People believe for many years that rum was actually neutral, sinister or pirate orientated spirit and only drinkable when mixed with the likes of soft drinks. But slowly they come to discover that the rich range of unbelievable rums out there from all over the world. From soft, lovable sippers to fruity, vegetal rums from the French Caribbean, many of them took pleasure in straight up or in a wide range of simple cocktails.
Rum, once seen as the raw alcoholic drink of salty sailors, is making a revival. Whether you take it tidy, on the rocks or used in cocktail, there are plenty of sexy, blustering rums to pick from. They range from light smooth and crisp white rums right through to rich, dark and spicy brands. Here are some world’s best rums to enjoy your days of autumn.
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
The Reserva Exclusiva from Diplomatico is condensed in copper pot stills and aged for 12 years, and it’s considered among the best Venezuelan rums. Its banana flavors are famous; the Reserva Exclusiva is rich and fruity with flavors including treacle, spices, tropical fruit, chocolate and vanilla faultless through. A great option for those who prefer their rums intense, it’s the sexiest rum to have and the ideal winter rum to sip by a fire.
Rumbullion
Its famous for their award winning Gin, Ableforth has a wide range of different brands including their Rumbullion. This rum is come up, using a blend of Madagascan vanilla, clove, touch of cardamom to make its sweet taste and the orange peel. Beside that it also have hints of honey and cinnamon to enhance the overall flavor, the secret recipe is finished with a handful of cinnamon, cloves and just a hint of cardamom. This spiced rum is rich with a long intense finish. Each bottle is hand wrapped in crinkled brown paper, held with string and sealed with black wax, making it a unique gift.
El Dorado 1988
This one is limited; this 25-year-old bottling from Guyana was distilled in 1988 and created to mark the spirit of the millennium. It’s rich and thick yet smooth; with notes of tropical spice, coffee, and fig. this rare brand stems from the ingredients and is only produced with high quality sugarcane harvests, able to withstand the maturation.
Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar
This known as the one of the smoothest rums on the sell, Brugal, in the Dominican Republic, double-distills and double-matures this liquid in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and then first-fill Spanish sherry oak casks. The resulting blend of rums from 4 to 14 years old has candied apricot on the nose along with dried fruits and vanilla.
Appleton Estate
Appleton Estate is golden hued rum from Jamaica, made to sip pure or neat. Beside that it so versatile that it can be cooked or used in cocktails as well. it makes the best Mai Tai. In the fertile Nassau Valley in the heart of Jamaica, it is distilled in traditional copper pot stills. This aged rum has taste of deep oak, dark chocolate and orange peel. The 21-year-old Jamaican juice has aromas of orange peel, cocoa, and coffee, and shows its complexity best with a bit of ice or water.
Koko Kanu Jamaican Coconut Rum
Forget any suggestion of drinking unhealthy sweet Malibu as a teenager, this coconut flavored white rum is decidedly more premium. The perfect serve is a Koko Kolada: Koko Kanu, pineapple juice and nutmeg. Think a simple, lower calorie drink with the same refreshing, island flavor.
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