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π§π§Barbados
Old Brigand Black Label Superior Rum: The Better Old Brigand?
Barbados is home to two Old Brigand rums: Old Brigand Black Label Superior and regular Old Brigand. Is "superior" really better? We test...
π»πͺVenezuela
Diplomatico Planas Blanco Rum: White Sipping Rum de Venezuela
Aged six years and charcoal filtered six times, Diplomatico Planas Blanco Rum is one of the more dynamic white rums around.
π©π΄Dominican Republic
Candela Mamajuana β Rum Liqueur Born of a Spicy Rendezvous
If you love traditional homemade mamajuana, you'll likely think Candela Mamajuana is soft. That, however, is not necessarily a bad thing.
π¨π΄Colombia
Ron MedellΓn 19 and the Problem with Colombian Rums
With age should come wisdom. The kind of wisdom that should make me know better about Colombian rums like Ron MedellΓn 19.
π«π·Martinique
Rhum Dillon XO Hors D’Age β The Beauty of Patience
Woody with nice notes of vanilla and cinnamon, and a subtle burn, Rhum Dillon XO Hors D'Age punches a bit beyond its brand pedigree.
π§π§Barbados
Bumbu The Original: A Pseudo-Rum to Avoid
If you think you might like a pseudo-rum that's super-sugary with a thick, near-syrup consistency, then maybe Bumbu can work for you.
π§π§Barbados
Equiano Rum β GREAT Rum Worthy of its Esteemed Namesake
Equiano Rum is a blend of aged rums from Barbados and Mauritius. That's just a small part of what makes it special, though...
π¬πΎGuyana
El Dorado 5: 140+ Years of Pedigree at a Very Nice Price
The finest rums don't always carry the highest prices. Nor are they always the most aged. El Dorado 5 is a prime example.
π¨πΊCuba
Havana Club 7 β Immortal Rum Divino de Cuba
All great rums boast a strong legacy. Precious few extra special rums, though, are immortal. Havana Club 7 is one of them.