Best Rums in the World
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I agree this is a sweet rum but that is what I like about it. On the other hand its almost to clean, you won't find a smoother rum anywhere but its almost watery to my palate compared to some "lesser" rums.
it is indeed the best rum ever, if someone has the chance to try the Zacapa Centenario X.O. that is a really outstanding flavor that starts in the tip of your tong and goes through your mouth leaving a sensation of satisfaction and success., the only problem is that this is really expensive, nevertheless on a daily basis i will prefer a drink of zacapa than several drink from another rums!!!
After winning every competition for several straight years, it was the first (and still the only one) rum to be added to the international hall of fame of rum - and in my opinion that's really what it deserves...it's simply by far the best rum in the world!
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This is very interesting and unique. You can definitely taste the caramel as it gets very sweet when mixed with Coke Zero. It really has a flavor like no other.
Old Monk has a unbelievably strong caramel aroma and is the first rum from India I have ever seen. It has a dark, rich, amber color. It actually has a strong caramel flavor to it. It is definitely the predominant taste but it really isn’t too sweet. Mixed with Coke Zero it really makes it taste like Caramel Coke, and almost tastes as sweet as a Captain and Diet. It is very unique and actually could be marketed as a flavored rum. It would be great in a Hot Buttered Rum.
If you are a rum lover...this is the rum you should taste before dying.
Either you love this Rum or you Hate this, there is no middle opinion on this.
One the finest aromatic rum i have ever tasted.
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Loved this when it was first released in the UK. And for some unexplained reason the importers decided to change the recipe that came to the UK. Not touched the UK Version since. What a pity!!!!!!!!
Bland if you live in the UK as all the spices have been taken out. Avoid in UK, however is great if drinking the US version.
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Why would anyone with any taste mix this fine rum with coke! You should be keel dragged!
What an amazing flavor profile this rum has. Gives every expensive brand a serious run for it's money.
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As any Venezuelan rum... just delicious. With Pampero Aniversario should be in the top 5.
Agreed! This is on my shortlist when I head down to the coast, its not the easiest to get in the midwest.
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7 years old grand reserve, it's by far the best.
Not to sweet, muscular.
What i love about Central American Rums is that they don't have that very dry taste and very sweet like in the Caribbean, Venezuela.
BEST RUM IN THE WORLD, NICARAGUA.
There is no 21 year old Flor de Cana. It is called Centenario 21 as a way to welcome the 21st century. It was launched as a limited edition in 1999 and part of 2000. The rum is actually 15 years old.
Tasting the 18 years old Flor de Cana You can feel the harmony. More muscular than the 30 years old Zacapa and less sweet.
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Discovered Pyrat XO in Anguilla (May 2011). It is still made there and it is the best rum in the world.
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Another great rum from Venezuela...aged in oak and taste is full and is best drunk with ice only
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Superb, and if you go to Venezuela don't miss the opportunity to take with you a bottle, is very difficult to find and very expensive.
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This is one of the best rums money can buy, smooth but full of strenght, is extraordinary
This is an astonishingly delectible rum from the true kings of rum-crafting in the Dominican Republic: Barcelo. Accept no imitations. This rum bites at first with some licorice, then opens up to vanilla and caramel, and finishes off with the aftertaste of oak and leather that matches perfectly with a Cigar. I love it!
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The best rum in the world! Once you taste it you can never leave it. Unfortunately not sold in the USA.
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Won the Best rum in the world 4 times. Smooth Molasses taste straight up on the rocks.
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It is very smooth....a quality Rum, but i was disappointed with the lack of aroma. This is best drunk "on the rocks"
This rum is ranked way to low. For the money, this is the number one. I haven't tried the 25 yr yet only because I'm afraid I'll have to adjust the budget, For the money there is none better.
We got the 25 year old in today, and wipes the floor with the 15. It may be dearer, but worth it
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Made in Dominican Republic by Maestros Roneros Cubanos.
This is the greatest rum of Oliver & Oliver house, part of Cubaney family. It has an attractive dark cherry color with ruby flashes. An extraordinary "great reserve", a treasure full of strength and fruity aromas with presence of vanilla, almonds and old oaks, reinforce a balanced bouquet, very vigorous, which announces its excellence. Is a very sophisticated rum, slightly doomed, silky, achieving the perfect roundness of flavors, both primary and persistent. To our brand is the insignia rum and we consider it the best in the world.
Enjoy preferably alone.
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Brown rum distilled from fermented molasses. Minimum of 6 to 10 years in used whisky and bourbon barrels.
The older of the two rums from Barrilito, the extra time spent aging is evident in this heavier rum with a slightly smoky flavor that doesn't overpower the rum flavor.
Bottled at 43% alcohol by volume.
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Hands down the best tasting and smoothest rum I have ever sipped. A must buy any trip to Puerto Rico!
18 is an insult, I have tried half the rums on the list including the havana club that everyone raves about the world over, which is particularly inferior to most of the rums on the list as far as my palate is concerned. I would sooner relinquish my most expensive bottle of cognac from my liquor cabinet then my $15 bottle of barrilito 3 star
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If you like sweet, rich tasting rum like me ( you won't have a better rum). Very inexpensive but one of the best!!
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This is by far one of the most enjoyable rums. It has a mild bite and goes down incredibly smooth. But, the best part is that moment just after you swallow. The scent, sweetness, and spices are stunning.
Belize's best authentic aged rum just perfect try it u'll like it
very exquisite very nice blend of flavors, the oak, the caramel chocolate, the coffee everything is there Belize's best
its a one year old rum but buy far its the best ever rum, very unique, aged to perfection wonderful blend sweet nectar of the gods
wonderful aroma, sweet taste of caramel chocolate, coffee, just wonderful smooth taste that leaves you asking for more
one of the best aged rum i have ever tasted its full with flavor and the sweet aroma its more than what you ask for
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This rum has for many years been savoured by the true RUM tasters, Matusalem originally from cuba and now processed in Domenican Republic has always been defined as one the classic rums of the caribean. For those new to its flavour please drink it only with ice (on the rocks) in order not to alter its flavour.
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Rum gets popular for a reason people, people enjoy drinking it. I do not by any means believe it deserves to be in the top 10..but I do believe it deserves it's place at 35...so stop being so pretentious and just choosing to hate it because it is popular.
Should be bannished to the big touristy cruise liners for those headed to Cancun with no knowledge of what a fine rum is!
Captain is delicious. Stop being ****ing snobs just because it is so popular.
Sooo overated!!! An it gives you the worst hangover ever! NOT GOOD
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Rum Masters Awards - The Spirits
Business 2011
• Angostura 1824 - Masters Medal
• Angostura 7 Year Old - Masters Medal
• Angostura 1919 - Gold Medal
• Angostura 5 Year Old - Gold Medal
• Angostura Reserva - Gold Medal
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This rum is the finest, i have tasted.........so full of flavor and aroma...........sweetness personified.
Too bad we can't get it here in Vancouver. All Trinidad Rums have been delisted for some reason. Zaya is available, i guess because it is marketed via the USA.
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In the two contests that were presented "2007 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition in New Orleans, La. and the" 2007 International Cane Spirits Festival "in Tampa, Florida, we were awarded gold medals.
More recently, in 2008 the "United Kingdom RumFest 2008" won the gold medal.
In 2009, won gold in the "New York City Wine and Food Festival"
In the "2009 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition in Miami Beach, four gold medals
. Platinum medals and three gold medals in the "2010 Santo Domingo RumFest"
94 and 92 scores over 95 points the Penin Guide of Spain.
99, 98 and 97 points over 100 for the RUM & Whisky Magazine in Madrid.
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Have been traveling around and tasted something in this country (Philippines) . People say its a new product. The most outstanding taste from the tip and after taste that i dont want to try another rum for the night.
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Can only be bought in Jamaica which is why its probably not on the list yet. Best rum I've gotten my hands on.
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Great 8YO Dominican Rum.
Very good pure and "On The Rocks" and delicious with Coke.
Also nice priced for the quality
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Only available in Australia, easily the smoothest drinking rum, especially with coke.
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Appleton Blue is the cognac of rums. Aged to perfection.
Smooth and mellow beyond belief. I note that Appleton
VX, a very fine rum but markedly inferior to Appleton Blue,
sits on your top ten list whereas Blue isn't even mentioned.
I assume it's the price - $90-$110 per 750 Ml -which is above
your readers' snack bracket.
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