SPIRITS REPORT – RUM SPIRITS REPORT – RUM Set Sail Rum is growing increasingly RRP $35 - $49.99 Matusalem Platino Captain Morgan Original 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $40 Spiced Gold diverse – spanning zesty and Thirsty Camel 35% ABV, 1L RRP $42.99 Havana Club Añejo 3 Años A triple-distilled double-filtered white Lion 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $36.99 tropical through to sweet and Pernod Ricard rum with a clean taste and subtle flavour. Spice and natural flavours are blended Aged for three years, this rum has an Notes of vanilla and brown sugar on the with Caribbean rum before ageing in fruity, or richly spiced – so there’s intense nose of banana and smoked nose, smooth and creamy on the palate charred white oak barrels. A smooth rum something for everyone. oak, with flavours of smoke, vanilla with fruity flavours, a hint of vanilla and a with notes of rich vanilla, brown sugar, and chocolate. dry finish. warming spices and a hint of oak. We round up what’s on offer… Havana Club Especial Stolen Dark Flor de Caña 4 YO (Extra Seco) 37.5% ABV, 1L RRP $40.99 37.5% ABV, 700ml RRP $44.99 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $36.99 Beam Suntory Hancocks Pernod Ricard A golden rum that is rich, round and A lighter, smoother version of the A sugar-free premium rum that is creamy with notes of vanilla, caramel traditionally heavy, naval-style dark rums. sustainably produced (Carbon Neutral & and a hint of wood thanks to a second Stolen Dark is aged for a minimum of Fair Trade certified) at a 5th generation finish (double ageing) in young white oak two years in ex-whiskey charred oak family estate in Nicaragua. A light-bodied barrels before the final blend. barrels. Demerara caramel provides its rum with aromas of sweet almonds deep colour, along with lightly toasted and vanilla leading to a palate of white Stolen Gold sweet caramel aromas on the nose and chocolate and orange essence with a 37.5% ABV, 700ml RRP $39.99 honeyed texture. long, dry finish. Beam Suntory A smooth, full-bodied and versatile gold Black Heart Dark Rum Bacardi Carta Blanca rum. Aged for a minimum of two years in 37.5% ABV 1L RRP $41.99 37.5% ABV, 1L RRP $46.99 Asahi NZ Lion ex-whiskey charred oak barrels. Aromas of butterscotch and cinnamon spice; smooth A smooth rum with a rich, strong flavour. This classic Cuban white rum is a mainstay and buttery on the palate with notes of Black Heart also played a part in New behind bars the world over. Aromas of toffee apple. Zealand’s naval history as the official rum tropical fruit with distinctive vanilla and in the days when sailors enjoyed a free almond notes alongside banana and Stolen White daily rum ration. apricot. Ideal for a classic mojito. 37.5% ABV, 700ml RRP $39.99 Beam Suntory Havana Club Cuban Spiced Rum Barrel aged for a minimum of two years 35% ABV, 700ml RRP $41.99 Pernod Ricard and then carbon filtered to remove any trace of colour or impurities. Aromas of A new release in New Zealand from cocoa and fruit, which continue on the Havana Club, the Spiced expression palate, and a sweet delicate mouth feel. is inspired by Cuba. It balances sweet vanilla and aromatic spice with hints of juicy ripe guava, toasted coconut and fresh pineapple. 62 DRINKSBIZ AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2021 DRINKSBIZ AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2021 63 SPIRITS REPORT – RUM SPIRITS REPORT – RUM Bacardi Carta Oro Bacardi Spiced is a more recent release with the rum Plantation Three Stars White Rum El Dorado Cask Aged 3 Years Bayou Reserve Rum 40% ABV, 1L RRP $46.99 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $49.99 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $52.99 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $54.99 Lion aged in charred American oak barrels then charcoal Proof & Co Tickety-Boo Tickety-Boo This golden rum was used in the original This rum has delicate scents of brown This three-year-old full-flavoured cask- This rum from Louisiana is matured in Cuba Libre, made to celebrate the end of filtered and blended with spices. sugar, honey and coffee bean, developing aged rum has aromas of citrus and vanilla, bourbon barrels for up to three years the Cuban War of Independence. Ageing into baking spices. Light-bodied on the enhanced by notes of chocolate and using the Solera ageing method. It has in toasted oak barrels gives its golden hue palate with flavours of dark chocolate and raisins. A smooth, rounded palate with aromas of creamy vanilla with hints of and mellow flavours of vanilla, buttery Stolen Smoked Angostura 5YO egg cream. coconut; fruity with a dry, rounded finish. apple and cinnamon. The palate opens caramel, toasted almond and sweet 37.5% ABV, 700ml RRP $46.99 37.5% ABV, 700ml RRP $49.99 with a dry oak-like character, followed Beam Suntory Federal Merchants banana, balanced by orange zest and a Sagatiba Cristalina Skipper Dark Rum by pronounced cinnamon and maple. A Stolen Smoked uses freshly roasted Five years in oak barrels gives this rum light oaky finish. 38% ABV, 700ml $49.99 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $52.99 dry rum with lingering notes of dark fruit Colombian coffee beans, Madagascan a rich golden colour, with flavours of Thirsty Camel Tickety-Boo and wood. vanilla, Moroccan fenugreek and chocolate, spice, vanilla and toasted oak Bacardi Spiced Sagatiba Cristalina is a Brazilian cachaça Aromas of treacle, butterscotch and a smoking process using American leading to a warm and mellow finish. 40% ABV, 1L RRP $46.99 made using multi-distillation to separate honey, with hints of black pepper, Bayou Spiced Rum Lion hardwood to infuse the aged Caribbean Serve as a sipping rum or use in spice- any impurities and create a pure and espresso bean and charred oak. It is 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $54.99 A more recent release from Bacardi, with rum with layers of flavour. It has aromas of driven mixed drinks. crystalline liquid. Clean and delicate with a buttery smooth in the mouth with Tickety-Boo the rum aged in charred American oak tobacco, vanilla, toffee, cacao and roasted sweet/spice character. flavours of crème caramel, gooey toffee A spiced rum inspired by the Creole barrels then charcoal filtered and blended coffee. On the palate there is deep freshly Beenleigh White Rum and custard with pepper, cinnamon and baking traditions for which its hometown with spices. It has a hint of barrel smoke, brewed coffee, vanilla, warm caramel and 37.5% ABV, 750ml RRP $49.99 Santisima Trinidad 3YO nutmeg. Notes of cinnamon and ginger of Louisiana is famous. Bayou Rum is EuroVintage subtle dried fruit and intense creamy dark chocolate with a long smoky finish. 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $49.99 on the lengthy finish. rested for up to 30 days with a special A bright white Australian rum. Soft and Tickety-Boo butterscotch on the palate with a slightly Ideal served neat, or in any rum, rye, or blend of Creole baking spices, creating rounded on the palate, it has molasses Designed for use in cocktails, the three- peppery finish. bourbon cocktail. Bacardi Reserva Ocho 8 Años aromas of cinnamon and sweet banana and hazelnut character, with a hint of oak year-old expression from Ron Santisima 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $54.99 and a palate full of maple, banana, and vanilla. Trinidad has aromas of sugarcane and Lion Coruba Gold Angostura 3YO Reserva allspice, clove, vanilla and pepper. oak with a hint of almonds. In the mouth A selection of barrel-aged reserve rums 37.2% ABV, 1L RRP $46.99 37.5% ABV, 700ml RRP $47.99 Lingering finish. Lion Federal Merchants Black Magic there is slight sweetness with defined aged for a minimum of eight years are This 100% Jamaican blend is a versatile Aged in barrel for three years, this white 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $49.99 notes of sugarcane, wood, almonds, blended to make this more premium Hancocks Cruzan Black Strap Rum entry-level rum, whose golden colour rum is charcoal filtered to remove any vanilla, grapes and dried plums. offering from Bacardi. It has aromas of A blend of light and dark rums made in 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $54.99 derives from ageing in small oak barrels. colour from the ageing process. The vanilla, toffee, honey and caramel with Beam Suntory the Caribbean. Aromas of caramel, spice, Smooth on the palate with hints of brown rum is dry, with a rich vanilla flavour and toasted oak. The flavour is smooth and Robust liquorice and molasses flavours cinnamon and vanilla lead to flavours of RRP $50 - $64.99 sugar, nutmeg and vanilla. smooth finish. rich with notes of prune, apricot, nutmeg makes this rum ideal for mixing into rich fruit cake and a long finish of vanilla and vanilla, and a soft wood finish. tropical cocktails: it pairs well with lemon, and brown sugar. Beenleigh Spiced Rum Coruba Original Appleton Estate Signature Blend 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $52.99 lime, ginger and pineapple. Its deep 37.2% ABV, 1L RRP $46.99 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $47.99 and 1L RRP $55.99 EuroVintage black hue is also great for adding colour Lion Lion Plantation Original Dark Rum This Australia rum is copper pot distilled to drinks. A mellow, full flavoured rum. Aromas and Fifteen select aged rums (aged for an 40% ABV, 700ml RRP $49.99 Proof & Co and aged in ex-brandy vats and American flavours of molasses, cocoa and caramel, average of four years) are combined to A richly exotic dark rum with black oak ex-bourbon barrels.