365 | Spirits | Rum, $20 to $50 | Page 2

"Seductive nose is juicy, with ripe, fruity aromas of baked apple, baked pear, nutmeg, vanilla bean, cardamom and dried orange peel. Flavor is firm, bittersweet, focused and more maple-like than sugary. Ends moderately oily and keenly bittersweet. In that league of aged rums that begin to resemble brandies." 90-95 pts.

"Clear. Creamy lemon custard aromas are attractive and follow through on a satiny soft entry to a glycerous fruity-yet-dry medium body with a touch on bicarbonate of soda, metal ore, and pepper on the breezy, slightly astringent and bitter finish."

"Deep amber color. Bold aromas of buttery caramel, warm Creme Anglaise, toasted nuts, and cherry cola follow through on a smooth, satiny entry to a dryish medium-full body with cascading waves of nutmeg, vanilla, leather, and cigar box and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with an extremely long, sensuous interplay of wood spice, dried fruits and praline. An amazingly smooth and refined aged rum." Platinum Medal.

"In this blend of select aged rums, each of the constituent rums is at least 15 years old. Some are much older. To achieve the superb colour, smooth taste and full fragant aroma, the rums are matured in 45 gallon oak casks in an ideal natural climate for ageing - within six degrees of the equator on the tropical north coast of South America."

Truly gorgeous color of medium amber with orange core highlights, perfect purity; the nose is mature and less spicy than regular Capt. Morgan. The aftertaste is extended and offers flavors of butterscotch and oloroso sherry.

"Bright amber color. Aromas of baked bananas, fig, vanilla bean ice cream, and oily nuts follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tobacco leaf, cedar, cola nut, and varnished wood notes. Finishes with a lively, toasty praline, spice and mineral fade. Well made and satisfying." Gold Medal.