For the first time in 5 years, I did not publish a daily countdown for the Best Rums of the Year. I did however compile a list, and this is my reveal of the Rum Howler Top 50 Rums of 2016.
Every year when I publish my annual list I receive emails wondering why certain rums were left off. It always boils down to the same two answers.
- That particular Rum just wasn’t up to the standard of the rest of the spirits on the list.
- That particular spirit was not made available for me to taste and access in time for inclusion.
On the first score, I make no apologies for my rankings. Just because some other publication or a particular marketing campaign says that such and such a rum is the Elixir of the Gods, that doesn’t make it so. I trust my tasting sessions. I do not trust marketing hype.
If you are wondering how your favourite rum fared this year, Here is my Rum Howler List of the Top 50 Rums of 2016:
Rum Howler Top 50 Rums of 2016
Just in time for Christmas giving!
Chimo!
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