This month, it's Pyrat XO Reserve Rum. Now, in cognac terms, by law, XO means older than 6.5 years. According to the website of the distiller, Pyrat XO is a blend of 15 year old Caribbean rums.
I'll have to take their word on that, because you sure as hell couldn't tell by tasting it. Harsh, medicinal, and with none of the delicious creme-brulée and vanilla notes a rum of that age should have. No sipping this one straight, mix only.
There's a citrus note, vaguely reminiscent of bergamot (the stuff that makes Earl Grey teas so awesome) that's completely out of of place, spiked right in the fat part of the flavor. It's sharp and unpleasant and in conjunction with the molasses notes found in golden rum, tastes a bit like an overripe diaper smells. Using Diet Coke with Lime, or any cola with a wedge of fresh lemon squeezed in, lessens the effect, but buying a different rum would lessen the effect even more.
It was discounted to 20 bucks, and it's still not a bargain when you consider that delicious Captain Morgan is $15, and the even more delicious Appleton is $18.
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