Rum Notes: Cockspur Five Star Rum

by Jonathan M. Forester, Posted Feb 19th 2008 @ 1:03PM

Cockspur Five Star Rum is 40% abv. 80 proof and is made in Barbados. The color is a light yellow gold. The aroma is full, dry, and strong up front with up front spices and warm honey tones. It is absolutely delightful and unique from many other rums I have tried. A soft, sort of a sweet, almost cognac aroma develops as it opens up with light hints of clove, allspice, and mace. Finally just a wee dash of fine molasses peeks through pleasantly. The Cockspur Five Star has a most engaging aroma without being overwhelming.

The taste follows the nose. Dry at first with a hint of sharpness, that rapidly warms up on the tongue, with the slight spices and a touch of sweetness coming through. This develops slowly on the tongue over the long, slow finish. This rum is in the light amber/gold range in taste and would be suitable for premium cocktails, or plain in a snifter or on the rocks when you want a spirit that is more on the dry vs. sweet side. I look forward to trying some of their other products.

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