Angostura Reserva 3 Year Rum

White, lightly aged, blanco, or silver rums – whatever you prefer to call them – are not generally spirits I'd consume neat. However, I do possess a fair number of them, so I decided to sample eight to determine the best (comparing Angostura, Privateer, Havana Club, Cana Brava, Barbancourt, Flor de Cana, Banks 5 Island, and El Dorado). The initial one on the list is also my least preferred. Angostura 3-year white rum is about as close to a vodka-like rum as you'll find here. Is it usable? I suppose, but I wouldn't choose this in any scenario, and it falls into the same category as Bacardi white rum – strictly for mixing. I'd steer clear of using this in a stirred cocktail; stick to long drinks. The nose is brief, with a hint of oak and ethanol. The palate is equally unexciting, featuring a touch of lemon peel and sweetness. The finish is reminiscent of vodka, with pepper and a slight burn. Once again, I would avoid this, particularly if you enjoy drinking white rums straight. It's inexpensive, but you get what you pay for.

Excellent rum for cocktails. It's enjoyable even when drunk straight.

Best combined with coke or coconut water.

Smooth and excellent for mixed drinks.