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The Rum Atlas at The Taproom

Explore the Caribbean. One Pour at a Time.

The Caribbean tells its story through rum.

From the grassy austerity of cane juice Agricole to the funk of dunder and much, Rum has a cornucopia of styles and traditions. Our Rum Flight program is designed to let you experience those differences side by side.

Three curated ¾ oz pours.
Grouped with Intention and Logic.
Meant for sipping, not rushing.

How It Works

Each flight includes:

• Three ¾ oz pours
• Served neat in nosing glasses
• Optional water for dilution and side of ice
• Brief tasting notes and origin highlights

Flights are curated to showcase contrast, character, and craftsmanship. Some focus on country. Others explore production style, aging, or experimental cask finishes.

Most flights are priced from approximately $25 and up, depending on selection.

Classic Rum Regions

Rum begins with place. Across the Caribbean, each island has developed its own distinct style, shaped by climate, raw materials, and generations of tradition. From the balanced elegance of Barbados to the bold intensity of Jamaica and the depth of Guyana, these regional differences define the world of rum.

This section brings together the foundational rum-producing regions, offering a clear starting point to explore how geography influences flavor, structure, and character.

  • Plantation 20th Anniversary XO
    Foursquare ECS Dominus
    Mount Gay Master Blender Coffey Still

    The Birthplace of Rum

    Barbados is widely regarded as the birthplace of rum, with records of production dating back to the 1600s. Today, the island remains a benchmark for balance, precision, and exceptional cask management. Barbadian rums are often celebrated for combining elegant fruit character with refined oak influence, creating spirits that reward both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.

    This flight combines a benchmark current expression with a historic relic and a postmodern glimpse at how Barbados Rum can evolve to appeal to new consumers.

  • Appleton 21 Year

    Transcontinental Jamaica 5 Year 2016

    Planteray Jamaica 5 Year Curacao Finish

    Bold, Fruit-Driven, Unmistakable

    Jamaica is often associated with powerful high-ester rums, but the island’s reputation has been built on far more than intensity alone. Across its historic distilleries, Jamaican producers create spirits that range from refined and elegant to bold and deeply expressive, all while retaining the unmistakable fruit-forward character that defines the island.

    This flight progresses from a modern interpretation to an intense expression of a family estate all the way to the mature grandeur of an overaged classic.

  • Hampden Great House Edition 2024

    Papalin Jamaica High Ester 5 Year

    Edwin Charley Foundation Rum

    The Funk, Fruit & Fire of Jamaica

    Jamaica was one of two British centers of Rum research early on, especially in the field of chemistry. The “High Ester” methodology of making Rum concentrates was the direct answer to worldwide import duties and tariffs in the late 1800s. Modern enthusiasts often focus on the complex, wild fermentations, the “dunder and muck”, and the double retort pot stills, all of which are instrumental in bringing “high Ester” to life. It is, however, important to realize that none of this is possible without a healthy dose of applied chemistry.

    Expect intense, pungent fruity notes and almost scary notes reminding you of decay – about the most unapologetically flavorful examples of any spirit you can find.

  • Clairin Communal

    Vieux Sajous 5 Year 2020
    Barbancourt Haitian Proof

    The Raw Spirit of Haiti

    Haiti showcases what the ethos of French-style Rhum Agricole can be if you are NOT limited by the stringent French regulation. Distillers are able to use a plethora of cane varieties, fermentation and distillation styles to express their terroir.

    From artisanal funk to the fresh and refined, Haiti offers what many enthusiasts find lacking in traditional Cane juice rum produced under French AOC rules.

  • Barbancourt Reserve 15 Year

    Barbancourt 15 Volcanic Cane

    (3rd slot flexible / optional rotation)

    A Rum Tradition Unlike Any Other

    Founded in 1862, Rhum Barbancourt occupies a unique place in the world of rum. Inspired by the great Cognac houses of France, Barbancourt distills fresh sugar cane juice rather than molasses, then matures its rums in oak to create a style that is elegant, structured, and distinctly Haitian. While often grouped alongside French agricoles, Barbancourt has developed its own unmistakable identity over more than 160 years of production.

    This flight explores two matured Barbancourt expressions, showing how fresh cane juice, French oak, and careful cask influence can create very different interpretations of the same house style.

  • Brugal Leyenda
    Barcelo Imperial Onyx

    Leon Jimenez 110th Anniversary

    Elegant Through Refinement

    The Dominican Republic has earned a reputation for producing some of the Caribbean's most refined and approachable rums. Built upon the Spanish tradition of column distillation, these expressions emphasize balance, smoothness, and meticulous barrel aging over raw intensity. The result is a style celebrated for its elegance, making Dominican rum a favourite among both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.

    This flight showcases three distinctive interpretations of Dominican craftsmanship, from polished classics to innovative cask finishing and commemorative releases that demonstrate the remarkable versatility of the island's rum tradition.

  • Angostura 1824

    Angostura 1787 (15 Year)

    Angostura (3rd expression as available)

    Precision Through Blending

    For more than a century, Angostura has defined the modern Trinidadian rum style through consistency, precision, and exceptional blending. Produced on one of the Caribbean's most advanced distilling campuses, these rums emphasize balance over excess, allowing carefully matured stocks to express elegance, structure, and remarkable drinkability.

    This flight explores two of Angostura's finest aged expressions. Together they demonstrate how thoughtful barrel management and masterful blending can produce rums that are refined, approachable, and unmistakably Trinidadian.

  • El Dorado 15 Year
    El Dorado 21 Year

    A.H. Riise Solera 1838 (replace with El Dorado 12 to complete)

    The Legacy of the Demerara River

    Along the banks of Guyana's Demerara River, rum has been distilled for centuries using some of the world's most historic and distinctive stills. These legendary wooden and metal stills produce richly textured spirits renowned for their deep molasses character, mature oak influence, and remarkable complexity. Today, they remain a defining feature of Guyanese rum and one of the Caribbean's most celebrated traditions.

    This flight explores three expressions inspired by that legacy. From classic Demerara bottlings to a richly styled solera blend influenced by the region's unmistakable character, each offers a different perspective on one of rum's most iconic traditions.

Rum Styles & Traditions

Beyond geography, rum is defined by how it’s made. From cane juice to molasses, pot still to column still, and centuries-old techniques to modern refinement, production choices shape the character of every bottle.

This section explores the major rum traditions, highlighting how different methods and influences create distinct styles. It’s a deeper look at the craft behind the spirit, and how those decisions translate into flavor in the glass.

  • Diplomatico Single Vintage

    Santa Teresa 1796
    Brugal Maestro Reserva

    Elegance Through Precision

    Spanish-style rum has long been associated with refinement. Built primarily on column distillation and meticulous blending, these rums favour balance, texture, and harmony over sheer intensity. While often approachable in their youth, the finest examples reveal remarkable depth after years in carefully managed oak.

    This flight explores three distinctive interpretations of the modern Spanish tradition. Though each producer follows its own philosophy, all demonstrate how careful maturation and thoughtful blending can create spirits that are polished, layered, and exceptionally rewarding to sip.

  • Pusser’s 15 Year British Navy Rum
    Gosling’s Old Family Reserve

    Gosling’s Spirited Seas Ocean Aged

    Rum of the High Seas

    Few rum traditions are as deeply rooted in maritime history as the English style. For more than three centuries, rum accompanied sailors, merchants, and naval fleets throughout the Caribbean and beyond, becoming an enduring symbol of seafaring life. These rums are typically fuller-bodied, oak-forward, and richly textured.

    This flight explores three expressions inspired by that heritage. From the legendary British Navy style to innovative ocean aging, each bottle reflects a different interpretation of the robust character that has defined English-style rum for generations.

  • Rhum Bally Art Deco Limited Edition
    Homere Clement
    Transcontinental Rum Line Vieux Agricole

    Rum from Fresh Cane Juice

    Unlike most of the world's rum, which is distilled from molasses, rhum agricole begins with freshly pressed sugar cane juice. First developed in the French Caribbean during the 19th century, this method captures the vibrant character of the cane itself, producing spirits celebrated for their grassy freshness, herbal complexity, and remarkable sense of place.

    This flight explores three distinct expressions of the agricole tradition. From historic Martinique producers to an expertly selected independent bottling, each demonstrates how fresh cane juice creates a style unlike any other in the rum world.

Curated Experiences

Not every rum journey needs to follow a map. Some are built around flavor, contrast, and storytelling. These flights are thoughtfully composed to highlight specific themes, whether it’s aging, sweetness, heritage, or regional influence.

This section invites you to explore rum in a more intuitive way. Choose based on what sounds interesting, and discover how different expressions come together to create a unique tasting experience.

  • Chairman’s Reserve 1931

    English Harbour 10 Year

    Havana Club Selección de Maestros

    The Islands That Built Rum

    Rum's story begins in the Caribbean, where generations of distillers transformed sugar cane into one of the world's most diverse spirits. While every island developed its own traditions, they all share a common heritage of tropical aging, careful blending, and craftsmanship passed from one generation to the next.

    This flight explores three celebrated producers from Cuba, Saint Lucia, and Antigua. Together they showcase how different islands have interpreted rum through their own unique history while remaining connected by a shared Caribbean identity.

  • Havana Club Selección de Maestros (2nd use)
    Bacardi Limitada Reserva

    Santa Teresa 1796

    A Legacy Beyond Borders

    Few countries have influenced modern rum as profoundly as Cuba. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cuban distillers pioneered a lighter, more refined style through column distillation, meticulous aging, and expert blending. Following the Cuban Revolution, many of the island's master blenders and producers continued their craft elsewhere, carrying those traditions across the Caribbean and beyond.

    This flight follows that remarkable story, beginning with an authentic Cuban expression before exploring two rums that share the same Spanish-style philosophy through different countries, histories, and interpretations.

  • Brugal Leyenda (2nd use)

    Plantation 20th Anniversary XO (2nd use)

    A.H. Riise Solera 1838

    Where Sweetness Meets Complexity

    Not all sweet rums are created equal. While some derive richness through extended aging alone, others gain additional layers from solera systems, fortified wine casks, or carefully balanced blending. The result is a style that emphasizes texture, dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, and baking spice while still showcasing the character of the underlying spirit.

    This flight explores three distinct approaches to dessert-style rum, from naturally rich solera-aged expressions to innovative cask finishing that blurs the line between rum and after-dinner indulgence.

  • Angostura 1787 (15 Year)
    Bambarra Heritage
    El Dorado 21 Year

    When Time Becomes an Ingredient

    No influence shapes rum more profoundly than time. As years pass in oak, tropical heat steadily concentrates the spirit while softening its edges. Water and alcohol evaporate, flavours become richer, and the interaction between wood and spirit creates layers of dried fruit, spice, leather, and mature oak that simply cannot be rushed.

    This flight explores three exceptional examples of extended maturation. Although each comes from a different tradition, they share one defining characteristic: patience. Together they demonstrate how decades of careful aging can transform rum into a spirit of remarkable depth and elegance.

Premium & Exploration

For those looking to go further, this section highlights rums that stand apart. From rare releases and high-end expressions to bold, unconventional styles, these flights showcase the depth and range of what rum can be.

Whether you’re exploring something new or indulging in something exceptional, these selections are designed to be savored, offering a more focused and elevated tasting experience.

  • Molasses Reef - La Primera

    Bambarra Heritage (2nd use)

    Bambarra Trouvadore

    Three Exceptional Expressions

    Every rum collection has its centrepieces: the bottles that best express craft, patience, rarity, and a sense of occasion. This flight brings together three standout expressions connected to the Rum Atlas program, each offering a different interpretation of depth, maturity, and refinement.

    From the modern Spanish-style elegance of Molasses Reef to two mature Bambarra expressions shaped by oak, balance, and age, this flight is designed as a slower, more contemplative tasting experience.

  • Mhoba South Africa (LMDW Flag Series)

    Planteray Mauritius 2013 Terravera

    Planteray Jamaica 5 Year Curacao Finish

    Pushing the Boundaries of Rum

    Rum is one of the world's oldest spirits, but it is also one of its most innovative. Today's distillers and independent bottlers continue to push beyond traditional boundaries through creative maturation, unusual cask finishes, new terroirs, and bold production philosophies. While rooted in centuries of history, these expressions demonstrate that rum remains one of the most exciting spirits in the world.

    This flight explores three modern interpretations of innovation. From citrus-inspired secondary maturation to a distinctive Mauritian expression and an uncompromising South African cane juice rum, each bottle offers a different perspective on where rum is heading.

  • Bambarra Silver

    Clairin Communal (2nd use)

    Barbancourt Haitian Proof

    The Spirit Before the Barrel

    Many drinkers assume white rum is simply aged rum before it meets a barrel. In reality, some of the world's most expressive spirits never rely on wood at all. Without years of oak to soften or reshape them, these rums reveal the character of their raw ingredients and the decisions made during fermentation and distillation with remarkable clarity.

    This flight explores three very different approaches to unaged and lightly aged rum. From a refined charcoal-filtered expression to vibrant cane juice rum and Haiti's deeply traditional Clairin, each offers a unique perspective on what rum can become before extended maturation enters the picture.

  • Hampden 15 Year
    Barbancourt 160th Anniversary Decanter

    Limited, Collectible, Distinctive

    Some rums stand apart. Produced in limited quantities, aged extensively, or crafted with exceptional care, these expressions are best enjoyed on their own. These are not everyday pours, but rare opportunities to experience something truly special.