Havana Club Añejo Blanco Puerto Rican Rum

$17 on sale in NC and it has a cork! I typically don't consume silver or blanco rum. I purchased it for making rum cocktails. (They turned out amazing!) Nose: Strong chemical smell...acetone, nail polish remover, alcohol heat...not much else...possibly some vodka notes....??? Palate: Sweetness, smooth texture, the sugar is VERY difficult to identify...it tastes almost like a micro distillery vodka mixed with simple syrup, with hints of traditional rum flavors. Finish: More sweetness, a medium finish with no harsh aftertaste...a slight spiciness at the end. Overall, quite good for its type. I did NOT like the initial taste right from the bottle. After it has had time to breathe...it's really good. However, I bought it for mixing. It's so mild and unobjectionable that I worry it might get lost in rum cocktails...since it lacks typical rum flavors. For my money, I'll use Plantation 5 year and accept that the cocktail won't be "clear". Bicardi Silver is inferior to this. I wish someone I knew in college had purchased this instead of the other one...

Havana Club Añejo Blanco is one of the most potent of its kind. The aged white rum delivers a powerful character that is both fresh and sweet. Notes of vanilla, cherries, and a hint of cocoa define its taste. Its name originates from the natural aging process (Añejo) - lasting at least two years in old oak barrels - and blanco for white, as it undergoes multiple filtrations. Its aroma is fresh and complex with notes of vanilla, cherries, and a hint of cocoa. Its color isn't completely clear, but subtly golden, if you will. This is a result of the aging process through which this Havana Club develops its lovely-fruity taste. In the finish, notes of sugar cane are still present - a divine rum for those who appreciate fine drinks.

Date: 2.18.22 Served: Neat, in a plastic cup Bottle status: Unknown (at a bar), but 80% full. Very smooth. Good harmony of wood and molasses character. No off-notes. So it's very easy to drink straight. (Attending a concert, not providing tasting notes)

A touch of sweetness and minimal burn make this a delightful rum. Its flavor profile isn't very pronounced, so it's likely better suited as a component in cocktails rather than enjoyed neat, which is how I consumed it.

Some fruit notes and a distinct vanilla finish, but overall not particularly engaging. I found it got lost in mixed drinks. Not my preference. I desire more character.

A very subtle fruitiness, a hint of almond, I wouldn't call it sweet, but the online description claims it is.