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RUM, RHUM, RON & CACHAÇA

AGUA LUCA CACHACA
Excelsior Imports
Country of Origin: Brazil

Gold Medal Winner

Distilled from the fermented juice of high quality, hand cut sugar cane within 24 hours of harvesting, Agua Luca employs artisanal techniques and traditions which have been refined over 450 years. It is then filtered 12 times to produce a smooth and lively finish. Among its accolades, Agua Luca cachaca proudly holds the Silver Medal of the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the most prominent international spirit competition held in the U.S.

APPLETON RUMS
Brown-Forman Corp
Country of Origin: Jamaica

Appleton Special Jamaica Rum

A medium-bodied golden rum that truly epitomizes the spirit of Jamaica - sunshine, sandy beaches, gently lapping waves and friendly people. Appleton Special is a perfect blend of full-flavoured pot-still rums and light column still rums. These rums are aged separately in small oak barrels and then hand-blended together to produce an exceptionally smooth and mild estate distilled rum.

Appleton Special Jamaica Rum is the ultimate mixer - it will not overpower cola, is a perfect complement for any fruit juice and is incomparable in coladas and daiquiris.

“A medium-bodied golden rum that has a delicate and fruity bouquet with a hint of exotic spices - ginger, nutmeg and vanilla. This smooth, mild rum is easy on the palate. An ideal mixer, it adds complexity and excitement to any drink.” Alain Belanger - Meilleur Sommelier Du Canada 1997

“Attractive amber/honey hue. This rum has a delicate and fruity bouquet with a hint of exotic spices – ginger, nutmeg and vanilla. Wonderfully smooth and mild – it is beautifully constructed with lots of character. An ideal mixer, it adds complexity and excitement to any drink. “, Joy Spence – Master Blender

Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old Jamaica Rum

Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a sensual delight that is to be savoured as a sipping rum, with your favourite mixer or as a topper to exotic rum drinks.

The rums that make up Appleton Estate Extra have been aged for a minimum of 12 years, and the long years of tropical ageing gives Appleton Estate Extra its mahogany hue, bold character and smooth taste which invite favourable comparison to the world's finest cognacs and scotches.

Produced on the Appleton Estate, home of the finest rums in the world since 1749, Appleton Estate Extra Jamaica Rum is the ultimate expression of the rum-maker’s art. Strength: 43% alc./vol. 86 proof. Suggested Retail Price for 750ml $29.99

"The colour of this aged rum is exceptional. It has an amber hue with a reddish tone that is very lively, and it gives a greenish tint around the rim of the glass that confirms the long ageing in oak casks. This aged rum’s wooded smell and taste are perfectly balanced. The aroma is intense but delicate and complex with a predominantly spicy bouquet mixed with nuts, nutmeg and a hint of orange peel. Its powerful flavour has a harmonious, mellow alcohol taste with good length and complexity. Complexity, finesse and power are apt words to describe this excellent aged Jamaican rum."
Alain Belanger - Meilleur Sommelier Du Canada 1997

Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum

Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum is the flagship brand of the Appleton Jamaica Rum family. This full-bodied, medium sweet rum is a perfect example of the famous estate rums for which Appleton is renowned throughout the world.

An exceptional blend of several rums of varying types and ages with an average age of between five and ten years, Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum boasts a warm golden colour, a rich aroma, and an exceptional taste. Smooth and mellow, Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum can be enjoyed in exotic rum drinks, with cola, soda, tonic or a splash of whatever! Strength: 40% alc./Vol. (80 proof)

Suggested Retail Price for 750ml $18.99

“Its deep amber colour is the perfect reflection of its golden aura. Remarkably smooth, refined and rich taste. Its delightful bouquet is an example of aromatic complexity - a blend of dry fruits such as apricots and orange peel with a hint of vanilla. Enjoyed best when served straight at 20 degrees centigrade to 22 degrees centigrade, or for the fiesta touch serve AppletonEstate V/X with cola, soda or tonic with a twist of lime.” Alain Belanger - Meilleur Sommelier Du Canada 1997

“Chestnut, orange glow. Full body, medium sweetness. Reminiscent of baked pie, pecan, figs and orange. Rich, almost heavy, fragrant entry. Loads of nutty, woody elements. Soft, creamy, flavourful and mellow finish.” Voted a Best Buy. Total score of 94 out of possible 100. 1996 World Spirits Championships

Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum

A rare blend of the finest aged rums, Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a smooth sipping rum that will please the palate of even the most discerning liquor connoisseur. The rums that make up Appleton Estate 21 Year Old were carefully selected for the unique character, flavour and bouquet that they bring to the blend and each has been aged for a minimum of 21 years.

The result is a powerful yet delicate rum with remarkable finesse and aromatic complexity. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water, Appleton Estate 21 Year Old is a rum that has come of age and is destined to be enjoyed all over the world. Strength: 43% alc./vol. (86 proof) Suggested Retail Price for 750ml $89.99

“Very deep and shiny colour with golden reflections. A fragrant bouquet with a mixture of vanilla, orange peel, musk and cocoa. Once aired you perceive the nutty and wooden aromas that are created by lengthy ageing in wooden casks. Appleton Estate 21 Year Old is a very unique rum that is best when served at 20 degrees C - 22 degrees C on those special moments.” Alain Belanger - Meilleur Sommelier Du Canada 1997.

BAMBU RUM
Bambu Imports LLC
Country of Origin: Antigua

Although his idea for Bambu wouldn’t come ’til later on, David Kanbar’s love affair with rum began straight out of college. Mixing refreshing cocktails with the “sweet island spirit,” transported him to white sand beaches and exotic tropical locales.

David became an executive at Skyy Vodka. It was here he developed a taste for super-premium spirits. He learned about distillation and filtration: methods used to purify spirits, making them more palatable with less residual hangover effects. His appreciation for creating high-quality liquor grew. After leaving Skyy, David decided to explore his first passion: rum.

Now a purveyor of purity, David strayed from “standard” white rums. He felt they were too heavy. They seemed to overpower cocktails, instead of delicately complementing them. So his goal became clear: Taking his experience with high-end vodka, he needed to create rum as pure as vodka. But as David would soon find out, producing the first super-premium white rum is no easy task.

He searched the world over for a distillery up for the challenge. While most could not or would not make Bambu to his strict specifications, he found one that could. It is on the little island of Antigua.

Production began. While creating the first samples it became clear that the same processes traditionally reserved for creating the finest vodkas and gins was actually stripping away his rum’s aroma and flavor. This discovery brought David to an important crossroads. The only way he was going to capture the delicately sweet nose and palate he was after, was to produce Bambu in extremely small batches. It would prove to be a very slow, labor-intensive process, one that actually limits Bambu’s production to approximately 1,000 cases every three days. This means, without major capital investment, Bambu will never grow larger than 85,000 cases annually.

First and foremost, Bambu is a labor of love. David Kanbar set out to produce the finest handcrafted white rum in the world. He did just that, and now has legions of loyal customers who demand nothing less. Bambu is simply the finest rum there is.

FAZENDA MAE DE OURO CACHAÇA
Dhow Trading Corp.
Country of Origin: Brazil

Fazenda Mae De Ouro Cachaca

Silver Medal Winner

Fazenda Mae de Ouro, when translated into English, literally means “The Mother of Gold Farm”. Named for their farm and for the beauty and the golden sunsets, this family tradition has tremendous respect for Mother Earth and their workers who produce this golden distillation. Their distillation in Brazil is called ‘Cachaca Alimbique” because they produce limited quantities in small batches using traditional copper pot stills for distillation.

"Most cachaças deserve their firewater reputation—not Mãe de Ouro Cachaça. Oak aged for a year and made in small batches.... it is easy and friendly on the palate, with a light sweetness, a generous mouth feel and a clean cane tingle. There’s a slightly woody finish, but not unpleasant or overwhelmingly filled with vanilla. A great step up for making premium Caipirinhas.", Jack Robertiello Recommends, Cheers Spirit Tasting

"It's exciting to find a cachaça that is actually sippable apart from making caipirinha cocktails. This is a bottle that can really shake up customers pre-conceived notions of this spirit category. Its sugar cane spirit base really shines through without tasting like something you'd fuel your truck with and without the price tag of rhum agricole. The fact that it has some whisky barrel aging, of course, captures my heart.", Review by LeNell Smothers, Owner, LeNell’s Ltd. NY

CAPTAIN MORGAN PRIVATE STOCK
DIAGEO
Country of Origin: Puerto Rico , USA

CLEMENT, RHUMS
Clement USA
Country of Origin: Martinique

Rhum Clement Premiere Canne White Rum

F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, June ’05, 4 Stars, Highly Recommended Rhum Clement Premiere Canne White Rum, June ’05, “Crystal clear and very clean. In the first whiffs I detect grassy/beany notes of sugar cane, cola nut, vanilla bean, and fresh, flowery spirit just off the pot still; after another six minutes in the copita, the aroma narrows its focus on the grassiness; a one-dimensional bouquet, but compelling in its purity just the same. The palate entry is sensational, in that, the narrow aroma becomes a broad, expansive, and generous early taste that includes healthy doses of cocoa bean, bittersweet chocolate, black tea, and unrefined sugar; the midpalate acts as a reinforcement of the palate entry, adding a more pronounced element of fresh, raw spirit. Concludes gracefully in the throat, with subtle notes of sugary sweetness, zesty spirit, and vanilla. What white rums should be. Liked this incarnation more than their Clement Blanc from the early ‘90’s; Silver Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 05

Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb

F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, June ’05, 3 Stars, Recommended “ Yellow/gold in color; impeccably pure. The first nosing is greeted by a delectably acidic and mildly sweet scent of orange peel (this is a smooth tasting concoction made from a maceration of rum, sugar cane syrup and orange peel); further time in the glass reveals a deft touch of raw cocoa that rounds out the bouquet nicely. The palate entry is sweet, thick, and suitably orangey; at midpalate, the orange peel zestiness kicks it up a notch in intensity, thereby countering the sugary sweetness. Ends up sweet, a bit intense, and appropriately orangey.

Rhum Clement VSOP

F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal, June ’05, 4 Stars, Highly Recommended “ The amber/autumn leaf gold/honey color is very pretty and pure and very immature brandy-like. The first sniffings pick up muted aromas of brown sugar and milk chocolate; aeration time of another six minutes does little in the way of stirring further aromatic development, except for traces of peanut and black pepper. The elegant yet assertive palate entry is firm, peppery, moderately sweet, and cane-like; at midpalate, the flavor profile turns silky in texture, semisweet and cocoa-like to the taste, and eminently elegant and sophisticated in style. Finishes sweet, honeyed, medium-bodied, svelte, and utterly yummy.

COCKSPUR
Goddard Enterprises
Country of Origin: Barbados

Cockspur Fine Rum

An extremely pleasant experience for what could be considered a standard rum. Dark sugar and alcohol overtones are very predominant, very slight lemon undertones. A wonderful drink! It’s colour is very light grapefruit /star fruit yellow. The nose is sherried alcohol with a warm sensation. First trip to the nose implies a mellowy sweet and honey waft until just after halfway into the experience and then the demerara sugar kicks in to complete the second leg. Not complex but very pleasant. Its taste and texture starts extremely smooth, becoming spicy on the palette. Light bite on the back of the throat and upper front gums. Peppery crescendo although very round and warm giving way to Caribbean cinnamon spice. Great mouth feel getting slightly buttery towards the end. "Silver Medal, Highly Recommended, 89 points", Beverage Testing Institute; Gold Medalist, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Cockspur 12 YO VSOR

A beautiful sherry red & intense plumy colour. It’s nose is intense and alcohol filled explosion on the nose. Very measured woody and constant undertones throughout with shortbread making a brief visit. Orange peel and rock sugar. Rich, ripe plums and Caribbean Fruit cake flavours are apparent right from the very start. Strong brandy type influence is always present. The kind of flavour experience that your nose would ask for on its birthday!

Gold Medal Winner

The taste and texture is wonderfully smooth and deep rounded velvety taste with a clove or two making a brief but special appearance. Some dryness occurs at the back of the mouth with an intense but pleasant tingle all round the upper gums that spreads to the lips. Earth and woody tones are present along with a prolonged spice experience. "Velvet on the tongue" feeling that pans out into a dry aftertaste. Intensely pleasing throat burn and bite and a huge warming sensation as it goes all the way down to your socks

Confident, weighty and complete. A complete meal in a glass on a cold winter's night. This is what drinking rum is all about! Definitely one for the connoisseur. A fabulous rum...

"Gold Medal, Exceptiona. 93 points", Beverage Testing Institute; Silver Medalist, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Cockspur Rum Punch

Cockspur Rum Punch is an exquisite blend of tropical fruit juices and award winning Cockspur Rum. This delicious Rum Punch is ready to drink, just add ice and garnish with grated nutmeg. For Planter's Punch, add a few slices of fresh fruit, such as pineapple, orange or paw-paw. Shake well before use.

CRUZAN RUM
Cruzan Ltd.
Country of Origin: St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

Cruzan Black Strap Rum

Representing a unique addition to the Cruzan Estate Rum Collection, Black Strap is rich in taste and aroma and darker in appearance than traditional rums. A select blend of medium-to heavy-bodied aged rums in the tradition of classic Navy Rums.

Cruzan Estate Light Rum

One of a very select few aged premium light rums available, this unique light rum is a blend of two-to three-year aged rums. It’s charcoal filtered after blending for lighter taste and body. It’s excellent on the rocks with tonic or cola and a perfect partner with juices, coladas and daiqiris.

Cruzan Estate Dark Rum

The companion to the Cruzan 2-year Light, but for those who prefer darker medium bodied rums. This rich rum is slightly darker in appearance and more flavorful than other traditional rums. Aged two to four years, it’s perfect sipped on the rocks or in island drinks. Rich amber. Subtle caramel and toasted nut nose. A round entry leads to a light-to medium-bodied palate with straightforward caramel, citrusy spice and nut flavors. Finishes cleanly with a toasty vanilla finish and a touch of pepper (Source BTI)

Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum

Deep amber. An intense nose of pickling spices, dill and cedar. A silky entry leads to a very smooth, oily, dry, medium body with intense Christmas spice, praline, tropical fruit and oak elements that linger on the finish. An outstandingly complex and flavorful rum with a Cognac-like profile (Source BTI, rated 96)

Cruzan Estate Diamond Rum

A blend of five-to ten-year old pak cask aged rums, Cruzan Estate 5 Year is for the serious rum drinker. Sit on the porch with this mellow, amber rum and forget about the day. Named ‘Best Buy’ by F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal), and bestowed with honors from various publications, this rum is sure to be a favorite. Get out your snifter and enjoy it neat or over the rocks with a slice of orange! Amber. Rich caramel and woody, pickling nose. A round supple entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with balanced tropical fruit juices, vanilla, nuts and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a delicious, long, dried fruit and toasty American oak driven fade. A supple, subtle sipper that has a classic, very clean rum flavor (Source BTI, rated 93)

Cruzan Banana Rum

Clear. Mild banana drop nose. A supple, glycerous entry leads to a smooth moderately full-bodied palate with banana candy and fruit peel flavors. Finishes with a brush of angular peppery alcohol. Mild and fairly clean (Source: BTI)

Cruzan Citrus Rum

Oh what a luscious mix of citrus. Lemon, Lime & Grapefruit are combined in a taste tickling combination that will refresh you even on the hottest days.

Cruzan Coconut Rum

Clear. Rich, coconut cream aromas. A round lightly syrupy entry leads to a sweetish, medium-to full-bodied palate with coconut cream, coconut meat and vanilla flavors. Finishes with a peppery semisweet coconut candy fade. Very natural flavor and nicely balanced (Source BTI, rated 91)

Cruzan Mango Rum.

Clear. Mild citrus aromas. A smooth entry leads to a glycerous medium-to full-bodied palate with creamy citrus and tropical fruit flavors. Finishes with a brush of peppery heat and a breath of mango punch essence (Source BTI)

Cruzan Orange Rum

It’s like peeling the skin off a fresh juicy orange. The fresh picked taste of Cruzan Orange Rum is as good as it gets.

Cruzan Pineapple Rumd.

Clear. Sweet, overripe pineapple aromas. A round, glycerous entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with cream, grilled pineapple meat, and pulpy juice flavors. Finishes with a nice pineapple husk fade and spicy alcohol (Source BTI

Cruzan Raspberry Rum

Simply the berry best! With more real raspberry flavor than any other rum!

Cruzan Vanilla Rum

Clear appearance. Subtle aromas of vanilla bean and caramel. A round glycerous entry leads to a fruity, sweet medium body displaying a vanilla-bean note. Finishes smoothly and spicily (Source BTI ‘02) Clear. Creamy vanilla and marshmallow aromas. A round satiny entry leads to a medium-to full-bodied palate with cream frosting and white fudge flavors. Finishes with a glaze of peppery spice (Source BTI ’03)

Cruzan Rum Cream

Welcome to the world of indulgences and great taste. This special blend is Cruzan’s finest aged rum, married with a smooth cream liqueur for a distinctive taste. Experience the delightful flavor when fresh cream taste goes Caribbean.
(Source: cruzanrum.com)

DIPLOMATICO
Blend Wine & Spirits
Country of Origin: Venezuela

Gold Medal Winner

Dark copper. Vanilla bean and baked banana pie aromas. A viscous, moderately sweet full palate with tons of raisin puree, toffee, molasses, brown spice and pepper. Long smoky wood and spice finish. Perhaps a bit too sweet for the anejo category, but decadently flavored and very attractive (Source BTI, rated 91)

FLOR DE CANA
Shaw-Ross Intl Importers
Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Note on Flor de Cana…The beginning of sugarcane harvest in Chichigalpa and the dry season coincide in early November, after the tropical rainy season ends. The rich aroma of molasses permeates the facilities, signaling the start of a new cycle in the production of Flor de Cana. All Flor de Cana rums are known for their Slow Ageing.

Flor de Cana 4 Year Old Limon

Limon is Flor de Cana’s premium 4 year-old rum is the only aged lemon-flavored rum made with natural ingredients. It’s a light-bodied rum unsurpassed for the mixing of fruity, tropical drinks. The lemon flavor is perfect for mojitos and is particularly tasty mixed with juices (cranberry), colas, lemon-lime sodas or on the rocks.

Flor de Cana 4 Year Old Extra Lite

This is the Flor de Cana premium 4 Year Old made lighter and crisper.

Flor de Cana 4 Year Old Extra Dry

The only white rum in the market that is aged 4 years. It is dry, crystal clear and light-bodied, making it absolutely perfect for tropical drinks.

Flor de Cana 4 Year Old Gold

Receiving its name from its golden amber color, this traditional 4 Year Old rum offers a medium body with a vanilla bouquet & delicious taste. Excellent mixed with soda and colas. Perfect for punches and light cocktails.

Flor de Cana 5 Year Old Black Label

This 5 Year Old rum offers a toasted amber color and rich bouquet to accompany a full-bodied smooth taste that is ideal on the rocks or perfect in traditional cocktails. Mixes superbly with soda or cola.

Flor de Cana 7 Year Old Grand Reserve

A premium, full-bodied rum aged 7 years to achieve a rich mahogany color and a taste so smooth, it’s almost imperceptible on the way down. It is preferably served on the rocks with a splash of cola, soda or water

Flor de Cana 12 Year Old Centenario

This superior, award-winning full-bodied 12 Year Old rum offers a rich amber color and a distinctively smooth taste loaded with flavors of butter, toffee and baked apple. It is a pleasure to sip hand-warmed in a brandy glass, neat, or on the rocks

Flor de Cana 18 Year Old Centenario Gold

Centenario Gold is heir to years of experience and dedication in the art of making rum. It is a full-bodied 18 year-old rum that offers an amber color and a rich complexity of flavors with a smooth finish. Preferably served hand-warmed in a brandy glass, neat or on the rocks. Truly the perfect rum.

Flor de Cana Limited Edition Centenario 21

A limited-edition superior rum produced to commemorate the 21 st Century. Ideal for gift-giving and special occasions. Centenario 21 is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks and sipped delicately.

GOSLING’S RUM
Gosling Castle Partners
Country of Origin: Bermuda

Happy 200 th Anniversary Gosling’s Rum 1806-2006

Gosling’s Rum is a Bermuda Tradition that goes back seven generations. In 1806, the Gosling family left London for America . Becalmed at sea, James Gosling put in at Bermuda where he set up shop leading to what would become the finest line of rum in the world.

Gosling’s Black Seal Rum

Black Seal has become synonymous with Bermuda . Gosling’s Black Seal Rum is made from a 150-year old family recipe, using the finest distillates and aged in charred American oak casks. It has a rich, intricate flavor, well balanced and nuanced with butterscotch, vanilla and caramel. The trademarked “Dark ‘n Stormy”, the official drink of Bermuda , is made with Black Seal and ginger beer. “Deep, assertive and highly flavoured. Very fragrant with herbal sharpness. At the finish there is a softness and elegance. A most complex, unusual spirit”, quotes The Beverage Testing Institute which awarded this rum a Platinum Medal and Best Buy.

Gosling’s Gold Bermuda Rum

Gosling’s Gold Rum is a recipe handed down through six generations and is a lighter rum, impressing enthusiasts the world over. This is luscious amber liquid delivers a full rich smooth flavor, with a nose of vanilla, apricot, mango and a lightly smoked oak character. The taste is smooth but robust, with hints of citrus, tropical flavors and nutty undertones. Gosling’s Gold includes products of both pot still and continuous still distillates. One imparts flavor, the other yields a subtle elegance. A blend of pot still distillates aged five years, this unique proprietary blend is what sets Gosling’s Gold apart from others. Awarded a Gold Medal at 2003 International Rum Festival.

Gosling’s Old Rum

Appropriately called Gosling’s Family Reserve Old Rum, it is crafted from the same incomparable Bermuda blend that Gosling’s uses for their renowned Black Seal Rum. It is rested in oak barrels, aging until it has acquired an extra luscious, nuanced complexity much like a rare Scotch or Cognac . A spirit this unusual deserves more than the usual bottle and label. So, Gosling’s takes each bottle, hand-label it, dip it in wax, number it, encircle it with a metal band and then place it in a straw-filled wooden box reminiscent of days past. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Old Rum was honored with a Double Gold Medal.

INNER CIRCLE RUM
Spirit of Hartford
Country of Origin: Australia

Inner Circle was first made in the last century strictly for the pleasure of the CSR Company’s employees and very special clients only—hence the name. Inner Circle is made using the Pot Still method, which lends a higher quality to the product. 2 Double Gold Medals, 6 Gold Medals and various additional accolades surround this remarkable rum.
The Red Dot denotes 80 proof.

Gold Medal Winner
The Green Dot denotes 114.4 proof.

Gold Medal Winner

Blue Dot

Gold Medal Winner
The ultimate Black Dot is 151 proof

Silver Medal Winner

Pot Still

Bronze Medal Winner

J.M. Rhums
Country of Origin:  Martinique

Celebrated single estate cask-strength Rhum JM debuts in the U.S. this Fall.

This September, Clément USA Inc. will introduce the celebrated Rhum JM from Martinique to key markets around the country. Benjamin Jones, head of Clément USA explains, “The interest in Rhum Agricole is fast growing in the US, so we believe the time has come to introduce JM’s exceptional rhums to select audiences.” JM’s highly recognizable packaging – a squat bottle with a label displaying a wood-cut of the distillery – reflects the rare characteristics of these Rhums.

A single estate rhum from a unique terroir

Regarded as the “Rolls” of Rhum Agricole, JM is made exclusively from selected sugar cane grown on JM’s Bellevue estate. Located at the foot of the Mt. Pelée volcano in Martinique and surrounded by tropical forrest, JM enjoys a unique terroir.

Meticulously crafted and cask-strength bottled

All JM Rhums are meticulously crafted from the fresh juice of the carefully pressed sugar canes. After fermentation and distillation of the vesou – the fresh juice of the sugar canes – the rhums are aged before bottling. During their aging, the level of alcohol progressively drops. Because JM never adds water to reduce the alcohol content of its rhums, the younger white and oak-aged rhums will be shipped at 50% ABV while older blended and vintage-dated rhum will ship at 45-50%.

Rhum JM Blanc

The Rhum JM Blanc combines the intense power of the best sugarcane on the island of Martinique . Aromas of white pepper and lilies give way to pineapples, raspberry and warm biscuits on the palate. The finish is long and dry. Perfect for delicious fruit cocktails, a mojito or a simple Ti’ Punch

Rhum JM Gold

Aged in small oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months, JM Gold displays a rich golden color. Its flavors are dominated by fresh cane with notes of spices and fruit. On the palate its aromas of dried fruit coat the palate. Long finish. Enjoy in a side-car!

 Rhum JM Special Reserve

JM Special Reserve is a blend of 4- and 5-year old rhums selected and blended together to create a fine sipping aged rhum. Aromas combine cane flavors, spices and dried fruits.

“This rhum has the spicy characteristic style of JM…It combines the smooth taste of alcohol with delicate woody notes.” Martine NOUET

Rhum JM Vintage

This gorgeous 10-year old rhum – vintage1997 has just replaced 1996 – has elegant copper tones. Its generous bouquet of toasted nut, lemon and sage is followed by flavors of fruit cake, mango and passion fruit with hints of white pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. The explosion of aromas on the palate is matchless.

Rhum JM Rare Vintage “Leather label/Green top”

Always 15 years old, Rhum JM Rare Vintage currently showcases the 1992 vintage. With an intense copper color and mahogany reflections, its visual appearance is as pleasing as its remarkable flavors and gastronomic qualities.

Rhum JM 1992 offers an opulent bouquet of dried orange peel, banana, and nutty aromas followed by a smooth expression of ripe papaya and mango on the palate. The finish explodes with an extraordinaire range of spices and tobacco nuances perfectly .

KHUKRI RUM
Liquid Treasure Imports
Country of Origin: Nepal

Gold Medal Winner

This rums enigmatic dark color offers an elegant contrast against the shimmering gold foil of the bottle’s label. The aroma, as expected, is robust and generous, broadcasting signals of wet oak, dry fruits and caramel. Khukri Rum expands nicely in the palate as well, reinforcing the olfactory notion of a well-rounded rum. Hints of butterscotch, licorice and nutmet can be derived from its complexion. Not surprisingly, considering its origins in Nepal, this rum begs to be consumed with hot water or in any hot beverage. This is an outstanding rum from a distillery which has been at it since 1959. Without a doubt one of Nepal’s last secrets. (Source: Luis Ayal gotrum.com)

Malibu Rum
Pernod Ricard USA
Country of Origin: Barbados

Malibu has its beginnings on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Barbados. Located in the extreme Southeast corner of the West Indies, the distillery overlooks the beach and white sands of Black Rock. The setting is wonderfully tropical and as easy going as Malibu Rum itself. Malibu is an iconic brand that is both distinctive and delicious. It is blended with the finest Caribbean Rums and has a distinct coconut flavor. While having real spirit credentials, Malibu is lower in alcohol than other spirits and lets you stay in control.

Malibu Coconut

Blended with the finest Caribbean Rums, Malibu Coconut has a distinct coconut flavor.

Malibu Mango

Malibu Mango features one of the world’s most popular flavors. It has a sweet and juicy taste that perfectly compliments its Caribbean rum. Malibu Mango has a light, smooth, easy finish.

Malibu Passion Fruit

Malibu Passion Fruit delivers an exciting rum flavor experience. It has a tropical punch taste with a rich fruity aroma. Malibu Passion Fruit has a smooth easy finish.

Malibu Pineapple

Malibu Pineapple has a light tropical taste with a genuine pineapple flavor. It is light bodied with an easy going pineapple aroma. Malibu Pineapple has a smooth and easy finish.

MOUNT GAY RUM
Remy Cointreau USA
Country of Origin: Barbados

Mount Gay Extra Old Rum

Brilliant copper color. Lush aromas of toffee, Bananas Foster, roasted nuts and brown spices. A smooth, oily entry leads to a dry full-bodied palate with rich roasted nuts, toffee and brown spices. Finishes with a long vanilla bean, spicy bourbon oak and toffee fade. A decadently rich aged rum that is a tru classic (Source: BTI, rated 95) Won 6th Grand Gold Medal at the Monde Selection 2003. Won Silver Medal at 2003 International Spirits Challenge. Awarded High Quality Trophy from Monde Selection 2002.

Mount Gay Eclipse Rum

Golden amber color. Sweet, buttery, warm caramel and dried autumn fruit aromas. A round entry leads to a dry, glycerous medium-bodied palate with subtle toffee, cocoa powder, spice pepper flavors. Finishes gracefully with a nice impression of sherried oak, caramelized nuts and spice. A classic gold rum that is tasting better than ever (Source BTI) Won Bronze Medal at 2003 International Spirits Challenge.

Mount Gay Mango Rum

Clear. Perfumed apricot and mango candy aromas follow through to a moderately sweet, glycerous light-to medium-bodied palate with floral mango juice, pineapple an apricot candy flavors. Finishes with a lingering perfumed, bittersweet mango essence. Has a feminine and distinctive fruity quality for mixing, try in pina coladas (Source BTI)

Mount Gay Vanilla Rum

With 300 years of leadership in premium rum production, Mount Gay has expanded and entered the booming flavored rum market with the debut of both Mango and Vanilla. These both offer an unique blend of the authentic Mount Gay Eclipse Rum and a burst of natural flavors to create smooth, well-balanced and refreshing rums.

PRICHARDS RUM
Prichards Distillery
Country of Origin: Tennessee USA

Made in copper pot stills similar in design and using techniques of the masters of old, Prichard’s Fine Rum may be an accurate recreation of that ancient spirit and return to tradition of distilling hand crafted spirits and rum as it was meant to be. Using only Tennessee’s crystal clear spring water, Prichard’s uses only ‘Grade A Fancy” molasses from the plantations of Louisiana. Considerably more expensive than regular molasses, its mild flavor and pleasant aroma are passed through the still imparting a smooth and tasteful character to the finished spirit.

Prichard's Fine Rum

Gold Medal Winner

Prichard’s Cranberry Rum

Bronze Medal Winner

Prichard’s Crystal Rum

Gold Medal Winner

Prichard’s Sweet Georgia Belle Liqueur

Gold Medal Winner

RON BARCELO
Blend Wine & Spirits
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

Ron Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend

Silver Medal Winner

Dark copper. Toffee, pickling spices, and lanolin in the nose. A smooth entry leads to a very round, slightly fruity mostly-dry, medium-bodied palate with roasted nut, dark caramel and vanilla bean. Finishes with a delicious buttered nut, spice, caramel fade. A very hedonistic aged Caribbean rum (Source BTI, rated 97). Gold Medal from International Rum Festival

Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo

Silver Medal Winner
Ron Barcelo Dorado Gold Medal, International Rum Festival

RON BOTRAN RUM
Dana Importers
Country of Origin: Guatemala, Central America

Ron Botran White Rum

Gold Medal Winner

Ron Botran Oro (Gold) Rum

Light copper. Strong brown spice nose. A vibrant attack leads to a full-bodied, mildy sweet palate with gobs of fruitiness and spicy flavor. Flavorful and enjoyable (Source BTI, rated 88)

Silver Medal Winner

Ron Botran Anejo 8 YO Rum

Dark amber hue. Sweet apricot and spice nose. A silky entry leads to a lush, off-dry, medium-bodied palate with fine dried fruit, cedar, and molasses flavors. Finishes with a smooth, smoky, wood note.

Silver Medal Winner

Ron Botran Anejo 12 YO Rum

Silver Medal Winner

Ron Botran Anejo Rums have a dark amber hue with a sweet apricot and spice nose. Silky entries leads to lush, off-dry, medium-bodied palates with fine dried fruit, cedar and molasses flavors. Finish with smooth, smoky, woodnotes (Source: BTI)

Ron Botran Solera Reserve Rum

Pale copper. Cedar, anise and berry jam nose. A racy entry leads to a medium-to full-bodied, voluptuous palate of citrus and caramelized fruit flavors. Mildly sweet with supportive alcohol. Highly enjoyable on its own or as a superb mixer (Source: BTI rated 93)

Gold Medal Winner

Rums of Puerto Rico

BACARDI USA

The largest selling rum in the world, Bacardi brands include Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Select, Bacardi 8, Bacardi Superior Light, Bacardi Carta Blanca, Bacardi Flavors and more

CAPTAIN MORGAN

Made with molasses,water, mash and yeast, Captain Morgan Original Spiced is distilled in a continuous still. Once distilled, the clear spirit is aged in oak barrels for up to a year, adding a golden colour and lots of character to the rum before the flavours and spices are added. 

The brand’s characteristic taste is achieved through a unique and proprietary recipe, which is blended into the rum mixture at the final stages of production, making full use of exotic island spices indigenous to the Caribbean Islands. 

This secret blend of exotic island spices has a truly distinct and delicious flavour which simply has to be experienced first hand.

DON Q

Don Q makes a variety of rums including Don Q Cristal, Don Q Gold, Don Q 151, Don Q Anejo and Don Q Grand Anejo.

RON BARRILITO

Rums blended range from 6-10 years. Complex premium rum not dominated by smoky oak flavors. No color added. The older of the two rums from Barrilito, the extra time spent aging is evident in this heavier rum with a slightly smoky flavor that doesn’t overpower the rum flavor)

SANTA TERESA RUMS
Santa Teresa
Country of Origin: Venezuela

Santa Teresa 1796

Silver Medal Winner
Deep copper color. Rich roasted nut, toffee, coconut, oiled leather, and spice aromas. A smooth entry leads to a silky, dry medium-to full-bodied palate with toffee, roasted nuts, tobacco, and spice. Finishes with a long toffee, and spice fade. Very elegant, sensual, and powerful with remarkable balance. (tasted on Jun-17-2005 by the Beverage Testing Institute; 95 Rating)

Santa Teresa Selecto

Gold Medal Winner
The result of a careful selection of first class rums, aged between 3 and 10 years, Selecto is the extra-aged premium rum par excellence

Santa Teresa Gran Reserva

Gold Medal Winner
Golden amber with a salmon tint. Creamy caramel and spice aromas follow through to a round, mild, glycerous, off-dry medium body that display creamy caramel and delicate spice flavors. Finishes with a clean, butter and spice fade. A very solid mixer (Beverage Testing Institute)

Santa Teresa Blanco

Gold Medal Winner
The Blanco is the result of a combination of rums, aged in oak barrels and casks for 2 to 5 years, which are then filtered to give them their characteristic transparency and brilliance.

Santa Teresa Rhum Orange Liqueur

Silver Medal Winner
This unique sweet liqueur, made with aged rum, is the fruit of the perfect fusion of the finest Santa Teresa rums, which are aged for 2 years in barrels of American White Oak, and then combined with an exquisite maceration of orange peel.

Santa Teresa Araku Rum & Coffee Liqueur

Gold Medal Winner
This mestizo liqueur of rum and coffee is the result of mixing the Santa Teresa rums, aged for at least 2 years in barrels of American White Oak, with a strong concentration of coffee. Fine tropical spices and a touch of the purest cane sugar are then added to this combination, creating a golden mahogany, voluptuous and aromatic liqueur with a firm velvety and definitely sensual body.

SEA WYNDE RUM
Castle Brands
Country of Origin: Jamaica & Guyana

Silver Medal Winner

An incredible marriage of pure pot still rums from Jamaica and Guyana . F. Paul Pacult of Spirit Journal awards Sea Wynde Rum 5 Stars, noting, “…a product of extraordinary quality, scope and character which transcends price…” Superb! Highly Recommended! Pale amber hue. Complex nose of caramel, herbs, spice, and albumen. A delicate entry leads to a dry medium-bodied palate with spice, nut fudge, umnsweetened cocoa, pepper and rubber notes. Finishes with a smoke, medicinal, copper-influenced note and a brush of tingling heat. A very dry, smoky aged rum designed for pot still spirit aficionados (Beverage Testing Institute)

STARR AFRICAN RUM
Starr African Rum LLC
Country of Origin: Island of Mauritius, Africa

Gold Medal Winner

Distilled and bottled on the Island Paradise of Mauritius-a star of Africa-Starr is unique among the great rums of the world. Starr’s unexpected flavor originates in the Island’s rich volcanic soil and reflects the vivacity of its African roots with hints of citrus and a cardamom body. Starr’s smooth clean taste derives from its sophisticated distilling techniques which create this ultra-fine rum. Although subtle, Starr’s character possesses an unmistakable joie de vivre captured in their exclusive custom-made bottle, made by the master craftsmen of Africa.

10 CANE RUM
Moet Hennessy USA
Country of Origin: Trinidad

Silver Medal Winner

Created from the first pressing of virgin Trinidadian sugar cane, for lightness, smoothness, and better taste.  A drinking experience simply unattainable with molasses. 10 Cane elevates any cocktails. Try it in a Cuba Libre, a Mojito or a Classic Daiquiri. 10 Cane can also be sipped, enjoyed neat, or on the rocks.

VELVET FALERNUM
Spirit of Hartford
Country of Origin: Barbados

This famous Bajan “Gold Medal” beverage and mixer, with a uniquely refreshing flavor, was developed by John D. Taylor of Bridgetown Barbados in 1890. Born and bred on the island, this slightly alcoholic sugar cane based liquor is a staple of every Bajan bar. It’s special taste comes from a refined infusion of lime laced with fine cane syrup and ‘botanicals’ including almonds and cloves. A rare treat. More information can be found in the Velvet Falernum Press Release.

ZACAPA RUM
Dana Importers
Country of Origin: Guatemala, Central America

Zacapa Centenario 15 & 23 Year Old Rums

Gold Medal Winners

This rum was a specialty item made for just the owners of Industrias Licoreras (Distillery) for many years. This rum is produced in a small town in Guatemala which it's name is (Zacapaneca ). In this small town the majority of the population make their income from artisan products made from "Royal Palm". Which is considered art. The artisans pride themselves in making this masterfully crafted, hand-woven wrapper for Ron Zacapa.

This rum is aged like no other rum in the Caribbean. After distilling is complete they rest the rums in American oak barrels. The altitude where they age the rum, in Bodegas, is 8,000 feet above sea level where the weather is cool and limits the loss of a considerable amount of rum that naturally evaporates during the aging process. In some countries the lost product is called the (Angels Share). This allows the rum to have the aging of 23 years.

Many experts consider this rum to be the best in the world. This rum has earned its place in the history books as a benchmark for super-premiums. First place winner in the premium rums category in the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 International Rum Festival tasting Competition. In 2003 it was honored by the International Rum Festival as the first rum ever to be inducted into its hall of fame. Highest Rum score in the Beverage Testing Institute of Chicago (98 point Rating).

This rum's dark brown amber color sets the tone for an exciting drinking experience. Well-rounded oak aroma speaks of aging and refinement. In the palate, layer upon layer of flavors including nutmeg, toasted hazelnut and a hint of caramel. Smooth finish, with a long aromatic persistence. Enjoyed best neat or on the rocks.