Rums

This is an intense golden rum with bold aromas of fruit, wild flowers and vanilla, followed by flavours of delicate wood tannins, toasted caramel and ripe red fruits. No.1 in Diplomatico's limited-edition Distillery Collection, which highlights each individual element of their blended rums. This rum was made solely in the Batch Kettle Still that was brought to Diplomatico's La Miel distillery in 1959. This semi-continuous distillation system is originally from Canada, where it was employed for the production of whisky.

The second entry in Admiral Rodney's Officer's Release series, distilled in 2009 and finished in ex-Irish whiskey casks. The nose entices you with notes of clove, allspice, baked honey, prunes and rapsberries. The palate is fruity and spicy, expertly combining cherry, blackcurrant, sweet chilli and Asian spices with a hint of saltiness to finish.

A 15-year-old rum Agricole from Martinique's St James, made from pure sugarcane juice and matured in oak casks to offer a well-integrated approach to this style of rum. Its grassy, funkiness is still present but now forms a backdrop to more fruity and nutty aromas of banana, toasted pecan, filter coffee and ginger on the nose.

This release from Islay Rum is a peated, spiced rum with orange peel, ginger and cacao nibs at its core. Its peat creates an extra layer of complexity that works well as sipping rum or in cocktails.

Established in 1964 this rum is made by Cuba Ron S.A., producers of world-famous Havana Club. This 10-year-old release is the top of its core range and comes in a handsome box, making this the perfect gift for lovers of rum. Aromas of honey, toffee and creme brulee fill the nose, complemented by cinnamon, cardamom and stone fruit on the palate.

This is an English spiced rum from the Britpop-inspired Drop Works in Nottinghamshire. There are abundant fruit notes of Braeburn and Granny Smith apple, which lead to pineapple, honeycomb and ginger on the palate.

A delicious premium, continuous-still golden rum from Venezuela. Full-bodied and highly fruity, with a terrifically smooth, persistent finish.

A spicy, characterful Haitian rum, the 2018-vintage Clairin Casimir offers notes of ginger, lemongrass, mixed herbs, liquorice and green grass throughout the palate.

El Dorado 15yo is a remarkable rum, whose greatest achievement was collecting the Wray & Nephew Trophy for Best Rum in the World at the International Wine & Spirits Challenge for an unprecedented four years running.

A blend of rums from unaged rum Agricole from Martinique and rum from Guyana that has been matured for at least five years. Aromas of dried fruits and toffee are joined by apple and cinnamon on the nose. The palate offers notes of caramel, toffee and freshly-cut grass.