THE ANGEL'S SHARE (RUM REVIEWS)

Braddah Kimo's Silvah Rum, by Haleakala Distillers: (80-Proof) "Clean and sweet aroma with mild traces of molasses in the background.  The aroma is not unlike most young white rums currently in the market.  Taste is sweet, has hints of vanilla, finishes slightly bitter.  The body is medium to light, well rectified, but could use a bit of aging to smooth out the edges."  By Luis K. Ayala

Braddah Kimo's Extreme Rum, by Haleakala Distillers: (155-Proof) "For the most part, this is a stronger version of the "Silvah Rum". Historically I have not been a fan of over-proof rums, aged or not, but I've had to review a lot of them.  Neither the taste nor the aroma are offensive, they are actually quite agreeable and well defined.  The taste is volatile and strong (as it should be for a strong rum).  Quite probably the over-proof with the strongest vanilla tones that I've tasted."  By Luis K. Ayala

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2004 Reviews (see "Got Rum?" Archives)

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Alfred Lamb's Navy Rum - Canada
Granado Puerto Rican Rum - Puerto Rico
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Appleton Reserve - Jamaica
Conch Republic Atocha Gold - USVI
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Hallmark Jamaican Rum - Jamaica
Hallmark Demerara 1980 - Guyana
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Mango Rums (Malibu Mango Rum, Don Lorenzo Mango Rum, Cruzan Mango Rum, Mount Gay Mango Rum)
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2003 Reviews (see "Got Rum?" Archives)

Ron Miel Canario - Spain
Palo Fino - Venezuela
Ti Tasse Coffee Rum Liqueur - St. Lucia
Ron Matusalem Platino - Dominican Republic
Ron Cacique Blanco - Venezuela
Cruzan Estate Light Rum - USVI
Brinley Gold Vanilla Rum - St. Kitts
Appleton Estate VX - Jamaica
Serrallés DonQ Gold - Puerto Rico
Royal Occasion Gold Rum - USVI
Appleton Estate Extra - Jamaica
Cockspur 1639 - Barbados
Fernandes "Vat 19" Rum - Trinidad
Ron Liberación 15 Años - Cuba
Appleton Special - Jamaica
Mekhong Special Thai Rum - Thailand
Macoucherie Rum - Dominica
Ron Varadero Oro 5 Años - Cuba
Ron Baraima Black - Mexico
La Belle Creole Cacao Creole - St. Lucia
Appleton Estate 21 Years Old - Jamaica
Fire In De Hole - Bahamas
Lea's Olde Jamaica Overproof Rum - Jamaica
Ron Cartavio 1929 - Peru
Mt. Gay Tricentennial Selection - Barbados
Porfidio Single Cane Rum - Mexico
Smuggler's Cove Dark Rum - Canada
Panama Jack - Panama
Extreme Rum - USVI
J. Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum - Jamaica
Coruba Jamaica Rum - Jamaica
Matecumbe Dark Rum - USVI
Bardenay Rum - USA
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2002 Reviews (see "Got Rum?" Archives)

Myer's Legend - Jamaica
Rhum Clément Trex Vieux - Martinique
Sunset Light Rum - St. Vincent
Ron Churchill - Mexico
Noa Noa Rum
Ocumare Añejo - Venezuela
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Clarke's Court Old Grog Rum - Grenada
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Doorly's XO - Barbados
Sea Wynde - Jamaica, Guyana & Barbados
Clarke's Court Superior Light Rum - Grenada
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Clarke's Court Original White Rum - Grenada
STROH 80 - Austria
Ron del Barrilito 3-Star - Puerto Rico
Flor de Caña Black Label - Nicaragua
Cruzan Vanilla Rum - USVI
Plantation Rum Jamaica - 1983 Vintage
Roaring Forties Overproof Rum - Australia
Amazonas Ocumare Mandarine Rum - Venezuela
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Canne Royale Extra Old Rum
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Inner Circle Traditional Pot Still Rum - Australia
Cannes Brulées Barrel Aged Overproof Rum
Cabot Tower Demerara Overproof - Guyana
Ron Colonial - Guatemala
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2001 Reviews (see "Got Rum?" Archives)

Santa Teresa 1796 - Venezuela
Foursquare Spiced Rum - Barbados
Don Q Gran Añejo - Puerto Rico
Cockspur V.S.O.R. - Barbados
Hacienda Saruro - Venezuela
Matusalem Classic Black
Pampero Aniversario - Venezuela
Guavaberry Rum - St. Maartin
Black Seal Rum - Bermuda
Flor de Caña Centenario - Nicaragua
Roaring Forties - Australia
Cruzan Orange - USVI
Barceló Emperador - Dominican Republic
Cohiba 3 Year Old
Nutz N Rum - St. Lucia
Cadenhead 15-Year Old
Appleton Estate 12-Year Old - Jamaica
Mount Gay Sugarcane Rum - Barbados
Captain Morgan Private Stock
Rhum Baita
Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum - USVI
DonQ Limón - Puerto Rico
El Dorado 25 Year Old rum - Guayana
Matusalem Grand Reserve
Rhum Martinique Chauvet - Martinique
Admiral Nelson's Spiced Rum