Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of nutella, mocha and leather, roasted red berries, and menthol with a round, dry medium-to-full body and a very long finish with accents of strawberry syrup, maduro tobacco, roasted hazelnuts in vanilla, caramel and chocolate, and bananas foster. With complex layers of roasted fruit flavors, this is just a stunning Rum.
96 points, Beverage Testing Institute (Apr 2023)
If you’re looking to experience the full range of Caribbean rum styles in one go, this is your undisputed champion. One of the most fascinating aspects of this rum is Black Tot’s insistence on full transparency of their sourcing, and the Master Blender’s Reserve basically has it all (Caroni, Mount Gay, Foursquare, Long Pond, Clarendon, and a healthy dose of Demerara are just some of the components). Sporting a gorgeous, deep amber color flecked with veins of bright orange, it starts off with an initial aromatic burst of tropical fruit cocktail (you name it, it’s in there) that gives way to subtle industrial funk from the Jamaican column still components, followed by earthy leather, molasses, cherry syrup, orange marmalade, and finally grapefruit slices coated in sugar. The rich and inviting palate boasts everything you’ll find on the nose, plus luxurious toffee/caramel sweetness, macadamia nut, and warm old furniture, with the return of that subtle industrial funk on the long, drawn-out finish. A masterful blend by any measure, for sure.
95 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer (Nov 2024)
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