This Dominican Rum, bottled at 59.9% ABV, presents a golden brown hue with a reasonable amount of oiliness. On the nose it offers notes of aniseed, mint, and wild herbs, while the palate is smooth, fruity, and boasts a good mouthfeel full of complexity. The finish and aftertaste are both long, enhancing its overall character.

Don Jose Rum, hailing from Panama, boasts a rich gold hue and a potent 60.3% ABV. On the nose, it offers a delightful blend of deep oakiness, vanilla, oily walnuts, and hints of caramel toffee and vanilla ice cream. The palate is a complex and beautifully rounded experience, while the finish is medium to long, leaving a medium length aftertaste. With a little water to reduce the strength and open this rum up, it is exceptionally smooth and agreeable.

This Fijian Rum has a bold character with vibrant spicy notes, touch of fruit, and earthy complexity. Light yellow in appearance, it delivers a sharp yet balanced palate with impressive depth and personality.  Adding some water opens it into an exceptionally agreeable summer-style rum with a smooth medium finish.

This Four Square Rum boasts a golden brown hue and a reasonable level of oiliness. On the nose it offers a deep, sweet and fruity aroma complemented by a nice mature oakiness. The taste is sweet with a good mouthfeel, well-developed, and exhibits good complexity. With a medium length finish and aftertaste, fruity and full bodied.

This Guatemalan Rum is bursting with sweet, fruity character. Lightly yellow in appearance, it delivers a rich mouthfeel, balanced sweetness, and gentle complexity. Ending with a clean, pleasant, medium finish. An inviting and highly enjoyable drink.

This Monymusk Rum from Jamaica has a very light yellow hue and a visible oiliness. On the nose it offers a spicy, slightly astringent aroma with a touch of aniseed. The taste is sharp and spicy yet delicate, providing a complex and layered experience with the classic Jamaican hogo. The finish is medium, matched by a medium aftertaste. With a little water this rum reveals a deceptively subtle character, with a taste that moves through layers of flavours as you enjoy it.

This Port Morant Rum from Guyana has a light yellow hue. On the nose, it offers a spicy aroma with a touch of fruit and some floral notes. The taste is sharp and earthy, characterised by good complexity and spiciness. The finish is medium, complemented by a short to medium aftertaste. Adding a touch of water bring out an interesting and very agreeable summer beverage.

The light yellow hue of this Trinidad Rum belies its strength of 60.0% AVB. On the nose, it offers a light, sweet aroma reminiscent of bananas and melon. The taste is similarly sweet and sugary, featuring a good mouthfeel and complexity. The finish is medium, complemented by a medium aftertaste. As with anything this strong the addition of water allows access to more flavours with the added benefit of making your drink last a bit longer.