10 Best Silver Rum Brands April 2015

If you have any affinity for rum, you know that silver rum is special in its combination of sweet and rich flavors all in the same bottle. It takes a special blend of unique flavors and a complex brewing process to make these silver rums the top choices in the market. If you are looking for the top silver rum brand to try, look no further than the prestigious brands of rum that made it to this list. These companies have managed to produce high-end silver rum without forcing customers to pay an arm and a leg to enjoy great taste. The companies below have been reviewed based on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative statistics. In some cases, variable listing fees effect position on this list; however only highly-regarded firms are accepted through our review analysis. Learn more about our ranking process here.

 Leading Silver Rum Brand Logo: Atlantico Rum

#1 of 10 Top Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Atlantico Rum is a mixture of different rums that have been blended together from the Dominican Republic. It has a dark color that resembles a sweet tea. The rum was founded in 2008. You will notice a smell of molasses that may have been caramelized as well as cinnamon and dried fruits. There is a heavier taste to the rum with notes of fruits and spices. This gives an impression of a gentleman's drink as it has the stronger notes.

 Leading Silver Rum Brand Logo: Rhum Barbancourt

#2 of 10 Best Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Rhum Barbancourt is a drink from Haiti. It is distilled from sugar cane that has been pressed instead of an artificial sugar cane, or molasses, that is a common ingredient in other rums. This beverage has the appearance of pale gold. There are scents of vanilla and brown sugar that lead to a sweet taste of the rum. It has a pleasant taste of buttercream. There is a slight heat to the rum, but it isn't something that's overwhelming.

 Best Silver Rum Brand Logo: Spirit of Texas Straight

#3 of 10 Leading Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Spirit of Texas Straight is a clear rum that hasn't been aged for very long. It comes from a region in Texas. Since this is a white rum, it has a flavor that is similar to vodka instead of a rum. This makes it a drink that is ideal for mixing with other beverages. The drink is made with molasses, but it has been filtered in order to give the clear appearance and to get rid of the impurities.

 Top Silver Rum Brand Logo: Blue Chair Bay White

#4 of 10 Leading Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Blue Chair Bay White is a clear rum that comes in a bottle that looks like it has frozen characteristics. It comes from ingredients that are found along the shores of the Caribbean. The rum has been aged in oak casks, giving it a rich flavor, but it has been filtered in order to give the clearness to make the white rum. It was created by country artist Kenny Chesney, being named by one of his popular songs, Old Blue Chair.

 Top Silver Rum Brand Logo: Appleton White Jamaican Rum

#5 of 10 Best Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Appleton White Jamaican Rum is a drink that has been aged in both pots and column stills. After the rum has been made, it is filtered through charcoal to remove the color and impurities. It has an alcohol content by volume of 40%. The country of origin is Jamaica with ingredients that are light. This is a rum that is easy to mix with almost anything else, especially drinks that are fruity. There is no gluten in the rum, and it has a medium sweetness that leaves a light taste in the mouth.

 Top Silver Rum Brand Logo: Barcelo Gran Platinum

#6 of 10 Best Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Barcelo Gran Platinum has been filtered through charcoal to give a clear rum. The drink comes in a bottle with a hint of blue and a blue topper. The drink still has the flavors of being aged in an oak cask, but it's lacking the amber colors that you would see in other rums. There are citrus notes on smelling and tasting as well as notes of dried fruits and vanilla. It leaves a sweet taste in the mouth.

 Top Silver Rum Brand Logo: Charbay Alambic Clear Rum

#7 of 10 Best Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Charbay Alambic Clear Rum has been filtered so that it doesn't have the amber colors. There are no overwhelming flavors in the rum, and it's commonly used to mix with other drinks. It has been distilled three times from a sugar cane syrup. There is a soft taste that is smooth to the palate. It is commonly distributed in western states, such as California and Nevada. Some notice that the rum has a silky quality in the taste.

 Top Silver Rum Brand Logo: Don Q Cristal Rum

#8 of 10 Top Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Don Q Cristal Rum uses a process of distilling multiple times so that the drink is cleaner and more refined. This also gives delicate flavors that make the rum easy to mix with other drinks. It has been aged anywhere from one to five years in white oak barrels. The rum comes in a tall bottle with a blue topper. It is a drink that comes from Puerto Rico. When tasting the rum, you will notice a subtle sweetness from the sugars that are used.

 Leading Silver Rum Brand Logo: Bacardi silver

#9 of 10 Top Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Bacardi silver is a popular brand because of the delicate flavors. It is also easy to mix with other drinks. There is a pleasant aroma and flavor to the rum, making it easy to drink. It has a slight raspberry flavor with some hints of fruits when smelling. There are other drinks in this line that are specifically flavored, such as peach. Some of the flavors are milder than what you might expect, leaving more of an alcohol taste.

 Best Silver Rum Brand Logo: Botran Reserva Blanca

#10 of 10 Leading Silver Rum Brands of 2015 - Botran Reserva Blanca has been aged using a Solera system instead of the typical bourbon casks that other rums see. After it has been distilled, it is filtered through charcoal to remove the impurities and the color, but it retains the taste. There is a hint of oak that goes with the multiple fruits that are in the rum, such as oranges. It also has a slight hint of vanilla. The rum comes in a bottle that has a silver wrapping and topper.

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