Hampden Overproof Rum. Calling all rum fans! Calling all liquor fans (of all types)! You need this bottle in your life. Regardless of whether you’re a rum enthusiast or just someone who’s been wanting to explore the world of what rum has to offer, this is for you! In the…
So what is Jamaican rum? Sure, it’s rum from Jamaica, but there is reason why it’s often regarded as a category on its own and almost universally esteemed by rum enthusiasts. Here’s a quick primer: Jamaican rum is best known for the funky flavors it possesses (sometimes referred to as…
Appleton Estate 21 Year Rum. This bottle here is one of the *best* readily available rums on the market. It does not come cheap, but ohhh is it good. Composed of a blend of rums aged at least a full 21 years in Jamaica (the hot climate on the island…
Stolen Overproof Rum. I’ve seen the This Is Stolen products and ads around and was honestly a bit skeptical, but after finally seeing this at my local liquor store, I had to pick it up and give it a try. Man, this is good stuff. This is a…
Two James Doctor Bird Jamaican rum. Ok guys, this is one of my desert island rums that I would rush out to replace if I ever ran out. Seriously the top of my tops. It’s a fairly new player on the market released mid-2017 but has definitely made its mark…
Golden Devil Jamaican rum, Worthy Park. This is an independently bottled (meaning it’s not part of any large company/brand) 10-year old rum from the Jamaican rum/sugar estate: Worthy Park. This was a limited small-batch bottling I picked up from K&L Wines, so I won’t talk too much more about the…
Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum. Previously known as Appleton V/X, this golden rum comes from the Appleton Estate – the oldest sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica. I’ve been talking quite a bit about Jamaican rums lately (can you tell I’m a big fan?) and I do realize that some…
Wray and Nephew White Overproof rum. If you have any preconceptions about white rum being boring, flavorless, and suitable only when masked by fruit juices and stronger flavors, then this is the bottle that will change your world. Don’t let the clear liquid throw you off, this 63% ABV Jamaican…
Coruba Dark Rum. This bottle here looks a bit silly and cheap with that colorful old-school label, but don’t let that fool ya – this affordable (though can be somewhat hard to find) bottle of “dark rum” is the perfect tiki mixer! Put away your Myers, you NEED this to…
Smith & Cross Jamaican rum. If you’re only familiar with rum in the context of bottles like Bacardi white, Captain Morgan spiced, Myers dark, etc, or even dabble in ‘higher end’ ones like the golden Zacapa, Diplomatico, or El Dorado lines, I think this is one rum that will *really*…
RUM FIRE. Ok, this recent acquisition (which just became available in California!) may be one of my FAVORITE BOTTLES EVER in my whole collection – definitely one of the most unique and intense! This is a Jamaican overproof unaged white rum that is not for the faint of heart; it’s seriously…