Best gin in 2019

1. Name: Larios
Brand: Larios
Country of origin: Spain
Description: This Spanish gin has been growing in popularity over the last several years and is also
cashing in on the recent flavored gin craze. Besides its London Dry gin, the distillery also makes a rosé
gin and a Mediterranean gin that uses seven kinds of citrus.
Price: 1.22 million cases
2. Name: Seagram’s
Brand: Seagram’s
Country of origin: USA
Description: For American gin drinkers, Seagram’s seems like it has always just been around. It is the
affordable entry level gin that makes appearances everywhere from your very first college party to a
cross-country airplane ride.
Price: 2.63 million cases
3. Name: Beefeater
Brand: Beefeater
Country of origin: UK
Description: A stout London Dry that’s actually still made in London. Beefeater is more than 150 years
old and the British capital’s biggest distillery. Today, the recipe for the slightly fruity, nicely junipered gin
remains almost unchanged from the mid 19th century.

Price: 2.76 million cases

Description: A stout London Dry that’s actually still made in London. Beefeater is more than 150 years
old and the British capital’s biggest distillery. Today, the recipe for the slightly fruity, nicely junipered gin
remains almost unchanged from the mid 19th century.
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Barnd: Tanqueray
Country of origin: UK

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 Description: With its iconic deco style, you’re unlikely to miss a bottle of Tanqueray. The company is
approaching its 200th birthday, and it’s had staying power for good reason: It makes a tinglingly
delicious base for everything from a French 75 to a Negroni—especially for fans of juniper.

Price: 3 million cases

5. Name: Bombay Sapphire
Brand: Bombay Sapphire
Country of origin: UK
Description: The newest gin to make the list, Bombay came on the scene in 1960. It’s a little different
than its British London Dry compatriots as the addition of grains of paradise and cubeb berries give it a
spicier taste.

Price: 3.76 million cases

6. Name: Gordon’s
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Country of origin: UK
Description: The most popular gin from one of the most gin-crazy countries in the world, Gordon’s uses
a heavy hand with the juniper, so hopefully you like the feeling of drinking in a forest if you’re going to
grab a bottle. The distillery also makes what is probably the most iconic canned Gin & Tonic in the
entire country.

Price: 4.6 million cases

7. Name: Ginebra San Miguel
Brand: Ginebra San Miguel
Country of origin: Philippines
Description: The most popular gin in the world is also from the biggest gin drinking country in the world
—the Philippines. Recent numbers suggest Filipinos drink 1.4 liters of gin per person every year, and
San Miguel makes up the great majority of the gin consumed in the country. The flip side of that is that
it isn’t readily available outside of the Philippines, but if you find it, it’s likely to be cheap. The average
price is just $6 a bottle.

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Description: The most popular gin in the world is also from the biggest gin drinking country in the world
—the Philippines. Recent numbers suggest Filipinos drink 1.4 liters of gin per person every year, and
San Miguel makes up the great majority of the gin consumed in the country. The flip side of that is that
it isn’t readily available outside of the Philippines, but if you find it, it’s likely to be cheap.
8. Name: Thomas Dakin (70cl)
Brand: Thomas Dakin
ORIGIN: UK
DESCRIPTION: has a taste that isn't for everyone - and it's all to do with one of the 11 botanicals they
use for the gin. It's uses horseradish that gives the drink a savoury kick in its aftertaste. It's quite a full
flavour but mix it with something citrusy like a bitter lemon tonic or some orange peel and you have a
lovely flavoursome taste. Interestingly, this gin's origins are found in Warrington but it is branded
Manchester on the bottle. Given Thomas Dakin is opening up a new distillery in Manchester, we can
forgive them.

PRICE: £29.00

9. Name: Bloom London

Brand: Bloom Gin
Origin: UK
Description: The branding says it’s floral, most reviews say it’s perhaps too perfume-y, but we just
weren’t getting that. Not in a sickly way, anyway. Deliciously citrus, it’s easy on the juniper making it a
great gin for non-gin loving gin drinkers. And we realise how odd that sounds. Essentially: if you want to
start an evening with a gin, this is the one.
Price: £20.00 (70 cl)

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10. Name: Monkey 47
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Description: An incredibly fun gin that hales from the Black Forest in Germany. The name comes from
the number of botanicals that go into this unique gin, and the fact it’s bottled at bedtime-inducing 47%
proof. Palate-wise it’s complex (there are, also, pleasingly, forty-seven different tastes packed in there).
Woody, spicy, fruity, and herby: it is pretty much everything a gin can be.
Price: £32.20 (500 ml)

Best Selling Vodka Brands In The World in 2019

1. Name: SMIRNOFF
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Created by a Russian serf named Pytor Smirnov, the world’s best-selling vodka has been sold since
1864. In 1886, Smirnov penned an exclusive contract to supply vodka to the Tsar of Russia. Today,
Smirnoff comes in nearly 40 flavors and is sold in 130 countries.

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Hitting the U.S. market in 1979, Absolut was a bit of an oddball thanks to its oddly shaped bottle and
out-there marketing campaigns (you may remember Absolut Psycho from the 1990s). But Absolut — a
Swedish vodka made with 100 percent wheat — was founded in 1879 by Lars Olssen Smith, who also
invented fractional distilling.
3. Name: Ukrainian vodka
Brand: KHORTYTSA
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Description: This Ukrainian vodka named for the eponymous island of Khortytsya is lesser known in the
States despite being the third best-selling vodka in the world. The grain-based brand is smooth and
fruity, and worth seeking out.
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4. Name: Deep Eddy Vodka

Brand: Deep Eddy Vodka
Description: Born in Austin, TX (but now widely available in all 50 states), Deep Eddy Vodka is distilled
in small batches using the highest quality ingredients and a 99% waste-free production process. In
2018, their Original vodka became the fastest-growing super-premium vodka in the US “Deep Eddy
Original, is great to use in cocktails,” says Laurie Harvey, Houston-based mixologist and author of
Ladies of Libation. “Its silky texture complements, rather than competes with, flavors in other
ingredients, whether that’s fruity, spicy, floral, or citrus.” Plus, their all-natural flavored vodkas are
seriously refreshing enough to drink straight, since there’s zero chemical-ish aftertaste -- the lineup
includes Ruby Red, Lemon, Peach, Sweet Tea, Cranberry, and Orange.
Price: $18.99
5. Name: Seagram's Vodka
Brand: Seagram's Vodka
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Description: Seagram’s has been around since 1857, making a trusted name for itself in the beverage
industry with its gin (and ginger ale!). That said, their vodka is also a decidedly reliable choice,
especially given its price point. Produced with high-quality American grain, “Seagram’s Vodka is

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amazing to use in cocktails with it’s extra-smooth taste and versatility,” says cocktail blogger Natalie
Migliarini of Beautiful Booze. “It’s perfect for mixing everything from martinis to crowd-pleasing
punches.”
Price: $10.99
6. Name: SKYY Vodka
Brand: SKYY Vodka
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Description: Instantly recognizable in its bright blue bottle, Skyy was one of the first vodkas made from
American grains and water, then quadruple distilled and triple filtered -- and it has remained unchanged
for 20 years, since it’s always been that good. By removing all the liquid’s impurities in their
revolutionary process, the final product showcases a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and crisp flavor that
won’t make you cringe.
Price: $14.99

7. Name: Sobieski Vodka USA

Brand: Sobieski Vodka
Origin: USA
Description: The Polish folks love their vodka more than Kanye loves Kanye -- so even a budget brand
from Poland has got to be good. A behind-the-bar favorite, this 100% rye vodka has more going for it
than just its price. “Sobieski has a clean but rich taste and a good mouthfeel and can stand up to some
of its more high-priced competitors,” says Erik Delanoy, bar manager at The Wilson in NYC. It goes
down miraculously smooth as a shooter or in a screwdriver (especially when chilled). Sobieski’s
portfolio also contains a long list of flavored vodkas made from real fruit juice and a few vodka-based
liquors.
Price: $12

8. Name: Pinnacle Vodka

Brand: Pinnacle Vodka
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Description: This French vodka brand experienced a surge in popularity in 2011 when Pinnacle
Whipped hit shelves, but this consumer-friendly spirit is actually pretty serious stuff. Pinnacle is made
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with French spring water that’s naturally filtered through limestone, then is distilled five times for utter
smoothness. Even at the budget-friendly price of $15, Pinnacle has won more awards than any other
French vodka. "Pinnacle is smooth," says Billy Fabel, senior bartender at FireLake Grill House &
Cocktail Bar in Minneapolis. "You are able to drink it neat with no burn. It comes in many different
flavors and is very mixable."
Price: $15
9. Name: Russian Standard
Brand: Russian Standard
Origin: Russia
Description: Russian Standard is the No. 1-selling premium vodka in Russia, which should tell you all
you need to know. “It’s crafted using the finest ingredients of winter wheat and water of glacial origin,
and is great for mixing or simply enjoying over ice,” says Jason Logie, beverage director at The Mixing
Room in Los Angeles. “This is my go-to vodka for Moscow mules and dirty martinis.”
Price: $20
10. Name: Monopolowa Vodka
Brand: Monopolowa
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Description: "There are only a few readily available potato vodkas on the market, so it's a unique
experience compared to the majority of vodkas out there," says Nate Wales, director of operations at
New Waterloo and Cocktail World Cup champion, who oversees the bar program at Central Standard in
Austin, TX. "The label makes you feel like you're drinking some generic state-owned hooch, but it's
actually really tasty." The potato starch gives it some weight and a creamy mouthfeel, and "it has a
body and finish that many of the frosted-bottle, 'distilled X times' brands lack."
Price: $16.99

Name: Espolòn Blanco

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Description: A perennial value in 100 percent agave tequilas, with a silky texture and a spicy kick.
Price: ($26)

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Tapatio Blanco ($36)
Tapatio Blanco

© TAPATIO DISTILLERY
Smoky and complex, with anise and classic herbaceous agave notes. Plus, it’s a steal for a liter.

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Astral ($39)
Astral Tequilas

© MICHAEL MARQUAND FOR SOMBRA

For this potent, floral tequila, the juice from the crushed agave ferments together with the pulp—a long-
abandoned traditional approach.

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Casa Noble Crystal ($40)

© CASA NOBLE
Vegetal and funky (in a good way), this formidable blanco is one of the few that’s certified organic.

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Siembra Valles Blanco ($40)

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© SIEMBRA SPIRITS
Agave from the Jalisco lowlands helps give this blanco its earthy character (highlands tequilas tend to
be fruitier).

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Pasote Blanco ($45)

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This subtle tequila from master distiller Felipe Camarena heads toward the lighter, greener side of
agave, with grass and mint.

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Fortaleza Blanco ($50)

© FORTALEZA
Guillermo Sauza started Fortaleza almost 30 years after his family sold its namesake brand. All of his
tequilas—including this minty, unaged version—are superb.

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Expresiones Del Corazón Artisanal Edition Blanco ($60)

© SAZERAC COMPANY

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Agave at two different sugar levels is distilled and blended for this flavorful blanco—think eucalyptus,
black pepper and plantain.

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Roca Patrón Silver ($69)

© PATRÓN TEQUILA
Emphatically agave-scented, this is made with the traditional tahona method, using a two-ton volcanic
rock to crush the roasted piñas.

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Casa Dragones Blanco ($75)

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This smooth bottling with lime peel and pine needle notes is so good, who cares if it’s healthy?

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11. Name: Cava de Oro Tequila Extra Añejo

Brand: Cava de Oro

Origin: Mexico

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Description: Cava de Oro Tequila Extra Añejo has a dark amber color and a mixture of aromas of
cinnamon, caramel, vanilla and nutmeg. Its smooth entry quickly expands revealing a delicious range of
toasted flavors, cinnamon, and maple syrup, all of which linger on the palate for a pleasant long time.
Visible the richness of the past. Extra Subtle and elegant Añejo, with 5 years of maturation in French
white oak [Link] a dark amber color and a mezcal of sweet aromas, with an excellent toasted
flavor and vanilla notes. Take it alone but accompanied by the riches of the present.
Price: $84.99
Tequila Silver - Blanco - Plata - White - Platinum
This is the Blue Agave spirit in its purest form. It is clear and typically un-aged, where the true flavors
and the intensity of the Agave are present, as well as the natural sweetness. It can be bottled directly
after distillation, or stored in stainless steel tanks to settle for up to 4 weeks. There are some Blanco
products that are aged for up to 2 months to provide a smoother or "Suave" spirit.

Types of Tequila - Blanco

Tequila Gold - Joven - Oro

Gold Tequila is typically a Mixto, where colorants and flavorings have been added prior to bottling.
These "young and adulterated" Tequilas are less expensive and used in many bars and restaurants for
"mixed drinks".

There are exceptions however, as a "Gold" or "Joven" Tequila can also be the result of blending a
Silver Tequila with a Reposado and/or Añejo Tequila, while keeping the 100% Agave classification.

Types of Tequila - Joven

Types of Tequila - Mixto Gold

Tequila Reposado
A Reposado Tequila is the first stage of "rested and aged". The Tequila is aged in wood barrels or
storage tanks between 2 months and 11 months. The spirit takes on a golden hue and the taste
becomes a good balance between the Agave and wood flavors. Many different types of wood barrels
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are used for aging, with the most common being American or French oak. Some Tequilas are aged in
used bourbon / whiskey, cognac, or wine barrels, and will inherit unique flavors from the previous spirit.

Reposado Tequilas are also referred to as "rested" and "aged".

Types of Tequila - Reposado

Tequila Añejo (extra aged)

After aging for at least one year, Tequila can then be classified as an "Añejo". The distillers are required
to age Añejo Tequila in barrels that do not exceed 600 liters. This aging process darkens the Tequila to
an Amber color, and the flavor can become smoother, richer, and more complex.

Añejo Tequilas are also referred to as "aged" and "extra-aged".

Types of Tequila - Anejo

Tequila Extra Añejo (ultra aged)

A new classification added in the summer of 2006, labeling any Tequila aged more than 3 years, an
"Extra Añejo". Following the same rule as an "Añejo", the distillers must age the spirit in barrels or
containers with a maximum capacity of 600 liters. With this extended amount of aging, the Tequila
becomes much darker, more of a Mahogany color, and is so rich that it becomes difficult to distinguish
it from other quality aged spirits. After the aging process, the alcohol content must be diluted by adding
distilled water. These Extra Añejo’s are extremely smooth and complex.

Extra Añejo Tequilas are also referred to as "ultra-aged".

Types of Tequila - Extra Anejo

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Other types of Tequila spirits you can find on the market include Tequila Liqueurs, Tequila Cremes,
Tequila Infusions, Flavored Tequilas, and Tequila soft drinks. Many of these products are used in
specialty cocktails, restaurant dishes and desserts. Mixto Tequila is standard for most liqueurs and
flavored products, but it is best to check the label and look for "Made with 100% Agave Tequila".

Types of Tequila - Liqueurs, Cremes, Infusions, Flavored

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Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva

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The Reserva Exclusiva from Diplomatico is distilled in copper pot stills and aged for 12 years, and it's
considered among the best Venezuelan rums. Its banana flavors are prominent, but with ice McCoy
says the rum "comes alive with subtle spice, dry vanilla, and smooth chocolate."

Havana Club Añejo 7 Year-Old Rum

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When President Obama lifted the restrictions on bringing Cuban products back to the United States,
Cuban rum fans rejoiced. There are many options to choose from (take a look here for a slew of
suggestions), but McCoy says if he had to choose one it would be Havana Club's Añejo 7 Años. "It's a
gorgeous rum all by itself—no ice needed—with notes of rich, dark wood, tobacco and honey," he says.
For the full experience, McCoy suggests pairing it with a Cuban cigar.

Chairman's Reserve White Label Rum

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When St. Lucia's last sugar plantation closed in the 1960's, the Island's rum industry was forced to
consolidate into St. Lucia Distilleries. Now, sourcing molasses exclusively from the British Guyana,
Chairman's Reserve has risen to prominence as a signature bar staple. Their white blend captures
flavors of citrus and sweets with its smooth long finish.

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12 Year Single Blended Rum

The Real McCoy

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"I couldn't leave my namesake out of it," McCoy says. The 12-year-old rum from Barbados is
"exceptionally smooth and lush, and you can taste hints of bourbon, dried spice, and banana." With a
cube of ice or a cigar, the hooch becomes even more of a pleasure to drink.

Bougainville Vieux Domaine Spiced Rum

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The spiced rum from the trendy craft distillery on the island of Mauritius is blended from their signature
white rum mixed with complex hints of spices. Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla add a delicate
contrast to the drink's bold ginger finish.

Don Papa Rum 10 Years

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It's time to give your low-effort dessert routine a one-up. Beyond the usual geographic boundaries of
rum, this aged option from the Philippines is aged in re-charred ex-bourbon barrels for a silky, intensely
rich vanilla-forward bourbon with pops of dried tropical fruit that practically beg to be poured over ice
cream.

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18 Year Rum

FLOR DE CAÑA
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"Sugarcane Flower" as it's translated, Flor de Caña is extremely affordable, even in its older
expressions, Jesse Vida, bar manager at New York's rum-focused BlackTail, says. Sippers should
prepare for what McCoy calls "a rich, lush rum with notes of banana, caramel, and sex. Add a cube and
watch the world go by in hues of dried fruit, vanilla, and cinnamon." He describes this 18-year-old
Nicaraguan rum as "truly outstanding."

1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar

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In order to make what's been called one of the smoothest rums on the market, Brugal, in the Dominican
Republic, double-distills and double-matures this liquid in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and
then first-fill Spanish sherry oak casks. The resulting blend of rums from four to 14 years old has
candied apricot on the nose along with dried fruits and vanilla. "It's a very dry rum, which would suggest
there's no dosage [added sugar], unlike the vast majority of rums on the market," Vida says. "The
strong oak presence results in a tannic dryness and a slightly grassy, bright finish."

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Extra Old Rum

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Everyone knows Mount Gay—and its famous red hats—but this XO version is far from standard. It's a
blend of rums from 8 to 15 years old, and McCoy recommends adding a cube of ice to bring out its "dry
banana sweetness, light spice, and complexity." (Mount Gay also recently released the latest edition of
its 1703 Master Select blend, which has up to 30-year-old rum in it, but good luck tracking down one of
the $150 limited-edition bottles.)

Facundo Paraiso

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Looking to switch up your nightly snifter-of-brandy routine? This gold medal-winning blended dark rum
from the Bacardi spirits family is made from four different rums (carefully chosen from 300 options)
some aged as much as 23 years. The rums are mixed, carbon filtered, and then rested in French oak
casks for a smooth rum that's redolent of vanilla and caramel with just a hint of spice.

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VSOP Agricole Rum

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Clément
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Rhum Agricole is the term for a special type of liquor made in the French West Indies using fresh
sugar-cane juice instead of molasses (the Brazilian spirit cachaça is also made from sugar-cane juice,
but the production methods are not the same). They're known for being potent, but this VSOP hits
notes of coconut, banana and dried spices and fruits for an elegant finish.

1796 Rum

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This Venezuelan rum is aged in the solera process made famous by sherry producers in Jerez, Spain.
Santa Teresa 1796 is the first premium añejo rum in the world to be aged using this method. "It's
beautiful and balanced, with dark wood on the nose, and subtle honey and leather on the palate," Vida
says.

Rhum J. M. V.S.O.P. Rum

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Distilled in Martinique from sugarcane grown on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Pelée this rum offers a
sweet start with notes of caramel and bananas foster and then turns grown-up with the bite of warm
spice on the tip of your tongue and a smooth coffee and cocoa finish that's like a long, lazy tropical
vacation in a glass.

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Extra Old Barbados Rum

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Plantation
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Another rum from Barbados, this vintage was a secret blend that was created to celebrate Alexandre
Gabriel's 20th anniversary as master blender. After starting its aging process in its home country, the
rum was further aged in Cognac—in casks that originally held Pierre Ferrand cognac. It's an easy-
drinking rum, with notes of caramel, vanilla, dried spice, and banana.

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Rhum agricole isn't the sole purview of the tropics—as rum's popularity has risen, so too has the
market for unexpected options like this Charleston-made rum. Crafted from South Carolina sugarcane
and rested in the barrel for a scant 10 months, the rum maintains a taste of terrior with greener, grassy
notes and hints of cardamom spice.

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