Myers's Single Barrel Select

Dark crimson in the glass, it smells mostly of some Jamaican funk.
First taste gives off lots of sweet fruit before the full Jamaican rum flavour comes along. I like the full flavour, it's quite nice to have a whiskey finish compared to the brandy finish that I've been trying lately. Decent price too. Well done! Would buy again.

Pleasantly surprised at this one, especially for the price - very worth it at around $23-24 at the time of this writing. Nice at 43% vs. the usual 40% - would love to see what this would be like at north of 45%! Definitely an upscale bottle as well with a nice cork top, not a plastic screw cap and the "select" badge is a nice touch.

Juice is a beautiful amber-brown, though I doubt it's natural.

Nose hints at Jamaica, more from the bottle than the glass. In the glass it evolves more into a sweet, burnt sugar note with some light fruit and alcohol. It's pleasant!

Palate knows it is Jamaican, but very mild funk. The Sazerac Rye influence is there and overall delivers fruit, spices, a nice sweetness, and an alcohol note. Light body with a fairly short finish that has a slightly bitter note and molasses. Reasonably smooth with some going down that lingers for a short time. Nothing unpleasant.

I really like this. Giving it an 8 based on price vs. performance. I find it a good sipper that I'll be enjoying regularly, and look foreward to mixing with it too. I recommend this one.

Thanks to Paul B and Jimmy Cliff for their reviews. Really enjoying this rum but comparing side by side with Appleton 12 rare cask (which I have rated as an 8) Meyer's single barrel comes up just slightly below. Don't get me wrong this is a really nice rum but it just lacks a little bit of the flavor and complexity of the Appleton 12 year and others that I have rated higher but nonetheless at under $30 this is a fantastic value. Not too sweet. dark amber color. Perfect Jamaican funk just not as deep flavor wise as others. But for the price, an absolute winner.

They made the Jamaican dark mixing rum palatable and sip-able. It’s still Myers’s, but with all the typical holiday spices mixed in. The price makes it impossible not to buy if seeing the bottle grabs your attention and curiosity. It might not blow you away, but it will definitely make you rethink what you’ve always thought of when you see Myers

I can appreciate Myers stepping up. This rum is a sipper. Finished in Rye casks it is burnt caramel. For price quite a value.

99% smooth
50% fruity
50% nuts, tobacco, oak notes
32% funky
Rye whiskey cask makes it delicious!

Barrel selected by The Still in Lincoln. Thanks to Tia Soto for the sample. Reddish dark brown. Burned brown sugar aroma. Caramels. Body is thin for all the big aromas. Still has a strong funk. The finish is very nice with woody and heavy rye flavor. Long on the tongue. Nice barrel choice.

Tastes courtesy of Soto
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Aroma: molasses, grape 🍇 jolly rancher
Appearance: nice dark amber color that glows ruby
Flavor: a hot start, mellows into sweetness and yes you can taste the oak barrel aging

N.B - my bottle is simply labeled “Reserve Dark” but appears the same otherwise.

A clear upgrade over the standard Myer’s Dark with much more apparent character. Smoother, with Jamaican rum flavors of ripe banana much more present, and a bit drier on the palate, but overall flavor fades quickly and offers little extra dimension than tropical fruit notes. All said though, this bottle was only a few USD more than the standard Dark, and is much more enjoyable, even on it’s own. I can see this being great addition in a Planter’s Punch or similar, and would be my choice over the standard bottling any day for a low cost upgrade to any drink

I found a store pick, so it might vary slightly. (They all vary anyway as they're single barrels). I think it's great. The rye spice is delicious and is fantastic in many cocktails. Not great as a sipper.