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Review #154: Holmes Cay Belize 2006 16 year
Fruits and spice come out in this 100% tropically-aged column still rum

Review #153: Hampden Great House 2023 Edition
Two mid-level marques comprise this annual Jamaican rum blend

Review #152: Clairin Le Rocher
Translated as "the rock", this clairin was produced in Haiti's Nord department

Review #151: Hamilton 151
This high-proof review looks at a staple bottle for crafting tropical drinks

Review #150: Foursquare Nobiliary
Mark XII of the Exceptional Cask Selection series is another expression of the 2005 vintage

Review #149: El Amparo Ron Equatorial
A first look at a still-strength rum from Ecuador

Review #148: Privateer Queen's Share P168
This rum was redistilled in a style traditionally used in cognac production

Review #147: Hampden 8 Marks Collection - DOK
DOK contains 1500-1600 g/hLAA of esters, the maximum allowed under Jamaican law

Review #146: Hampden 8 Marks Collection - C<>H
C<>H contains 1300-1400 g/hLAA, and uses high amounts of dunder and muck in production

Review #145: Hampden 8 Marks Collection - HGML
HGML contains 1000-1100 g/hLAA and composed a majority of the Great House 2022 blend