Cockspur Five Star Rum Review
This light amber rum is matured slowly in American bourbon barrels before blending takes place. On opening the bottle you are greeted with a simple yet pleasant smell. It has a much lighter golden colour in comparison to other dark rums (such as Appleton XV and English Harbour).
The ambient flavour of the bourbon barrels it is aged in is not lost on Cockspur. Five Star is sweet with a slight butterscotch aftertaste, and there is a little bite that this drinker can only attribute to the barrels. Not unpleasant in any way, just a little suprising. The bourbon undertones become even more obvious when drinking this straight. This is a good dark rum, but one better served mixed rather than neat.
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Bob Thompson on April 19th, 2010
Where can I purchage Cockspur 5 star run in the USA. I live in NJ and am a Bermudian. I go to Bda at least 2-3 times a year and when I return to the USA I always bring some Cockspur 5 star…but I cannot find it here in NJ.Can you help or I just have to go to Bda.Not that is that bad.I want to retire there soon…then I can get it …no trouble.Please help if yoyu can!
Dark Rum Connoisseur on April 20th, 2010
Hi there, had to ask RumDood as USA liquor outlets aren’t really my forte. He suggested Hi-Time, they do stock it: http://www.hitimewine.net/istar.asp?a=6&id=164801!2803 Be sure to check their delivery information.
Hope that helps!