People who pour and serve drinks are the best to know which bottles to buy. Top bartending and spirits industry professionals will tell you about the bottles they love and why. It is a pleasure to taste the best of Rum Agricole.
- Ten to One Caribbean Dark – “This Rum is great for both, mixing and drinking neat. It is a good Rum for all occasions. Ten to One Caribbean Dark is different from other Rums as it has a dry finish. It is not as sweet as other Rums are found to be.”
- Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican – “This very unique and funky Rum is navy-strength. It is the most ideal Rum for making any kind of Rum cocktail.”
- Ron Del Barrilito 2 Star – “The flavors of this Rum are unmatched. You can’t stop wanting to nose and savor this Rum as it features excellent balance and texture. This oldest Rum of Puerto Rico is a beautiful blanco for sipping and makes for a great conversation piece.”
- Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star – “This Rum should be sipped like bourbon but is still capable of turning tropical. It makes for a perfect vacation cocktail when mixed with pineapple juice.”
- Ron Del Barrilito 5 Star – “It’s a big deal as this is the first year that Barrilito will ever be released as a 5 Star. Make it a point to buy one for a friend and one for yourself. This is a beautiful Rum from a distinguished family that is the cream of the crop. It will not disappoint you as this 5 Star is the culmination of all the hard work put in for the last 138 years.”
- Plantation Pineapple – “Cores of pineapples accumulate in Plantation Pineapple and add natural flavor to the drink. This is a grand Rum Old Fashioned that is not so sweet due to the touch of pineapple in the spirit.”
- Plantation Dark Overproof O.F.T.D. – “This is a big-boy Rum that stays in my flask all the time. It is excellent when you’d like something to sip on while playing golf. This is what you should look for if you want to get nice and loose on golf.”
- Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black – “Mr. Hamilton himself from the Ministry of Rum! This is a traditional style Jamaican pot-still Rum. It is a quintessential drink for tropical Rum lovers. It imparts notes of butter and custard, followed by melon and fresh-cut grass.”
- The Funk Jamaican Heavy Pot Still – “Only one word can describe this Rum right. Dank! It smells of resin and allspice. When you want to create complexity, go and blend it with other white Rums. Base this spirit to add dimension to a cocktail in a Daiquiri.”
- Flor de Cana 4 Year Extra Seco – “For a four-year-old Rum, this is the best bet when it comes to price. Great for punches when you are having company, this Rum is also easily accessible. This is a drier style of spirit where aromatics shine through without being aged. It goes cloyingly sweet on the palate.”
- Facundo Neo Premium Silver – “Don’t get carried away by the clear color of this Rum. The barrel-aged complexity it portrays is due to eight years of aging it underwent. You’d love this as a gift idea! Neo can also be used in any cocktail where you are looking to use a blanco Rum. The intensity of the flavors you experience in this Rum beautifully shines through.”
- Facundo Exquisito – “Blends that are incorporated in the Facundo Exquisito are anywhere between seven to twenty-three years. Give it a slight chill and let your body speak for itself. As the name suggests, this spirit is exquisite. This bottle is only available in small quantities and will eventually end up as a future collectors’ item.”
- Clairin Vaval 2016 – “This is the national spirit of Haiti. It is entirely focused on heritage cane varieties and uses wild yeasts for fermenting. Clairin is fermented for 120 hours at least and then rapidly distilled on a small-batch still. It is locally consumed at still strength. There is a huge cultural significance for this spirit in Haiti. With a hint of salinity on the finish evoking coastal terroir, Vaval imparts slightly sharp vegetal flavors.”
- Clairin Sajous – “In the States, this is a cool new category Rum. This raw, wild, and natural Rum from sugarcane juice smells like damp hay. The spirit imparts the flavor of clover honey and green peppers.”
Drink Like a Pirate
It is believed that Rum can increase bone mineral density. Moderate consumption of Rum is said to help prevent osteoporosis. It also alleviates the symptoms of arthritis. There are many other health benefits attributed to Rum, like promoting heart health, combating muscle pain, and fighting the common cold. While extending longevity, Rum acts as a sleeping aid. Live longer, Rum can keep you running all the time!
