Whether served neat, in a rum and coke, or classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, rum has a captivating allure. Its rich flavors and unique bottle designs elevate cocktails into a spirited experience.
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Collectible Bottles
If you’re a true connoisseur of spirits, you know that bottles make the drink. And rum is no exception. From clear energies that are nearly vodka-like to the rich barrel-aged rums that can elevate the most classic cocktails, there’s a bottle of rum for everyone. To add a little rum-appreciation flair to your home bar, buy unique bottles of rum to show your spirit knowledge to your friends. Mount Gay’s Chairman’s Reserve line is a small-batch series of rums created by Master Blender Trudiann Branker.
This rum is aged in tawny port casks and blended with other aged rums to create an elegant sipping experience. This bottle is limited to 6570 bottles worldwide and is a great gift for any rum connoisseur. Deadhead Rum is another rum from Barbados that carries an interesting story. This rum is presented in a bottle miming the shape of a shrunken head, a nod to voodoo culture and memorabilia.
This eerie yet fascinating bottle holds a dark and slightly sweet blended rum that would be a great addition to any home bar. With such an array of rums, it’s no wonder why the spirited beverage is enjoying its moment in the spotlight. So grab a glass and toast the rum, taking your cocktails to the next level.
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Decorative Bottles
Aside from being a versatile ingredient in countless cocktails (from the classic daiquiri to a dark and stormy), rum can also be enjoyed straight. This makes it a great choice for stocking your at-home bar, especially if you’re a rum connoisseur. These decorative rum bottles will surely impress if you want to add a touch of class and a unique flair to your bar. From bottles shaped like pirate pistols to ones that look straight out of the jungle, these unique rum bottles will surely take your drinks to new heights.
For example, this bottle is shaped like a buccaneer’s pistol and features a dark rum blended from ten-year-old molasses rum from Mauritius with Foursquare rums aged in charred French Limousin oak barrels. The result is a full-bodied rum that’s perfect for sipping. Another example of a rum worthy of being sipped is this one, which comes in a bottle shaped like a tsantsa, a shrunken head that pays tribute to the Shuar indigenous people who collected them as trophies.
The rum inside is aged for at least seven years and has hints of smoke and coffee. You could use this as a centerpiece or a talking point when entertaining guests; make sure you serve them drinks with plenty of ice so the rum can properly melt into the glass.
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Flavorful Bottles
Rum is more than just a staple for circa-1980s tiki bars and tropical getaways. Like most spirits, rum has many variations in flavor and use. While all rum is distilled from sugarcane byproducts, the difference in each mood comes down to its aging and distillation method. With various tastes and styles, it’s important to stock your bar with versatile options well-suited to different cocktails.
Flavored rums often feature natural and artificial flavors that add a sweeter dimension to cocktails. From coconut to strawberry and mango, these flavored varieties offer quick and easy mixers for a refreshing cocktail. However, some rums focus on specific aromatic and flavor notes, such as caramel, vanilla, or chocolate, for an elevated drinking experience.
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Unique Bottles
While rum is often used in sugary frozen drinks or added to a mixer, it can also be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. This is a great way to enjoy the more refined flavors of a well-aged rum, which develop a deep and complex flavor profile. Try Ron Izalco’s 15-Year-Old Rum, which has a remarkably smooth palate packed with caramel, toffee, vanilla, dark chocolate, and dried fruits.
The unique bottle of this rum is shaped like an airplane, a nod to its creators’ two passions: flying and spirits. The design has won the brand several awards, including a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a bronze in the Packaging Design category.
For those looking for a more wickedly devilish rum experience, Fallen Angel is a deliciously spicy offering perfect for sipping. The pitch-black bottle is decorated with a Lucifer icon, an ominous warning before tasting its rich and dark flavors.
Final Words
This rum is a rare treat made from the “Queen’s Share,” or the tails cut off of previous distillations redistilled to produce a more potent alcohol. Traditionally only reserved for the royals, this high-end rum is incredibly rare and sure to impress any Rum connoisseur.
The beautiful glass buccaneer’s pistol bottle is a conversation piece and will look stunningly mounted on your wall as the perfect statement-maker for your home bar.
