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Best 1 Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 (Dark)
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 (Dark)
From $50 - $75

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 is a Guatemalan dark rum aged using a unique solera system, a process borrowed from sherry production. This results in a remarkably smooth and complex rum with notes of carame...

9.7 Brilliant
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2 Mount Gay Eclipse Black Barrel (Dark)
Mount Gay Eclipse Black Barrel (Dark)

Mount Gay Eclipse Black Barrel is a Barbadian dark rum matured in deeply toasted American oak barrels previously used to age bourbon. This imparts a robust, smoky character with notes of molasses, dar...

9.4 Excellent
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3 Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum (Dark)
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum (Dark)

Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum is a high-proof (128 proof/64% ABV) pot-still rum known for its intense Jamaican funk and bold flavor. It delivers a powerful punch of molasses, ripe banana, and...

9.3 Excellent
4 Appleton Estate Signature Blend (Dark)
Appleton Estate Signature Blend (Dark)

Appleton Estate Signature Blend is a Jamaican dark rum known for its balance and complexity. Its a blend of rums aged between 3 and 6 years, showcasing the distinctive Jamaican funk alongside notes of...

9.2 Excellent
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5 Mount Gay Eclipse
Mount Gay Eclipse
From Varies ($20-30 USD for 750ml)

Mount Gay Eclipse is a classic Barbadian rum, known for its distinctive blend of pot still and column still rums. The Eclipse refers to the unique charcoal filtration process, which imparts a subtle s...

9.2 Excellent
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6 Gosling's Black Seal Rum (Dark)
Gosling's Black Seal Rum (Dark)
From Varies by region (typically $20-30 USD for 750ml)

Gosling's Black Seal Rum is a Bermudian dark rum with a distinctive black band around the bottle. It's a blend of aged rums, offering a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, molasses,...

9.1 Excellent
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7 Ron del Barrilito 15 Year (Dark)
Ron del Barrilito 15 Year (Dark)
From $50-$75

Ron del Barrilito 15 Year is a Puerto Rican dark rum aged using a solera system, resulting in a complex and well-balanced flavor profile. It offers notes of caramel, vanilla, dried fruits, and a subtl...

9.0 Excellent
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8 Ron Zacapa Centenario 23
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 is a premium Guatemalan rum aged using a unique solera system at high altitude. The aging process imparts a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of honey, caramel, vanilla,...

8.9 Very Good
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9 El Dorado 12 Year Old
El Dorado 12 Year Old

El Dorado 12 Year Old is a Guyanese rum celebrated for its rich, full-bodied flavor and exceptional value. It's a blend of rums aged up to 12 years using a traditional solera system. Expect notes of d...

8.7 Very Good
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10 The Kraken Black Spiced Rum (Spiced)
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum (Spiced)

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is a dark, intensely flavored spiced rum blended with a mix of Caribbean rums and infused with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. Its known for its bold, slightly s...

8.4 Very Good
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11 Gosling's Black Seal
Gosling's Black Seal

Gosling's Black Seal is a Bermudian rum with a distinctive dark color and rich flavor. It's a blend of aged rums, charred to impart a smoky, caramel-like flavor. Its a classic choice for cocktails lik...

8.4 Very Good
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12 Bumbu Rum
Bumbu Rum

Bumbu Rum is a Barbadian rum known for its rich, caramel-like flavor and distinctive toasted oak barrels. The rum is aged for a minimum of 15 months in these barrels, imparting a unique sweetness and...

8.1 Very Good
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13 Kraken Black Spiced Rum
Kraken Black Spiced Rum

Kraken Black Spiced Rum is a bold and intensely flavored spiced rum. It's a blend of Caribbean rums infused with a unique blend of spices, including vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves. Expect a rich, dark...

8.0 Very Good
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14 Lamb's Navy Rum
Lamb's Navy Rum

Lamb's Navy Rum is a high-proof (typically 150 proof/75% ABV) Guyanese rum with a traditional, robust flavor profile. Its a blend of rums aged in oak barrels, offering a full-bodied taste with notes o...

7.6 Good
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15 Myer's Original Dark Rum
Myer's Original Dark Rum

Myer's Original Dark Rum is a Jamaican rum known for its distinctive blend of spices and sweet molasses flavor. Its a blend of rums infused with a unique combination of spices, including vanilla, clov...

7.4 Good
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