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"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 golden amber color. Aromas of caramelized roasted nuts follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with a lively mineral dominated texture. Finishes with a touch of vanilla and mineral on the smooth, delicately spicy fade. A nice dark rum for mixing or sipping." Silver Medal.

"The no-nonsense bouquet opens up with marshmallow, light toffee and light honey. Early taste is sweet and molasses-centric, then at midpalate there’s a spiced honey flavor that gently guides you to the creamy, cake frosting finish. I liked this affable spiced rum when I first reviewed it 12 years ago and I still like it." 85-89 pts.

"Clear. Floral aromas of dried peach, peach punch and pink peppercorns follow through on a brisk, lightly tannic entry to a fruity sweet light-to-medium body with peach sorbet, orange oil, and wet limestone notes. Finishes with a floral talc and peach salt water taffy fade. Nice lively peach flavor for mixing."

"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.