Rum

Country: Barbados
Alcohol: 41.5%
Remedy Spiced Rum is a fine blend made from Caribbean rums from Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and the Dominican Republic. The finest spices such as vanilla, orange peel and cinnamon are added to this blend to create a characterful, multi-faceted spiced rum.
According to legend, Remedy Spiced Rum was created in the USA at the time of Prohibition. At that time only pharmacies were allowed to sell spirits for “medical purposes”. The pharmacist Frank M. Farrington then developed this noble rum mixed with spices. The recipe was so successful that the rum was used pure, on ice or in various cocktails.

Country: Martinique
Alcohol: 50%
When it comes to the production of spirits, it always depends on the raw material. In the case of rum, this is sugar cane, from which sugar cane juice, sugar cane honey and molasses can be obtained. The majority of rums on the market are based on the latter. Rum from Martinique, on the other hand, is produced under French control as Rhum Agricole and uses sugar cane juice. Accordingly, it is important to rely on a high-quality raw material. The maker of Dillon Rum has specialized in certain types of sugar cane, such as canne bleue (blue sugar cane) and canne rouge (red sugar cane). The Rhum Dillon Blanc Canne Rouge 2019 pays tribute to that variety while honoring the terroir that influenced the sugar cane by growing it on a plot within the sugar cane plantations.

The expressive Rhum Dillon Blanc Canne Rouge 2019 is presented as a rhum blanc – i.e. as a white rum. This means that the Martinique rum did not mature in wooden barrels after distillation according to the AOC regulations. Clear and powerful, the Rhum Dillon Blanc Canne Rouge 2019, made with great attention to detail, convinces with a high alcohol content. However, it is not as high-proof as a classic overproof rum. As a vintage rum, it benefits from the harvest of a single vintage and also reflects the conditions such as the weather in that year. Connoisseurs appreciate this as well as its authentic character.
If you give the Rhum Dillon Blanc Canne Rouge 2019 a chance, you will be seduced in an intense and rich way. The full-bodied Agricole Rum reveals interesting notes of vegetables, accompanied by a fruity undertone. You can also look forward to a spicy undertone and a slight alcoholic bite. What speaks for the Rhum Dillon Blanc Canne Rouge 2019 is that it also shows a fascinating contrast of sweet and salty nuances. Thanks to its high drinking strength and its complex profile.

Country: Jamaica
Alcohol: 46%

Jamaican rum looks back on centuries of history. The Caribbean island was once dotted with distilleries. Unfortunately, things are different today. As on the neighboring islands, the number of distilleries has dwindled rapidly over time, but some of the once giants have thrived against the competition. These include the long-established Hampden Estate Distillery with its impressive heritage. She has taken over the production of the Hampden Estate 8 Years Pure Single Jamaican Rum, which is available with regular alcohol content and as a high-proof Overproof Edition.

The characterful Hampden Estate 8 Years Pure Single Jamaican Rum is typical of its home country. Jamaican rum is usually a relatively heavy spirit based on fermented molasses that is discontinuously distilled in a pot still. As a rule, one encounters so-called high ester rum, which has a high ester content. This is partly accompanied by the typical “funk” that the Jamaican rum deserves to be recognised. All this also characterizes the exemplary Hampden Estate 8 Years Pure Single Jamaican Rum from the Caribbean. After distillation, it was allowed to rest in American white oak casks for almost a decade before being bottled at a comfortable drinking strength in a limited number of bottles.
In terms of aroma and taste, one should not underestimate the Hampden Estate 8 Years Pure Single Jamaican Rum from a well-known house. As expected, the rum from Jamaica is funky and powerful. A certain alcoholic undertone accompanies the fruity notes. Banana chips and a certain savory spice emerge. The complex, dry Hampden Estate 8 Years Pure Single Jamaican Rum rounds it all off with dried fruit and wood. Anyone who likes it strong, self-confident and hardly at all sweet will get their money’s worth here. The golden rum comes to the customer without artificial colors and without additional sweetening and is anything but subtle. Experts are in demand here.

Country: NIcaragua
Alcohol: 40%
When producing spirits, more and more distilleries are paying attention to how their practices impact the environment. After all, it is part of the spirits industry that natural resources are processed, that waste is generated and that nature is burdened by transport. One company pays particular attention to sustainability and has set a new trend in motion with its Flor de Caña Rum from Nicaragua. You can now discover the eagerly awaited Flor de Cana 15 Years ECO Rum, which sets a high standard and hopefully gets the competition rolling.

The unique Flor de Cana 15 Years ECO Rum lives up to its name. This is an ultra premium rum from Central America, made in a sustainable way with great attention to detail and innovation. According to the manufacturer, this is a carbon neutral rum from the certified fair trade. It comes from a company that has been managed by the founding family for five generations and does not use artificial additives. The innovative Flor de Cana 15 year old ECO rum was distilled from 100% renewable energy, and it also does not contain any sugar and is kosher.
The dark and chic presentation of the Flor de Cana 15 Years ECO Rum speaks for the fact that it is serious about sustainability. On the packaging and on the label there is information about how the manufacturer is committed to environmental protection and fair trade. Apart from that, the coppery Flor de Cana 15 Years ECO Rum shows its high-quality, full-bodied and characterful side. Nutmeg, pepper and other spices are noticeable in the aroma. Finely tart hazelnuts and sweet caramel join in. In the opulent, soft and mild taste, the long-matured Nicaraguan rum inspires with dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts and spices. In the long finish you can hear roasted aromas, vanilla and oak.

Country: Denmark
Alcohol: 40%
The AH Riise Danish Navy Rum is different from its big brother Strength Rum with 40.0% vol. bottled. This softens the flavor notes a bit. The notes of spices, aniseed and liquorice remain in the aroma. The taste shows candied orange peel, caramel and oak. The Danish company behind the AH Riise Rum brand has the rum produced on the island of Saint Thomas and imports the bottlings to Europe and the USA.

Aroma: Spicy intense on the nose. Spices, orange peel and some liquorice as well as anise.
Taste: Creamy and full-bodied on the tongue. An oily sweetness combined with caramel and oak and again orange peel, bergamot and spices.
Finish: Long-lasting and spicy. Oak and tobacco dominate.

Country: Barbados
Alcohol: 40%
The Plantation Original Dark Rum is one of the first rums in the series and now comes from Barbados. This is a premium blend that shines an elegant, reddish pale gold in its bottle. Like its relatives, the Plantation Original Dark Rum benefits from the fact that it first rests in its country of origin in ex-bourbon casks from America. It is then shipped to France, where it matures for several months in small cognac barrels in the cellars of Cognac Ferrand. Such a procedure was widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries, but is now rare. It gives the dark blended rum the finishing touch.
The aroma and taste of the Plantation Original Dark Rum convince with a mixture of sweetness and spice. Pralines, toffee and exotic spices harmonize with each other, accompanied by a soft, full mouthfeel. After a mild start, the taste develops more strength and richness of nuances. It flatters the palate with spice, tropical dried fruit and the sweetness of candy. Tannin and a certain dryness mingle with the enjoyment. In the finish, the Plantation Original Dark Rum from Barbados presents itself as short but expressive. Oak wood, vanilla and passion fruit are noticeable.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 46%
The RAMMSTEIN Rum Islay Cask Finish is a limited special edition from the Danish bottler 1423. The basis for this limited edition is the well-known RAMMSTEIN rum, which was allowed to mature for up to 12 years in the tropical climate of Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad. For the Limited Edition, the rum blend also matured for 10 months in former Islay whiskey casks, which are particularly well known for their peaty aromas. A total of 4304 bottles with 46% vol. were then filled.

The aroma of the RAMMSTEIN Rum Islay Cask Finish is rich and intense with ripe stone fruits. This is complemented by salty macadamia nut aromas and fine wood notes. The taste is just as smoky as the band’s stage show. Peat aromas are immediately recognizable and spread pleasantly and not too intrusively. There are also light roasted aromas. Ripe stone fruits and a subtle note of caramel complete the taste experience. The medium-long aftertaste leaves a silky mouthfeel and inspires fans and rum lovers alike.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 46%
The RAMMSTEIN Rum Cognac Cask Finish is a limited special edition from the Danish bottler 1423. The basis for this limited edition is the well-known RAMMSTEIN rum, which was allowed to mature for up to 12 years in the tropical climate of Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad. For the Limited Edition, the rum blend also matured for nine months in former cognac barrels. A total of 3989 bottles with 46% vol. were then filled.
The aroma of the RAMMSTEIN Rum Cognac Cask Finish is initially characterized by typical “Jamaica Funk” with complex notes of fermented fruits such as papaya, bananas and pineapple. A fine almond aroma ensures harmony. A sweet and almost buttery taste is full of aromas of fresh vanilla and juicy apples. The mild and very long aftertaste leaves a silky mouthfeel and inspires fans and rum lovers alike.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 46%
This Rammstein rum is a unique blend of rums that have been tropically matured for up to 12 years. This limited edition received an additional aging for five months in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from the Jerez region of Spain. The result is a fruity and aromatic rum. A perfect match between the dry rum notes from the bourbon cask and the sweet dark berry flavors from the sherry cask. Limited to 1,930 bottles.

Nose: Delicate notes of grapes and toasted almonds, followed by shortbread and hints of smoke.
Palate: Delicate aromas of wild berries and toasted oak with a spicy aftertaste that creates a sparkling mouthfeel.
The finish is mild and long.

Country: Haiti
Alcohol: 47.7%
A really extraordinary rum with hints of whiskey is Le Rocher Clairin Ansyen 21 months . It is a light, golden-yellow rum with a striking and exquisite taste.
This is surprisingly soft and round for such a young distillate. Fine sweet notes from the sugar cane syrup and a certain fruitiness meet pleasantly tart wood notes. All these fine nuances work together in an extremely aromatic form and create a unique, unusual taste experience.
This rum is very young, clear Clairin, which is 100% natural and was only allowed to be stored for 21 months and has therefore not matured for two years. Le Rocher Clairin Ansyen spent these 21 months in oak barrels, which is extremely atypical for this type of spirit. Even more untypical is that these are former bourbon whiskey barrels, which is what creates the unique taste. In many ways this is an unusual rum: three experts were involved in the fine drop. The sugar honey rum is distilled by Michel Sajous in Haiti. Luc Litschgi’s distillate is selected in Marseilles for the Carry Nation company. And the distiller Luca Gargano also shaped the rum significantly on behalf of the independent bottler Habitation Velier.

Country: Martinique
Alcohol: 42%
The exciting rhum JM Jardin Fruite and its two brothers were specially designed so that bartenders can use three flavors. The Rhum JM Jardin Fruite shows its fruity side, while the Fumée Volcanique is reminiscent of volcanoes with its smoke and the Épices Créoles provides the Caribbean pleasure with a warm spice. What the spirits have in common is that they are at home in the French Antilles and therefore inspire as a rare Rhum Agricole. This means that Martinique rum is based on fermented sugar cane juice rather than molasses. After distillation, it was stored for around 24 months in both French and American oak barrels.
In terms of aroma and flavor, the amber rhum JM Jardin Fruite offers both power and charisma. As advertised by the manufacturer, it ensnares the senses with its savory fruitiness. It’s like strolling through an orchard in summer. The tropical-looking, richly fruity Rhum JM Jardin Fruite also has a slightly sweet effect. Flambéed desserts with tropical fruits come to mind. Citrus peel as well as honey and caramel complete the whole thing. The tasty, easily mixable Agricole Rum has a slightly woody finish with gentle roasted aromas and a fresh note of citrus.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40%
This rum is a brainchild of Tom from Zyankali Bar. This premium rum from the Caribbean will have an easy time making its way into hearts of connoisseurs. Trinidad has the highest portion of the rum for this blend, closely followed by Barbados and Guyana. The typical features of the distillates of each of these countries flow into this product and make the final result seductively exotic and at the same time harmonious and meaningful.
This Rum has been matured for at least 3 years in wooden barrels made of American white oak and stiored under climatic influence of Caribbean islands. The flavour combines caramel, coffee and dark chocolate with slightly woody finish with a hint of tropics. This dark rum makes you want more and is both rich and blanced and charismatic.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 40%
Rammstein RUM is the perfect friendship between Jamaica, Trinidad and Guyana. Combining traditional Pot Still Rum and the classic COlumn Still Rum, you will find a perfectly balanced mix of powerful nose and smooth taste. A unique blend of rums that are tropically aged up to 12 years, taking your imagination to the sandy beaches of the Carribean.

Stroh 80
Country: Austria
Alcohol: 80%
he basic product for STROH Inländer Rum is actual rum. The history of the Inländer Rum goes back to the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. At that time, the crew of the royal Austro-Hungarian naval fleet received a daily ration of rum, not only for moralistic but also for medical reasons. Since 2008, based on an EU regulation, it is even stipulated by law that Inländer Rum must be produced 100% in Austria from sugar-cane molasses, which makes it a geographically protected Austrian spirits speciality and also unique in the international world of spirits. For more than 185 years now, the Original STROH Inländer Rum convinces with its fine-smelling, delicate rum note and its authentic and aromatic taste.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 46.2%
For around 300 years, the Royal British Navy provided its marines with a daily ration of rum on the high seas. The whole thing was a tradition with fixed rituals, which had good reasons at the time and was an integral part of everyday life on the ships. The whole thing only came to an end on July 31, 1970, with an official farewell fanfare and much to the regret of the British Navy. At exactly eleven o’clock in the morning the very last ration of rum was handed out and that day went down in history as Black Dead Day. This is what the Black Tot Rum is named for, which is presented in a matching black robe and claims to be British Royal Navy Rum. The elegant packaging underscores its character and helps it take you back in time.
The exciting Black Tot Rum comes from the bottler Elixir Distillers from Great Britain, but its roots are of course in the Caribbean. As a multinational blend, it combines high-quality distillates from several countries. Distilled on the basis of molasses, these were allowed to store in oak barrels for several years, although the exact age is not disclosed. Sometimes released with the appropriate suffix “Last Consignment”, Black Tot Rum is available in both near cask strength and lighter alcohol levels.
The aroma of the mahogany-colored to red-brown Black Tot Rum inspires with notes of syrup and dark chocolate. The initial sweetness is gradually joined by overtones of very ripe fruit, sugar and slightly tart walnuts. The taste of the long-matured Black Tot Rum is just as complex and meaningful. It looks rich and complex without going overboard. Tones of thick, powerful sweetness go hand in hand with undertones of cassis, cocoa and slightly bitter espresso. The whole thing leads to a wonderfully long, expressive finish. fragrant wood and cigar tobacco are complemented by black fruits and a hint of sweetness.

Country: Hawaii (USA)
Alcohol: 40%
Distilled, blended and bottled by Kōloa Rum Company Kalaheo, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, 40% ABV/80 Proof.
Kōloa Dark Rum is made from pure cane sugar, distilled in an impressive vintage 1,210 gallon, steam-powered copper pot still and cut with filtered water from the ancient Mount Waiʻaleʻale.
The rum is distilled 2 times at 160 – 180 ABV.

Appearance:
This dark rum is a genuinely deep chocolate brown that rolls with a cloying viscosity around the glass, developing into thick, slowly rolling light black coffee colored legs.

Nose:
Kōloa Dark Rum has a robustly vanilla nose that envelopes the perimeter of the glass, upon further and closer whiffs of this aromatic vanilla behemoth subtler notes of dark semi-sweet chocolate, fresh brewed espresso and chocolate cupcakes arrive to round out the olfactory experience.

Taste and Finish:
This vanilla-driven dark rum sings from the nose to the glass exactly. It presents itself with robust flavors of vanilla, dark semi-sweet chocolate and lightly finishes with espresso, all encompassed within a dry, highly flavorful dark rum.

Country: Guatemala
Alcohol: 40%
A very special rum that is highly valued by connoisseurs comes from Guatemala. With the Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Sistema Solera, they succeeded in creating a rum that has made it to the top of various competitions for years. Among other things, the rum was able to win the gold medal in the “Super Premium Category” from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 it received the gold medal at the International Spirits Competition. A very long and unusual maturation has made the Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Sistema Solera the rum it is today. This rum was matured in burned-out bourbon whiskey oak barrels and received a very special note through another short dwelling time in Spanish sherry barrels.
In the glass, the Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Sistema Solera impresses with a very appealing amber color that is paired with some slight copper reflections and is visually very appealing. But the bouquet can also convince connoisseurs and lovers across the board. The Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Sistema Solera is sweet and can show clear notes of vanilla, caramel and almond. This sweetness is also very effective when enjoyed, so notes and nuances of nougat, caramel and dried fruits mix here. The fruity-sweet aroma is underlined by a hint of chocolate. Overall, this rum is a treat on the palate, light and gentle and full-bodied at the same time.

The finish of the Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Sistema Solera is very long-lasting and can convince again. So not only the connoisseur, lover and collector of good rum will feel a lot of vanilla, but also perceive a touch of honey. The sweetness of this rum extends from the smell to the taste to the finish and gives the rum something very special. A high-quality cigar goes best with this extremely high-quality rum in a relaxed atmosphere among connoisseurs and friends of good rum. With an alcohol content of 40%, the rum is a mild pleasure, a pleasant accompaniment in relation to very high-quality rum.

Country: Jamaica
Alcohol: 54.5%
Jamaican rum enjoys cult status, and rightly so. After all, rum from Jamaica not only has an incredibly long tradition, but also a unique character. Jamaica rum is often described with the character trait “funk”, which is difficult to sum up in general words and is a trademark of this style of high ester rum. One of the oldest makers of Jamaican rum is Worthy Park Distillery, which dates back to the 1670’s. It offers highlights such as the Worthy Park 109 Single Estate Jamaica Rum, with not only its own bottling but also limited editions from independent bottlers being available.
Great Worthy Park 109 Single Estate Jamaica Rum from the Caribbean deserves our undivided attention. Decoratively presented, it convinces as a high-quality and high-proof rum, which was brought to the market with a deliberately high alcohol content such as cask strength. Distillation was traditionally done from molasses in a copper pot still, which led to a fairly heavy body and high ester notes, among other things. The typical Worthy Park 109 Single Estate Jamaica Rum with its considerable drinking strength presents itself as a Caribbean rum full of self-confidence. This Jamaican rum from a well-known company takes you back in time and at the same time meets modern expectations.

If you treat yourself to the dark Worthy Park 109 Single Estate Jamaica Rum, you will not get it out of your memory so quickly. A blend of distillates aged for up to three years in American white oak casks in a tropical climate, it is intense and complex. A hint of smoke resonates as well as a pleasant sweetness. Fruity and spicy notes and an undertone of tobacco round off the drinking experience together with vanilla and dried fruit. The impressive Worthy Park 109 Single Estate Jamaica Rum is best drunk neat or with a little water like Cask Strength Rum. Fans and collectors should not miss it.