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Velier Providence Haitian Rum Blanc „First drops“ 2019
Velier Providence Haitian Rum Blanc „First drops“ 2019Fresh, funky Haitian cane-bomb
Velier Papalin Jamaica
Velier Papalin JamaicaBalanced, funk-lite Jamaican starter
Velier Sonson Pierre Gilles Clairin Sonson 2018
Velier Sonson Pierre Gilles Clairin Sonson 2018Wild, salty, authentic Haitian clairin
Paranubes Oaxaca
Paranubes OaxacaSavory, funky Mexican cane-juice powerhouse
Chairman‘s Reserve Master‘s Selection (The Whisky Exchange) 2006
Chairman‘s Reserve Master‘s Selection (The Whisky Exchange) 2006Dry, woody, black-tea powerhouse
Saint James Brut de fût 2003
Saint James Brut de fût 2003Intense, dry and very oaky agricole
Foursquare Private Cask Selection Elysium
Foursquare Private Cask Selection ElysiumDry, sherried Foursquare powerhouse
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002Dirty mint-bomb Trinidad powerhouse
Elixir Distillers of London Black Tot Rum 50th Anniversary 2020
Elixir Distillers of London Black Tot Rum 50th Anniversary 2020Rich, complex navy classic
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003Serious Appleton for seasoned palates
Worthy Park Single Estate 2006
Worthy Park Single Estate 2006Elegant, dry and fruity Worthy Park
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994World‑class, dry and intense NY94
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990World‑class, ultra‑mature Hampden funk
Velier Foursquare Fidelitas 2004
Velier Foursquare Fidelitas 2004Serious, wine-kissed aged Foursquare
RA Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986
RA Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986Benchmark honeyed Rockley powerhouse
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993“King of Hampden” for seasoned palates
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