Eight Islands Spiced Caribbean Rum – 70 cl

The Eight Islands Spiced is a blend of rums from eight different Caribbean islands. The maturing takes place in Irish whiskey casks, in Cork, Ireland, after which this spirit is refined with Irish tobacco. The Eight Islands Spiced is produced by West Cork Distillers.

Tasting notes:

• Colour: dark amber.
• Nose: Intense, spicy, exotic spices, oak, vanilla.
• Taste: Soft, exotic, tobacco, vanilla, citrus.
• Finish: Long lasting, tart.

This is a dark rum (and a fairly dusky one at that. Aged up to eight years, it’s got some coffee, cinnamon, and cloves on the nose — along with some raisin notes. Quite savory on the tongue — those bitching about Exclusiva being too sweet can check this out — the coffee notes filter down to dusky charcoal, barrel char, some raisin, and a bit of dark chocolate. Sugar is almost an afterthought here. If you like your rum chewy and filtered through the dank haze of wood, this is your jam. For me though, it’s a bit one-note. 80 proof

Angostura 1919 (8 Year) Premium Rum

An iconic blend from Trinidad and Tobago, Angostura 1919 is a masterfully crafted rum named in honor of the year a historic batch of casks survived a distillery fire. Aged for a minimum of 8 years in carefully selected charred American oak barrels, this premium gold rum is celebrated for its exceptional smoothness and complexity.

• Appearance: A radiant amber-gold hue with inviting warmth.
• Nose: Delicate aromas of vanilla, honey, toasted oak, and dried fruit, layered with subtle hints of spices and nuts.
• Palate: Silky and well-balanced, offering flavors of creamy toffee, rich molasses, and sweet tropical fruits, with gentle undertones of nutmeg and cocoa.
• Finish: Smooth, lingering, and lightly sweet, with a touch of warm spice and oak.

This versatile rum is perfect for sipping neat, over ice, or elevating your favorite cocktails, such as a Rum Manhattan or Mai Tai. Angostura 1919 is a timeless tribute to craftsmanship and heritage.

ABV: 40%

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is blended using the finest Caribbean rums and adventurous spicesIt's made using real vanilla and matured in bourbon barrels meaning you'll get a rich, sweet flavour with a smooth, warming finish.Best served with cola, lots of ice and a slice of lime. Or you can mix it with lemonade or ginger beer - or try it with your favourite mixer.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold makes a delicious Mint Cooler; made with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, lemonade and fresh mint.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is a premium spirit drink made with the finest Caribbean rum expertly blended with adventurous spice and natural flavours. Easy to mix and deliciously smooth, this is the spirit for legendary times with the crew. It‘s the complex blend of spices, maturation in charred American white oak bourbon barrels and natural fruitiness of the rum that gives our spiced spirit its rich colour and aroma. Notes of rich natural vanilla, brown sugar, dried fruit, warming spices and hints of oak come together to create a perfectly balanced spirit with a smooth finish. The complementary notes in cola make it the ideal accompaniment to Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold. The legendary mix is best served in a tankard over ice with a slice of lime. Smooth and refreshing tasting, it's perfect to enjoy with your favourite crewmates. Why not be adventurous and try a Captain Mint Cooler? Simply mix 25ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold with plenty of ice. Then add lemonade, mint and lime. Perfect for those legendary nights full of fun with your crew.

Tasting Notes: Flavour notes of rich vanilla, warming spice and hints of oak with a smooth finish

Just when you thought Rumbullion! and Rumbullion! Navy-Strength couldn't be beat, Ableforth's bring us Rumbullion! XO 15 Years Old. Once again, it's a spectacular, shipshape spiced rum inspired by the seafaring fraternity from centuries ago, but this time, it's the Captain's special reserve which he keeps locked in his quarters.

The blend of vanilla, orange peel and fine spices brings back the familiar, fantastic notes of the original, but the extraordinary 15 year old Caribbean rum at the core of Rumbullion! XO gives the rum a seductive, intense depth. Well balanced, full-bodied and packed with warmth, the Captain will not be likely to share a drop.

Best enjoyed neat, but it also makes an excellent spiced Palmetto cocktail...

Tasting Notes

Nose: A huge hit of creamy, sweet vanilla and juicy, freshly sliced oranges. There is a mulled wine-like delivery of toasted cinnamon and cloves, with a core of well-aged rum. Aromatic notes of dark chocolate, ripe plums and fragrant oak develop in the glass.

Palate: Exceedingly thick, mouth-coating palate-entry offering up crystallized peels, Seville orange marmalade and even a hint of blackberry. Soft chamois leather and cedar wood provide a complex backbone alongside a huge dosing of cinnamon, cloves and liquorice.

Finish: Long, sparkling finish with notes of old-fashioned cola cubes and intense bittersweet orange. A final flutter of toasted oak appears on the tail.

Overall: This XO edition includes all the rich flavor of the original Rumbullion! with an added dimension of depth and complexity.

Country: England

ABV: 46.2%

A fabulous Venezuelan dark golden rum, distilled from molasses in a copper pot still before it's aged for up to 12 years. Rich, sweet and fruity, just how we like 'em.

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is one of the most awarded rums, with more than 20 awards to its name.

NOSE: Fruit cake and rum’n’raisin ice cream, sprinkled with cocoa and banana chips.

PALATE: Chocolatey notes dominate to start, fading to reveal fudge and tropical fruit.

FINISH: Bittersweet orange, dark chocolate and vanilla cream.