Renegade Single Farm Origin: Lower Crater Lake South (Pre-Cask) Rum
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose reveals the unmistakable scents of pot-still, cane juice Rum with waves of sandalwood, jackfruit, dried flowers, wet clay, mineral, and banana skins. The palate echoes the nose delivering sweet and ultra-funky tropical flavors with accents of dried herbs, mineral, citrus, and bamboo shoots with hints of pepper. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a great length while deftly managing it's over-proof strength. This may not be everyone's cup of tea but if you carve funky and complex sugar cane spirits this is worth seeking out. $68.99 – 4 Stars
Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum
Brilliant, deep golden color. The nose is bold with scents of baked tropical fruits and caramel supported by notes of leather, mineral, Sherry, and oak. The palate confirms the nose while being drier than may be expected with waves of dried black berries, allspice, clove, and aged cigar. Full-bodied and dry while also being generous with fruit and caramel supported by complex spice notes kept fresh with a big dose of bright acidity. $38.99 – 4.5 Stars
Camikara 12 Years Old Rum
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are complex and alluring, offering scents of tropical flowers, wild honey, dried fruits, and ginger biscuits with notes of toasted oak and cinnamon. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fruit and honey-centric core with waves of ginger and brown spices supported by accents of vanilla bean and oak. Full-bodied and assertive showing that it's an over-proof Rum while maintaining balance and sophistication. $89.99 – 4.5 Stars
Kula Organic White Rum
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of grassy, fresh cut sugarcane with supporting notes of mineral, talc, and subtle herbal accents. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a dry, mineral and grass-focused core with waves of talc, mineral, and black pepper rising on the finish. Medium-bodied with good balance thanks to a dose of bright acidity. $23 – 3.5 Stars
Kula Dark Rum
Brilliant, dark amber color. The nose reveals a classic aged Rum with concentrated aromatics of dense, roasted fruits, caramel, oak, and loads of brown baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich yet dry caramel and brown butter-driven core with waves of allspice, oak, and nutmeg with hints of clove and pepper. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance as it delivers a complex blend of aged Rum and spices. $23 – 4 Stars
Kula Toasted Coconut Flavored Rum
Brilliant, pale golden color. The nose is filled with the scent of freshly toasted coconut with hints of coconut oil and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering lovely flavors of toasted coconut on a canvas of young Rum with accents of caramel and butterscotch. Medium-bodied with unmistakable coconut notes on the nose and the palate being much more dry than the typical flavored Rum. $23 – 4 Stars
Denizen Aged White 5 Years Old Rum
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is complex and alluring with scents of tropical fruits, toasted coconut, pleasing grassy cane notes, and hints of oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a cane and fruit-driven core with waves of subtle spice accents, sandalwood, and toasted oak. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lush yet vibrant texture. A superb value that is eager to make your classic Daiquiri even better. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars
Denizen Merchant's Reserve 8 Years Old Rum
Brilliant, medium amber color The aromatics are quite compelling and complex offering scents of rich fruit, caramel, oak, and the unique accent of "ho-go" (a Rum—specific cool funkiness) found in old, pot-still Rums that takes the Denizen Reserve to rare territory. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and silky caramel and brown spice-driven core with waves of roasted nuts, tropical fruits, oak, and black pepper. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lush texture that is kept bright and refreshing with ample acidity and spice notes. $29.99 – 5 Stars
Don Q Double Aged Port Cask Finish Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is beautiful, offering scents of decadent caramel and juicy Ruby Port that gives way to nutty Tawny Port, honey, and loads of brown baking spices and toasted oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with generous waves of caramel, dried orchard fruits, toasted nuts, and dense pomegranate notes. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance as it delivers the perfect marriage of aged Rum and Port. This tasty Rum is made from a blend of the classic Don Q Rums aged five to eight years in American oak followed by three years in European Port casks. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
Don Q Double Aged Zinfandel Cask Finish Rum
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, amber color with hints of ruby. The aromatics are so seductive that you can be satisfied nosing this Rum for hours. Vibrant red currants take the lead backed by scents of caramel, honey, and hints of allspice, and toasted oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a core of red berries that phase from sweet to tart with a generous dose of vanilla, honey, oak, and rich caramel. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance with the blend of red berries and classic aged Rum flavors. This charming Rum is made from a blend of the classic Don Q Rums aged five to eight years in American oak followed by three years in California Zinfandel casks. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars
