10 Best Gold Rum Brands March 2015

#1 of 10 Leading Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Gold rum gets its name from its golden amber color which they get from aging in white oak barrels; the Atlantico Reserva brand of gold rum sets itself apart from other brands by employing a solera style distillation process. In the solera process, casks of rum are aged at different times before being mixed in such a way that the after bottling, the oldest cask is filled with rum from the next-oldest cask. Blending the rum ensures that the flavor of the rum remains consistent with the most aged bottles. This is the reason for the success of Atlantico Reserva.

#2 of 10 Best Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Gosling's Gold Bermuda Rum comes in a tall bottle with a red cap. It has the color of honey. As you smell the rum, there are notes of tropical fruits as well as hints of spice and oak. The rum is gentle as you drink it with notes similar to a fruit salad along with a touch of pepper for a spicy taste. The rum is aged for about five years in oak barrels and comes from Bermuda.

#3 of 10 Leading Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Bacardi Gold Rum is a product made by a family name that does not quit. Born in Cuba and now in long-time exile, Bacardi continues to honor its tradition as being one of the world's best-known rums. Why is it a best-known rum brand? Bacardi's people put decades of experience and passion into every batch of rum they distill. Responsible drinkers can honor Bacardi Gold Rum's tradition by reserving a space for this "Best Gold Rum Brand" in their spirit collection.

#4 of 10 Best Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Born in 1930, Ron Barcelo Anejo Fine Dominican Rum is an amazing holder of the Best Rum Brand moniker. Sipping from a glass of this excellent rum brand is like taking a trip to the shores of the Dominican. What makes this rum "fine"? Its makers honor a process that has been in the family for nearly a century. One does not rush great aged rum, and Ron Barcelo certainly does not rush on its way to creating its award-winning product. Taste the Dominican Republic in a glass. Taste Ron Barcelo Anejo Fine Dominican Rum.

#5 of 10 Best Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Cruzan Single Barrel Rum is the brand's top of the line, most exclusive spirit. Sold in individually numbered bottles, it is Cruzan's proof that they can compete with other, more established ultra premium rums. Dark but not too dark, it hovers between a full and a medium bodied spirit. Cruzan Single Barrel Rum is made via a two-step process. First, a variety of aged rums are carefully selected and blended. Each of these base rums is between 5 and 12 years of age at the time of blending. Next, the blended rum is placed in new oak barrels and left for one more year so the flavors can mellow and combine.

#6 of 10 Top Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Don Q Gold Rum is a beverage that has the classic taste that you would enjoy after dinner or by itself. The drink is aged anywhere from one to five years. This is a rum that has a smooth flavor and is easy to drink as there aren’t many strong notes that you can smell or taste. The carbon filtration leaves the delicious flavors while removing the impurities in the rum. It has a gentle taste of vanilla and hints of honey.

#7 of 10 Top Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - El Dorado 5 is a rum that has been aged for five years. It has a rich amber color and comes in a bottle that has a slender bottom. There are hints of cinnamon and brown sugar when you open the bottle. As you drink the rum, it has a bitter taste, but it ends with notes of molasses and coconut. This is a complicated beverage as there are various flavor notes, but it is smooth on the palate.

#8 of 10 Best Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - JM Rhum Gold Rum has a light color that can be compared to straw. It comes in a bottle that has a wide base. The rum has been aged in oak barrels. As you open the bottle, scents of the rum include vanilla from the cane that is used and spices that include pepper as well as anise. This is a rum that has a dry finish. There are flavor notes of cocoa with a sweet hint of sugar.

#9 of 10 Best Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Stolen Rum is a brand built with a vision. The owners are young entrepreneurs committed to quality and progressive innovation. It is this commitment that gives Stolen Dark Rum the intangible qualities possessed by elite rum brands. Stolen Rum got its start in New Zealand and has since expanded across the globe. The flavor of lightly toasted caramel aged in oak barrels is why this Caribbean-style rum has won prestigious awards. In 2012 it was the recipient of the silver medal at the New York International Spirits competition. The following year it won the gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits competition.

#10 of 10 Best Gold Rum Labels of 2015 - Tortuga Gold Rum is a product of the Cayman Islands. Each sip embodies the care-free island lifestyle. It has a medium-bodied and mellow flavor that make Tortuga Gold Rum great for both sipping and mixing. This rum is aged in barrels made from the finest oak, which let the unique blend of spices seep into the blend. This gives Tortuga the signature flavor that has made a splash on the rum enthusiast's radar. Tortuga Gold Rum is the key ingredient in Tortuga's rum cakes. These moist and succulent cakes are the perfect compliment to a nice glass of Tortuga Gold Rum.