The Rum Authority

Making the case that Rum deserves to be included in such company as Scotch Whisky, Cognac, and Tequila.

TRA
MISSION

Making the case that Rum deserves to be included in such company as Scotch Whisky, Cognac, and Tequila.

TRA
MISSION

Making the case that Rum deserves to be included in such company as Scotch Whisky, Cognac, and Tequila.

TRA
MEMBERS

These producers are members of The Rum Authority, supporting our efforts in lifting the category of Rum.

TRA
MEMBERS

These producers are members of The Rum Authority, supporting our efforts in lifting the category of Rum.

UPCOMING
EVENTS

Informative and interactive seminars covering the subject of Rum.

UPCOMING
EVENTS

Informative and interactive seminars covering the subject of Rum.

RUM
DATA

Describing the origins of Rum, its relation to the Caribbean, and the flavoring of Rum through its special barrels.

RUM
DATA

Describing the origins of Rum, its relation to the Caribbean, and the flavoring of Rum through its special barrels.

RUM
COCKTAILS

Rum Cocktails emerged far before the word “cocktail” was spoken. Come find traditional and exotic Rum drinks.

RUM
COCKTAILS

Rum Cocktails emerged far before the word “cocktail” was spoken. Come find traditional and exotic Rum drinks.

RUM
INCIDENTALS

All things Rum, including quotes, books, and more information.

RUM
INCIDENTALS

All things Rum, including quotes, books, and more information.

Featured Expression: Owney’s Original

Owney's Original: Handcrafted at The Noble Experiment Distillery in Brooklyn, New York from 3 unique ingredients.

Banks 7 Golden Age: This wonderfully rich and complex rum is ideal in nearly any cocktail called for a quality aged Rum. We love it in a classic Mai Tai or a Rum Sidecar.

Featured Expression: Banks 7 Golden Age

Banks 7 Golden Age: This wonderfully rich and complex rum is ideal in nearly any cocktail called for a quality aged Rum. We love it in a class Mai Tai or a Rum Sidecar.

Featured Expression: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva: Fantastic and robust aromas of vanilla, almond toffee, cloves, baked apricot and cigar smoke…

Featured Expression: Puerto Angel Blanco

Puerto Angel Blanco: Lovely tarnished silver color; pristine purity... allow the rum to open and develop in the glass to fully appreciate this unique spirit.

Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Familiar: Copper/auburn color. Aromatic impressions include hazelnuts, sherry, light honey, sawdust, fruity, nutty and vanilla-like. Entry has flavors of sherry, dark toffee, vanilla wafer and chocolate covered cherry. Midpalate is silky smooth, medium-long and fully endowed with tastes of candied walnut, cinnamon, clove, Christmas season fruit cake, honey and brown sugar. Concludes long, moderately oily, peppery and full of baking spices.

Featured Expression: Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Familiar

Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Familiar: …flavors of sherry, dark toffee, vanilla wafer and chocolate covered cherry. Midpalate is silky smooth, medium-long and fully endowed with tastes of candied walnut, cinnamon, clove, Christmas season fruit cake…

Ron Abuelo 7 Años: Brilliant, deep bronze color. The nose is wonderfully complex and vibrant with alternating aromatics of dried tropical fruits, toffee, toasted coconut, brown baking spices, treacle, cocoa beans, vanilla, and sweet oak. The palate is simpatico with the nose being incredibly lush with layers of fruit and pralines with a dry, spice driven edge. Incredibly balanced with great length. A spectacular brown spirit.

Featured Expression: Ron Abuelo 7 Años

Ron Abuelo 7 Años: …wonderfully complex and vibrant with alternating aromatics of dried tropical fruits, toffee, toasted coconut, brown baking spices, treacle, cocoa beans, vanilla, and sweet oak...

Featured Expression: Appleton Estate Reserve

Complex aromas of molasses, dried tropical fruits, cherries, and candied nuts...

Featured Expression: Pyrat XO Reserve

Pyrat XO Reserve: Tantalizing aromas of caramelized onion, buttered almonds, salt water taffy in the opening sniffs; later inhalations detect quieter, still salty scents of oak resin, hard cheese, molasses, holiday fruitcake.

Featured Expression: Bacardi 8

Bacardi 8: Aromas of candied apples play nicely with mild sweet spice and brown sugar...

Don Q Gran Añejo: Shows an amber hue, with a medicinal nose of dried herbs. Toffee, and caramel flavors seduce the palate though the finish is dry and offers bacon fat and a long, saline, almost sherry-like, finish.

Featured Expression: Don Q Gran Añejo

Don Q Gran Añejo: Toffee, and caramel flavors seduce the palate though the finish is dry and offers bacon fat and a long, saline, almost sherry-like, finish.

Cruzan Aged Dark Rum: Beautiful amber color. Ripe mango, sweet spice, vanilla and toasted coconut aromas with a hint of baked apricot. In the mouth its all about toasted coconut and ripe mango but also alludes to vanilla. These flavors shine through on the smooth finish.

Featured Expression: Cruzan Aged Dark Rum

Cruzan Aged Dark Rum: …flavors of sherry, dark toffee, vanilla wafer and chocolate covered cherry. Midpalate is silky smooth, medium-long and fully endowed with tastes of candied walnut, cinnamon, clove, Christmas season fruit cake…