ending on a high note with my favorite country - Panama. was not familiar with the brand but enjoying this pour in a big way. Where has it been all my life? Price on the shelf was not that objectionable and perceived as a decent value. Good nose, great taste. Smooooooth and I really enjoyed the finish......of the rum and a great evening of tasting. Cheers to all and to all a good night!

I love strong alcohols, and kraken made me love rum. It has smooth start, little bit of vanilla flavor and harsh finish that is too much for many. I know it's not the "real rum" beacuse it's spiced, but imo it's the best spiced rum available for the price, far better than capitan morgan or bacardi.

at a tasting and expected this to be on the better side of good but this is rediculously delicious. a bit weak on the nose but instantly forgiven with taste in the most impressive way. expected a bit more burn but this is one of those rums that makes the search worth the effort. a bit on the expensive side and looking forward to trying some rums not available in Canada that are mentioned here. Still impressive and hopefully everyone gets the opportunity to sample.. cheers.

I was looking forward to an Havana club alternative in Alberta. this is wonderful but about 50% more expensive than the selection de maestros. same great smell and taste - honestly don't know who would win a blind taste test. this had a cleaner smell and taste than HC but the HC taste was more complex and "adult". finish was better with HC also. regardless - both are great sippers and enjoy them for a different reasons. HC wins on taste and overall value.

Very surprised how much I liked this. Reasonably priced sipper. Definitely a keeper.

Was looking for a price point mixer. This is not bad. Would definitely buy again.

Really like this one. My first from Botran. Looking forward to trying some others.

Surprised at how good this is. Not great but a good mixer. Glad u tried it

Aromas of fruity cinnamon, clove, molasses, and wood. The body reveals tropical fruits, nuts, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and honey. A long finish with notes of raisins and chocolate.

Fruity, cinnamon, clove, molases and wood in aroma; tropical fruits, nuts, vanilla, caramel, chocolate and honey in body; long tail with raisins and chocolate.

i had batch 7 - not sure if that makes a difference. love the story with this brand. wanted to do a head to head tasting with Plantery when it finally gets to Canada but it was part of todays tasting. this is NOT Malibu. Unfortunately the coconut taste is not as pronounced as reviews make it sound as I'm a huge coconut fan. This is a rum with an essence of coconut that is supportive and complimentary to the overall taste of the bottle. coconut is the most forward of the back notes in smell and taste but is not overwhelming. easily sipped and look forward to blending with Stiggins to make a great summer drink. Addition of coke almost makes it cherry flavored. Not a huge fan of flavored rums and this is no exception. Cheers.

Aromas of caramel, spices, and dried fruit greet the nose. The palate unfolds with vanilla, oak, and a warm, spicy kick, leading to a smooth, fruity finish. Perfectly balanced for a celebratory sip.

that glimmer was the smell. smells like a really great Christmas eggnog. after that it was down hill fast. couldn't stomach the taste straight and Coke made the taste worse. ended up throwing it down the drain.

at a tasting and this rolled out. Always wanted to try Boutiqu-ey rum but this was a Jamaican rum which was potentially high ester and an agricole which I have yet to find one i liked. Smell was not pleasant. it was not overly estered but it was agricole forward in every respect. in fact if I wasn't told, I would have thought this was 100% agricole. one saving grace is the finish was weak and enjoyed the rest of the pour with coke in the glass.

enjoyed this at a tasting and was surprised. nice smell going in but confusing. there is a smell that is stumping me....is it tea? taste hits on all cylinders as it is so complex. it has a thicker mouth feel than expected and the burn is very pleasant but quickly is only left on the tongue. Had a case of sticker shock when I looked at the price (out of curiosity) on the shelf. Not quite
as good as the Panamanian Ron Abuelo Cask finish offerings which are, in my opinion, far superior at about the same price - especially the Port and Cognac Casks! Cheers

enjoyed this at a tasting and was surprised. I approached with apprehension expecting high ester and 59% to start slapping me around. the nose warns of an impeding flavor bomb. No harsh smell. the taste is very pleasant and the amped up flavors play very well. the alcohol taste is initially a bit over the top but very quickly settles down to a quiet burn as you swallow. the finish lingers in the sinuses. a fine example of jamaican offerings

Never had heard of this brand - its good, really good. mild nose, very decent taste and smooth finish. This could have been an 8 if stood by itself however there are better options much cheaper. Glad I was at the tasting.

Rich aromas of dried fruit, molasses, and oak. Balanced flavors of caramel, honey, and light tobacco with a smooth, lingering finish. Perfect for a contemplative sip.

Caramel, cocoa, barrel and tobacco in aroma; sweet caramel start, raisins, chocolate and wood finish in body; longer tail.

7,5:On the nose, the rum's navy profile comes across as soft and round. Gunpowder, iodine and copper are here, we notice smoky, roasted profile with burnt sugar, even funkiness, notes of garlic!Soon exotic fruitiness comes in, the rum becomes woody, it is charred.
Aeration gets us joined gunpowder and fruit. A harmony is created between full-bodied, fruity and now pastry aromas with baking spices and some herbal notes. Almond, dried banana, resin and prune, with hints of quince paste, very dark cocoa and copper with nail polish are nicely balanced.
7,2:On the palate the first attack is syrupy, thick, powdery with caramelized burnt sugar and gunpowder, then nutty, coppery, slightly bitter and astringent notes, buttery and quite balanced.Pastry notes follow.The exotic fruits of the mid-palate are then clothed in cocoa and gourmet spices.
7,5:The finish is spicy, vegetal, buttery, resinous and with molasses, some fruity notes and licorice in the end.

Robust, with a potent, funky aroma of tropical fruit and honey. Sweet start, warming, with a lingering ester-rich finish. Ideal for high seas adventures.

Rhum facile à boire. Bien fait, léger, pas trop alcool en bouche. Touche de caramel.

Rhum aromatisé avec un nez atypique. Sucré, pas mon genre de rhum. Doux sur le café et facile à boire. Pas pour amateur de rhum

Un rhum comme je les aime. Rond, sur le caramel, sucre d’orge et sucre a crème. Facile a boire. Sucré, mais bon à souhait.

Rhum léger et épicé. Sur la cannelle et la noix. Bien fait, pas trop présence d’alcool en bouche. Pour le prix, manque un peu de structure.

ending on a high note with my favorite country - Panama. was not familiar with the brand but enjoying this pour in a big way. Where has it been all my life? Price on the shelf was not that objectionable and perceived as a decent value. Good nose, great taste. Smooooooth and I really enjoyed the finish......of the rum and a great evening of tasting. Cheers to all and to all a good night!

I love strong alcohols, and kraken made me love rum. It has smooth start, little bit of vanilla flavor and harsh finish that is too much for many. I know it's not the "real rum" beacuse it's spiced, but imo it's the best spiced rum available for the price, far better than capitan morgan or bacardi.

at a tasting and expected this to be on the better side of good but this is rediculously delicious. a bit weak on the nose but instantly forgiven with taste in the most impressive way. expected a bit more burn but this is one of those rums that makes the search worth the effort. a bit on the expensive side and looking forward to trying some rums not available in Canada that are mentioned here. Still impressive and hopefully everyone gets the opportunity to sample.. cheers.

I was looking forward to an Havana club alternative in Alberta. this is wonderful but about 50% more expensive than the selection de maestros. same great smell and taste - honestly don't know who would win a blind taste test. this had a cleaner smell and taste than HC but the HC taste was more complex and "adult". finish was better with HC also. regardless - both are great sippers and enjoy them for a different reasons. HC wins on taste and overall value.

Very surprised how much I liked this. Reasonably priced sipper. Definitely a keeper.

Was looking for a price point mixer. This is not bad. Would definitely buy again.

Really like this one. My first from Botran. Looking forward to trying some others.

Surprised at how good this is. Not great but a good mixer. Glad u tried it

Aromas of fruity cinnamon, clove, molasses, and wood. The body reveals tropical fruits, nuts, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and honey. A long finish with notes of raisins and chocolate.

Fruity, cinnamon, clove, molases and wood in aroma; tropical fruits, nuts, vanilla, caramel, chocolate and honey in body; long tail with raisins and chocolate.

i had batch 7 - not sure if that makes a difference. love the story with this brand. wanted to do a head to head tasting with Plantery when it finally gets to Canada but it was part of todays tasting. this is NOT Malibu. Unfortunately the coconut taste is not as pronounced as reviews make it sound as I'm a huge coconut fan. This is a rum with an essence of coconut that is supportive and complimentary to the overall taste of the bottle. coconut is the most forward of the back notes in smell and taste but is not overwhelming. easily sipped and look forward to blending with Stiggins to make a great summer drink. Addition of coke almost makes it cherry flavored. Not a huge fan of flavored rums and this is no exception. Cheers.

Aromas of caramel, spices, and dried fruit greet the nose. The palate unfolds with vanilla, oak, and a warm, spicy kick, leading to a smooth, fruity finish. Perfectly balanced for a celebratory sip.

that glimmer was the smell. smells like a really great Christmas eggnog. after that it was down hill fast. couldn't stomach the taste straight and Coke made the taste worse. ended up throwing it down the drain.

at a tasting and this rolled out. Always wanted to try Boutiqu-ey rum but this was a Jamaican rum which was potentially high ester and an agricole which I have yet to find one i liked. Smell was not pleasant. it was not overly estered but it was agricole forward in every respect. in fact if I wasn't told, I would have thought this was 100% agricole. one saving grace is the finish was weak and enjoyed the rest of the pour with coke in the glass.

enjoyed this at a tasting and was surprised. nice smell going in but confusing. there is a smell that is stumping me....is it tea? taste hits on all cylinders as it is so complex. it has a thicker mouth feel than expected and the burn is very pleasant but quickly is only left on the tongue. Had a case of sticker shock when I looked at the price (out of curiosity) on the shelf. Not quite
as good as the Panamanian Ron Abuelo Cask finish offerings which are, in my opinion, far superior at about the same price - especially the Port and Cognac Casks! Cheers

enjoyed this at a tasting and was surprised. I approached with apprehension expecting high ester and 59% to start slapping me around. the nose warns of an impeding flavor bomb. No harsh smell. the taste is very pleasant and the amped up flavors play very well. the alcohol taste is initially a bit over the top but very quickly settles down to a quiet burn as you swallow. the finish lingers in the sinuses. a fine example of jamaican offerings

Never had heard of this brand - its good, really good. mild nose, very decent taste and smooth finish. This could have been an 8 if stood by itself however there are better options much cheaper. Glad I was at the tasting.

Rich aromas of dried fruit, molasses, and oak. Balanced flavors of caramel, honey, and light tobacco with a smooth, lingering finish. Perfect for a contemplative sip.

Caramel, cocoa, barrel and tobacco in aroma; sweet caramel start, raisins, chocolate and wood finish in body; longer tail.

7,5:On the nose, the rum's navy profile comes across as soft and round. Gunpowder, iodine and copper are here, we notice smoky, roasted profile with burnt sugar, even funkiness, notes of garlic!Soon exotic fruitiness comes in, the rum becomes woody, it is charred.
Aeration gets us joined gunpowder and fruit. A harmony is created between full-bodied, fruity and now pastry aromas with baking spices and some herbal notes. Almond, dried banana, resin and prune, with hints of quince paste, very dark cocoa and copper with nail polish are nicely balanced.
7,2:On the palate the first attack is syrupy, thick, powdery with caramelized burnt sugar and gunpowder, then nutty, coppery, slightly bitter and astringent notes, buttery and quite balanced.Pastry notes follow.The exotic fruits of the mid-palate are then clothed in cocoa and gourmet spices.
7,5:The finish is spicy, vegetal, buttery, resinous and with molasses, some fruity notes and licorice in the end.

Robust, with a potent, funky aroma of tropical fruit and honey. Sweet start, warming, with a lingering ester-rich finish. Ideal for high seas adventures.

Rhum facile à boire. Bien fait, léger, pas trop alcool en bouche. Touche de caramel.

Rhum aromatisé avec un nez atypique. Sucré, pas mon genre de rhum. Doux sur le café et facile à boire. Pas pour amateur de rhum

Un rhum comme je les aime. Rond, sur le caramel, sucre d’orge et sucre a crème. Facile a boire. Sucré, mais bon à souhait.

Rhum léger et épicé. Sur la cannelle et la noix. Bien fait, pas trop présence d’alcool en bouche. Pour le prix, manque un peu de structure.