

Raw and intense, true to the classic navy style.

Finish

Long and warm.

Specifications

Name: Sample B.R.N (British Royal Navy) One Imperial Gallon
Distillery: Unknown, likely Pusser's
Type: Dark Navy Rum
ABV: Approx. 57.15%
Size: 3 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat for tasting

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Molasses · Historic · Raw

Investment Potential

High - full gallon bottles of this type are extremely rare and sought after by collectors, and even a small tasting sample offers access to a rum that is largely unavailable elsewhere.

Did You Know?

On 31 July 1970 - known as "the Black Tot Day" - British sailors received their last ever daily rum ration, bringing an end to a tradition that had stood since 1655.

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Danish craftsmanship meets Caribbean sugarcane - Great Dane is rum conceived and finished in Denmark, even though the distillate comes from the tropics.

Expert Description

Great Dane Miniature Skotlander Organic White Rum is an organic white Rum from Skotlander Spirits, bottled at 37.5% in a 5 cl miniature.

Great Dane is a Danish brand from Skotlander Spirits - Nordic Distillery, where the rum is distilled from organic sugarcane and then finished in Denmark. This white edition is kept light and fresh, without the cask influence found in the darker Great Dane releases, instead showing the sugarcane's pure, organic character. The miniature format makes it ideal for getting to know the brand.

Skotlander is known for combining tropical distillation with Danish finishing - a combination that has made Great Dane one of the more talked-about Danish rum brands.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh sugarcane and a hint of citrus.

Palate

Clean and lightly sweet, with an earthy, organic character.

Finish

Short and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Great Dane Miniature Skotlander Organic White Rum
Bottler: Skotlander Spirits
Type: Organic White Rum
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5714798001082
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Organic · Clean · Lightly Sweet

Did You Know?

Great Dane is one of the Danish rum brands that combines tropical distillation with Danish finishing at Skotlander Spirits - Nordic Distillery, giving the brand a distinct Danish signature despite the sugarcane's tropical origin.

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The same powerful naval tradition, just in pocket size - a 5 cl release for anyone who wants to taste before buying the full bottle.

Expert Description

Pusser's Miniature Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum is a spiced Rum from Guyana, bottled at 54.5% in a small 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the full 70 cl bottle: a powerful, spiced rum built on Pusser's original naval recipe and bottled at "gunpowder proof" - the classic strength at which the rum could historically ignite gunpowder if spilled on it. The miniature format makes it ideal as a taster, a gift, or for the travel bag.

The Pusser's name comes from "purser", the naval officer responsible for issuing sailors' daily rum ration - a tradition that ran right up to 1970.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced, with dark molasses, pepper and a hint of smoke.

Palate

Powerful and warm, with clear spice and a solid alcoholic punch.

Finish

Long, burning and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Miniature Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5060165360109
Serving suggestion: Neat for tasting

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Powerful · Smoky · Warm

Did You Know?

The miniature bottle contains exactly the same rum as the full 70 cl release - a handy way to try the powerful gunpowder proof strength before investing in a full bottle.

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Gunpowder and rum share a long, common history in the British Navy - this release is even named "Gunpowder Proof" after the old method of testing a rum's strength by igniting gunpowder soaked in it.

Expert Description

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof Spiced British Navy Rum is a spiced Rum from Guyana, bottled at a full 54.5%.

Pusser's is built on the original recipe used by the Royal Navy for its daily rum rations until 1970, when the tradition was stopped. This release is spiced with selected spices on top of the powerful Guyanese rum base and bottled at "gunpowder proof" - the old strength at which the rum could ignite gunpowder if spilled on it, a simple but effective way to test alcohol content before hydrometers became common on board.

The name Pusser's is slang for "purser", the officer responsible for issuing the navy's rum rations - a duty that made the name a fixed part of British naval history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced, with dark molasses, pepper and a hint of smoke.

Palate

Powerful and warm, with clear spice and a solid alcoholic punch.

Finish

Long, burning and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Gunpowder Proof Spiced British Navy Rum
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060927540015
Serving suggestion: Neat or in strong cocktails

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Powerful · Smoky · Warm

Did You Know?

The name "Gunpowder Proof" comes from an old test in the British Navy, where gunpowder soaked with rum was checked for whether it could still be ignited - if it could, the rum was strong enough for issue.

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In recent years Appleton has renamed its clear rum to Kingston 62 in certain markets, but this Old Version keeps the original name and recipe that many collectors still seek out.

Expert Description

Appleton White Old Version is a Jamaica Rum, bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced at Appleton Estate in the Nassau Valley of Jamaica, where the distillery has made rum since 1749. Appleton White was for many years the house's clear, unfiltered rum, but has since been rebranded to Kingston 62 in several markets with no changes to the recipe itself. This Old Version is bottled in the original 76 cl bottle under the classic Appleton White name, making it a piece of the brand's history for those who know the difference.

The result is a light, clean rum, where sugarcane and citrus meet a fresh, dry finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh sugarcane, citrus and a touch of tropical fruit.

Palate

Clean and light with a hint of spice.

Finish

Short and dry with lingering sugarcane.

Specifications

Name: Appleton White Old Version
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Jamaica Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 76 CL
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in cocktails

Flavour Profile

Light · Clean · Fresh · Citrus-forward · Classic

Did You Know?

Appleton White was rebranded to Kingston 62 in several markets with no changes to the rum itself, making Old Version bottles like this one a kind of time capsule for enthusiasts who recognise the original name.

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Jamaica is known for molasses-heavy, ester-bomb rum - this bottle does something entirely different and goes straight to fresh cane juice.

Expert Description

SBS 2022/2023 Origin Selection Cane Juice 1423 Jamaica Rum is a white Rum from a single estate in Jamaica, roughly 1 year old, distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice, bottled at 57%.

According to 1423, this release is the first commercially available example of a pure cane juice rum from Jamaica - distilled directly from fresh, unpressed sugarcane juice rather than the molasses Jamaica is traditionally known for. The rum comes from a single estate, was distilled in 2022 and bottled in 2023 with minimal cask influence, letting the fresh cane juice take centre stage.

The result is markedly different from the powerful, funky Jamaican style most people know - a brighter, greener and more direct rum, showing a completely different side of the country's rum tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh, green cane juice, citrus and a hint of grass.

Palate

Clean and direct, with clear cane sweetness and a light mineral edge.

Finish

Short to medium, fresh and clean.

Specifications

Name: SBS 2022/2023 Origin Selection Cane Juice 1423 Jamaica Rum
Bottler: 1423 SBS
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: White Rum
Age: Approximately 1 year
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2022
Bottled: 2023
EAN no.: 5712719008302
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Green · Citrus · Cane-Sweet

Did You Know?

According to 1423, this is the first commercially available example of pure cane juice rum from Jamaica - a country otherwise associated almost exclusively with molasses-based rum.

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Fresh off the column still, without the patina of the cask - this white rum from Guadeloupe shows sugarcane in its purest form.

Expert Description

SBS 2022/2023 Origin Selection Red Cane 1423 Guadeloupe Rum is a white Rum from Guadeloupe, roughly 1 year old, column distilled from Red Cane sugarcane, bottled at 57%.

The rum is part of 1423s Origin Selection, a range that puts the focus on the character of a single sugarcane variety rather than long cask ageing. This release is made from Red Cane, a specific sugarcane variety grown in Guadeloupe, distilled in 2022 and bottled in 2023 without significant cask influence. The result is a rum that shows the pure, earthy and lightly spiced character of the cane without being masked by oak and vanilla.

With its high strength and young age, this is a rum for those who want to taste terroir over wood.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh sugarcane, grass and a hint of pepper.

Palate

Clean and earthy, with clear cane sweetness and a spicy bite.

Finish

Short to medium, sharp and fresh.

Specifications

Name: SBS 2022/2023 Origin Selection Red Cane 1423 Guadeloupe Rum
Bottler: 1423 SBS
Region/Country: Guadeloupe
Type: White Rum
Age: Approximately 1 year
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column distillation
Distilled: 2022
Bottled: 2023
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Earthy · Spicy · Cane-Sweet

Did You Know?

Red Cane is a specific sugarcane variety, and 1423s Origin Selection range is made precisely to let the cane's own character speak, without cask ageing adding a layer on top.

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Filipino rum rarely appears on Danish shelves - this single cask release is a chance to taste a country most rum lovers have never encountered.

Expert Description

SBS 2019/2023 1423 Single Barrel Selection 4 Year Philippines Rum is a Single Cask Rum from the Philippines, 4 years old, double matured on bourbon and virgin oak casks, bottled at 57%.

The rum was distilled in 2019 and bottled in August 2023 from a single cask, non-chill filtered and without added colour. It was first matured on a bourbon cask and then moved onto a virgin oak cask, giving a double maturation profile with both classic bourbon sweetness and the more aggressive, spicy character of the unused oak. The release is exclusive to the Danish market and limited to 312 bottles.

With Filipino rum as its base, this is a rare opportunity to taste a style that differs markedly from the more familiar Caribbean rums.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced wood, vanilla and an exotic fruitiness.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful, with sweetness from the bourbon cask and sharp spice notes from the oak.

Finish

Long, dry and spicy.

Specifications

Name: SBS 2019/2023 1423 Single Barrel Selection 4 Year Philippines Rum
Bottler: 1423 SBS
Region/Country: Philippines
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 4 years
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon and Virgin Oak Cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2019
Bottled: August 2023
Number of bottles: 312
EAN no.: 5712718008227
Serving suggestion: Neat in a tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Full-Bodied · Vanilla · Exotic

Did You Know?

The rum is made exclusively for the Danish market, and with only 312 bottles from a single cask it is one of the rarer releases in the 1423 range - Filipino rum is rarely seen at Danish retailers at all.

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Four casks, four characters, one estate. This gift set shows just how differently oak can speak when the spirit itself is the same.

Expert Description

SBS 2021/2023 Gift Set 1423 Single Barrel Selection Jamaica Rum is a set of four Rums from Worthy Park Estate in Jamaica, 2 years old, bottled on four different types of virgin oak casks.

The set contains four 20 cl bottles from the 1423 Single Barrel Selection range, all distilled at Worthy Park Estate in 2021 and bottled in 2023. The rum is un-chillfiltered and matured on virgin oak casks of Spanish, Danish, French and American origin respectively - four casks, each leaving a completely distinct mark on the powerful Jamaican rum. Worthy Park is known for high ester levels of up to 800 g/hL AA, giving the rum its characteristic, intense fruitiness.

The gift set offers a unique opportunity to taste your way through how four different oaks influence the same distillate - a small lesson in the importance of the cask, straight in the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense tropical fruit, ester-driven, with clear differences from cask to cask.

Palate

Powerful and fruit-forward, with varying spice and wood notes depending on the cask.

Finish

Long and full, with lingering fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: SBS 2021/2023 Gift Set 1423 Single Barrel Selection Jamaica Rum
Distillery: Worthy Park Estate
Bottler: 1423 SBS
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 2 years
Size: 4 x 20 CL
Cask type: Virgin Oak Casks (Spanish, Danish, French, American)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distilled: 2021
Bottled: 2023
Serving suggestion: Neat in a tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Ester-Driven · Spicy · Powerful

Did You Know?

Worthy Park Estate produces rum with some of the highest ester levels in the whole Caribbean - up to 800 g/hL AA - one of the key reasons for Jamaican rum's reputation for intense fruitiness.

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The Rammstein name is known from the stage, but behind the bottle lies a very different craft - a Caribbean blend, finished off in ex-cognac casks.

Expert Description

Rammstein Limited Edition Cognac Cask Finish is a Rum from Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad, up to 12 years old with a finishing period on ex-cognac casks for 12 months, bottled at 46%.

The rum is a blend of distillates from three of the Caribbean's most respected rum-producing countries. The base is aged up to 12 years, after which it is moved onto ex-cognac casks for a further 12 months. The cognac casks give the rum a softer, more grape-sweet character on top of the powerful, molasses-heavy base, particularly from Jamaica and Guyana. The release is limited to 5,800 bottles.

The name is a nod to the German rock band, but the contents are pure Caribbean rum craftsmanship with no further connection to the music.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Molasses, dried fruit and a touch of grape sweetness from the cognac casks.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with caramel, spice and dark fruit.

Finish

Long, warm and slightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Rammstein Limited Edition Cognac Cask Finish
Region/Country: Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad
Type: Rum
Age: Up to 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cognac Cask Finish
Number of bottles: 5800
EAN no.: 5712718007626
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Molasses · Spicy · Dark Fruit · Grape-Sweet

Did You Know?

This release blends distillates from three different countries - Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad - each with its own distilling tradition, before being married and finished on cognac casks.

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Where the Cognac edition draws its French finish from the Cognac region, this edition heads to another part of France - to Limoux and the wine casks used for the local sparkling wine.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Limoux Cask Finish is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Dominican Republic, aged 12 to 15 years with a finishing period in ex-Limoux casks, bottled at 43%.

The base is the same as the Cognac edition: Patridom's core bottling XO, a premium rum made from fresh cane juice and molasses, fully tropically aged in American and French oak casks. This limited edition then received an additional maturation in ex-Limoux casks from the south of France, adding a different, more wine-driven fruit note to the rum. The edition was bottled in July 2023 and is limited to 1,949 bottles.

The Limoux finish gives the rum a touch of white wine acidity and freshness, clearly setting it apart from the other Patridom editions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh, lightly wine-toned fruit and dried apricot.

Palate

Round, with caramel, oak and a tangy, fresh edge from the wine casks.

Finish

Soft and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Limoux Cask Finish
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
Age: 12-15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Limoux Cask Finish
Bottled: July 2023
Number of bottles: 1949
EAN no.: 5712718007688
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a small tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Wine-Toned · Fresh · Oak · Caramel

Did You Know?

Limoux in the south of France is known as home to one of France's oldest sparkling wines - a history that gives the Limoux casks a quite distinct character when used to finish rum.

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Patridom's core bottling XO gets a French twist here with a period in ex-cognac casks - the result is a fruity nuance layered on top of the already complex Dominican rum.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Dominican Republic, aged 12 to 15 years with a finishing period in ex-cognac casks, bottled at 43%.

The base is Patridom's core bottling XO, a premium rum made from fresh cane juice and molasses, fully tropically aged in American and French oak casks in the Dominican Republic. This limited edition then underwent an additional maturation in ex-cognac casks, adding a fruity note to the rum. The edition was bottled in July 2023 and is limited to 2,333 bottles.

The cognac finish gives the rum an extra layer of elegance and fruit depth, setting it apart from Patridom's other finished editions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and a fruity, grape-sweet tone from the cognac casks.

Palate

Round and layered, with caramel, oak and a hint of raisin.

Finish

Soft and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
Age: 12-15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cognac Cask Finish
Bottled: July 2023
Number of bottles: 2333
EAN no.: 5712718007701
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a small tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Elegant · Oak · Caramel

Did You Know?

Patridom produces several limited editions of their XO rum with different finishes - this cognac edition is one of the most sought-after because of the elegant fruit character the cognac casks add.

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A rum liqueur that begins life as a 5 year old Dominican rum before being joined by coconut, orange, chocolate and lemon - Patridom Elixir de Ron is dessert in liquid form.

Expert Description

Patridom Elixir de Ron is a Spirit Drink - Rum Liqueur from the Dominican Republic, based on a 5 year old rum and bottled at 32%.

The foundation of this rum liqueur is a 5 year old rum from the distillery Patrimonio Dominicano, aged in both American and French oak casks, before being blended with natural flavours of coconut, orange, chocolate and lemon, plus sugarcane. The result is a sweet, aromatic liqueur that retains a clear rum character beneath the added flavours.

The liqueur is made from fresh sugarcane juice matured in the tropical climate of the Dominican Republic, the same foundation the rest of the Patridom range is built on.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coconut, orange and a light chocolate tone.

Palate

Sweet and aromatic, with citrus, chocolate and an underlying rum character.

Finish

Soft and lingeringly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Patridom Elixir de Ron
Bottler: Patrimonio Dominicano
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Spirit Drink - Rum Liqueur
Age: 5 years
ABV: 32%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: American and French oak casks
EAN no.: 5712718007640
Serving suggestion: On the rocks, in coffee or in dessert cocktails

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Coconut · Chocolate · Citrus

Did You Know?

Although it is a liqueur, Patridom Elixir de Ron is built on a genuine 5 year old cask-aged rum as its base, unlike many other rum liqueurs that start from a younger or more neutral spirit.

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Traditional Spanish-style rum, as it looks when distilled on column stills in Panama and matured under the tropical climate - Cane Island stays true to the classics.

Expert Description

Cane Island Panama Single Island is a Single Island Blended Rum from Panama, aged 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

This bottling from Cane Island is a blend of rums from various distilleries in Panama, made from molasses and column distilled. The term "Single Island" refers to all rums in the blend coming from the same country, unlike Cane Island's other multi-island blends. The style is traditionally Spanish, both in aroma and flavour, and carries the mark of tropical ageing.

Cane Island is known for highlighting the characteristic style of individual origin countries, making their Panama edition a good glimpse into the light, elegant Panamanian rum tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft and lightly sweet, with vanilla and tropical fruit.

Palate

Round, with caramel and a light oaky base from the bourbon casks.

Finish

Soft and balanced.

Specifications

Name: Cane Island Panama Single Island
Bottler: Cane Island
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Single Island Blended Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
EAN no.: 8719322641014
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour Profile

Light · Elegant · Caramel · Tropical

Did You Know?

Cane Island also produces multi-island blends, mixing rum from several countries - the Panama edition, by contrast, is a "Single Island", made entirely from Panamanian rum.

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Guyana is home to some of the world's most legendary rum stills, and the Diamond distillery is among the most respected - this edition was selected by two of the biggest names in whisky and rum.

Expert Description

Diamond 2010/2023 Adelphi Selection is a Single Estate Guyana Rum, distilled in 2010, aged 13 years and bottled at cask strength 61.3%.

The rum comes from the legendary Diamond distillery in Guyana and was selected by the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi under their Adelphi Selection. The cask, number 33, was chosen by Alex Bruce and whisky legend Charles MacLean. With only 241 bottles, this is a rare chance to taste Guyana rum at full cask strength, unfiltered and with no added colour.

The Diamond distillery is known for its various historic stills, each giving the rum its own distinct character - part of what makes Guyana rum some of the most sought-after among connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and molasses-driven, with dark fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

Full and complex, with caramel, dried fruit and a warm, woody depth.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering molasses.

Specifications

Name: Diamond 2010/2023 Adelphi Selection
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Single Estate Guyana Rum
Age: 13 years
ABV: 61.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. #33
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 241
EAN no.: 5060383653137

Flavour Profile

Rich · Molasses · Spiced · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium - only 241 bottles from the Diamond distillery's legendary stills, selected by two prominent industry names, make this release attractive for collectors.

Did You Know?

The cask behind this bottle was selected by Charles MacLean, one of the world's most renowned whisky writers and experts, here lending his expertise to the rum world.

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Five extra years in cask compared to its younger sibling makes a noticeable difference - Ron Izalco 15 years Cask Strength is the most mature and concentrated edition in the range.

Expert Description

Ron Izalco 15 years Cask Strength is a Cask Strength Rum, blended from Central American rums and bottled undiluted at 55.3%.

The rum is inspired by the Izalco volcano in El Salvador, also known as the "Lighthouse of the Pacific" for its role as a natural landmark for sailors from 1770 to 1958. The base is sugarcane grown in the mineral-rich, volcanic soil around the volcano, which Phenomenal Spirits lets mature for at least 15 years before bottling the rum at full cask strength.

The extra years of ageing give this edition a deeper, more complex character than the 10 year editions, with more pronounced wood and spice notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex, with dark caramel and spiced oak.

Palate

Full and warm, with dried fruit, vanilla and a hint of tobacco.

Finish

Long and spiced with lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Ron Izalco 15 years Cask Strength
Bottler: Phenomenal Spirits
Region/Country: Central America
Type: Cask Strength Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a drop of water

Flavour Profile

Deep · Spiced · Tobacco · Complex

Did You Know?

The Izalco volcano was so reliable as a navigation point that for 188 years sailors could trust its glowing crater to guide them safely to harbour - hence the nickname "Lighthouse of the Pacific".

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A former Indian athlete left a software career to pursue a passion for Central American rum - the result is Ron Izalco, named after a volcano that for centuries guided sailors home.

Expert Description

Ron Izalco 10 years is a Blended Rum, assembled from some of Central America's finest aged rums from Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama, bottled at 43%.

The rum is made by the American house Phenomenal Spirits, founded by Karthik Sudhir, who left a career in software for a passion for rum. The base is sugarcane grown in the volcanic soil around the Izalco volcano in El Salvador, which gives the cane exceptional quality and flavour. All rums in the blend are at least 10 years old before being assembled under the watch of master blender Matt Witzig.

The Izalco volcano, also called the "Lighthouse of the Pacific", stands 1,965 metres tall and from 1770 to 1958 served as a fixed landmark for sailors, who for 188 years could navigate safely to harbour by its glowing crater.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Round and inviting, with caramel and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

Full and well balanced, with vanilla and a hint of spice from the cask ageing.

Finish

Soft and lingeringly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Ron Izalco 10 years
Bottler: Phenomenal Spirits
Region/Country: Central America (Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama)
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour Profile

Full-Bodied · Caramel · Vanilla · Round

Did You Know?

Ron Izalco was founded by Karthik Sudhir, a former Indian track and field athlete who, after a career in the US software industry, chose to dedicate himself to Central American rum.

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Only 3,000 bottles exist of this edition, where Mezclado's original Christmas rum has been married to the company's own 10-year-old rum – a bigger, more serious take on the sweet Christmas classic.

Expert Description

Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 Limited Edition is a Danish Rum Liqueur based on a combination of the original Christmas rum and Mezclado's 10-year-old rum, bottled at 40% in a 70 cl bottle.

Where the original Jule Edition sits at 36%, the Limited Edition is turned up a notch in both strength and age. Blending the sweet, well-established Christmas recipe with an older, more cask-driven rum gives a version with more weight and complexity, without losing the recognisable Christmas character. Only 3,000 bottles were produced of this edition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel, supported by dried fruit and a light oak note from the older rum.

Palate

Full and round with caramelised sugar, coconut and a more pronounced spiciness than the original.

Finish

Longer finish than the original version, with a dry, lightly woody close.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 Limited Edition
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 3000
Serving suggestion: Best in a small glass at room temperature as a digestif

Bottler: Mezclado

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Vanilla · Caramel · Oak · Spiced

Investment Potential

Low to medium. With only 3,000 bottles and an annual Christmas release, there is some collector interest, but the bottle is first and foremost made to be enjoyed.

Did You Know?

The Limited Edition is Mezclado's way of showing what happens when you dare to blend a young, sweet Christmas rum with an older, more serious rum from the same house – without either one drowning out the other.

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