2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Rhum Barbancourt Réserve Spéciale (5 Star) 8 Years Old Rhum Agricole (Haiti), 43% abv, $24.99

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Excellent,
Highly Recommended

Tasting Note:

Right out of the gate, this is an agricole rum with complex aromas of banana custard, worn leather, and green tobacco. Sounds contradictory, but when combined with the palate's sweet butterscotch and exotic fruit it's a match made in heaven.

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Mai Tai: 3 Stars, Delicious
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