Colour – “The pale gold colour of the Prosecco turns golden once the Caramel and Hazelnut Rum is added.” Hailing from Venezuela, Planas is undoubtedly one of the smoothest, most complex white rums out there, thanks to being aged in oak for six years, before having the colour filtered out. It brings a new depth to a classic Daiquiri, working beautifully with the citrus-sweet notes. Alc 47%

Clairin is the name on every spirits-writer’s lips right now. It’s an ‘agricole’ style of rum – meaning it is made from sugar cane juice, rather than molasses – that’s produced exclusively in Haiti. Expect to find a really distinct, savoury, almost herbal/grassy character here, alongside notes of crisp green apple, pine, mint and roasted root vegetables. Alc 49.5% online resource for news and information on Champagne and Sparkling wines, prestigious industry awards and trade tastings.Aroma – “The Cranberries and Pears have come together this Christmas Season to create a delightful aroma with the Cinnamon giving it a little sweeter touch.” This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Belgrove bagged a Master for its Hazelnut Rum, and for anyone who loves the indulgent flavours of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, this tot is a must-have that happens to make for a perfectly indulgent Espresso Martini. Rum and Sprite is a classic drink combination enjoyed by many. But can you mix rum and Sprite and still call it a drink? Method: Add ice to two highball glasses, then pour in the ginger beer. Top with the rum, then finish with a scoop of ginger ice cream and a grating of lime

Begrove Hazelnut Rum is a delightful and indulgent spirit that marries the rich flavors of hazelnuts with the smoothness of premium rum. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique fusion delivers a luscious and unforgettable taste experience. A deliciously high-proof, high-ester pot-still rum from Jamaica’s Worthy Park distillery. This vintage is very fruity, with punchy, funky molasses notes and a bright, almost savoury finish – largely thanks to the three month fermentation process bringing huge depth and character. Alc 57%

Method: Pour the rum, pineapple juice and coconut water into a large stein or tankard. Add a handful of ice and mix to combine. Top with the Einstök White Ale. Garnish with three pineapple leaves.

A perfect pairing for a chocolate trifle or even the humble Christmas pudding. Old Mother Hunt, based in Scotland, has seasoned its rum with ethically sourced coffee and cocoa beans, which bring a darker, richer distinctly after-dinner vibe to your glass. Alc 40% Fantastic rum I can say this could become my favourite rum tried it at the rum festival in Leeds on Saturday 21/09/2019.

To assess the current standard of rums and cachaças on the market, we gathered a group of expert judges at the London City branch of Peruvian restaurant Coya. Created by the exceptionally clever minds behind Warner’s gin in Northamptonshire, this spiced rum is infused with sustainable ingredients, which would have otherwise been wasted. They include overripe banana, discarded citrus peels and toasted dandelion root, which brings a distinctly cinnamon-like note to the flavour. Alc 40% Union Press Ltd | Wigglesworth House, Fourth Floor, 69 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HH, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7803 2420 The blind tasting was split between four groups of tasters due to the number of entries, with the first panel comprising: Bryan Rodriguez, wine and spirits buyer, Harvey Nichols; Sara Jane Eichler, founder of the Negroni Club UK; and Nicola Carruthers, deputy editor of The Spirits Business, who chaired the panel. Aroma – “Initially you get the Caramel on the nose, but if you wait a couple of seconds the Hazelnut comes through.”