Well it’s a ‘spiced cane spirit’ but alas. You can smell the pineapple and ginger for sure. Maybe a little bit of the cane spirit, but mostly just super sweet fruit on the nose. The first sip is a bit odd, I think it’s the vanilla and ginger combination that really doesn’t go together well. The subsequent sips are better, though not great. The same pineapple scent is strong on the palette as well, then some spices join the mix too. It reminds me of Plantation Stiggin Fancy with a ton of low quality spices. After yet another sample, it’s actually not bad on its own— that is, for a spiced “rum”. It’s got a certain funk (not Jamaican, but a funk all to itself) and I must admit that it is growing on me. Surprisingly fun to sip on once you know what you’re in for. Especially if you like different.
Now that’s on the sipping side, and this clearly wasn’t made to be a sipper, (one has to try though).
When mixing with ginger beer, it makes quite a heavenly concoction. Very refreshing and not too sweet. Highly recommend this bottle for that.

Medium dark colour. Not too sweet, not too much wood. One of the better rums I have tasted.

Sweet and slightly sticky. Nice dark colour. Goes down easily neat.

While I love Demerara, the blend with the Jamaican overpowers the smooth light oaked flavour for a vegetative funk and acetone. It may be a good way for a distiller to get rid of some of its overstock, but the final product is diminished. Works great as a complex mixer but would not want to drink this straight. Other Hamilton blends are better. Reminds me of a smokey Havana Club 7 year.

It’s very nice to sip, just a little sharp
Maybe fresh oak , I’m unaware if so

Ak Zanj is one of my favorite brands but I knew going into this that unaged agricoles just aren't for me. This one will definitely go in cocktails, alone I can't mistake the distinct BBQ sauce note on the finish. Not too "bring", which is a plus.

Aroma - fresh cut grass followed by fresh sugarcane, fresh peaches, and nail polish remover

Taste - sugar cookie followed by mineral water, charcoal, and a cinnamon finish

Aroma - cinnamon toast crunch followed by tart blackberry, mineral water, grape medicine

Taste - cinnamon followed by cognac grapes, bitter oak, and a brown sugar finish

Very smooth rum. Long lasting after taste. Overall a good rum for everybody's collection.

Bottle from Systembolaget, bought and tasted in August 2024.

I will never know if this individual bottle was actually defective, the result of some malevolent sorcery, or if it was simply crafted by a sadistic alchemist intent on ruining lives. Whether consumed neat or mixed, this rum is a vile insult to very notion of a drinkable spirit. If this result is what was actually intended, I can only assume that any glowing reviews were penned by lobbyists of the industrial fox poison industry, working to boost sales of their toxic concoctions.

Spending over $70 on this travesty, from a reputable vendor to boot, was a painful mistake. The nose and palate are a ghastly mix of rancid bitterness and sour, burnt soul. No further detailed notes should or will be provided, in order to protect potentially sensitive readers. In this case, and this case alone, I only wish that the finish was much, much shorter than it actually was.

In the movie "The Matrix", the character Switch laments: "Not like this... Not like this." I suddenly understand where she was coming from. This rum is nothing short of an abomination, and I would not recommend it to my worst enemy. I would perhaps consider offering it to Amon Göth, but even then, I would have ethical doubts. Still, this gets a rating as high as 2. In the interest of full disclosure, I must attest that there were no particularly prevalent notes of rubbish juice, fermented herring, or cyanide-infusion in this rum. (They were still there – just not prevalent.)

Did a side by side with Wray & Nephew and found them to be fairly interchangeable, though the Rum-Bar had some agricole characteristics that give it a slight edge. Still not completely my thing outside of a few specific cocktails.

A lovely rum nice and sweet great flavor for the strength one of the best out there from the makers of Captain Morgan so it's a true great

On the nose this spiced rum by Two Lasses has strong notes of vanilla and honey. Drank neat it’s silky smooth with absolutely zero alcohol burn, therefore it deserves to be regarded as a quality sipping rum. On the palate, it’s very sweet with a liqueur like consistency, thanks to the honey and vanilla flavourings. And in the aftertaste there is a slight kick courtesy of the ginger. Although this rum is very enjoyable neat, thanks to the fact that it’s more sugar than spice, it also combines really well with Coca-Cola. The fizzy dark stuff tempers the sweetness some what, while accentuating the spice, giving this rum a more even balance between the two.

I am a fan of the Reserva Exclusiva so thought I would try this. It's nice. I prefer the finish of the Reserva and it costs less.

Mr. Rumatic’s review hits the flavor notes precisely. Like many high quality extra strength rums a tich of water or a small cube expands the flavor notes. It is one of the best Ex-Sherry casks rums I’ve ever had and I try all that I can find.

Some pow with some wow. Comes on strong as expected with a pleasant back sweet note with hint of Madeira. Adding a tich of water or small cube lightens the load and softens all quite well. If I can find another will buy.

Caramel, raisins, little technical notes and vanilla in aroma; caramel, grapes, honey amd harsh end of body; warming tail.

This Agricole makes a great Mai Tai and is an easy sipper. Not over grassy though.

Az íze száraz tölgyes fás karamellás vaniliás őszinte kicsit fanyar nem tűnik édesnek hosszú lecsengésű nem tűnik a zacapa testvérének csak valami távoli rokonnak Da van benne valami amitől kellemes az összhatás.

7,5:On the nose, the first impression we get is roasted and very alcoholic. It needs time to settle a bit when we notice dried fruits, nuts, cocoa and medicinal notes, that linger from our first impression. We are going towards meaty, resinous, sap notes, through come finally real Bajan notes with bourbon yellow fruits, woodiness, butterscotch, some tropical fruits, citrus and sweet spices, perhaps some coconut. But just for a while, when weird umami/Maggi notes cover that temporary deliciousness. We are currently on the dark side... Chocolate and nougat come much later, after resting. Wild, uncontrollable nose.
7,2:On the palate, the first attack is very opposite of the nose, as it is light and dry with citrus, dried currants, yellow fruits, toasted wood and dried fruits, some spices, mixed with some roasted, medicinal, burnt notes. It becomes quite tanninic.Not very Bajan right now. Luckily some bourbon, overripe fruits join to neutralize quite unpleasant tannins. As we are hit by resinous, meaty/umami notes, as on the nose, but they are not very tempting. Finally we come to more Bajan side with coconut, vanilla, warm baking spices, fruits, caramelized with confectionery and some musty/ashy notes... Again, wild, wild West...
7,5:The finish is tastier, long, at first very dry and woody with dried fruits, the wood becomes tastier, toasted, also the coconut with some caramel and warm with sweet spices.
Not worthy very much, expected much more, very wild with unpleasant edges.... Needs long rest for taming.

While I am still getting into the world od Agricoles, this one left me striving for more.

Rhum à tester, petite surprise de part sa saveur correcte et son boisé.

Rhum qui selon moi n'a pas grand intérêt de part ses 40%, ou alors pour la cuisine.
Il lui manque tout comparé à la version à 50° de Bologne. Ceci dit il doit y en avoir pour tout le monde et certains doivent y trouver leur compte.

After opening the bottle and pouring it into a glass, you can smell ripe bananas, grass, a bit of brine, fruit and something like iodine.
The taste is milder than in Sajous. More subdued but consistent with the scent. It is naturally sweet, but somewhere on the tip of the tongue you can feel the brine and something spicy.
This is my second Clarin and definitely not the last. I like it very much.

Ron zacapa never disappoints, this is a good rum!!

Well it’s a ‘spiced cane spirit’ but alas. You can smell the pineapple and ginger for sure. Maybe a little bit of the cane spirit, but mostly just super sweet fruit on the nose. The first sip is a bit odd, I think it’s the vanilla and ginger combination that really doesn’t go together well. The subsequent sips are better, though not great. The same pineapple scent is strong on the palette as well, then some spices join the mix too. It reminds me of Plantation Stiggin Fancy with a ton of low quality spices. After yet another sample, it’s actually not bad on its own— that is, for a spiced “rum”. It’s got a certain funk (not Jamaican, but a funk all to itself) and I must admit that it is growing on me. Surprisingly fun to sip on once you know what you’re in for. Especially if you like different.
Now that’s on the sipping side, and this clearly wasn’t made to be a sipper, (one has to try though).
When mixing with ginger beer, it makes quite a heavenly concoction. Very refreshing and not too sweet. Highly recommend this bottle for that.

Medium dark colour. Not too sweet, not too much wood. One of the better rums I have tasted.

Sweet and slightly sticky. Nice dark colour. Goes down easily neat.

While I love Demerara, the blend with the Jamaican overpowers the smooth light oaked flavour for a vegetative funk and acetone. It may be a good way for a distiller to get rid of some of its overstock, but the final product is diminished. Works great as a complex mixer but would not want to drink this straight. Other Hamilton blends are better. Reminds me of a smokey Havana Club 7 year.

It’s very nice to sip, just a little sharp
Maybe fresh oak , I’m unaware if so

Ak Zanj is one of my favorite brands but I knew going into this that unaged agricoles just aren't for me. This one will definitely go in cocktails, alone I can't mistake the distinct BBQ sauce note on the finish. Not too "bring", which is a plus.

Aroma - fresh cut grass followed by fresh sugarcane, fresh peaches, and nail polish remover

Taste - sugar cookie followed by mineral water, charcoal, and a cinnamon finish

Aroma - cinnamon toast crunch followed by tart blackberry, mineral water, grape medicine

Taste - cinnamon followed by cognac grapes, bitter oak, and a brown sugar finish

Very smooth rum. Long lasting after taste. Overall a good rum for everybody's collection.

Bottle from Systembolaget, bought and tasted in August 2024.

I will never know if this individual bottle was actually defective, the result of some malevolent sorcery, or if it was simply crafted by a sadistic alchemist intent on ruining lives. Whether consumed neat or mixed, this rum is a vile insult to very notion of a drinkable spirit. If this result is what was actually intended, I can only assume that any glowing reviews were penned by lobbyists of the industrial fox poison industry, working to boost sales of their toxic concoctions.

Spending over $70 on this travesty, from a reputable vendor to boot, was a painful mistake. The nose and palate are a ghastly mix of rancid bitterness and sour, burnt soul. No further detailed notes should or will be provided, in order to protect potentially sensitive readers. In this case, and this case alone, I only wish that the finish was much, much shorter than it actually was.

In the movie "The Matrix", the character Switch laments: "Not like this... Not like this." I suddenly understand where she was coming from. This rum is nothing short of an abomination, and I would not recommend it to my worst enemy. I would perhaps consider offering it to Amon Göth, but even then, I would have ethical doubts. Still, this gets a rating as high as 2. In the interest of full disclosure, I must attest that there were no particularly prevalent notes of rubbish juice, fermented herring, or cyanide-infusion in this rum. (They were still there – just not prevalent.)

Did a side by side with Wray & Nephew and found them to be fairly interchangeable, though the Rum-Bar had some agricole characteristics that give it a slight edge. Still not completely my thing outside of a few specific cocktails.

A lovely rum nice and sweet great flavor for the strength one of the best out there from the makers of Captain Morgan so it's a true great

On the nose this spiced rum by Two Lasses has strong notes of vanilla and honey. Drank neat it’s silky smooth with absolutely zero alcohol burn, therefore it deserves to be regarded as a quality sipping rum. On the palate, it’s very sweet with a liqueur like consistency, thanks to the honey and vanilla flavourings. And in the aftertaste there is a slight kick courtesy of the ginger. Although this rum is very enjoyable neat, thanks to the fact that it’s more sugar than spice, it also combines really well with Coca-Cola. The fizzy dark stuff tempers the sweetness some what, while accentuating the spice, giving this rum a more even balance between the two.

I am a fan of the Reserva Exclusiva so thought I would try this. It's nice. I prefer the finish of the Reserva and it costs less.

Mr. Rumatic’s review hits the flavor notes precisely. Like many high quality extra strength rums a tich of water or a small cube expands the flavor notes. It is one of the best Ex-Sherry casks rums I’ve ever had and I try all that I can find.

Some pow with some wow. Comes on strong as expected with a pleasant back sweet note with hint of Madeira. Adding a tich of water or small cube lightens the load and softens all quite well. If I can find another will buy.

Caramel, raisins, little technical notes and vanilla in aroma; caramel, grapes, honey amd harsh end of body; warming tail.

This Agricole makes a great Mai Tai and is an easy sipper. Not over grassy though.

Az íze száraz tölgyes fás karamellás vaniliás őszinte kicsit fanyar nem tűnik édesnek hosszú lecsengésű nem tűnik a zacapa testvérének csak valami távoli rokonnak Da van benne valami amitől kellemes az összhatás.

7,5:On the nose, the first impression we get is roasted and very alcoholic. It needs time to settle a bit when we notice dried fruits, nuts, cocoa and medicinal notes, that linger from our first impression. We are going towards meaty, resinous, sap notes, through come finally real Bajan notes with bourbon yellow fruits, woodiness, butterscotch, some tropical fruits, citrus and sweet spices, perhaps some coconut. But just for a while, when weird umami/Maggi notes cover that temporary deliciousness. We are currently on the dark side... Chocolate and nougat come much later, after resting. Wild, uncontrollable nose.
7,2:On the palate, the first attack is very opposite of the nose, as it is light and dry with citrus, dried currants, yellow fruits, toasted wood and dried fruits, some spices, mixed with some roasted, medicinal, burnt notes. It becomes quite tanninic.Not very Bajan right now. Luckily some bourbon, overripe fruits join to neutralize quite unpleasant tannins. As we are hit by resinous, meaty/umami notes, as on the nose, but they are not very tempting. Finally we come to more Bajan side with coconut, vanilla, warm baking spices, fruits, caramelized with confectionery and some musty/ashy notes... Again, wild, wild West...
7,5:The finish is tastier, long, at first very dry and woody with dried fruits, the wood becomes tastier, toasted, also the coconut with some caramel and warm with sweet spices.
Not worthy very much, expected much more, very wild with unpleasant edges.... Needs long rest for taming.

While I am still getting into the world od Agricoles, this one left me striving for more.

Rhum à tester, petite surprise de part sa saveur correcte et son boisé.

Rhum qui selon moi n'a pas grand intérêt de part ses 40%, ou alors pour la cuisine.
Il lui manque tout comparé à la version à 50° de Bologne. Ceci dit il doit y en avoir pour tout le monde et certains doivent y trouver leur compte.

After opening the bottle and pouring it into a glass, you can smell ripe bananas, grass, a bit of brine, fruit and something like iodine.
The taste is milder than in Sajous. More subdued but consistent with the scent. It is naturally sweet, but somewhere on the tip of the tongue you can feel the brine and something spicy.
This is my second Clarin and definitely not the last. I like it very much.

Ron zacapa never disappoints, this is a good rum!!