Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Railean Reserve XO Ultra-Premium Rum

Review Date: March 10, 2010
Category Info: Rum :: Aged Rum
Distilled From: Molasses
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Railean Distillers, LLC
Age: 8 months - 2yrs
Casking: American Oak
Strength: 40%
United States - San Leon, Texas

Tasting Notes:

Double charred 5 gallon barrels give a rich amber color like a bourbon.
Pretty nose of smoky vanilla, oak, and alcohol spice.
Bold and dry. Big flavor but with an elegant and lean body on the palate. The big oak regimen gives this rum a slightly smoky character and a bit of a charcoal note.
The finish is long with vanilla and oak.