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Barbancourt Estate Reserve 15 Year Old Rum

One of the rare instances where you can find a 15 year old spirit for around $60, rarer still is the value for the money !

Rating: 9
Value: 9

Damoiseau VSOP Cane Rum

Type: Rhum Agricole

A Beautifully Done Semi Dry Rhum Agricole. A treat to both eye and palette.

Rating: 9
Value: 8

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