10 Best Dark Rum Brands December 2014

#1 of 10 Leading Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Award-winning and unique in an antiquated bottle that conveys culture and history, Motu Rum brims with richness, boldness, and Caribbean spice for the most passionate spirit connoisseurs. The rum itself is distilled to perfection using the finest, freshest, tropical-grown sugar cane, intermingled with hints of vanilla, caramel, clove spice, and cinnamon. In Polynesian, Motu means island, and that is exactly the feeling and warmth that Motu Rum exudes. This is a refined, sophisticated, extraordinary spirit that has been served to royals in amazing kingdoms, and the original concept was born from an in-depth love of South Pacific culture and paradise life.

#2 of 10 Best Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Mouth-watering with undeniable richness in a plethora of spices, Angostura 7 Year Old Dark Rum is a power-packed spirit that is aged for 7 years in an old-world bourbon cask. There are prominent, bolder overtones, such as honey, chocolate, and maple, and then there are classic, subtler undertones, such as toffee, vanilla, and cinnamon. In short – exactly the exquisiteness you would expect from Caribbean rum. Angostura 7 Year Old Dark Rum can be experienced and enjoyed in a variety of unique, flavorful, delicious ways. For example, you can come up with your own concoction of martinis and cocktails, using this rum as the base. Or simply knock it back, straight and neat, or over ice.

#3 of 10 Best Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - The sweet and robust flavors in Ron Barcelo Imperial Rum balance toffee and fruit perfectly. It is distilled in a copper still for the most complex flavor development possible. The flavor inclusions here are toffee, pear, apple and tobacco leaf. This is merely for flavor development. An all-around and well-balanced rum, this option is ideal for sipping in a short glass with a few cubes of ice. Take your time with this blend. Enjoy every flavor and allow each to come through on their own by letting a bit of the spirit linger on your tongue for a few seconds.

#4 of 10 Top Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Aged to handcrafted pleasure and perfection - Gosling's Black Seal Rum is a decadent, delicious blend of vibrant fragrances and vivid flavors. Your palate is guaranteed to be thrilled with the mellow, elegant tastes and scents of pure, natural ingredients that have been passed down with a centuries-old, timeless recipe. Gosling's Black Seal Rum is complex and intricate with an undeniable richness that you can see without taking the first sip. The liquid itself is dark and sticky-sweet with a smoothness that shifts to reveal honeyed highlights. Additionally, the unique flavor profiles consist of prominent overtones, such as caramel, butterscotch, and warm vanilla.

#5 of 10 Top Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Medium-bodied and abundant in richness, boldness, and delicious fragrance - Old New Orleans Amber Rum is an old-world time-trip back to classic, timeless spirits. The process of handcrafting this rum begins with American oak barrels that were once used to age fine whiskies, and the leftover aromas and tastes lend a lingering smoky spice to this rum. The liquid itself is golden-brown with honeyed highlights that shift as you drink, and the sleek, smooth bottle adds a nice touch to the smoothness of the beverage within. The most prominent fragrances and flavors you will notice are cinnamon, clove spices, vanilla, brown sugar, and (of course) a hint of well-aged whiskey.

#6 of 10 Leading Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Named in tribute to an adorable mammal with a penchant for pouches - Koloa Dark Rum is an experience straight from the crystalline seashores of Hawaii. The flavors and fragrances are darker and richer from those that Caribbean islands boast, which means your drinking experience involves more of your senses. After resting in an oaken cask that once hosted a plethora of sherry, the Koloa Dark Rum is a mouth-watering blend of vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and Hawaiian fruits. Initially, the flavors are mellow and invigorating to your taste buds, and that aromatic flavor intensifies as you swallow, warming your belly from the inside out with a tingle of delicious heat.

#7 of 10 Leading Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - The unique flavor of Pampero Especial Rum comes from the white oak casks it is stored in. The casks are stored in Ocumane, Venezuela for aging. This blend is a variety of rums blended together and aged together in casks for no less than two years. It develops the flavors and marries the different varieties of rum together perfectly. Pampero Especial Rum is perfect for rum sangrias, spiced rum drinks and in a stiff spritzer. It is ideal for mixing with tropical fruit flavors as well as cinnamon, clove and allspice.

#8 of 10 Best Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Historic, smooth, and delicious, Bully Boy Distillers Boston Rum is a cultural, vivacious nod to the history of old-world Boston, dating back to 1667. Since yesterday, passionate connoisseurs of sophisticated beverages have always had a heart for the decadence and spice that comes with enjoying rum. There are a plethora of ingredients that go into making a handcrafted, good version of this spirit, and this particular brand uses a delectable base of sticky-sweet black-strap molasses. The gold-tinged liquid is aged in barrels that were reserved for red wine and bourbon in their day, which brings the spice of old-world whiskey and port into every sip of your new-world Bully Boy Distillers Boston Rum.

#9 of 10 Top Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - Everything in Coruba Dark Rum comes from Jamaica, including the final product itself. J Wray and Nephew blend over 30 different rums into Couba dark. Then they age that blend in oak barrels for at least two years before adding just enough premium quality molasses to it, giving Coruba Dark a spice and caramel flavor on top of a heavy molasses taste. You'll pick up some of the oak taste when sipping it straight. It's darker than any medium rum you'll come across. Most people like to mix it with something.

#10 of 10 Best Dark Rum Labels of 2014 - When you are looking for an elegant boutique alcohol that holds its own as a straight shot and still manages to be a fantastic addition to any mixed drink, you will find that you should pick up a bottle of Kinkynero Dark Rum. After a gold medal win at the World Sprits Awards in 2010, this spirit has gone on to take a prominent place in liquor cabinets across the world. This spiced rum originally comes from Trinidad and Tobago, and the in addition to the sweetness of the rum, you can detect vanilla, raisins, and a delicious hint of cocoa.