Squeezing in at nearly the eleventh hour is one last new rum for the 2024 list of Balladeer’s Blog’s Favorite Rums for the Independence Day holiday.
BLACKHEART RUM – Made in America, this rum product is described by the distillers as “rich in flavor and edgy to the core.” Blackheart Rum comes in at 93 proof.
TASTING NOTES
Nose – Mix of cinnamon, fennel, caramel and licorice.
Palate – Spicy and flavorful, with notes of cherry, cream and molasses.
Finish – Finishes with a tantalizing taste and a tinge of spice.
LORE – With my oddball sense of humor I thoroughly enjoyed the elaborate, tongue-in-cheek backstory that Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. came up with for this rum’s mascot. Ready for it? Continue reading
LEADSLINGERS BLACK FLAG RUM – This is a terrific spiced rum that I find much better than Captain Morgan and other brands. It’s only 80 proof, so for Balladeer’s Blog regulars who prefer stronger rums read below. 
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