Banter Amber

This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.

Review #1463; Rum #762

Here we have Banter, a brand from American Cane, that is a meant to get a product on the shelves while they get their own distillate up and running. This is a blend of aged rums, at least 4 years old, and is a blend of pot and column still distillate. It is bottled with no additives.

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Distillery: Various Unknown

Bottler: American Cane (Banter)

Region: Various

Still: Pot & Column

ABV: 43%

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Nose: Touch of Brine, Vanilla, Faint Pineapple, Apple

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Vanilla, Brine, Pineapple, Toffee, Black Pepper, Apple

Finish: Short Finish, Vanilla, Pineapple, Black Pepper, Apple

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Rating: 5/10

You know what, this is  good. Nice flavors, well balanced, punches above its proof for sure. A good blend that will shine as a cocktail rum. Its not too bad to drink neat either. This is a good addition to the cocktailing rum arsenal.

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1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect