Rubirosa Private Reserve 4 Years Old Rum
The Data
Category Rum/Rhum
Sub-Category Rum
Origin Dominican Republic
Retail Price $24.99
ABV 40%
Score 4.5 Stars/94 points/Exceptional! +
In the Glass
Appearance
Deep golden/amber color.
Aromatics
The aromatics are intoxicating, offering waves of butterscotch, dense black cherry, vanilla bean, and roasted banana accented by notes of fresh cigars, tropical grasses, and rich caramel.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a gorgeous tropical fruit and caramel centric core with waves of nutmeg, candied orange peel, and complex black pepper notes.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity that keeps the palate vibrant.
Cool Factor
A remarkable Rum in beautiful package that is named for one of the great playboys of the 20th century — who just happens to be the inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond character. Now that's absolutely cool.
Value Grade
At $25 a bottle this remarkable Rum will be a staple in every home bar and respectable cocktail bar.
Analysis
This wonderfully balanced and vibrant Rum is made primarily with both molasses and fresh cane juice. It's aged first in American white oak (Whiskey) casks and then finished in French oak Cognac barrels. Rubirosa is made at the Dominican's largest Rum distillery from an old recipe that has been out of use for some time. The Rubirosa 4 year is much more nimble in the glass than most aged Rums with lively fruit notes and loads of spices accented with enough citrus to keep you wanting another sip.
How to Enjoy
The Rubirosa 4 year is superb in all of our favorite Rum cocktails but it's complex enough to sipped on the rocks.