{"id":57772,"date":"2025-01-15T10:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/post\/top-10-trend-setting-rums-to-try-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:06:23","slug":"top-10-trend-setting-rums-to-try-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/post\/top-10-trend-setting-rums-to-try-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Trend-Setting Rums to Try in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rum<\/a> world is on fire right now\u2014and not just because of the Scotch Bonnet peppers. Here&#8217;s our <strong>top 10 trend-setting rums to try in 2025<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0From innovative techniques and far-flung origins to sophisticated flavoured rums and jaw-dropping packaging, rum is stepping out of the shadows of other spirits. Gone are the days of overly sweet spiced rums dominating the shelves; now it\u2019s all about elegant golden expressions, unique flavour profiles, and fascinating stories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a rum lover (or rum-curious), 2025 is shaping up to be your year. Here\u2019s a selection of rums that are redefining the category, challenging perceptions, and showing why rum is worth a spot in your collection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a whisky lover looking to explore or a long-time rum fan ready to expand your horizons, these bottles are here to impress. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top 10 trend-setting rums to try in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Top rums 2025: The Bristol Rum Company - Sofia Golden Rum\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/the-bristol-rum-company\/the-bristol-rum-company-sofia-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Bristol Rum Company &#8211; Sofia Golden Rum<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are moving beyond sticky sweet spiced rums to ripe, sweet golden rums. This gem from Colombia nails the balance. It\u2019s named after Sofia, the Colombian goddess of spirit and free-thinking, and it\u2019s a celebration in every sip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lush tropical fruit, vanilla, and a whisper of spice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 trend-setting rums to try in 2025: Legado Fresh Rum\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/legado-fresh-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/legado-distillery\/legado-fresh-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Legado Fresh Rum<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rum from Paraguay? Yes, please! Made at an organic sugar mill from single-estate organic sugarcane molasses, this certified organic and Fair Trade rum ticks all the boxes for a standout bottle. It\u2019s fresh, clean, and undeniably cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Crisp sugarcane, light citrus, and a hint of white pepper.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Top rums 2025: Eminente Gran Reserva 10 Year Old with Gift Box Rum\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/eminente\/eminente-gran-reserva-10-year-old-with-gift-box-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Eminente Gran Reserva 10 Year Old with Gift Box Rum<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium rum meets premium presentation. Eminente Gran Reserva doesn\u2019t just look incredible; its blend of rich, aged rum in intriguing casks delivers a silky, indulgent drinking experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Caramelised banana, toasted oak, and a dash of dark chocolate.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fr'um Pineapple and Smokey Scotch Bonnet Rum is a fine rum to try in 2025\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/the-henley-distillery\/frum-pineapple-and-smokey-scotch-bonnet-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Fr&#8217;um Pineapple and Smokey Scotch Bonnet Rum\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flavoured rum is taking itself more seriously too. Fr\u2019um takes the sweetness of pineapple, the smoky heat of Scotch Bonnet, and the depth of dark muscovado sugar for a dram that\u2019s as exciting as it is sophisticated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juicy pineapple, rich molasses, and a fiery kick.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rum for 2025: Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Rum\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/mount-gay\/mount-gay-single-estate-edition-2-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Rum<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the rum to sway whisky and Cognac lovers. Exceptional craft and elegance meet in Mount Gay\u2019s single estate release, with layers of complexity and balance that rival any top-tier dram.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rich dried fruit, spiced oak, and a smooth, nutty finish.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kakira Gold Rum is a top rum for 2025\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kakira-gold-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/kakira\/kakira-gold-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kakira Gold Rum<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uganda might not be the first place you think of for rum, but Kakira Gold is here to change that. Aged in a solera-style system, it offers a unique blend of bright and mellow flavours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Buttery toffee, golden raisins, and a gentle oak spice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 trend-setting rums to try in 2025: Varela Hermanos 40 Year Old (cask 82-009) - Old and Rare Selection (Fruitful Spirits)\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/varela-hermanos\/varela-hermanos-40-year-old-cask-82-009-old-and-rare-selection-fruitful-spirits-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Varela Hermanos 40 Year Old (cask 82-009) &#8211; Old and Rare Selection (Fruitful Spirits)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An astonishingly well-aged rum from Panama, this bottle is pure indulgence. Aged for four decades, it\u2019s a rare opportunity to taste rum at its finest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate, dried figs, and an endless finish of oak and spice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2025 rum Pipa Rum de Goa\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/nao\/pipa-rum-de-goa-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Pipa Rum de Goa<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A celebration of cultures, Pipa Rum de Goa bridges the heritage of Portugal and India with a story as rich as its flavour. With a nod to history and a modern twist, this rum is as fascinating as it is tasty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm spices, brown sugar, and a touch of tropical fruit.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rum 2025 Australia 16 Year Old - RumRogues (Brave New Spirits)\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/brave-new-spirits\/australia-16-year-old-rumrogues-brave-new-spirits-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Australia 16 Year Old &#8211; RumRogues (Brave New Spirits)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rum world keeps expanding, and Australian rum is a prime example of what\u2019s possible. This 16-year-old beauty is proof that rum can surprise and delight from every corner of the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spiced honey, roasted nuts, and a long, rich finish.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 trend-setting rums to try in 2025: Kromanti Plantain Rum\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kromanti-plantain-rum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/rum\/the-kromanti-distillery\/kromanti-plantain-rum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kromanti Plantain Rum<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another flavoured rum, Kromanti takes it to the next level. Dehydrated plantain meets a blend of aged rums from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic for a drink that\u2019s rich, complex, and deliciously different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tasting note: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ripe plantain, vanilla, and a hint of caramel.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rum world is on fire right now\u2014and not just because of the Scotch Bonnet peppers. 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