"This spirit looks and pours like a rich cup of coffee with a deep brown, opaque hue surrounded by a light mahogany meniscus. Several swirls of this spirit in the glass reveal a hint of real coffee particulate that gather in the slow running amber kissed legs. Freshly ground and brewed Arabica and Robusto beans with the sweet smell of molasses, rich dark chocolate and undertones kissed with a touch of Lilikoi. This intensely rich, coffee-flavored rum is slightly lower in ABV, which facilitates the amazingly complex flavors achieved. The initial sip is a highly robust espresso coffee balanced with white cane sugar. The spirit initially presents itself as a well-crafted espresso cocktail. Then, it’s back to a dry finish of light vanilla, hints of chocolate and a wonderful coffee flavor that can only be achieved by a great barista. Second and third sips of this elixir present hints of tropical fruit, hazelnut and stone fruits in the finish. This is a remarkable spirit." —producer

"Kōloa Kauaʻi Coconut Rum presents itself as a white rum with a hint of Chantilly green opalescence, even and thick viscosity and well-defined, sparkling white legs. Intense coconut aromatics with light hints of roasted coconut and piña colada undertones. The initial taste is quizzically dry, probably from the pleasant 80 proof that Kōloa has kept the rum at, which then leads to the wonderful flavor of baby coconut flesh at the front of the palate. The spirit finishes with light toasted coconut, hints of fresh lime zest and the slightest bit of caramelized pineapple." —producer

"Wonderfully intricate with honeyed butterscotch, spiced oak and raisined fruit, showcasing the complexity of the sistema solera ageing process." —producer

" Aged naturally for 12 years in American white oak barrels at the base of a volcano, Flor de Caña 12 Year is a rum that reflects patience, balance, and heritage. A medium-bodied rum with notes of vanilla, baked apple, honey, and a touch of spice. Preferred by mixologists worldwide for the depth it brings to refined cocktails. Flor de Caña 12 Year is a sustainably crafted, single estate rum, aged at the base of an active volcano and free from additives." —producer

"With Brugal 1888, the rum's unique flavors shine through and are not overwhelmed by the sweetness generally associated with rum; it is undoubtedly a world class rum. The light enhances its dark amber hues and bright, clean color. Fascinatingly complex nose, with spiced nuances, hints of chocolate, of roasted coffee, cinnamon and other dried fruits. On the palate, pleasant, smooth and full-bodied. Its finish has nuances of toffee caramel, wood and liquorice. Brugal 1888 leaves a slightly sweet and long-lasting aftertaste, with a sublime taste which denotes perfection." —producer

"A complex blend of Copper pot still rums aged for 12 long years, this rum has a characterful nose, showing fruit cake, rum'n'raisin ice cream, cocoa, dried ginger, cinnamon, and clove. Develops baked bananas with fudge sauce and chewy toffee notes alongside vanilla oak and a deeper note of syrupy gingerbread, with hints of orange zest. The palate evokes chocolate sauce and the sweet toffee, fudge and tropical fruit flavours from the nose. Flakes of Terry's Dark Chocolate Orange sprinkled over melted vanilla ice cream. Deep, vivid, and extremely seductive flavours." —producer