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Velier Providence Haitian Rum Blanc „First drops“ 2019
Velier Providence Haitian Rum Blanc „First drops“ 2019Fresh, funky Haitian white that hides its strength
Velier Papalin Jamaica
Velier Papalin JamaicaFruity, funky everyday Jamaican with a short finish
Velier Sonson Pierre Gilles Clairin Sonson 2018
Velier Sonson Pierre Gilles Clairin Sonson 2018Wild, grassy Haitian white with a funky nose
Paranubes Oaxaca
Paranubes OaxacaSavory, olive-heavy cane juice — a daiquiri star
Chairman‘s Reserve Master‘s Selection (The Whisky Exchange) 2006
Chairman‘s Reserve Master‘s Selection (The Whisky Exchange) 2006Dry, woody Saint Lucia sipper with black tea
Saint James Brut de fût 2003
Saint James Brut de fût 2003Wood-driven aged Martinique agricole
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002Minty, dirty cask-strength Trinidad sipper
Travellers RA Belize Rum MBT 2007
Travellers RA Belize Rum MBT 2007Coconut-heavy, warm cask-strength Belize sipper
Velier Foursquare Fidelitas 2004
Velier Foursquare Fidelitas 2004Rich, dry aged Foursquare with wine-cask edge
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003
Velier Appleton Hearts Collection - 2003Balanced, oaky Jamaican with tamed funk
Worthy Park Single Estate 2006
Worthy Park Single Estate 2006Elegant, oak-forward Jamaican with banana and vanilla
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994
New Yarmouth RA NYE 1994Mature, low-ester NY, spicy and woody
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990
TRC Hampden Jamaica C<>H 1990Ester-heavy, fruity old Hampden for sipping
RA Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986
RA Barbados Rum Rockley Style BBR 1986Smoky, honeyed old Rockley for sippers
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993
Samaroli Hampden Jamaica Single Cask <>H 1993Cask-strength Hampden, funky and beautifully balanced
Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993
Nobilis Hampden No. 2 C<>H 1993Powerful, funky old Hampden with a legendary nose
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