Cayman Reef Double Black

Blimey! This be a sweet, fruity smelling rum! Did not expect that from a rum of this color. She be darker than the briny deep on a moonless night. As flavor goes, she be just as sweet and fruity as she smells. A decent sipper with no surprises. Not a lot of spice, no complex flavors. Smooth goin' down the hatch, but take heed: She be as strong as as kraken. Aye, ye'll be three sheets to the wind before ye realize it.

According to the label this rum is "hand-crafted in double-charred oak barrels to achieve a rich bold flavor". This is by far the darkest rum I have personally encountered. There is no indication of how long it was in the oak barrels. It has a very nice aroma from the bottle and the flavor is sweet with some nice spices (I cannot specify). It is fairly smooth but really not a sipping rum. Definitely a mixer. I love it in Coke Zeros. I would imagine it would be excellent in drinks calling for a dark rum.

Comparable to goslings, but not quite even that good

Tasted on 7-14-21 thanks to Admiral Bill. Pours octopus ink black. Aroma is sulfurous a bit like a black strap. Thin in body for my liking, notes of chocolate and chicory. A bit of coffee. Finishes quite bitter. This would be a good rum to have on hand when a black rum is called for as a float or a non-flavoring ingredient. Pretty good.

Tasted July 14 2024 thanks to the Admirals Cain ❤️
Appearance: really dark. Oops, I suppose it is double black 🤣
Aroma: molasses and almonds? Mostly molasses
Flavor: molasses, ginger, vanilla
Notes: this is hotter than I expected, but it fades to the flavor of a rich gingerbread cake with a vanilla frosting. This might also taste vaguely like a malted waffle, but that's a slight chance.
This rum is interesting and unique. I think it would be quite tasty mixed with cinnamon syrup and coffee.

Alcohol nose with molasses.
Not too sweet, a bit bitter, but rich dark woody finish

Incredible flavor drinking this neat. Heavy on the vanilla and spices. Very smooth and easy to drink. It can come across as too much if you're not in the mood for this kind of thing... but it sure is tasty. One of my favorites.

Always been a dark rum lover and this was a pleasant surprise. It’s not just dark, it’s black. Love the sweetness and flavors. Perfect for my mai tai’s. One last thing to add about my new favorite is the price is unbeatable.

Dark color. Rich taste. Definitely a sipper on fat ice. One of my regulars. Won’t be disappointed if you lift a bold taste.

This rum has an intense nice flavor. In terms of dark rum I put it way ahead of Cruzan black strap. This is reminiscent of licorice and just has a nice bold flavor entering and leaving.