Loved having the experience of a rum Advent calendar but I have to say, most of them were duds. Or at least, I know what I like and it’s not rum from Nepal or Ecuador. Best ones were Mount Gay (natch), Clement, Chairman’s, and (new to me) Ron Cristobal and Santos Dumont. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 24
J. Gow Revenge
Tasting Notes:
Light funk, acidic fruit and caramel on the nose. Stone fruit, spice and toffee on the palate with over ripe peaches on the finish.
Rating: 3 / 5
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Lucka 24
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 24. J. Gow revenge. Metallisk lukt. Mjuk och nästan fruktig smak. 4 av 5. #24daysofrum
Julkalender lucka 23. Chairman's Reserve The Forgotten Casks. Nötig och fruktig med fin lång smak. 5 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 23
Chairman's Forgotten Cask
Tasting Notes:
An expressive aroma of rich, dark, gold mahogany color with an intense note of wet raisins, cigar tobacco, amber honey and vanilla.
Rating: 4 / 5
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24 Days of Rum - Day 22
Naga Java Reserve
Tasting Notes:
The rum unfolds with a blend of flambéed, caramelized sweetness, complemented by a subtle smoky note. The finish is long and spicy, from the aging in teak barrels.
Rating: 2 / 5
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Lucka 22
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 22. Indonesian Batavia Arrack. Träig lukt. Smaken var söt och varierande med bra styrka. 4 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 21
Caracas Club 8 Year
Tasting Notes:
Notes of plum, raisin and hints of cocoa, cola and flambéed banana. Semi-dry, with smoky and toasted notes, and the flavour of banana and cola stand out.
Rating: 5 / 5
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24 Days of Rum - Day 20
Saint James VSOP
Tasting Notes:
Very elegant with classic Saint James roasted notes (almond, coffee, chocolate) and a very well integrated wood.
Rating: 3 / 5
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Lucka 20
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 20. Saint James VSOP. Len träig lukt. Smaken påminner om mandel och trät finns med där med. 3 av 5. #24daysofrum
Lucka 19
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 19. Cargo cult. Lukten börjar kemisk men går över till chokladkola. Skarp smak med en ton av mörk choklad. 2 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 19
Cargo Cult Navy Strength
Tasting Notes:
Rich, big bodied and complex. Dark chocolate, raisins, butterscotch and caramel open up with perfectly balanced sweetness and robust flavour.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Lucka 18
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 18. Double 9. Angenäm lukt men smaken sviker en aning. Lite oljig eftersmak. 2 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 18
Ron Doble 9 15 Años
Tasting Notes:
Persistent aroma, strong woody, moderated fruit, with notes of dry fruits, vanilla and coconut. Sweet in flavour filling the palate, long and lasting.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Lucka 17
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 17. Rivière du mât. Spritig och kryddig lukt. Smakar skarpt och lite honung. Lite tunn. 3 av 5. #24daysofrum
Lucka sexton
Flaskan
Julkalender lucka 16. El Supremo. Motbjudande lukt men jag vågar mig på att smaka. Ek och kanel. Smaken för snabbt. 1 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 17
Riviere du Mat Grand Reserve
Tasting Notes:
Notes of fresh fruits, tobacco, gingerbread.
Rating: 3 / 5
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24 Days of Rum - Day 16
El Supremo 8 Year
Tasting Notes:
Spicy and dry, with layers of cocoa, caramel and spices. Immediately present are the beginnings of that classic aged Agricole funk.
Rating: 3 / 5
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Julkalender lucka 15. Cane Island El Salvador. Väldigt söt lukt men mildare smak. Nötig och smörig smak. 4 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 15
El Salvador BNS 7 Year
Tasting Notes:
Copper brown colour. The elegant notes of Walnut, Almond, Vanilla & Marzipan, and hints of Orange blossom & Nutmeg linger on the palate.
Rating: 4 / 5
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Julkalender lucka 14. Abuelo three angels. Lite rökig lukt och nötig smak, bra styrka som ligger kvar i munnen. 4 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 14
Abuelo Three Angels
Tasting Notes:
Bursts of vanilla and honey sweetness, toasted coconut, luscious dried fruits, and a spicy smoky cocoa finish.
Rating: 3 / 5
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24 Days of Rum - Day 13
Navy Island XO Reserve
Tasting Notes:
Very appealing, characteristically Jamaican nose. Wonderful balance of vanilla, rich ripe fruit, bananas, baked apple and caramel. Full-bodied rum.
Rating: 4 / 5
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Julkalender lucka 13. Navy Island. Lukten går åt tobakshållet. Smaken får mig att tänka på punch. 3 av 5. #24daysofrum
Julkalender lucka 12. Blue Mauritius gold. Mycket mörk choklad i både lukt och smak. Lite banan med så bananaskid poppar upp i huvudet. God men kanske en man tröttnar på. 4 av 5. #24daysofrum
24 Days of Rum - Day 12
Blue Mauritius Gold
Tasting Notes:
Tropical fruit, vanilla, roasted nuts, oak wood. Strong and distinctive aroma. Smooth, delicate taste.
Rating: 5 / 5
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24 Days of Rum - Day 11
Montebello Vieux Rhum 3 Year
Tasting Notes:
Smooth and silky, revealing notes of stone fruit like apricote and stewed fruit.
Rating: 3 / 5
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Lucka 11
Flaskan Montebello
Julkalender lucka 11. Montebello. Frukt och honung dominerar med en mild smak. Trevlig. 3 av 5 #24daysofrum
