Rum - 3-5yr old Caribbean blended rum
CoreBarbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, Martinique, Dominican Republic
Famous For
ABV40-46%. Standard 40%. Some independent bottlings at 43-46%.
Sub-styles
Caribbean BlendAged BlendPremium Blend3-year5-year
Tasting Notes
Vanilla, light caramel, honey, dried apricot, light oak, baking spice, citrus peel, gentle molasses. The flavor should be approachable — not neutral like white, not heavy like dark. Think warm and inviting. A 5-year Bajan rum should taste like vanilla and sea breeze.
Brand Guide
Well
Appleton Signature, Mount Gay Eclipse ($20-25)
Call
Doorly's 5yr, El Dorado 5yr, Plantation 5yr ($25-32)
Premium
Foursquare Spiced (aged, not artificially flavored), Real McCoy 5yr ($30-38)
Top Shelf
at this age tier, steer them up to 8-12yr if they want top shelf. This is the cocktail-quality tier
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The Story
The workhorse age range. Enough oak to matter, young enough to mix.