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Here at C.Gars we have a brilliant range of rum available, but here is my top 5 rums I recommend you should try...
A fabulous smart looking Venezuelan rum, distilled from molasses in a copper pot still before 12 years of ageing. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is one of the most award winning rums, with more than 20 awards to its name. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva was shortlisted for the TWE Spirit of the Year 2013 award. Aromas of fruit cake, rum and raisin ice cream, cocoa and some spices feature as well as oak, vanilla and a deeper note of syrupy gingerbread, with hints of orange zest. Flavours of which are rich and full, initially very chocolatey bursting with the sweet toffee, fudge and tropical fruit flavours from the nose.
Dictador 12 Years Solera System Rum is made from the fermentation of virgin sugar cane honey distilled partly in copper alembic and partly in steel continuous column, to achieve a medium body rum. You will get aromas of soft caramel, honey, dry seeds and lightly roasted coffee giving way to medium oak. On the palate you will get soft and round feel in the mouth with caramel, cocoa, and honey light coffee flavours.
Flor de Cana or "Flower Of The Cane", is one of the world's greatest 'Single Estate' rum brands, first produced in Nicaragua in 1890 and now distributed in over forty countries worldwide. It is the leading brand of rum sold throughout Central Americaand has experienced double digit growth in new markets over the past ten years. Delicious, and one of the best rums anywhere in its price bracket. On your palate its Full-bodied. Leads with a smooth, round mouthfeel, followed by flavours of delicious dark caramel and toasted nuts.
Ron Mulata de Cuba’s 15 Years Grand Reserve rum has been made from the finest Cuban sugar cane and then matured for 15 years in 180 litre American oak barrels.The result is a truly premium tasting rum, perfect for enjoying with a Cuban cigar. The aromas are Light, aromatic, delicate honey-like flavours. On your palate Toffee and hazelnut flavours make thoroughly enjoyable contributions to the its overall sensation. Medium bodies, perhaps lighter than anticipated given the aromas.
Originating from Santiago in Cuba, Santiago De Cuba Extra Añejo is a fantastic Cuban rum aged for 12 years in the Santiago De Cuba Cellars. Santiago de Cuba 12 year old rum is a limited edition product and a very special blend made with anejos aged for years. Aromas of thick, deliciously rich caramel and sweet fruits such as orange segments and dried cherry. On your palate it Starts off relatively nutty although the fruit notes swiftly return (though more tropical than before).
Take a look at our full range of Rum here.
Written by Oliver Partington - 07/03/2020
